Good morning, Boca Raton.

Bryan Hunt, executive director at the Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton, brings (17 years) of service to programs that connect seniors, children and teens in a safe space to learn and grow.

Boca Raton dog lovers may join 50-minute swim sessions at Calypso Bay and Coconut Cove Waterparks on Saturday, Oct.

3, starting at 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00; registration opens at 9:00 a.m. and requires proof of vaccines, a waiver, and $11 per dog + limit two dogs per adult.

The Gardens of Boca Raton Cemetery & Funeral Home celebrates a 10-year milestone in compassionate service as a family-owned memorial campus built by Garrett Jacobs, Shelly Maschler and Marshall Jacobs.

It reflects deep community ties with Palm Beach County families who trust The Gardens to preserve legacies.

The Boca Raton Garden Club will hold its Holiday House Craft, Plant and Bake Sale from Thurs, Oct.

29 to Sunday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4281 Northwest 3rd Avenue. The sale offers decorations and plants to fund scholarships (including Camp Wekiva).

Maman will open its French-inspired bakery and cafe at Shadowood Square in West Boca on Oct.

6. The event offers giveaways for the first 100 customers and pop-up events featuring a children's apparel booth from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a charm bar from 1 to 3 p.m.

LUCE, a modern fine jewelry brand with deep family tradition, opened its first storefront in the Nora District at 985 N.

Railroad Avenue on Oct. 1 (a part of West Palm Beach’s growing lifestyle destination). The 800 sqft boutique offers timeless jewelry, personalized service and bespoke designs for daily wear.

Boca illustrator Alexi Elias creates live sketches at local events from weddings to brand collaborations, capturing guests with personalized paper portraits.

She uses a photo system that helps her finish each drawing in 6 to 12 minutes, giving attendees a unique memento.

The Studio at Mizner Park, a cozy 335-seat venue rebranded in 2022, is set for a dynamic 2026-2027 season with live music, comedy, and magic.

The theater will launch Stories on Stage, a series remixing classic tales into pop+music glow-ups, and its flexible space also hosts local community events.

Boca Raton Museum of Art is set to expand its cultural programs under Dr. Ena Heller, who became director in February 2025.

The museum will launch the Jewish Perspectives series featuring Tobi Kahn in November + introduce over 10 new educational programs for children.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital is finishing its new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower (216-bed with private rooms) that will start accepting patients by the end of October once permits are secured, expanding the hospital system to 561 beds and modernizing its care.

Twenty-nine Palm Beach County restaurants are extending their Flavor South Florida dining deals through the end of October, offering prix-fixe lunch and dinner specials starting at $25 to support local dining after restaurant month ended.

A New York state court ruled on Oct.

1 that the lender for the unfinished Mandarin Oriental condominium in Boca Raton cannot seize and sell collateral for its $418 million loan, clarifying the financing status of the project.