Page 30 - Boca ViewPointe - October '23

Page 30, Viewpointe October 2023
Mayor’s Update:

My Message From An Historic Brightline Trip!

Scott Singer is the 35th Mayor with parallel losses in retail, culture and safety, Boca Raton state. One of our strategic priorities is a master campus plan
of Boca Raton and was re- continues to garner major investment. One of the reasons for for our city hall, community center and Downtown municipal
elected without opposition for the new office construction, and demand for our market, is complex that will include a transit-oriented district and
a final term. A South Florida the presence of Brightline. bring retail and office uses near our land and Brightline. In
native, attorney, mediator, With regular service to Orlando, South Florida and so doing, we aim to create a vibrant destination to the west
and small business owner, Central Florida, tourists can now connect these markets. We portion of Downtown Boca. Today’s first rides may be only
Scott and his wife Bella live Boca Raton residents have the opportunity for business and the beginning of what promises to be a new era for mobility,
in Broken Sound with their leisure travel. This is the nation’s first-ever privately financed convenience and activity as Boca Raton approaches our
two young children. high-speed rail, and this premium offering was smooth and centennial in 2025.
luxurious even at a top speed of 128 mph. Orlando is now As always, I appreciate your thoughts and ideas. Please
I’m writing this update accessible in just over two hours, and we can look forward email your thoughts to ssinger@myboca.us. Your opinions
from an historic venue: the to domestic and international travelers bringing tourism and matter to me. You can also stay in touch with me on
first-ever high-speed train from Orlando to South Florida! commerce to our shops, restaurants and cultural facilities. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @ScottSingerUSA for
On Sept. 22, Brightline launched its long-awaited service The Boca Raton City Council, like so many of our more details on future town halls and my regular updates on
to Central Florida. These inaugural trains from and to Boca residents, recognizes the value of this new gateway to the city news and events. 
Raton have been, like Brightline’s presence in Boca Raton
since last December, exceeding already-high expectations.
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In July, the city approved the first two Class A office
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Contributing I have solutions and answers to all your questions (even

Writers! the ones you don't know to ask)

You don't have to face these obstacles alone...... I have
We are looking for volunteers, whether experienced been helping families for 15 years and I have also been a
or hobbyist, interested in writing an article or a column caregiver for my parents.
for the Viewpointe. You may be interested in writing
just once, occasionally or on a regular basis. It’s a great As a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) ,
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way to sharpen your skills or develop your talent while I have comprehensive experience in a wide range of issues
enlightening your community. Some themes we would
like to include in the Viewpoint are as follows: plaguing seniors such as their
• Village Spotlight - write about your community. A HEALTH, FINANCIAL CONCERNS, SOCIAL ISSUES, LONG
different village will be featured each month. TERM CARE, REAL ESTATE, SENIOR HOUSING, GOV'T
• My Story - featuring a member of the community BENEFITS, & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS.
with a unique or interesting story.
• Student Life - High school students writing about Paul Solomon, PA, GRI, SRES, CSA
school or a topic that interests them. Student writers will
be eligible to earn community service hours. COMPLIMENTARY
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• Share an idea you may have for a new column or
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