The Boca Raton Tribune Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
Number 380 • Year IX COMMUNITY see page 5
FAU Among Most Ethnically Diverse Universities
COMMUNITY see page 8
PBSC Teacher Wins $15,000 Award for Artwork
SPORTS
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Boca Raton Football Club Joins Florida Gold Coast League for 2018 Fall Season
East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL
September 14 - September 20, 2018
Singer and Thomson Officially Sworn In By: Michael Demyan Mayor Scott Singer and newly elected city council member Andy Thomson were officially sworn in at the organizational meeting on Sept. 12. Singer, who has been serving as mayor since former Mayor Susan Haynie’s suspension, took the oath of office in front of Commissioner Steven Abrams. This came just one day after Haynie’s lawyer’s motion to dismiss her charges was denied by Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Glenn Kelley. “When I was sworn in [to city council] a few years ago, I spoke of great opportunities for our city and we have achieved a lot together and I’m really excited about what more we can accomplish,” Singer said.
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Be prepared. Be ready: Stock up on Free Hurricane Food South Floridians know quite well, the angst that goes with preparing as a hurricane approaches. So, a group of civic organizations and churches is hoping residents will take advantage of a free food giveaway this weekend. “It’s important that as we start thinking about our hurricane plan and first aid kit that we also have enough non-perishable food and water for ourselves, our families and our pets,” said Gessika Auguste, program coordinator of KOP Mentoring Network, one of the organizations organizing the event. “So, this is a great way for residents to stock up on food supplies.” Story on Page 4
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