Serving Aces at Father Time
Howie Levinson began playing tennis at Patch Reef before the facility opened. Now 93, one of the Tennis Center's most beloved patrons still plays three times per week.
Strand Saved From Condos
With the last open parcel of Boca Raton land stretching from the ocean to the Intracoastal nearing development, the District acted to preserve greenspace and create a natural park.
District Swings With Golf
The first District's first 50 years include a deep relationship with the sport of golf.
Florida's Best Buddy
Spanish River High School grad Claire McDonough wins Florida Youth Soccer Association's Buddy of the Year Award.
Gilbert's Masterful Gumbo Recipe
Gordon Gilbert's quest to preserve natural hammock and use it for education purposes resulted in Gumbo Limbo becoming a Boca Raton icon.
District Built on Stable Foundation
Relatively little turnover among District Commissioners enhanced their ability to work together for the Boca Raton Community.
District, City Create Fabulous Fourth
District parks Patch Reef and Sugar Sand play key roles in Boca Raton's Fabulous Fourth celebration.
Aces All Around at Swim and Racquet Club
The District's 2000 purchase of the Boca Raton Swim and Racquet Center significantly increased number of Boca's public tennis courts, doubled number of pools.
Little Places to Play
District Parks are designed for the enjoyment of even the smallest members of the Boca Raton community.
Patch Reef District's Pivotal Park
The District's purchase and development of Patch Reef launched a new era for Boca Raton parks – and the District itself.
New Outlook For Life
New Gumbo Limbo tower, which opened in mid-June, offers stunning look at Boca Raton from Jacob's Outlook observation deck.
Gilbert a Presence at Jacob's Outlook Opening
Former Commissioner Gordon Gilbert couldn't physically attend the opening of Jacob's Outlook, but he still found a way to enjoy the ceremony.
The Bark That Binds
More than simply a place for dogs to play, Mizner Bark provided setting where dozens of Boca Raton retirees formed lasting friendships.
Sugar Sand Worth The Effort
District Commissioners overcame ecological and financial hurdles to create one of South Florida's great public parks.
'The Carousel Lady' Rides Again
Elaine Kleinman explains why bringing a carousel to Sugar Sand Park became her passion and reflects on her three decades as the lone female District Commissioner.
District Ready To Celebrate 50 Great Years
The Boca Raton community is invited to an April 21 event at Sugar Sand Park celebrating the District's Golden Anniversary.
Championship Dreams at Patch Reef
Keiser University's tennis teams went undefeated in their Patch Reef Park home this season. Now both the men's and women's squads focus on winning the NAIA national championship.
Preserving Green Space Now Part of District's Mission
Less than a decade after the District's creation, Commissioners accepted a greater mission and began preserving green space while creating some of Florida's best parks.
Celebrate With Us As The District Turns 50!
Fifty years ago an act of the Florida legislature created the District. Now, as the District celebrates its golden anniversary, the Boca Raton community is invited to join in the fun.
Ensuring Life's A Beach In Boca
Each month, as part of the District's 50th Anniversary Celebration, the newsletter is highlighting a different stand-out accomplishment that helped make Boca Raton the fantastic city it is today. In 1974 the District came into existence to help preserve beachfront property for community use. For 50 years, beach preservation remained a priority.
Madlane Behind The Scenes
Each month of the District's 50th Anniversary celebration we'll highlight some of the people and events that helped make the District what it is today. With that in mind, meet. Madlane Bentivegna. The District's first employee, she worked for more than three decades and still brings her grandchildren to enjoy the parks she helped facilitate.
Futsal Providing Boca Raton's Latest Kick
As futsal grows in popularity, Sugar Sand Park becomes the sport's Boca Raton home.
Securing The Fun At Boca Raton Parks
District Commissioners take steps to ensure visitor safety accompanies park visits.
Commissioners' Corner: Best Part of the Job
District Commissioners hold many responsibilities, including creating parks and ensuring they continue to be great. What's the best part about being a Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District Commissioner? Their answers are here.
District Dispatch Newsletter - January 2024
A prominent month for pickleball at Patch Reef Park, an arctic blast at Sugar Sand Park, extended hours for the Carousel and more in the January 2024 District Dispatch newsletter.
Packing Patch Reef With Pickleball
The Boca Raton Masters pickleball tournament opened serve on Wednesday morning at Patch Reef Park - part of a big month for pickleball in Boca Raton.
Arctic Blast Coming To Sugar Sand
Winter will get a little chillier when the Under the Arctic: Digging in Permafrost exhibit comes to the Sugar Sand Park Science Explorium.
Commissioners' Corner: Goals for 2024
January is traditionally a month where people examine their lives and consider changes and improvements they'd like to make. With that in mind, we posed a simple question to each commissioner: What are your goals for 2024?
The 2023 Holiday Edition of the District Dispatch Newsletter Is Here!
December concludes a year of major accomplishments within the District. The holiday edition of our newsletter highlights many of those actions. There's also news about a record-breaking season for the Boca Braves youth football team, a pickleball update, and a listing of upcoming holiday events.
2023: A Year Of Growth And Preservation
From opening a new park to expanding athletic choices, 2023 proved to be prolific year for the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District. Here's a list highlighting the major accomplishments.