Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
🏘️ Community
A 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Aug.
11, causing 111 deaths & 87 injuries that affected the 240,000 Colombians in South Florida. The local Diocese called for prayers while search and rescue teams worked to reach those in rubble.
🎭 Culture
Carbonell Awards board president Gary Schweikhart announced that Michelle F.
Solomon won the Charlie Cinnamon Award. The special award will be presented on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at FAU’s University Theatre (Boca Raton).
Last Friday, the City of Boca hosted its 6th Annual Battle of the Bands at Mizner Park Amphitheater, where local bands competed for a $2,500 prize.
The Introverts won the under-20 category and The Marina Effect won the over-20 contest + a Pop-Up Youth Market supported young entrepreneurs.
🎓 Education
Palm Beach County school officials have continued layered campus safety measures as the school year begins.
The measures include school police on every campus, single points of entry, visitor check-ins and metal detectors at high schools (tech upgrades and staff training aim for prompt emergency response).
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday lets families buy approved school supplies tax free until Aug.
20 as classes are already underway. Shoppers should check price limits on items like computers (up to $1,500) and supplies (up to $50) to verify eligibility.
🌲 Environment
The City of Boca Raton partnered with The Institute for Regional Conservation and local volunteers to open the Gopher Tortoise Preserve at 10 W.
Hidden Valley Blvd. The 11-acre site features a pedestrian path, ADA-accessible routes, an educational kiosk, a bike rack, and free parking, and it is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.
🏛️ Government
Palm Beach County Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) invites residents, community partners, and stakeholders to the Glades Technical Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug.
20 at 9:30 a.m.
🏥 Health
Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño dips sold at Target & Walmart & Trader Joe’s & Whole Foods in Palm Beach County on Sunday, Aug.
9 because of a salmonella risk; consumers should discard any affected products as the FDA investigates the outbreak.
FSIS announced on Aug.
7 that Corte Argentino USA LLC is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina. Products made May 15 to 20 have freeze-by dates from Sept. 15 to 20 and may be in Boca Raton freezers, and no illnesses have been reported.
📰 Lifestyle
Fourteen waterfront restaurants in Palm Beach County offer scenic views and diverse menus with fresh seafood, creative cocktails, and live music.
Options in Boca Raton like Kasumi (at Waterstone Resort and Marina) and City Fish Market provide relaxing dining experiences along Lake Boca Raton and the Inlet.
Red Pine Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton is offering Chef Chi’s Dumpling Masterclass for 20 guests to learn dumpling folding with chicken and vegetarian fillings, followed by a drink and appetizers.
Classes run Aug. 15 and 29; Sept. 19 and 26; and Oct. 10 and 24 at 1 p.m.
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