Good morning, Boca Raton.

Boca Raton launches its Community Accessibility Program at Patch Reef Park with a ribbon cutting on Oct.

23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at (2000 Yamato Road) to offer free, adaptive recreation for people with a diagnosed disability; regular hours start Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Rosie Moore, a local wildlife biologist known for her shark dives and alligator encounters, discussed her adventurous career and conservation work in Delray.

She recently published Forged by Florida and leads citizen science projects at SeaKeepers & researches invasive species.

Japanese shakuhachi master Kojiro Umezaki will perform with The Symphonia and music director Alastair Willis at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church in Boca Raton on Mar.

21 at 3:00 p.m. (Ticket holders will also enjoy a pre-concert conversation as part of the event.)

Staff pick reporters compared four French bakeries in nearby Delray, highlighting Maison Bouchard’s eclairs, Tartelette’s trompe l'oeil desserts, The French Bakery’s white chocolate pistachio croissants and Brioche Bakery’s signature breads + pastries to guide locals in tasting French tradition.

Gas prices in Florida increased slightly this week after a jump to $4.23 early last week, with Sunday’s average at $4.11 per gallon.

Rising oil prices above $100 per barrel could push pump costs higher in the coming days according to AAA.

Lane closures on Federal Highway started Monday, Oct.

19 and will last 10 weeks, slowing traffic between SE 5th St and NE 8th St from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as crews work to add bike lanes and sidewalks.

The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District voted 5-0 to explore public golf on the former Ocean Breeze property in North Park.

The board will review three proposals and work with the city on tying golf options to recreational needs.

State health officials advised against swimming at South Inlet Park, Red Reef Park, and Spanish River after Oct.

19 tests found high Enterococcus bacteria levels & six other county beaches are also on advisory until levels drop below safe standards.

Residents in Palm Beach County can safely dispose of unused medications at four Walgreens locations in Belle Glade, Boynton Beach, Lantana and Wellington on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – the event is hosted by the Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition with support from the Drug Enforcement Administration.