Good morning, Boca Raton.

The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District began construction on the east side of the 212-acre North Park at 5800 NW 2nd Ave on Thursday morning, with local officials present as plans include trails, a dog park, and playground while city approval for a skate park is pending.

This weekend, family-friendly events enliven Treasure Coast & Palm Beach County.

In Boca Raton, SoFlo Market celebrates its one-year anniversary Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., while Lake Worth hosts the Mango Music and Art Festival from 1 p.m. and Jupiter offers a wildlife program from 10 a.m.

Renée Layman, President and CEO of Center for Child Counseling, was named Non-Profit Woman of Worth by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce after a ceremony (Aug.

27 at The Belgrove Resort & Spa).

Hurricane Alley will close its current location and relocate to a new site—a change that surprised local fans as the announcement was made on Sept.

3 at 11:01 a.m.

Felice, the Tuscan and wine bar expansion, is set to open a new restaurant at Town Center at Boca Raton this fall or winter + It will seat 150 and offer handmade pastas, authentic dishes, and a design inspired by Tuscany.

OLLI at FAU will host Music Americana: Born in Chicago — Music from the Second City where Rod MacDonald guides audiences through the sounds of blues, rock and soul.

The event is part of the institute's year-round lecture series.

Palm Beach Post Sports Editor Nick Pugliese will explore the journey from youth football to the NFL at a lecture presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at FAU.

The talk will explain elite training, school transfers, and the growing influence of NIL.

John Hinson, M.D. advised Boca Raton residents to keep active and support their bone health and mobility during Healthy Aging Month in September.

He encouraged everyone to adopt daily healthy habits.

Florida Coast Medical Center received three TCPalm Treasure Coast Community’s Choice Awards on Sept.

3 for Best Hospital, Best Emergency Room (and Best Cardiology). The awards mark its first year serving the Treasure Coast and highlight its positive community impact.

Hanley Center was named the best residential addiction treatment center in West Palm Beach (ranking No. 3 in Florida for 2026) by Newsweek on September 03.

Political views are now the top filter on dating apps as Boca Raton singles choose matches based on beliefs (a shift that began after the 2016 election), replacing interests like hobbies and smoking.

Researchers say this trend contributes to a dating recession among young adults.

Palm Beach Post’s Athlete of the Week poll honored standout high school athletes from recent local competitions, with staff selections and public votes each Monday.

The program spotlights top performers from Palm Beach County schools and offers readers a chance to support future nominees.