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Council Corner: It’s Time For Holiday Fun In Boca!

By Monica Mayotte, who walkability. We want to ensure that the residents and Raton Beach and Parks District. Good luck to everyone
was re-elected to another visitors in downtown feel safe and comfortable getting who participates!
term on the Boca Raton City around without using a car. We are currently working on Saturday, Nov. 18, 6 to 10 p.m – Boca Raton’s Very
Council, and who is CRA two requests for proposals: one for solutions to micro- Merry Holidays Event in Mizner Park. The events
Chair. Mayotte has been a mobility in and around the downtown, and another for a begin at 6 p.m. Our tree lighting ceremony begins at 7:15
resident of Boca Raton for consultant to perform the necessary analysis on how to p.m. Enjoy free holiday themed activities before and after
more than 20 years, active improve our walkability downtown. the tree lighting.
in the community both in our And now for the fun stuff! It’s that time of year again… Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. – Boca Raton
local schools and as a city the holidays are right around the corner! The holidays bring Holiday Parade in Downtown Boca Raton, along
advisory board member. so many exciting and fun city sponsored events for all ages. Federal Highway. The theme this year is Holidays on
Before I get to the fun Boca has a new event this holiday season. Show the Silver Screen. Arrive early to get the best seat along
stuff, the city council has your holiday spirit by decorating your house or business the parade route.
been busy this fall working on improving our supply and enter the city’s Deck the House decorating contest. Fridays in December, 7 to 9 p.m., Season of Lights
of affordable housing in Boca Raton. During the state Registration is currently in progress. To obtain more Music Series in the South end of Mizner Park. See
legislative session in the beginning of the year, the state information and submit your registration, please follow below on how to get more details on the city’s website.
legislature passed Senate Bill 102, called the Live Local the search instructions at the bottom of my article. The Saturday, Dec. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Holiday Boat
Act. The city is currently drafting legislation to conform judging period is Dec. 8 to 15. Winners will be announced Parade, along the Intracoastal Waterway. See below
with this new state statute. on Dec. 17. Your home or business must reside within on how to get more details on the city’s website.
We are also busy working on downtown mobility and the city limits or within the limits of the Greater Boca These are just some of the highlights of the city’s
events happening throughout the holiday season. There
are many more to choose from. To find all the city’s
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Jolly Days” on the Internet.
City Government Calendar
Special Holiday Edition of yourself now, at the end of the year, and during the City offices closed on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23.
by: Kelly Leary, M.S. & holiday season, when can you? Get out there and laugh. City Council Meetings – all held at our 6500
Miranda Capparelli, Dress like you are going to fall in love with someone Congress Avenue Building:
The Matchmakers during the day--even if it is your barber or your dry cleaner. Nov. 27 – CRA/Council Workshop, 1:30 p.m.
You don’t have to literally romantically fall in love. Just
“Love and gratitude understand that the more we love and appreciate others, Nov. 28 – City Council Meeting, 6 p.m.
Dec. 11 – CRA/Council Workshop, 1:30 p.m.
can part seas...It can the more others will love and respect us. I.E. Let’s see
move mountains and how many heads and hearts we can touch in these last two Dec. 12 – City Council Meeting, 6 p.m.
it can create miracles. months of the year. Second set of December meetings are cancelled each
The power of love and 5. Spoil yourself this holiday. You’re single, so go wild year due to the holidays.
gratitude will dissolve all treating yourself. You will feel great. You deserve it too, Have a happy and healthy holiday season and be safe.
negativity in our lives no right? Buy the date night outfit (even if you don’t have the
matter what the form has date yet.) Buy the shirt. Book your hair appointment. Hire the
taken.”~~Rhonda Byrne Matchmakers. Understand, every one of us (single or taken) From The Desk Of from page 8
has a “Relationship Investment Spend” whether you are aware
Top 5 Dating Tips for of it or not. Any and all things that enhance your relationships law applies to all levels of government in Florida,
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from the state legislature to local city councils and
November! life. Ask yourself: “What have I spent this year to enhance school boards. One aspect includes that all meetings
my relationships with others? “If it’s nominal—you know
what to do next. It’s buying season. Celebrate YOU! Thank of government boards and commissions be open to the
Hey Insiders! First and foremost, our heartfelt us later for this stellar holiday survival tip. public, with limited exceptions.
thanks to you for sharing your precious time with us In closing, there is no better time than November to Additionally, it requires that all notices of meetings
again today. This is an excellent read to share with your ramp up and show gratitude for how far you have come and agendas be published in advance, including where
single friends and family too. We are entering the most this year. Let your wild streak shine and squash that meetings are being held and what topics will be
vital time of year--and extra love is on the menu. Our inner self-critic. It’s time to reward yourself--with the discussed.
commitment is to love and support all individuals in gift of love. How does the Sunshine Law apply to the Board
their goals to connect, especially in November, the most Warm wishes for a joyful Thanksgiving to you and of Palm Beach County Commissioners? The Palm
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and all of our American Heroes (First Responders). Our December. Once again, thank you for following THE (Board) is subject to the Sunshine Law. All meetings
Team appreciates all of you. Florida Matchmakers! of the Board must be open to the public, and notices
Thanks to our Matchmaking Dream Team, countless We can’t wait to meet you in our private offices on PGA of meetings and agendas are required to be published
couples will be celebrating the 2023 Holiday Season Boulevard soon. Reserve your appointment today so that in advance.
together. There’s still time for you to find love too. Last you can avoid the up-and-coming waitlist! The early bird The law also applies to any gatherings of two or
year, between November and December, we connected gets the worm--and the guy--or the girl. more members of the Board to discuss matters that
more new couples than ever before. People are more willing will likely come before them at a Board of County
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less judgment in November. In a nutshell, ’tis the season! Kelly & Miranda in session, any meeting of two or more members to
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Macy’s, or Saks for that special outfit, your approach appointment. Some of you have can witness and participate in the decision-making
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