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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

To Host Turtle Hatchling Releases

Boca Raton families are in for an educational treat as Turtle enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to attend the
the city’s Sea Turtle Conservation staff release rescued turtle hatchlings releases, but children under 18 must attend
hatchlings back into the ocean for a series of weeks in with an adult.
July and August under the cover of darkness. The costs for the turtle hatchlings releases are $10 for
This hour-long program begins with a presentation residents and $15 for nonresidents. A resident is someone
in the classroom at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, where who lives within the boundaries of the City of Boca Raton
participants learn about the life cycles, behaviors and or the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District. A paid
threats to the sea turtles that nest on our beaches and reservation is required for anyone over 12 months of age.
in South Florida. The group will then drive over to the Online reservations for residents begins on Tuesday,
beach, where Sea Turtle Conservation staff will place the May 7 at 9 a.m., and on Tuesday, May 14 at 9 a.m. for
hatchlings on the wet sand by the water. Participants will nonresidents. Those wishing to participate can make
then be able to watch as the tiny turtles make their way reservations online, with a limit of six reservations per
down to the waves and head off into the surf. household, through the city’s WebTrac system by visiting
The turtle hatchling releases will be held Monday, www.myboca.us/register. A WebTrac account should be
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, from July created before registering.
15 through Aug. 8, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and from Aug. 12
through Aug. 29 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
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In the municipal elections held on March 19, the
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by voters offered evidence that the city’s residents are
pleased with the performance of their local government
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In the one City Council seat that saw incumbent Yvette
Drucker facing challenger Michael Korn, Drucker was re-
elected for another three-year term in recognition of her
ongoing fine work. And in the City Council seat vacated by
Monica Mayotte because term limits prevented her from
running for re-election, voters placed former Councilman
Andy Thomson back on the City Council over his competing
candidate, Brian Stenberg.
Thomson had been on the City Council from 2018 to
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for him to be able to campaign for the Florida State House
of Representatives. While on the Council he was especially Mon. - Thurs.
noted for his dedication as an environmental activist, inspiring at Bar Only all Day
residents to join him in a cleanup program to rid the city’s Mon. - Fri. 3 - 6 pm
streets of unsightly litter.
There are good reasons for Boca Raton residents’ Lunch SpeciaLS
confidence in the work of their City Hall representatives. In
recent years, not only has Boca achieved a record low tax rate every Day
the envy of other cities its size and a decrease in crime rate not
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seen in more than 40 years, but the list of accomplishments starting at 11
has included the following, just to name a few of the many:
- The opening of the Brightline rail station linking Boca to
Miami, West Palm Beach and Orlando, saving hours behind
the wheel in busy highway traffic and opening opportunities
for employee commuting and destination visiting to our many
wonderful attractions.
- The announcement of an award-winning architect to begin
construction of a landmark downtown creative campus, the
Boca Center for Arts and Innovation – yet another source of
city pride.
- The Waterfront Comprehensive Plan and Ocean Strand
that together will include our 48th and 49th parks.
- The ongoing year-round schedule of art, music and other
cultural events in and around Mizner Park that attract not only
local families but visitors who recognize Boca Raton’s well
deserved and ever growing reputation as one of the nation’s
greatest and most beautiful cities.