Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club, formerly known as the Boca Country Club. All facilities and amenities will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED beginning October 1 while the City evaluates and plans for necessary repairs and renovations.

Learn more on the Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club webpage.

Council approved the 2021-2022 Budget and Capital Improvements Program at the Final Budget Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. For FY 21-22, the citywide combined uses of funds including operations, transfers and fund balances/reserves total $1,004,135,600. The citywide total operating budget is $559,381,100 and the proposed General Fund operating portion of the budget is $204,188,600.

The approved total millage rate for FY 21-22 is 3.6785 which is slightly lower than the FY 20-21 rate. Additionally, there is no proposed increase for the annual fire assessment fee for FY 21-22. Learn more on the City website.

The City has launched a new communications initiative aimed at building a stronger, more unified connection with residents, visitors and businesses with new communication platforms and a new website.

We are encouraging our community to REDISCOVER BOCA RATON and further engage, connect and enjoy the City you all know and love.

New communication platforms include:

Learn more about this initiative on the City website.

Events are back at Mizner Park Amphitheater just in time for Halloween! The Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival returns on Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31, 10am - 6pm (tickets $25 each). Pick out the perfect pumpkin, enjoy instagrammable photo ops, and go on rides during a fun day for the whole family.

Other October events at Mizner Park Amphitheater include:

Check the Mizner Park Amphitheater website for more fall and winter events.

New Streetlight Fixtures Installed Around Downtown Boca

New energy efficient streetlight fixtures are being installed in and around the Downtown Boca/CRA district. The new fixtures will replace the current 30-year-old fixtures. Utilizing more energy efficient LED bulbs, the fixtures are more environmentally friendly and cast a brighter white light that better illuminates pedestrian areas below. Learn about this and other municipal projects on the City's website.

Baptist Health is offering Breast Screening promotions at all of their locations in Palm Beach County for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As we continue to monitor COVID-19 numbers in our area, here's a reminder where you can get vaccinated and tested.

Oct. 11 - Columbus Day (City Offices Closed)

Oct. 12 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

Oct. 13 - 2021 Homestead Exemption Outreach Meeting with Palm Beach County Appraiser's Office

Oct. 13 - City Council Regular Meeting

Oct. 25 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

Oct. 26 - City Council Regular Meeting

Please take notice of the updated sanitation schedule for Columbus Day, as your collection day may change:

City offices closed and no sanitation service on Monday, October 11.

View the Holiday Sanitation Schedule and sign up for sanitation schedule change alerts at Notify Me.

The City is excited to host its popular annual events again, kicking off next month.

Applications for participation in the Holiday Street Parade and Boat Parade are now available. Application deadline is November 1.

Permits for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year are now on sale. Purchase or renew your beach, Mizner Bark Dog Park or Bark Beach permits online, or get them at a City facility.

Please Note: New boat launch and recovery permits and all-inclusive permits (beach/boat/dog) will not be issued until construction is complete and the boat ramp reopens at Silver Palm Park. Learn more about the project.

The Racquet Center in Boca Raton has been awarded a 2021 Outstanding Facility Award from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in the category of Public Courts: Large Tennis Center (11 or more courts). The annual award recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities in three categories: public courts, private facilities, and educational institutions. Learn more on the City website.

The Boca Raton Public Library is offering scholarships to adults (19 and older) to earn an accredited high school diploma and a certificate in their chosen career path online through Career Online High School. Learn more at https://www.myboca.us/COHS.

In 2021, the City earned a Silver SolSmart designation, a program funded by the US Department of Energy that recognizes Cities and communities that make going solar easier by reducing soft costs. Learn more on the Go Solar webpage.

The City is partnering with Loggerhead Marine Life Center on their Unwrap the Wave campaign. In 2019, Unwrap the Wave collected 272,595 candy wrappers and fully recycled them into school supplies.

Participate by collecting your (clean) candy wrappers and bringing them to drop-off sites around the City -- Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and City community centers from late October to November 7. Learn more on the Take Action webpage.

The City is celebrating its 42nd year as a Tree City USA! Join us on October 16 for two tree giveaway events with Community Greening:

Learn more on the Tree Giveaways webpage.

As the tropics continue to stay active, be sure to have your hurricane preparations OUTSIDE and INSIDE your home ready!

If you plan on trimming trees, BE SURE to check the National Hurricane Center's website for the most current activity. DO NOT trim trees when we're in an active path.

Have a plan for securing patio furniture, pool toys and any other loose items. Inside - be sure to have enough batteries, food, medications and water. Find additional checklists and resources on our website.