Good morning, Boca Raton! In today’s edition: Waterfront mansion with ties to Oprah, shark, eel & ray feeding, a seafood festival, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

High-profile estate relists: Boca Raton waterfront mansion with ties to Oprah was listed for $27.7 million after selling for $7 million in 2020, following price swings in 2023 and 2024, with luxury features — get all the details.

2nd Annual Seafood Festival @ Mizner Park Amphitheater | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – Patio weather calls for seafood, live tunes, and a stroll through Neptune’s marketplace at Mizner Park. Boca’s Seafood Festival brings chef showdowns, a Crab Cake Challenge, and local vendors, so bring your appetite, your patience, and your stretchy pants. Rain or shine — see the event listing.

Craft, culture, and connection: The 12th Annual Bijoux! Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition will return to Mizner Park Jan. 13 to 17, featuring over 30 artists, including Bruce Metcalf and Jennifer Merchant — get all the details.

Potential job growth ahead: Boca Raton may offer up to $500,000 to attract a quantum computing firm from California, with state backing over $6.6 million. City Council will vote Tuesday — see the jobs and incentives.

Evolving leasing preferences: Cynthia Gardens in Boca Raton reports steady renter interest, driven by transparent pricing, flexible living, and clear apartment details, as the community focuses on helping residents understand total monthly costs — see what’s behind the shift.

Extended closures and flaggers ahead: Expect ongoing lane reductions and detours this week across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach, including SW 18th Street, Hypoluxo Road at Florida’s Turnpike, and parts of Northlake Boulevard — see impacted roads and detours.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🖼 Lecture & Lunch: Posters for a New Age: Art Deco and Modernity @ Boca Raton Museum of Art | Monday (1/12) at 11:00 AM – Brush up on the leap from swoony Art Nouveau to sleek Art Deco with Senior Curator Rangsook Yoon of Sarasota Art Museum, then lunch, because priorities. She spotlights knockout posters by Cassandre, Colin, Loupot, and Kauffer, a smart counterpoint to the Boca museum’s Mucha show.

🏆 Semifinal Round: Day 2 & Finalist Announcement, EOIVC 2026 @ Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center | Wednesday (1/14) at 10:00 AM – Day two of the semifinals features competitors 5–8, and by evening the finalists are revealed. Come for the bow fireworks and nerve, stay for the gasp-worthy announcement, and snag finals tickets now, while your favorite phenom is still our little local secret.

💎 Bijoux! Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition & Sale @ The Studio at Mizner Park | Wednesday (1/14) at 11:00 AM – Back in Boca, treat yourself to some sparkle at Mizner Park, where a contemporary jewelry show brings international artists and try-on-friendly, wearable art. Less mall bling, more culture, craftsmanship, and conversation. Come for the browsing, leave with a story, and maybe a new favorite piece.

🦈 Shark, Eel & Ray Feeding @ Diamonds by Raymond Lee | Thursday (1/15) at 4:00 PM – Only in Boca do you watch sharks, eels, and rays eat at a jewelry store before rush hour. Every Thursday at 4, Diamonds By Raymond Lee serves snacks, drinks, and surprisingly solid marine education. It’s free, kid-approved, and oddly relaxing.

🍽 Artisans of Wine & Food @ The Boca Raton Resort | Thursday (1/15) at 6:00 PM – Weekend passes are up for grabs, so upgrade date night. Four days of tastings and Napa’s heavy hitters pour into The Boca Raton, with a vintners gala, a charity wine auction, and Mario Carbone headlining. Fancy, delicious, and conveniently close to valet.

🏓 Pickleball for Police @ Patch Reef Park | Friday (1/16) at 12:00 PM – Trade your usual doubles for Pickleball for Police, a weekend of dinks, friendly bragging rights, and easy community vibes. Dust off the paddle, rally with neighbors, and support the Boca Raton Police Foundation. Every point helps the folks who keep our mornings quiet.

🎙 Supper Club: “The Way They Were” A Tribute to Streisand & Sinatra @ The Wick Theatre & Museum Club | Friday (1/16) at 6:00 PM – If you still know every word to Streisand and Sinatra, this supper club tribute brings the romance, swing, and swagger back. $180 covers dinner, the show, and gratuity, and with the main stage sold out, it’s the smarter, quieter way to feel fancy.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 69°F – Precip: 10%

Sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 12 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 3 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 17%

A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 9 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Most popular house this week

In The Estates in Boca Falls, this one-story estate sits at the end of a cul-de-sac on a rare 0.36-acre lot. A 5,013-square-foot footprint (3,815 under air) frames a modern chef’s kitchen with a wine refrigerator, three A/C systems, and seven versatile rooms with five bathrooms finished in elegant detail. Outside, a resort-style saltwater pool and spa flow to an expansive patio with a built-in wet bar designed for effortless entertaining.

Updated landscaping, security cameras, and an EV charger add everyday ease. The location sits in a top-rated school district near South County Park, with cul-de-sac privacy and room to roam.

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