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Morikami Museum And Japanese Gardens

Unveils ‘Take Akari: Bamboo Lights’ Exhibit

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens invites “Take Akari: Bamboo Lights” offers a unique
guests to experience the world of illuminated bamboo as it opportunity for visitors to witness the artistry
welcomes its newest exhibit, “Take Akari: Bamboo Lights.” and master craftsmanship of Akihiro Mashimo,
The dazzling experience created by Japan-based bamboo whose illuminated bamboo installations create a
craftsman Akihiro Mashimo is on view in the Museum’s unique and immersive atmosphere. The exhibition
Yamato-Kan now through Sept. 22. allows attendees to experience a piece of Japan’s
In Japan, Take Akari, or Bamboo Light festivals, have vibrant festival culture and brings awareness to
become beloved cultural celebrations, captivating audiences the importance of environmental conservation.
across the country for over three decades. These festivals were Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
initiated to raise awareness about the critical importance of is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray
maintaining bamboo forests and to educate the community on Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233
the significance of this vital natural resource in daily life. Now or visit morikami.org, and follow on social @
this mesmerizing experience comes to life at the Morikami. morikamimuseum.
Mayor’s Update: State Of The City Highlights—Part 3

Scott Singer is the 35th World War II with the Army’s only radar training station. We look forward to more work with FAU to create
Mayor of Boca Raton and That site today has grown in the flagship campus of a major a university district around 20th Street and create the
was re-elected in 2023. research university: FAU. IBM came along in the 1960s, atmosphere for students, graduates, startups and citizens.
A South Florida native, building what is still South Florida’s largest single office As Midtown has attracted new topflight restaurants and
attorney and small business building, and developing the first mass-market personal hospitality, we will further investment for what is really our
owner, Scott and his wife computer. This year, we approved the framework to update central business district.
Bella live in Broken Sound this site, the Boca Raton Innovation Campus, to continue We have an opportunity to add dimensions to the dream,
with their two children. attracting the tech and talent who will again change our lives relying on the base of strong values and high standards that have
In my recent State of the and the world. Today we take Mizner Park, a centerpiece made this year and this first century so successful for Boca Raton.
City address, I was elated of our city, for granted. But it was not this way in the early How do we do this? By remembering that two years can
to say that Boca Raton is Nineties. Thirty years ago the city’s own mayor sued to stop be an eternity if we make real progress every day. In the
stronger than ever. In fact, the progress that is now—and for decades has been—the Depression, FDR said we had only to fear fear itself. In this
our biggest challenge may come from what can be a slow picture postcard of Boca Raton. moment of rising prosperity and rare opportunity we have
but fatal condition: complacency. On the heels of our recent What do these moments have in common? They were nothing to fear but complacency. This city council is setting
strategic planning sessions and assessment of areas to bolster, inflection points where vision and boldness charted a course. a standard that measures real achievement. As our history
here are some opportunities we have to propel Boca Raton We haven’t been afraid to course correct. And there are moments shows we have never been meek. Our city staff must be bold
for the next century and beyond. when every small step is not a forward one. All of the gains we in implementing this vision. We will all be judged by how
We who live here in Boca Raton know how special this have made in a century were at times seen as controversial, yet much we accomplished.
place is, but it’s still hard to describe to those who come here they are as basic to our city as any other thing. We must quell outdated and false perceptions: a sleepy
for only a weekend and next to impossible for people who’ve Today we have our own challenges to address and far town, a challenging business environment, a community
never been. We have to erase a legacy branding challenge. more opportunities to seize. resistant to change. We are none of those things; we are
It may be unimaginable to some of us here, but we do not We have a city hall that just completed emergency roof inviting, innovative and intrepid. Let these be the two years
yet stand out to everyone moving a business or a family to repairs and a community center built in the Sixties when we look back on for much of the next century, the same way
Florida as the pinnacle of destinations–the place where, if we were a city one-tenth of our present size. But with we still look at what Addison Mizner created in an even
you can make it, offers the best blend of small-town charm, Brightline now here we have prioritized a new city campus in shorter time here. We must act quickly to lay the groundwork
big-city opportunity and unmatched quality of life. We are downtown—not just governmental, but with the community for an even brighter new century. We have the resources, the
all that and have more to do to make it known. space we deserve, transit-oriented development to ease traffic, desire, the need and the moment.
Now more than ever, it’s crucial that we seize this and with opportunities for office, restaurants and retail—a Most of all, we have the talent. The strength of our city
moment. Other cities in the region are making strides, and destination and what may soon be the cool side of the tracks. has always been our people, and I look forward to more work
we cannot fall behind. Since our founding, Boca Raton has North Federal Highway has long lagged with limited with our city colleagues and staff, residents and businesses
been a dynamic city with innovation at our core. To enhance roadway access. We have the opportunity to turn an area that to deliver the dream we all share. Together we will fulfill the
both our identity and our reality we must honor our history some deride as Dogpatch into part of the connected whole best vision of what this city can be. Now is our time. Thank
and embrace the trailblazing paths that brought us here. and a place where new investment brings opportunities and you for being part of our continuing journey.
We talk often of legendary architect Addison Mizner. increases mobility for our residents. If you want to see more you can view the entire State of
He was here for less than two years but laid the framework We’ve also added new categories of commerce to a large the City at myboca.us/SOC. You may also want to stay in
for his “dream city.” A century later, we have both a classic economic engine—our light industrial research park—to touch on social media at @scottsingerusa. As always, please
resort called The Boca Raton and the singular City of Boca continue to beckon the innovative businesses that have been reach out by email to ssinger@myboca.us with any thoughts
Raton. Innovation here helped America defeat tyranny in the hallmark of our city. or requests. Honored to serve you!

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