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Hi Boca Raton, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Sea turtle capital designation, a Rolling Stones tribute, and Morgan Freeman’s symphonic blues experience + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Tourism meets turtle protection: Palm Beach County has been crowned Florida’s Sea Turtle Capital, honoring 47 miles of nesting beaches from March through October, with conservation activities planned from Boca Raton to Jupiter — see how to get involved.
Join community safety efforts: Looking for part-time work helping kids? The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office hosts a school crossing guard job fair today in Lake Worth Beach, with training and veterans’ preference — get all the job fair details.
Earned homeownership in action: Boca Raton’s Boca West Country Club has partnered with Habitat for Humanity on its 16th home, building in South Bay for Belle Glade veteran Vintwon Jones with sweat equity — learn how the program works.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Community stage vibes: Delray Beach Playhouse keeps it local with smart comedies, hit musicals, and cabaret nights, all in a cozy Lake Ida setting. For an easy culture boost between errands and streaming, this neighborhood stage delivers a low-stress, high-smile plan.
Chicago dog fix: Hotdog-Opolis feeds Boca with Vienna Beef Chicago-style dogs, classic Italian beef, and ringers like bison and elk sausages. The mustard vs. ketchup debate is half the fun, and the lineup makes weekday lunches feel like a win.
For your next page-turner: TBR stack looking thin? Bookwise is Boca’s beloved maze of gently used reads, from mysteries and art books to kid picks and the random gem you didn’t know you needed. A place to browse at your pace, lose track of time, and let a lucky paperback find you.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Boca Raton for grown ups
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📖 Brushstrokes & Bookmarks: Hummingbird Salamander @ Boca Raton Museum of Art | Thursday (3/12) at 3:00 PM – Trade small talk for big ideas at a curator-led book club that pairs Jeff VanderMeer’s Hummingbird Salamander with the media show Too Late to Rewind. Think eco-thriller meets art intrigue, with lively discussion, exclusive gallery time, and zero judgment if you skimmed. BYO book.
🚀 Elton Dan and The Rocket Band @ The Funky Biscuit | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Trade the couch for the Funky Biscuit and soak up Elton’s golden era, with hits pulled from the seven iconic early albums. Elton Dan and The Rocket Band deliver big piano, tight harmonies, and all the singalongs, minus stadium prices, traffic, and binocular seating.
😂 Vic Dibitetto @ Boca Black Box Center for the Arts | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Whether you’ve been quoting “bread and milk” since YouTube’s early days, or you just need a night to laugh at traffic, in-laws, and HOA emails, Vic DiBitetto hits Boca Black Box with rapid-fire rants, old-school charm, and Boca-worthy sarcasm. Yes, that “Bread and Milk” guy.
🕺 Studio 54 @ Crazy Uncle Mikes | Friday (3/13) at 8:30 PM – Dust off your sequins and comfortable shoes, then get ready to dance through the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today with the original Studio 54 band. They are South Florida’s most sought-after party starters, so hydrate, stretch, and pretend your knees are 25.
🎷 Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience @ Mizner Park Amphitheater | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – From juke-joint blues to Beatles polish, this symphonic blowout strolls the whole lineage with a full-on Magical Mystery Orchestra, and that Morgan Freeman gravitas. It’s the music history class you’ll actually enjoy, with goosebumps, anecdotes, and brag-worthy seats. VIP and tickets at beatlesonthebeach.com.
🔮 Intimate & Personal Readings @ One Park Place | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Craving something more personal than another noisy happy hour? The TV-famous Joseph LoBrutto returns to Boca for an intimate, 12-guest evening of spirit connections, and everyone gets a reading. He is the guy with the heavenly phonebook, it sells out fast, so snag a seat.
🍺 Barrel of Monks 11th Anniversary @ Barrel of Monks Brewing | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Barrel of Monks turns 11, and Datura is crashing the party with 90s and early 2000s bangers, big Belgian-style pours, and permission to sing too loud. If you miss 2003, your knees, and mildly responsible chaos, this is the good kind of nostalgia.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Boca Raton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 15%
A slight chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 46%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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