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Good morning, Boca Raton! In today’s edition: Supercars on ice, a quantum computing deal, a Beatles tribute, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
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.
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.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
What residents should know: Palm Beach County Water Utilities is temporarily changing its drinking water treatment through Jan. 22 for routine maintenance. The process could impact aquariums and some medical uses, including dialysis. If you notice a chlorine taste or odor, refrigerate drinking water for several hours. See who is affected.
Pickleball with perks: If your dinks need a little polish, The Boca Raton Racquet Club serves up 12 hard courts, on-site paddle rentals, and a courtside Racquet Bar. Clinics help you jump from casual to confident, so your next rally feels smooth, not scary.
Playtime, minus the heat: When humidity hits, Lala Land Kidz delivers a three-level soft-play maze, toddler zone, tunnels, and slides to wear them out while you relax at a table with a snack. Easy, low-stress, and perfect for spontaneous energy burns… no sunscreen required.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏎 Exotics on Ice @ Exotics Hunter | Tuesday (1/6) at 6:00 PM – Only in Boca do the supercars get their own ice rink. Swing by Boca Ice to watch million-dollar rides pose on the rink with music, entertainment, and an icy spectacle, with VIPs inside and public viewing for the rest of us, sweaters encouraged.
🎨 Artist Showcase: Rick Lowe @ Clive Daniel Home | Wednesday (1/7) at 5:30 PM – Clive Daniel Home serves art, wine, and Boca valet as Levis JCC spotlights Rick Lowe, the resin maestro you must see in person. Your $54 gets hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and a peek at him creating live, plus 10% of sales benefit Levis JCC.
🛍 Night Market @ Sanborn Square | Thursday (1/8) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’re dodging chain-restaurant deja vu or just want an easy night out, Sanborn Square’s Night Market packs local eats, drinks, sweet treats, artists, and live music under the palms. It’s monthly, walkable, and BocaConnect will even cart you there for free.
📖 Page-turners: One Thousand and One Arabian Nights @ Boca Raton Museum of Art | Thursday (1/8) at 6:00 PM – Got a middle schooler who loves stories, questions power, and thinks courage looks different today? Drop them at the museum for Page-turners, where Scheherazade meets Antonio Santin’s Pangea, reading encouraged, not required. It’s a drop-off program, you get sixty minutes, and pre-registration is required.
🐞 Liverpool Legends @ Boca Black Box Center for the Arts | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – If your heart still jumps at the first chord of A Hard Day’s Night, head to Boca Black Box for Liverpool Legends, a spot-on Beatles tribute. Expect tight harmonies, jangly guitars, and all the singalongs, without the screaming teens, airfare, or questionable haircuts.
🌍 A Vision for the Planet Concert @ Unitarian Universalist Fellowship | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Think your eco-anxiety could use a better soundtrack? Jim Scott, UU favorite and Paul Winter alum, brings a multimedia concert of stirring songs, striking visuals, and wry hope to UUFBR, moving from grief to celebration. Suggested donation $20, tickets online or at the door.
🔮 Intimate & Personal Readings @ One Park Place Executive Suites | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign from the other side, consider this your Boca nudge. Joseph LoBrutto is doing intimate, 12-person readings at his Boca office, and everyone gets a turn, not just the loud aunt. Tiny room, big feels, sells out fast.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Boca Raton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 3 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
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