Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
💼 Business
A new study by ecommerce experts Build Your Store found that Florida ranks as the 15th worst for business survival using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on establishments opened from 2018 to 2020.
The report was released Aug. 19.
🎭 Culture
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum will open 'Life's a Beach' on Sep.
9, a new exhibit that shows the city's evolution from the 1890s to now. It runs until Feb. 27 with open hours from Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (admission is required).
The Olympic Performing Arts Center will host a 70s and 80s concert on Saturday, Oct.
17 featuring six legendary acts and a Legends of Vinyl Music Hall of Fame induction for local DJ Dawn Michaels; tickets are selling now and prices will rise soon.
Families can explore pioneer life at the Pioneer Exhibit Gallery at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum on Saturday, Sept.
5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The free event offers hands-on crafts, interactive activities, and storytime, and advance registration is encouraged to ensure enough craft supplies.
The Walk of Recognition event will honor 30 years of community vision on Wednesday, Nov.
4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Addison, 2 East Camino Real. The event features granite stars and etched summaries, and tickets cost ($125 per person) available online or by phone.
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival will return for its fifth season early next year with award-winning movies from around the world.
The festival runs from January 28 through February 10 at several cinemas in Palm Beach County.
🎓 Education
Christina Romelus and Daniel Zapata advanced to the November ballot for District 4’s Palm Beach County School Board seat after receiving 40.4% and 27% in Tuesday’s primary.
The nonpartisan race fills the seat vacated by Erica Whitfield.
🌲 Environment
A restoration project for three Jupiter Narrows mangrove islands broke ground yesterday at 11 a.m. with local officials, including Tequesta Mayor Molly Young and state representatives.
Led by the Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance (honoring water enthusiast Andrew Red Harris), the multi-year effort will rebuild coastal habitat and enhance recreation.
🏥 Health
Melting Pot held a fundraiser on August 18 to support breast cancer care provided by the League of Ribbons and the Lynn Cancer Institute.
The event featured mobile mammogram screenings by the Women’s Center and contributions from Allegiance Home Health Care & Boca Chamber Festival Days.
📰 Lifestyle
Woobie, a 5-pound, 3-year-old Maltese from Boca Raton, is one of five finalists in Purina Dog Chow’s 'Giving You 100' contest, which awards a $100K prize — the contest will soon decide the winner.
🏈 Sports
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation will unveil the new Rick Rothman Cross Country Course sign at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park during the Spanish River Invitational on Saturday, Sept.
19 at 9:00 a.m.—it honors coach Rick Rothman for his decades of leadership in local cross country.
Palm Beach County high school football season started on Aug.
19; The Palm Beach Post now offers a dedicated landing page with game results and team analyses for fans. Bookmark the page to stay informed.
🎉 Boca Raton Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Boca Raton Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Boca Raton Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Boca Raton Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Boca Raton.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.