Happy Friday, Boca Raton. Hope you get a chance to relax this weekend. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Boca Raton Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: Incoming city manager shadows veteran leader, library unveils free digital courses for seniors, and eco friendly shuttle runs from downtown to the beach — catch up here.

State-level stories: Solar powered rabbit decoys lure invasive pythons, a hiring event at Amerant Bank Arena draws employers and candidates, and Florida islands promise peaceful getaways — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Homeowners are delisting homes rather than cutting prices, the S&P 500 hit record on AI gains, and Ford recalled 500,000 SUVs for brake hose flaws — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Join volunteers for Boca Raton dune restoration
• Support 4KIDS over brunch and bingo
• Run a fun 5K then party
• Connect with professionals weekly in Delray Beach
• Exhibition explores identity, displacement and hope
• Shark robot vacuums are 51% off on Amazon ’til 9/2

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Beer: When summer hits Boca, nothing beats a cold pint among friends. Try these brewery picks for Belgian-inspired ales, seasonal sours, and your new go-to taprooms.

Planting: With subtropical weather, you can pick juicy strawberries in January and harvest crisp lettuce in December. Check out these seasonal planting tips to keep fresh produce on your plate all year.

Reading: Want to start a local book club? Follow these simple steps and you’ll be swapping stories and making new friends in no time.

Wine: Whether you’re a casual sipper who still calls everything “red or white” or the friend who won’t shut up about tannins and terroir, Sixty Vines pours the good stuff. Come for the glass (or bottle), stay for the vibe that makes weeknights feel like weekends.

Home: Labor Day means special deals on all sorts of things, and American Home Shield’s warranty coverage is no exception. For a limited time, they’re offering 50% off select plans than cover your big ticket appliances (yup, even the ones older than dirt).

📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🎻 French Swing Collective @ Arts Garage | Friday (8/29) at 8:00pm – French Swing Collective is converting your favorite jazz den into a Parisian fête, mixing Gypsy jazz grooves, French chanson sass, and a globe-trotting lineup of virtuosos. Members get first dibs on tickets, locals keep the cool factor, no beret required, though strongly encouraged.

🎚️ ReMix @ Crazy Uncle Mikes | Friday (8/29) at 8:30pm – Nothing beats a homegrown band with 15 years under its belt and enough energy to make espresso jealous. ReMix spins you from Top 40 to Latin, oldies to R&B, and rock, all without missing a beat, so grab your dancing shoes, sweat with a grin.

This weekend

🏈 5th Annual Ultimate Kickoff & Tailgate Party @ Burn One Cigar Bar | Saturday (8/30) at 12:00pm – Skip the usual beach selfies and claim your spot in the Burn One Cigar Bar lot for the 5th Annual Ultimate Kickoff & Tailgate. Picture award-winning Tom Jenkins BBQ, good-hearted trash talk, and a bonus cigar to toast the season, all for a worthy cause.

🛥️ An Evening of Yacht Rock @ Galuppi’s | Saturday (8/30) at 7:30pm – Think of it as a guilt-free getaway at Galuppi’s full of ’70s and ’80s soft-rock, from Hall & Oates to Boz Scaggs and every sax-soaked gem in between. YR4’s quartet sails through breezy vocals, keys, and guitar. It’s nostalgia without the cheesy shirts.

🚪 The Dirty Doors @ Arts Garage | Saturday (8/30) at 8:00pm – Whether you’re convinced Jim Morrison was a mystical shaman or just here for killer rock, this four-piece tribute blasts through “Light My Fire,” “Riders On The Storm,” and “L.A. Woman” with uncanny swagger. Guaranteed to transport you back, no leather pants required.

🎉 South Florida’s Biggest Labor Day Party @ THRōW Social Delray Beach | Sunday (8/31) at 11:00am – Labor Day weekend calls for sun, suds, and shamelessly competitive corn hole. Swing by Delray’s biggest patio party for free entry, rotating live bands, bottomless mimosas, and games that’ll remind you why we traded city chaos for tropical breezes. Dive into the dancefloor, no reservations.

🏃 Summer’s End 5K Run @ Runner’s Edge | Sunday (8/31) at 6:00pm – Picture a certified 5K fun run at Runner’s Edge, with a clock at the finish line, t-shirts for the first 100, and a shoe raffle. No medals, no barricades, just open roads, watch for SUVs, postrace pizza, beer, cake, tunes, and gear discounts.

🎺 Bobby Rodriguez & His Orchestra @ Boca Black Box Center for the Arts | Sunday (8/31) at 7:00pm – Dust off your dancing shoes and head to the Black Box for a night of swing and salsa with South Florida’s award-winning Bobby Rodriguez leading an 18-piece orchestra. Think Sinatra meets Tito on stage, guaranteed to thaw even the stiffest of concertgoers.

Next week

🍔 BBQ at the Beach @ Plunge Beach Resort | Monday (9/1) at 12:00pm – Labor Day cookout right on the sand at Backflip Beach Bar—free entry, pay-as-you-go bites and drinks, and ocean views for days. Slide in for grilled goodness, cold bevvies, and easy-breezy vibes from noon to 4. Pro tip: bring sunscreen, bring friends, and bring an appetite.

🖼️ Urban Pop @ Rosenbaum Contemporary | Tuesday (9/2) at 10:00am – Boca’s Rosenbaum Contemporary is hosting an Urban Pop exhibition that’s basically your favorite Saturday-morning cartoons, subway doodles, and anime figurines grown up. Keith Haring’s bold strokes collide with Scharf’s pastel party, and you’ll leave pretending those blobs just get you.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/29 Bear Webb @ The Box 2.0 – 7:30 pm
• 8/30 South Florida Labor Day Party @ THRōW Social – 11 am
• 8/30 Party in Paradise (Jimmy Buffett tribute) @ Old School Square – 5 pm
• 8/30 The Dirty Doors (The Doors tribute) @ Arts Garage – 8 pm
• 8/30 Xperimento and more @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8:30 pm
• 8/31 Sam Miller Project @ Oceanic – 12 pm
• 8/31 JP Soars and the Red Hots @ The Wine Room Kitchen – 1 pm
• 8/31 Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84 – 2 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Boca Raton edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: August Ann Gordon (United Realty Group, Inc)

Marble balconies, double-height windows, and soaring coffered ceilings dial up the drama in this custom-built modern Mediterranean estate at the end of a private cul-de-sac. Five bedrooms each come with their own en suite, and the chef’s kitchen is loaded with a six-foot SubZero, Viking appliances, two Miele dishwashers, and a walk-in pantry big enough for midnight snack missions. Automatic blinds, a bonus room, wet bar, and an outdoor summer kitchen make entertaining almost too easy.

Sunsets over the heated pool and lake steal the show, but marble and wood floors, a brand new roof, and full impact glass keep things luxe behind the scenes. Set in The Oaks, a gated, non-equity country club community with a gourmet restaurant, tennis, pickleball, fitness programs, kid and teen spaces, and top-tier schools just minutes away.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →