The Boca Raton Tribune Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
Number 278 • Year VI
East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL
Boca Raton City Council Decides on Wildflower Property Ordinance
July 29 - August 4 , 2016
ENTERTAINMENT By Skip Sheffield
Jason Bourne Rides Again
By: Caylin Hirapara
In their regular meeting this evening, the Boca City Council voted 4-1 in favor of rezoning the former Wildflower site from residential to commercial. The site, which is directly on the intercoastal, has long been under controversy after it was purchased by the city in 2009. Tuesday night’s decision is the first step in the city’s plan to turn the land into a restaurant although there is also a plan claiming land should be turned into a park. The site is located on the northern part of the Palmetto Park Bridge, and without the zone change, there could not be a restaurant. It would be one of only two restaurants on the intercoastal in Boca Raton.
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Meet The Candidates for Seat 1 of Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Commission Two seats on the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District are up for election on this year. The election, which takes place on August 30th, includes six candidates, each with a different philosophy. Fighting for seat number one is incumbent Dennis Frisch, Craig Ehrnst, and Shayla Enright. continued on page 3 Follow Us on
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