With summertime quickly approaching, we here at BocaNews know that beach time is probably at the top of the list for many in the area. With that being said, I compiled a list of the “5 S's” to help beachgoers remember some of the key safety strategies while soaking up the sun! 1. Sunscreen If you were raised in Florida or are a frequent visitor during the summer months, you know just how hot it can get. But heat doesn't necessarily mean the sun is producing more UV rays. Now, … [Read more...] about The Five “S’s” For Beachgoers
Boca Raton Home Design Festival Comes to Mizner Park
Attention Homeowners! Have you had a long awaited house project you haven't started yet? Have you been trying to subtly get your husbands to start on their honey-do list and finally fix those cabinets? Or are you simply looking for new additions to your dream house? Well, this weekend is definitely the time to do so! Home repairs projects sound like a nightmare, right? Wrong. This weekend, the Boca Raton Home Design Festival is coming to Mizner Park to help make the process just a little … [Read more...] about Boca Raton Home Design Festival Comes to Mizner Park
5 Bang-For-Your-Buck Summer Activities
Well, it's that time of year again! With school quickly coming to a close for many in the area, we at BocaNews thought it would be fun to do a little research to find the most exciting activities for children and families to do this summer that won't break the bank. So I decided to take a field trip to find the most educational, safe and family friendly places Boca Raton has to offer. 1. Sugar Sand Park 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton, 33486 Photo Source: guide.alibaba.com Sugar … [Read more...] about 5 Bang-For-Your-Buck Summer Activities
Attention Florida Fisherman! FWC Calls Open Season on Lionfish
Attention Florida Fisherman! State wildlife officials are now offering incentives for the removal of lionfish from Florida waters. The species is native to the South Pacific and Indian Oceans—originating in Northern Australia and the coasts of Eastern Africa. In recent years, their numbers have grown tremendously, and the species have can now be found in the Gulf of Mexico and along Florida's coastline. This invasive species have wreaked havoc on area wildlife, causing issues for fisherman, … [Read more...] about Attention Florida Fisherman! FWC Calls Open Season on Lionfish
The Barman’s Fund’s Is Back At It Again!
Last month, BocaNews covered a group of local philanthropists working at The Lion & Eagle Pub, known as The Barman's Fund. The group is part of a nationwide charitable foundation of men and women in the service industry, who pool tips collected during one shift per month, and donate them to local 501(C) 3 charities in the area. Last month, they raised $1,633 to help bring iPod Touches to Palm Beach School for Autism, and now they're back at it again! BocaNews reached out to the founder of … [Read more...] about The Barman’s Fund’s Is Back At It Again!