Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
Leibel Lazaroff, a survivor of a 2025 terror attack, will share his story over breakfast at Boca Beach Chabad (490 E.
Palmetto Park Road) on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7 at 10:00 a.m. The gathering will include High Holiday songs to inspire hope and unite the community.
Boca Raton Museum of Art received a $100,000 award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on Tuesday, Aug.
25 to fund its new Early Childhood programs for the next two years. Officials said this is the museum's first award of its kind.
The Beth El Center for Jewish Life is hosting A Night in Havana this fall at the Katz Pavilion—featuring live music by Grammy winner Tomasito Cruz, Cuban-inspired cuisine, classic cars and a silent auction—in support of humanitarian relief for Cuba.
The Studio at Mizner Park launches Stories on Stage, a series of musicals for young audiences with fresh takes on classic tales.
Scroogé runs December (4, 5, 11, 12), Little Red Riding Hood plays February-March (26/27, 5/6), and Pinocchio is set for May (21/22, 28/29), tickets available in September.
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will host Classic Albums Live featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 'Pronounced (Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)' on Saturday, Sept.
19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at MossCenter.org.
Yesterday, the Palm Beach County Library System hosted its Ink and Sunlight Ball in Boca Raton, offering families an all-ages fantasy-book ball with creative activities that boosted excitement as part of the Rediscover Reading initiative — a celebration tied to the ‘Worlds of Wonder’ theme.
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is hosting family and music events next month, including a free Pioneer Edition day on Sept.
5, the Life’s a Beach exhibit opening on Sept. 9, a Seventies concert on Sept. 17, and a Town Hall Talk on Sept. 30 (advance registration is encouraged).
B’nai Torah Congregation will host a free Selichot service on Saturday, Sept.
5 at 6261 SW 18th Street with doors opening at 8:15 p.m. and the service beginning at 9 p.m.—registration is required for this event that marks the start of spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days.
Families across Palm Beach County remember Dolly Parton's influence in education through the Imagination Library, which delivered over 38,000 books to around 2,000 children.
The program, inspired by her family's story, continues to nurture early reading skills with free monthly book deliveries.
Palm Beach County homeowners received TRIM notices with estimates for 2026 property tax bills that include market values, assessed values, and proposed tax rates – the estimates may change after upcoming budget hearings, so they should review their mail and contact the Property Appraiser if they disagree.
During the week of Aug.
16-22, two property sales were recorded in Boca Raton, showing an active housing market. One sale took place on Aug. 18 on N Ocean Blvd & the other on Aug. 19 on NW 53rd St.
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