Hurricane Irma did tremendous damage to many parts of Florida, but Boca Raton was largely spared flooding or property damage. The main issue here was downed trees, which caused electrical outages for many business and residents. Schools were actually closed for over a week! Early on after Hurricane Irma hit, a number of roads across the city, particularly in residential neighborhoods were impassable. That said, other parts of the state from The Keys to Coral Gables (southeast Miami) to Jacksonville experienced a much more extensive and costly storm. It will [...]

Digital Boca Raton was pleased to have the opportunity to spend a few moments with Briann Harms, learning about the latest news with respect to the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District. Here’s our interview: DBR: So, I recall hearing at the Boca Hoops Championships last Fall that plans are in place for a second field house at Sugar Sand Park. Any insights you can share? BH: Yes. The board selected an architect. We set aside in our budget for the design phase $250,000. So, hopefully over the next [...]

Although the internet has reduced the frequency with which people visit the post office, it’s a still a good idea to know where they are in Boca Raton, particularly if you are not from the area and need to ship something home or receive a package. There are several post offices conveniently located around Boca Raton. Below are details on the main ones. US Post Office 2nd Ave: 170 NE 2nd St (561) 417-3204 Open until 5:00 PM: Conveniently located off 2nd Avenue. Offers all services and is not an [...]