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Mayor’s Update: Men Giving Back from page 8

Winter Events And A Season Of Thanks

Scott Singer is the 35th Mayor We will host the 49th Annual Boat Parade on Saturday,
of Boca Raton. A South Dec.16, which will brighten up the Intracoastal Waterway
Florida native, attorney, and includes prizes to participants. On Tuesday, Dec.
mediator, and small business 21 at 7 p.m., millions of eyes of college football fans
owner, Scott and his wife everywhere will be on Boca Raton when the city hosts the
Bella live in Broken Sound eighth annual Boca Raton Bowl game, as the game returns
with their two children. to primetime on ESPN. For more information on city
The holiday season events, please check out the city’s website, myboca.us, or Justin Ely of The Boca Raton selecting the Golden
provides extra reminders of like my Facebook page at facebook.com/scottsingerusa. Grants balls
the many reasons we can be Finally, as we are in the season of Thanksgiving we
grateful for what we have in have much to be thankful for in Boca Raton. Last month,
Boca Raton. We have a busy I shared my sadness after the brutal attacks on Oct. 7.
month of celebrations to close out this year. The last month has been challenging, with antisemitism at
Looking back at November, we had the largest turnout heartbreakingly alarming figures. I have been comforted
in recent years to honor those who served our nation in the by the strong support for Israel and the United States
armed forces with our expanded Veterans Day ceremonies, and against hate in terror by so many in our community.
concert and events. As the son and grandson of World War In governing, we continue to implement streamlining
II veterans, I am grateful for all who served in the armed measures that are making government easier for residents
forces to keep our nation free and strong! As always, thank and the many businesses calling Boca Raton home. Crime
you to veterans and active military personnel for your service. rates continue to drop from already low levels, and our
Thank you to the many organizations that serve veterans and dedicated city employees in all departments provide
for those who joined our tribute to them. excellent service. We continue to add infrastructure, and
The City of Boca Raton kicked off our holiday season businesses continue to seek out Boca Raton, helping us
with the return of our annual tree lighting on Nov. 18 at maintain one of the lowest property tax rates of any full- Event sponsor Diamonds Direct
Mizner Park. This year’s event drew more than 5,000 service city in Florida.
people, as Mizner Park was closed to vehicles so attendees On a personal note, I’m grateful to be able not only
could experience 50,000 LED lights on Plaza Real while to live in Boca Raton but also to serve as Mayor. I’m
strolling through to the bands and live performances. The honored every day to be able to help move our community
city will also host Merry in Mizner, evening weekend holiday forward and work with dedicated colleagues on the City
entertainment and strolling pop-ups in Mizner Park on Friday Council and in government. You can share any thoughts
nights, from 6 to 10 p.m. throughout the holidays. In addition, you have at ssinger@myboca.com, and stay connected
local Chabads hosted menorah lightings at Town Center in on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @scottsingerusa.
Boca Raton on Dec. 7 and Sanborn Square on Dec. 13 to Best wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy and
celebrate Hanukkah. safe holiday season!

Dr. Nathan Nachles, Paige Kornblue, Bill Donnell

2023 Golden Grants awards photos by Carla Azzata