Christiana Lilly

Pompano Beach

Editor in Chief at Boca Raton Magazine

EIC @bocamag, author, @nomoretearsusa board, @SPJFla volunteer, @UF alum, hapa, grew up in Asia for 14 years, now working/playing in FL

Articles

Boca Raton Community Advocate Debi Feiler Dies

2 days ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

A fierce advocate for local charities, community volunteer and fundraiser Debi Stacy Feiler has died at the age of 68 after a long illness. “Debi came into this world as a beautiful light and left in the same way,” said Mary Lee Robinson, her sister and the executive director of TAG Ranch & Foundation. “Her imprint on others and the community was indelible and lasting. Her passion for family, friends, and the community is palpable. Her loyalty runs deep.
Beaches in Boca Raton, Delray Beach Receive Blue Flag Designations

3 days ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

Boca Raton’s Spanish River Park and Delray Beach’s Municipal Beach were awarded the Blue Flag designation, two of just three in the nation to be recognized. It’s a first for Boca Raton, and the city plans to add new information boards at the Spanish River Park central pavilion about “local conservation efforts, water quality, water safety, and eco-friendly practices,” followed by a flag raising.
2025 Class of Boca’s Ballroom Battle Dancers Are Announced

4 days ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

Back for its 18th year, Boca’s Ballroom Battle has announced its 2025 class of dancers who will be hitting the dance floor to benefit the George Snow Scholarship Foundation. This year’s dancers are:Michael Drews, vice chairman of Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. Mitchell C.
Review: “Clue” at the Kravis Center

1 week ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

Like many, I grew up playing Clue and have seen the 1985 movie, but I did not realize there was such a fandom around the classic until I arrived at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for opening night of “Clue.” A gaggle of women wore matching dresses with lines from the movie, and a Miss Scarlet in a red gown took a selfie with two friends dressed as Mrs. Peacock and the maid.
YMCA’s Expansion to Include the Margaret Mary Reading Tree

1 week ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

A familiar name will be a part of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s upcoming expansion: our very own Margaret Mary Shuff. Last week during the nonprofit’s spring mixer, YMCA of South Palm Beach County President and CEO Jason Hagenick announced that an anonymous donor made a donation to build a reading tree and asked for it to be named in the JES Media publisher’s honor.
3 Killed, 1 Injured in Boca Raton Plane Crash

1 week ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

A small plane crashed in Boca Raton Friday morning, killing all three people aboard the aircraft and injuring a person on the ground. The crash took place near the intersection of Glades Road and Military Trail, blocking traffic in both directions as well as I-95 while first responders worked the emergency. According to the Boca Raton Police Department, the National Transportation Safety Board is handling the investigation.
Hometown Hero: Anna Krift

2 weeks ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

Building a sensory wall at a local elementary school, fixing fences that will protect endangered gopher tortoises, coaching baseball to children with special needs—thousands of students who have gone through Lynn University have participated in countless community service projects, thanks to the Citizenship Project. Anna Krift, a professor of international relations, was a part of the founding committee and now serves as the program’s director.
New Farmers Market Coming to West Boca Raton

2 weeks ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

West Boca Raton residents no longer have to make the trek out east to take part in farmers market festivities—a new one will be starting up on April 27. Located at 7900 Glades Road (close to the turnpike), the market will take place Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here, guests will be treated to vendors selling fresh produce, microgreens, artisan crafts, raw milk, baked goods, plants, a coffee trailer, a lemonade truck, and other goods.
Nonprofit Finalists Announced for Impact 100’s Annual Grants

2 weeks ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

A new group of lucky finalists have been selected for Impact 100 Palm Beach County’s next season of giving. The 12 finalists were announced during a cocktail party at Neiman Marcus at Town Center mall; winners will be announced April 23 and will each receive a $100,000 grant. Runners-up are eligible for a merit grant. The women of Impact 100 each donate $1,000 per year to go toward a collective pool of grants that are distributed to winners voted upon by members.
Boca Raton Nonprofit Reaches $1M in Wages for Women in Recovery

2 weeks ago | bocamag.com | Christiana Lilly

Her 2nd Chance is celebrating a major milestone for the nonprofit: paying $1,014,973 to women in recovery. The Boca Raton-based nonprofit opened its doors in 2018, providing “transitional employment” to women, where they learn job skills that they can take with them into their next phase in life.