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Rise and shine, Boca Raton! D-Wave relocates its headquarters, Gregg Hurwitz shares ANTIHERO, a Queen and Michael Jackson tribute, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Mixed-use hub faces key changes: Boca Raton’s CRA approved transferring Mizner Park leases, including Federal Highway spaces and offices for Lord & Taylor and Ruth’s Chris, and cleared the way for permanent housing units — learn what was approved.
Eastward shift signals growth: Quantum computing firm D-Wave will relocate headquarters from Palo Alto to Boca Raton, establishing a hub at Boca Raton Innovation Campus as FAU plans to host an annealing quantum computer — read the full story.
Outgrown department HQ sparks funding questions: Boca Raton voters will decide March 10 on a police station near Spanish River Library, funded by property taxes, amid debate over the $175 million cost and possible redevelopment ties — see what taxpayers would pay.
Walkable station district takes shape: Earlier this month, developers 13th Floor and Rockpoint secured $100 million for Link at Boca, an eight-story transit-focused community by the Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station with apartments and retail — get all the project details.
Gold continues to hold strong: After its best year in decades, gold remains near historic highs as investors look for stability amid inflation and debt. American Hartford has a free guide that covers everything you need to know. They’re also offering up to $25,000 of free silver on qualified accounts – check it out here.
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 car insurance rates (it’s free): The average car insurance bill is roughly $175/month. I was paying more until I took a few minutes to compare quotes where I live. I ended up switching and cut my premium in half. Even if you’re not ready to switch, it’s worth checking – this comparison tool makes it easy.
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Waste service holiday update: Today, Presidents Day, trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup in unincorporated Palm Beach County runs on the regular schedule. SWA disposal sites and Home Chemical and Recycling Centers are open self-serve. Administrative offices are closed. No service only on Thanksgiving, Dec. 26, and Jan. 1. Get all the details.
New eatery opens doors: Greens and Grains has opened its first Florida spot in Boca Raton at Royal Palm Place, 179 SE Mizner Blvd. The plant-based fast casual menu features salads, grain bowls, wraps, smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juices, and breakfast. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get all the details.
Fresh color, zero fuss: If your split ends are sending SOS signals, The Greenroom Salon turns the weekly hair spiral into a luxe reset with precision cuts, lived-in color, keratin smoothing, and extensions, minus the pretense. When your bangs start plotting, expect to feel like yourself again… just a little glossier.
Flaky pastry fix: Need a morning upgrade? Cote France is your neighborhood stop for buttery croissants, fruit tarts, and fresh-baked baguettes that make errands feel fancy. Walk out with coffee in one hand, something flaky in the other, and exactly zero regrets.
What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or 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.
The weight loss game has changed: New GLP-1 medications work with your body’s natural hormones to help reduce appetite and support steady weight loss under medical supervision. Remedy Meds connects you with licensed clinicians online to see if you’re a good candidate. They’ll evaluate your health, provide transparent pricing, and ship medication straight to your door.
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📆 Around town this week
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🥃 Whiskey Tasting @ Crazy Uncle Mike’s | Tuesday (2/17) at 4:30 PM – Grab a friend and trade your Boca happy hour for a Federation whiskey tasting that does some good. Sip curated pours, nosh, schmooze, and network like a mensch while backing the programs that keep South Palm Beach County ticking. Your palate wins, your conscience, too.
🧘 Candlelight Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Bath @ Waterstone Resort & Marina | Tuesday (2/17) at 6:00 PM – Trade your usual Boca sunset cocktail for candlelight yoga, meditation, and a sound bath at the Waterstone, all supporting Kindness Angels. Bring a ticket and two nonperishables, feel virtuous and blissed-out, then try your luck with raffles, prizes, and zero pretzel poses. All levels welcome.
🚸 Kids Safety Fair @ North Park Traffic Garden | Wednesday (2/18) at 9:00 AM – Boca’s rolling out a free Kids Safety Fair that actually tires them out while teaching safety smarts. Perfect for Teacher Planning Day, kids 5–10 can ride the new Traffic Garden, meet our fire and police, grab a passport and backpack, and maybe snag a free helmet.
🎭 I Hate Hamlet @ Levis JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center | Wednesday (2/18) at 2:00 PM – Trade your HOA drama for theatrical drama at the Levis JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center, where I Hate Hamlet skewers Shakespeare, fame, and tights. Smart, fizzy comedy with swordplay and a ghostly mentor. Boca locals, bring your wit, and enjoy the roast.
🎷 The Frank Bang Big Band @ The Funky Biscuit | Wednesday (2/18) at 8:00 PM – Grab a table at Boca’s Funky Biscuit for Frank Bang Big Band, a horn-loaded, Chicago-bred blues romp that earns the word ‘big.’ Expect tight grooves, gutsy solos, and zero wedding band cheese. Snag tickets, order something fried, and let your shoulders remember how to loosen.
🎨 The Rat Pack of the Italian Renaissance @ Arturo’s Restaurant | Friday (2/20) at 11:00 AM – Skip the errands and get the Florence scoop as Dr. Rocky Ruggiero unpacks the Renaissance’s original Rat Pack, Donatello, Brunelleschi, and Masaccio. Intimate group on the first floor, coffee, biscotti, and lunch at Arturo’s included. Museum-level insight, better bread basket.
📚 Writer’s Live! Author Series @ West Boca Branch Library | Friday (2/20) at 2:00 PM – Boca’s getting its adrenaline at the library, as Orphan X mastermind Gregg shares ANTIHERO for the Palm Beach County Library’s Writers LIVE! series, in conversation. Expect smart banter, behind-the-scenes thriller intel, and a crowd that actually reads the book, not just the blurb.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Boca Raton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers before 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. West wind 10 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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 8 to 12 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 5%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 8 to 12 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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