Page 12 - Boca Exposure - March '22

Page 12, Boca Exposure
Council Corner:

What Have You Been Missing? Check Here!

By Andrea Levine People are calling it a “game changer”! Getting us out of It includes a sports bar, billiards and more. While strolling,
O’Rourke, Boca Raton cars and traffic. or on your way out, make sure to stop by Cielito’s Artisan
City Council Member, Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club Pops. They call it a slice of heaven. It’s hard to describe, so
Deputy Mayor, and CRA Golfers are out and enjoying the greens at the new municipal you must try it for yourself.
Chairperson. Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club. The upgraded driving range Public Art And The Environment
I hope you are enjoying has been completed and is currently available for golfers to use During my service on City Council, I have been an advocate
the beautiful season in daily. Renovations and improvements continue on the main for enhancing our cultural experiences, along with Placemaking
Boca Raton. With respect clubhouse. The city will be refurbishing the tennis courts and and Art in Public Places.
to health and safety, life is adding courts for the most popular growing sport of pickleball. I hope you have had the opportunity to see the immersive
back. The city is buzzing … We welcome all to stop by for a visit. experience at the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s world premiere
from the beaches to parks to Speaking Of Pickleball of Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru exhibit. It is
infrastructure improvements. It seems our residents can’t get enough of this ever-growing truly outstanding.
Let’s catch up on a few things I am most excited to share. sport. The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Parks District, along Art in Public Places is exemplified in a beautiful mural on
Boca Raton Breaks Ground On Brightline Station. with the city, opened 15 brand-new courts at Patch Reef Park. the Mizner Park Amphitheater stage doors. Coming soon we
On Tuesday, Jan. 25, City Council, Brightline and the We recently hosted the APP Master’s Tour for amateurs and will be mixing public art with a lesson about the environment.
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) broke ground on the pros. I can tell you firsthand – if you don’t play it is fun to watch. After the city put out a call to artists, one local artist,
new Boca Raton train station located on a 1.8-acre site across Artisan Market Is Open Gregory Dirr, was selected to create a sculpture out of
from Mizner Park and adjacent to the Downtown Boca Raton At the south end of Mizner Park every Friday, from 4 to recycled material, better known as trash! Through the beauty
Library. It is expected to be completed in the fall of 2022. 9 p.m., an Artisan Market is now in full swing. The market of art, we will educate on the importance of protecting our
The station is part of a line that will provide passenger features unique handcrafted items with delightful stands of environment. Look for this new sculpture installation in late
service from Miami to Orlando. Once completed, added makers, artists, crafters, bakers and shakers. March near the main beach pavilion at the end of Palmetto
to the service will be last mile transportation. Next in the While in Downtown Boca check out the restaurants, of Park Rd., called South Beach Park.
planning phase will be a beautiful walkway from the station which there are a multitude. You will see the new Strike 10 Keep enjoying Boca Raton’s greatest natural assets of
right into our downtown. (boutique) Bowling Alley at the north end of Mizner Park. beautiful weather and beaches.
From The Desk Of Palm Beach County

Mayor Robert S. Weinroth: Safety, Car Theft And More!

Robert Weinroth, a former and the adjoining Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center includes a lawyer who advocates for each child’s services
member of the Boca Raton in Boynton Beach. The site is a unique collaboration of two and support.
City Council, was elected facilities, resulting in a state-of-the-art wetland and nature The Board of County Commissioners supported the new
as a Palm Beach County reserve open to the public. GAL license plate, recognizing the “Heartfelt Child Advocacy”
Commissioner to replace The wastewater treatment process starts with program and recruitment and training of its volunteers. For
Steven Abrams, who wastewater being filtered and disinfected. Biosolids are more information, visit https://galpbc.org/.
retired due to term limits removed and sold to the Solid Waste Authority to burn for History Corner. The Jupiter and Lake Worth Railway ran
requirements. energy! Over two million gallons of treated wastewater are 7.5 miles from Jupiter Inlet to the north end of Lake Worth.
Bridge/Rail Safety. The pumped into the surrounding wetlands to create valuable On July 4, 1889, the railroad began operation as Lake Worth
tragic pedestrian death that wildlife habitats for many Florida species. pioneers celebrated with a free ride to Jupiter.
occurred during the opening Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center features various In 1893, an article in Harper’s New Monthly Magazine
of the Royal Park Bascule activities, including an elevated boardwalk for bird and dubbed the line the “Celestial Railroad” because it stopped
Bridge (owned and operated by FDOT) is extremely rare. wildlife watching, interactive educational activities and at Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Juno. Mars and Venus were
However, the county’s Engineering Department is taking more. For more information, visit https://discover.pbcgov. freight stops for loading pineapples, coconuts, citrus and
extra preventive measures for the eight county-operated org/waterutilities/Pages/Reclaimed-Water.aspx. other locally grown produce.
bascule bridges. This includes inspecting all vehicular and Nonprofit Spotlight: The Florida Guardian ad Litem In 1893, Henry Flagler used the railroad to haul lumber and
pedestrian warning devices to ensure they meet all safety (GAL). The Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program is a supplies to build the Royal Poinciana Hotel on Palm Beach.
policies and procedures. local nonprofit that collaborates with community advocates Bankruptcy and Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railroad ended
Additionally, all county bridge tenders are regularly and professional staff, providing a powerful voice for abused the Celestial Railroad’s operations in April 1895.
required to complete refresher training that involves safety and neglected children in our community. If you require assistance, please contact our office at (561)
protocols, including visually checking spans for vehicles/ GAL volunteers work with a multidisciplinary team that 355-2204 or email RWeinroth@pbcgov.org.
pedestrians and verbally announcing “Clear the span” in
the direction of the bridge.
To make matters worse, there were three major accidents
involving cars circumventing safety gates at a railroad
crossing. Trains can’t stop quickly, and most need a mile or
more to come to a full stop. These fast-moving Brightline ARCHIVE GALLERIES
trains are traveling about 80 miles per hour, and are closer
and faster than perceived!
Moreover, it’s illegal to bypass the safety gates once
lowered. These trains only take seconds to clear the crossing PAYS HIGHER PRICES FOR FINE ART AND ANTIQUES
and urge everyone to pay attention. Look, listen, live!
Rise In Car Theft. Law enforcement agencies have
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avoiding a car break-in: • Oriental Rugs • Objects of Art • Fine Crystal
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• Don’t leave your keys in the car.
If your vehicle is broken into, report it to law enforcement We Also Purchase Men’s And Ladies’ Items Including:
even if nothing significant was taken.
A Must-See: Green Cay Wetlands. I recently toured • Old Watches • Cufflinks • Smoking Items • Coins • Antique Jewelry
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