Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church held its annual Blessing of the Pets ceremony on Saturday morning, Oct.
6, where about 50 pet owners gathered to honor St. Francis + support local animal aid groups through a supply drive.
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings will take over the former Zen Sushi space at Uptown Boca — 9690 Glades Road — as the Colorado-based restaurant known for its handmade dumplings and Chinese comfort food prepares to open; an official launch date has not been announced.
On Nov. 7 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., The Ladies of Simone will perform at Arts Garage, celebrating Nina Simone by singing classics like 'I Loves You Porgy' and 'The Look of Love' with vocalists Sarah Gracel (Nina #1) and Deana Butler-Rahming.
Whitney, an all live tribute show honoring Whitney Houston, will take place on Nov.
6 at Arts Garage from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (EST) as LaTraia Savage leads performances of hit songs including Greatest Love Of All and I Will Always Love You.
Mysterion, a top mind reader from Canada, will perform a live show in Boca Raton that invites audience members to witness feats like bending metal with thought.
The event blends clean humor with a display of psychic magic.
The Symphonia will perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto on Sunday, Nov.
15 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton — conductor Alastair Willis and soloist Leonid Sigal will lead a 75-minute program with no intermission.
Turn It On Again (A Phil Collins Experience) will perform a high-energy tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis on Oct.
31 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Arts Garage, offering fans a chance to enjoy iconic hits live.
Boca Raton Public Library announced a regional partnership with the Scripps National Spelling Bee to boost youth literacy.
The regional bee will take place at Spanish River Library on Saturday, Feb. 20 (serving Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties) and select one champion for the national event.
South Florida expects heavy rains through this week as tropical moisture from Invest 92L combines with a stalled front.
Rainfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour are forecast with heavier downpours from Panama City to Jacksonville, so residents should check local flood advisories + secure rain gear.
Skechers released its Halloween shoe guide yesterday, featuring light-up sneakers for kids (butterfly, mermaid, dinosaur) and slip-in options for adults designed for comfort while trick-or-treating in Boca Raton.
FAU football offers a special 50% discount for Boca Raton Tribune readers through a group ticket rate for home games.
The offer applies to matches on Oct. 24 vs. Rice, Nov. 5 vs. UTSA, and Nov. 21 vs. South Florida at FAU.
Commissioners approved today an amendment to include futsal in the RFQ for DeHoernle Park Phase II, with firms given 30 days to respond as plans move forward for athletic field and facility improvements along Spanish River Boulevard near Military Trail + additional community amenities may follow.
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