Good morning, Boca Raton.

Boca Helping Hands served 543 meals at its Lake Worth Beach site last week, 36% above the usual count.

CEO Andrew Hagen said the surge comes as more working poor lost SNAP benefits+ prompting expanded Saturday operations at the Proclaim Church location.

Local residents gathered at Crazy Uncle Mike's for ScholarSip (a fundraiser during Boca Chamber Festival Days) today to enjoy live music, food, craft drinks and raffles that support first-generation and English language students.

The event also calls for local mentors to assist Scholar Career Coaching.

Chef José Mendín, a five-time James Beard Award semifinalist, brings his popular Pubbelly Sushi concept to Boca Raton’s Restaurant Row at 5377 Town Center Road today + the tapas-style restaurant offers a location-specific menu featuring a Boca roll and dishes blending Japanese and Latin influences for group dining.

Boca Raton residents can join the Cinnamon brooms workshop on Sep.

25 from 6-8 p.m. at Sunny + Salty Swimwear to craft aromatic, decorative brooms for autumn with complimentary seasonal cocktails, premium materials, embellishments, and good luck crystals.

Palm Beach Dramaworks announced its 2026-27 season yesterday—featuring five plays that explore a range of emotions plus a one-man show by Hershey Felder.

The season will offer Boca Raton audiences a diverse lineup of thought-provoking theatre experiences.

New York based vibraphonist and harmonica virtuoso Hendrik Meurkens will perform with his Samba Jazz Quartet at the Arts Garage on Sep 19 (8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDT) to celebrate his new album Samba Tonto that has topped the jazz charts for several weeks.

Boca Raton native Ariana Grande confirmed her rekindled romance with former backup dancer Ricky Álvarez via Instagram.

They were seen together over Fourth of July weekend in her hometown — and Grande plans a break after her Eternal Sunshine Tour later this month.

Jarred Armstrong presents an evening of moody, classical jazz and soulful R&B at Arts Garage on Sep.

25 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. His performance will highlight his saxophone and piano skills drawn from 20 years of training & expertise.

Bernadette is hosting Herbs and Light on Sep.

30 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunny + Salty Swimwear where participants learn to craft oregano oil and sandwax candles with all premium materials provided. Registration costs $45 per person as space is limited.

A recent survey (by MarketBeat) of 3,042 households found that many Boca Raton families are buying less beef and other animal proteins to manage rising grocery prices; 47% have switched from beef to plant-based options and shoppers rely on weekly sales to plan meals.

Arc Broward's Youth Links program honored 49 young adult interns who completed a paid summer internship with local employers on August 14—awarding certificates that marked a step toward building work skills and independence in Boca Raton.

A University of Florida study released on Aug.

14 found that local residents support urban agriculture through various actions. Researchers used surveys and AI to analyze news stories (from South Florida) and offer a roadmap to expand community gardens, boost food security, and strengthen neighborhoods.

An Aventura-based meat company recalled nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef because it missed a required inspection, and distributors in Florida and Texas received the products — though no contamination was found.

Consumers are advised not to use the beef and should return it to their purchase location.