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1 week ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
As a child growing up in South Africa, Aubrey Strul witnessed firsthand the injustice in denying kids a fair opportunity to succeed. “I was brought up during the apartheid system, and I couldn’t stand it,” Strul says.
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2 weeks ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market has issued a recall on cucumbers purchased between April 25 and May 14 due to potential salmonella contamination. The company made the announcement on May 19 that cucumbers were sold at its three locations in Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, and Delray Beach.
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2 weeks ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
Following a three-week community voting period, Delray Beach artist Patricia Torras has been selected as the winner of the “Legacy Through Art” initiative to redesign Old School Square’s logo.
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3 weeks ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
Local hotels are celebrating Boca Raton’s centennial with special deals on stays for vacationers and staycationers alike. From luxury perks and discounted rates to commemorative centennial swag bags, below are the best places in town to celebrate a century of Boca. P.S. Be sure to mention Centennial Celebration Package when reserving your stay. Through July 31, 2025, enjoy best available rates on rooms, free valet parking, 3 p.m. late checkout, and centennial gift bags.
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1 month ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
The eight community dancers of this year’s Boca Ballroom Battle kicked off their fundraising campaigns this week with a festive gathering at The Addison. The dancers, dubbed the “Royal Collective” in line with the British Invasion theme of this year’s event, were joined by co-chairs and alumni dancers to launch their respective campaigns to raise money for deserving scholars of the George Snow Scholarship Fund.
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1 month ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
In celebration of its centennial, The Addison has launched a campaign to raise $100,000 for local nonprofits. Like the City of Boca Raton, The Addison is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Originally opened in 1925 as the headquarters for architect Addison Mizner’s development company, the building has since enjoyed a storied history as a venue space for weddings and celebrations and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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1 month ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
The Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) has launched a slew of new initiatives to tackle local hunger ahead of World Hunger Day on May 28. One in nine Palm Beach County residents experience food insecurity, and with its May initiatives the food bank hopes to meet the ever-growing demand.
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1 month ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
May is National Water Safety Month, and the West Boca Raton location of Pool Scouts is partnering with the Hope Floats Foundation to provide free swim lessons to underserved children across Palm Beach County. For the entire month of May, local pool cleaning service Pool Scouts will be donating $1 per each completed service to the Hope Floats Foundation (HFF), a nonprofit that promotes water safety and education.
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1 month ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
So little time of a visit to Key West is spent inside the room that the decision of where to stay is often moot. Throw a dart at a map of Old Town, and wherever it lands will put you within walking distance of all the historic landmarks, iconic bars and boutique shops that Key West has to offer.
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1 month ago | 
bocamag.com | Tyler Childress
Old School Square is getting a new logo, and the community gets final say on the design. In March, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and City of Delray Beach put out a call to local artists to submit their works for consideration as the new logo of Old School Square. More than 30 local artists submitted their art and after being reviewed, three have been selected as finalists.
