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Scott Singer
Mayor
City of Boca Raton
Welcome to Boca Raton
Welcome to Boca Raton, a community where history and
Addison Mizner, Boca Raton was built around an elegant
Mediterranean Revival style that later grew into a vibrant city full of
rich art and culture. From live concerts and international art
exhibits, to outdoor festivals and world-class museums, Boca
ages.
parks to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. It’s no wonder
many refer to Boca as “The City Within A Park.” Last year, more
than 200,000 visitors toured the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, a
tropical hardwood hammock.
public golf courses nestled between the ocean and the
intracoastal. The 9-hole Alan C. Alford Golf Course at Red Reef
Park is the perfect place to hit the links before or after a snorkeling
expedition at Red Reef beach.
If shopping and dining are your pleasures, Downtown Boca is
the place for you. In Mizner Park, you can take a leisurely stroll
among the shaded walkways and fountains on Plaza Real or stop
Raton Museum of Art and our historic Old Town Hall, home to the
Boca Raton Historical Society and visitor’s welcome center.
Beyond downtown, premier shopping and luxury brands are part
of the 220 stores at the Town Center at Boca Raton.
Our City is home to Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach State College and many
other innovative and visionary educational institutions. The pride, dedication and energy of the
students, alumni, supporters and sports fans is especially strong when the Cheribundi Boca Raton
Bowl is played at Florida Atlantic University. This year, the prestigious bowl game will be played on
Saturday, December 21, 2019, and is a home-town tradition for all to enjoy.
Throughout the season in Boca Raton, outdoor events, concerts and festivals are plentiful and the
sunshine and temperature can’t be beat. Boca Raton is an outstanding place to live, work, study, and
play, so no matter your reason for being here, we welcome you to enjoy all that our beautiful city has to
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