Good morning, Boca Raton.

Founded in 1992 with $10,000 raised by selling her car, Skin Apeel Day Spa has grown from a 900 sqft space to a bustling business with 44 team members in Boca Raton — founder Kimberley Knapp says her strong team drives its success.

On Oct. 3, Mizner Park will host Passport to Pours, an immersive tasting event with 12 stations offering global drinks and bites * attendees will collect passport stamps and support Rachel’s Gate, which aids senior, hospice and special-needs dogs.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission & Wildlife Forever have opened the 2026 2027 Fish Art Contest for students from kindergarten through 12th grade as they create handmade art inspired by native freshwater and saltwater fish, with entries accepted until Feb.

28. Winners in each division will receive awards.

In early 2026, Palm Beaches set tourism records by welcoming 6.09 million visitors, generating $11.6 billion in economic impact & sustaining nearly 95,000 jobs.

Rising international and domestic traveler numbers, including increased Canadian visits, highlighted the region’s growing appeal.

Palm Beach State College received a $1.1 million state investment on Sept.

18 to launch its Electric, Hybrid and Alternative Fuels Vehicle Technician program that equips students with new skills to meet a changing automotive industry’s demands. Total project investment reached $5.2 million.

A wastewater spill near Boca Raton Resort triggered a health alert and no-swim and no-irrigation advisories for nearby waterways, with testing+cleanup underway while drinking water stays safe, officials said Friday afternoon.

Residents are urged to avoid exposure until further notice.

The Palm Beach County Library System partners with SHINE to offer free Medicare workshops for seniors, families and caregivers as enrollment begins Oct.

15. Sessions are held at several branches with preregistration required (Glades Road on Sept. 22, among others).

Dimi's Greek House, a new Tequesta restaurant run by brothers Dimitris and Ilias Korakianitis, serves modern Greek dishes and has built a loyal following with a standout wood fired pita (replacing NiMo) while operating Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.

FAU will face FIU in the Shula Bowl Saturday night at Boca Raton with kickoff set for 6 p.m. on WPBF 25+ it is one of Week 3's marquee college football matchups+ the broadcast also features games like Georgia vs. Arkansas.