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Boca Happenings
Boca Downtown Public Library Presents Free Art Exhibit,
“Left to Chance,” by Craig McInnis, through May 2nd
In the Boca Raton Public Library’s
new art exhibit, “Left to Chance” by
Craig McInnis, fantastical worlds
spring from the mind and hands of this
highly creative, multi-dimensional
artist. McInnis says, “I create my art
to stir up a visceral reaction in myself
and the viewer, followed by moments
of introspection and, hopefully,
discussion.”
McInnis keeps his workload
diverse to help expand his skill
set and keep the calendar full of
creativity. He has had the opportunity
to record music and to tour nationally
in numerous bands, paint many public
and private murals, make fine art on
canvas, log many fun hours in the
digital realm, create storyboard art and props for motion
pictures, delve deeply into set, wardrobe and character
design, apprentice as a tattoo artist, teach art to teens and
adults, and curate, promote and produce art shows for his
cohorts.
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He is co-founder of Art Synergy and CONTINUUM He is also proud to be Creative Director of Fright Nights
Pop-up Art Fair, a dedicated team of art professionals at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Over the past 18 years, he
who curate shows and promote local art at national and has done horror make-up, graphics, talent booking, casting
international levels while facilitating access to education, and management, branding, set design, scenic painting, and
art and culture to those who may not have the chance. his fair share of getting into character.
McInnis is also a member of Downtown West Palm Beach “Left to Chance,” a free exhibit, will run through May
Arts & Entertainment District, Vice President of the No 2nd at the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown
More Starving Artists Foundation, and Manager of West Library, 400 NW 2nd Avenue. It is open during regular
Palm’s new art collective, The Peach. library hours.
Government
Mayor’s Update: State of the City
Let’s start with public safety, the most essential part
of Boca Raton. A South Florida of government. I’m delighted to share that, for the second
native, attorney, mediator, and small straight year, our crime rate decreased by 9%. Let me
business owner, Scott and his wife repeat that–two straight years with a 9% drop in crime in
Bella live in Broken Sound with their Boca Raton, in an era when crime is rising elsewhere. Over
two young children. the past four years, we’ve had a 30% decrease in crime
Last month, I delivered the from what were already very low numbers. Residents and
2022 State of the City address to businesses want to be in a city that’s safe. We are blessed
residents who joined a town hall for here, and we should never take for granted how hard our
the premiere, and a home audience watching on TV and officers work to give us the safety we need and the peace
on YouTube. In this and coming issues, I’ll highlight some of mind we expect.
of the key themes. This month will focus on the inflection Other cities have eroded funding for vital police efforts.
point and on public safety. Not on our watch. We continue to attract and retain the best
It’s a reality of our times that we continue to adapt to new police professionals with one of the highest starting salaries
technology and circumstances. But the great thing about for officers in the nation. While other departments have
Boca Raton is that the ability to innovate and grasp new also lowered standards, Boca Raton hasn’t. We continue
opportunity is in our DNA. This year really looks like an to lead in safety and accountability. We won’t weaken the
inflection point: How will we emerge from the challenges foundation of safety on which our economic success and
this pandemic has caused? How will we respond in this quality of life is based. It’s a core reason people are flocking
moment to further propel our economy forward? And how here.
will we revisit what’s worked for us in the past to learn from Ensuring our safety also means enhancing our quality
our experience–to make our future even better? of life. Last June, our area and the nation were shocked
As we launch into a new era of progress for our city, we by the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South
must never rest on reputation. No, it’s going to take hustle condominium in nearby Surfside. It struck home for many of
and hunger. Hustle to seize this moment when more and us, including people like me, who lived in beachfront condos
more people continue to rethink where they want to live and of similar age. Right away, we began to look at how we
work. Hunger to capture more of the talent and investment could reduce the risk of similar tragedies. We created a new
that’s flocking to South Florida and make sure it stays in Boca set of best practices and stronger standards for inspections
Raton. And, as always, pursue excellence in all we do. of major building systems. In August, Boca Raton was the
I’m happy to share again that not only is the state of first city in Florida after the collapse to adopt an enhanced
our city strong–our city is again on the move. We continue building re-certification ordinance.
to provide world-class services with responsiveness and a We didn’t set out to be the first to act, but it’s not a
level of service beyond other governments. We are always surprise that Boca Raton was again a leader. Other cities
looking at how we can better provide the essential services in Florida have used our ordinance as a model. Our law
to all in our city. And as Boca Raton rises into our coming has a shorter timeline than the prior standards of other
second century, we must seize the opportunities of each counties, and is far more transparent because both draft
new day. We will honor our heritage as the vibrant, family- and final reports will be posted publicly and online. We
oriented community that has the business strength of a much deserve to know that our homes are safe, and that’s why
larger city. We will build on these successes as we reach, groups like our Beach Condo Association and its residents
united, for the excitement of the future. strongly supported our first-in-Florida ordinance. Real estate
I’m humbled to work with a great team of city council professionals, homebuyers and media have taken note of
colleagues: Deputy Mayor Andrea Levine O’Rourke, Council our efforts, including The New York Times again just a few
Members Yvette Drucker, Monica Mayotte and Andy weeks ago, and our measures should bring confidence to
Thomson, as we forge ahead to set a vision for where our property owners and potential homebuyers.
city will go. I’ll share here with you a bit more of that vision, You can see more detail on this and other issues for the
and we can challenge ourselves to get there more quickly. We coming year by watching the video at myboca.us/soc. Please
must be bold, innovative and relentless. And we’ll highlight email me at ssinger@myboca.us with any thoughts, and stay
some of the many successes and accolades our city has earned connected with me on social media @ScottSingerUSA on
in the past year, thanks in major part to the nearly 2,000 city all platforms.
employees who serve us so well every day.