Good morning, Boca Raton.

Fall fun returns to The Shops at Boca Center on Saturday, Oct.

24 when families can enjoy a pumpkin patch from 2 to 5 p.m. New crafts, cookie decorating and a kids’ pumpkin station add to the celebration, and pumpkin sales benefit Cason United Methodist Church (supporting local outreach programs).

Boca Raton Christian School will host a meal packing event on Thursday, Sept.

10, where over 460 students, families and sponsors pack 10,000 meals in the school gym to support South Asian refugees and fund upcoming mission trips (a fun run on Friday offers additional support).

Panda Express opened its seventh location in Boca Raton on Tuesday, Aug.

18 at 1914 Northeast Fifth Avenue, featuring a unique 'Panda Home' design and nearly 40 new jobs. The grand opening included a $1,000 donation to Boca Helping Hands (supporting local nonprofit food programs).

The Red Meat Lovers Club will host five culinary networking events across Boca Raton, Delray Beach (including a free lunch on Aug.

24) and Fort Lauderdale. The series will offer curated dining and fundraising activities for local charities.

Deck 84 is hosting its third annual Jimmy Buffett Day on Aug.

28 at a waterfront spot (the Seven Mile Bridge band starts at 2 p.m.). The event features food and drink specials and donates part of its proceeds to Save the Manatee Club.

Roots and Wings announced the expansion of Project UpLift to five additional Title 1 schools, bringing the program to 24 sites so students can receive focused reading help in the upcoming academic year, including locations in Delray Beach + Boynton Beach.

Florida DBPR’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco announced entries for 2026 quota beverage licenses are accepted until 5 p.m. EDT Sept.

30 — 63 licenses are available across 30 counties for businesses to apply for selling beer, wine, and spirits.

Boca Raton selected Fort Lauderdale-based Chen Moore and Associates to create a master plan for its 17-acre downtown campus — including Memorial Park and City Hall.

The City will start contract negotiations, and the consultant will spend six months gathering community feedback after voters rejected the March proposal.

The FDA issued a highest-risk recall on Tuesday, Aug.

18 for frozen GreenWise organic berries sold at Publix due to possible E. coli contamination, linking 11 illnesses in Florida. Stores in Palm Beach County have removed the recalled lots so consumers are urged to check their freezers.

On Aug. 21, new research found Boca Raton families served smaller animal protein portions and switched to plant-based meals as rising grocery prices forced them to cut back on fresh produce — showing a shift in local eating habits.

A local food feature released on Friday showcases top sandwich spots in Palm Beach County, highlighting Boca Raton favorites like Beauregard's + Narbona’s signature chivito sandwiches.

The guide also details morning treats and creative wraps, offering residents fresh meal ideas.

Session tickets for the 2027 Delray Beach Open are on sale for the tournament from Feb.

12 to 21; prices start at $65 per Reserved seat (with senior, kid and group discounts) as the ATP 250 event celebrates its 35th anniversary with a Legends Event and Food and Wine Series.