Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Boca Raton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
17 issues with high priority
FY 2025-2026 Second Budget Amendment
An ordinance amending the current fiscal year budget — a mid-year adjustment to city spending and revenue.
City Council Seat C Vacancy
A seat on the Boca Raton City Council is vacant, and the council will discuss how to fill it. The outcome affects who represents residents on Seat C and how future council votes are cast.
Interim City Manager Appointment
The council is set to appoint James L. Zervis as the interim city manager to manage administrative transitions.
Mizner Park Real Property Transfer to City
The plan to transfer CRA-owned Mizner Park property to the city was pushed to November 10, with a representative of the ground-lease purchaser asking for time to review thousands of documents.
City Manager Departure
Mark Sohaney is leaving November 11 for a military role; CFO Jim Zervis takes over as interim manager starting October 28. Residents and council gave both warm send-offs.
Federal Highway Construction Impact on Holiday Parade
Staff announced that ongoing Florida Department of Transportation construction on Federal Highway will impact the traditional holiday parade route, prompting planning for an alternative downtown path.
Joint Parks and Recreation Coordination
The City Council and the Beach & Park District are meeting to align their goals for local parks, recreation programs, and community investments. This coordination impacts how recreational facilities are funded, maintained, and improved for residents.
The Residences of Boca Raton Modification
A 12-story downtown project was retooled from 190 rentals to 133 condos with a ground-floor restaurant, bringing new dining and street activity to SE 3rd Street and boosting projected tax revenue from about $90,000 to $1.2 million a year.
Adaptive Reuse and Parking Waiver for 101 E. Palmetto Park Road
A 1930s downtown building gets a restaurant and courtyard on the ground floor and office space upstairs, preserving the structure despite having no on-site parking, with new transit contributions attached.
North Park Golf and Recreation Development
The Boca Golf Association asked the council to team up with the Beach and Park District to add a nine-hole course at North Park, filling the gap since the city sold the municipal course five years ago. They want golf on the agenda at the October 26 joint meeting.
Calvary Christian Academy School Expansion
Calvary Chapel is proposing major building additions and a new elementary school serving up to 360 students on West Camino Real. Neighbors will want to see how traffic and parking are managed during school hours.
The Bertani at Broken Sound Multifamily Project
A new 8-story residential building with 60 units, affordable housing, and retail space is proposed at Broken Sound Parkway. This project continues the area's trend toward mixed-use commercial and residential developments.
"The Sanborn" Private Club Development
An eight-story, roughly 54,681-square-foot private club is headed for 100 Northeast 1st Avenue with a fully automated valet garage below. The project also shifts development rights between downtown subareas and converts office capacity to retail — changes that shape what downtown Boca Raton looks and feels like.
Election Schedule
Get ready, Boca! Early voting for the 2026 General Election runs from October 19 to November 1, with Election Day following on November 3. Check your voter registration now to make sure you're ready to make your voice heard.
Palm Beach County MSTU and Sheriff's Office Funding
Mike Liebleson pressed the point that Boca Raton taxpayers pay roughly $85 million a year to the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office for services in unincorporated West Boca. The CFO clarified the MSTU framework approved by county commissioners could eventually reduce residents' county tax bills, and a callable bond structure was recommended.
Park Tower at Broken Sound Residential Project
An eight-story, 97-unit apartment tower with 10 affordable units is coming to Broken Sound Parkway, plus a restaurant and parking structure. Supporters say it adds needed housing; residents immediately asked how many CIMD units remain for future projects.
CIMD Infrastructure and Traffic Impact Analysis
A resident urged the council to hold a workshop and commission a comprehensive traffic study — possibly developer-funded — instead of judging each project's traffic in isolation.