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Hello Boca Raton! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Florida’s first quantum training center, a biomimicry exhibit, and the SpongeBob musical opening night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
New public certification pathway: Palm Beach State College received nearly $5 million to launch Florida’s first quantum workforce training center, growing local talent for defense, cybersecurity, and finance across Palm Beach County — get all the details.
Interactive engineering for curious minds: Creatividad Silvestre, a Spanish-language biomimicry exhibit, is now on view at Boca Raton’s Children’s Science Explorium. Families can explore nature-inspired design challenges for free through May 3, 2026 — get all the details.
New mobility-minded neighborhood emerging: SFRTA celebrated the groundbreaking of Link at Boca, its first transit-oriented development, bringing 340 apartments, lifestyle retail, and a 650-space garage to a site near regional transit in Boca Raton — get all the project details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas night plans: Craving a share-and-graze night that feels easy? Patio Tapas & Beer sets the mood with Spanish small plates, montaditos, and curated wines, craft beers, and cocktails. Perfect for catching up without turning dinner into a chore… ideal for the weeknight rotation.
Beach days, sorted: Whether your week means salt, sun, or a sneaky dawn patrol, Boca Surf and Sail stocks surfboards, paddleboards, skate gear, sun shirts, and the easy-to-forget bits like wax, fins, and coolers. Friendly people, zero fuss, and gear that keeps you rolling from beach to street.
Indie night, anyone? Movies of Delray serves up thoughtfully curated films, comfy seats, and a locals-first vibe, perfect for sneaking in a midweek flick or plotting a mellow weekend. Find first-run gems, foreign discoveries, and lively special events that keep cinephiles buzzing long after the credits.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎭 The SpongeBob Musical – Opening Night @ Countess de Hoernle Theatre | Thursday (3/5) at 6:30 PM – Opening night of The SpongeBob Musical is splashing in, and it’s sharper than you’d expect from a square sponge. Big voices, clever laughs, and a surprisingly tender heart, with just enough surprises to keep you grinning. Bring your inner kid, or an actual one.
🥂 Parents Night Out @ Jumptwist Ninja | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to reclaim an evening, this is it. Drop the kids for safe, supervised fun, a little extra practice, and zero screen battles, then go enjoy a conversation, a nap, or dinner you don’t have to share. Reserve ahead.
🏃 7th Annual Community Spirit Race @ FAU Stadium | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Stretch your legs and your goodwill at FAU’s stadium, where 30-plus local nonprofits rally runners and walkers for a good cause, a chip-timed 5K, a mellow 1‑mile, and a Kids Fun Run. Earn your bagel, your bragging rights, and a little faith in Boca.
🍔 Community Cookout @ YMCA of South Palm Beach County | Saturday (3/7) at 11:30 AM – Sun’s out, spoons up. The Boca Chamber’s Community Cookout serves food trucks, a chili cook-off you get to judge, a DJ, exhibitors, and bounce houses to tire out the kids, all under the South Florida sun. Adults $15, Kids Fun Zone wristbands $10.
💃 Dance Party 3X @ South County Regional Park | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Fair season, weather included, calls for live music and a little nostalgia. Dance Party 3X brings Melissa, Hillary, and Ruby with a five-piece, serving crowd-pleasers and new wave favorites at the South Florida Food & Craft Fair. Your hips remember, your knees will negotiate.
👸 Rapunzel’s Royal Event @ Little Princess Spa | Saturday (3/7) at 1:30 PM – If your pint-size monarch demands braids, glitter, and a soundtrack, Little Princess Spa throws a Rapunzel party with hair, makeup, crafts, storytime, singing, and dancing. Come in costume or snag one there, meet-and-greet photos included, ticket covers one child, one adult. They handle glitter.
🎗 Pap’s Got Talent Fundraiser @ Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Swap your usual Boca brunch for Pap’s Got Talent at the Wold, where survivors and supporters sing, dance, and raise money for cancer research. Expect polished hosts, fabulous bites, and chills, then keep it going by voting online for your favorites, five bucks a pop.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Boca Raton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 17%
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 27%
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
This double-gated Addison Estates residence sits on The Boca Raton grounds with sweeping golf course and lake views. Spanning 8,365 square feet, it highlights soaring ceilings, a double-height living room, and a dramatic third-story rotunda crowned by stained glass. A first-floor primary suite and office, terraces, wine cellar, built-in bar, and resort-style pool complete the resort vibe.
Take a peek inside →
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