Boca Raton Real Estate

Boca Raton, City Guide

Boca Raton Community

Palm Beach County has long been recognized as one of the premier areas of the country in which to live, and its easy to see why.

It offers approximately 47 miles of sandy white beaches, a semi tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 78 Degrees, year round sunny skies, cooling ocean breezes and twelve months of outdoor activities.  There are more than 200 hotels, and resort properties, including 5 star resorts such as The Ritz Carlton, The Breakers Hotel. And The Boca Raton Hotel and Resort.

Palm Beach County is conveniently located to Disney World in Orlando, Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, the wondrous Florida Keys and unspoiled Everglades National Park.

Among the leading areas in Palm Beach County are Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Jupiter.

Palm Beach County was recently selected by the prestigious Scripps Research Institute of La Jolla, California as the new home for its research foundation, an event Governor Jeb Bush called the most significant economic event in Florida in the last 30 years. Cited as a compelling reason for their selection, was the appeal of the Palm Beach County lifestyle and its similarities to San Diego, their present location.

Boca Raton Education

Boca Raton is part of the Palm Beach County School District, one of the largest and fastest growing in the State of Florida.

Florida recently enacted a $5 Billion spending program to expand and improve the public school system in response to the States’ rapidly growing school population. Ample signs of this are noticed by the new schools being built in virtually every area you drive by.

The commitment has been made – Florida is committed to providing superior public school education to it’s residents.

The county is also home to many fine private, parochial and alternative schools. Pre-school to High School.

Palm Beach County also hosts the following colleges and universities:

• Florida Atlantic University
  – Full range of undergraduate and post graduate studies

• Palm Beach Atlantic University
  – 4 year Christian Liberal Arts Program

• Palm Beach Community College

• Nova University

• Barry University

• Lynn University

• Northwood University

• Also, University of Miami, University of Florida, and Florida State university, are within easy driving distance.

Boca Raton History

Boca Raton is located at the southerly end of Palm Beach County, Delray Beach is its neighbor to the north. Originally a tiny agricultural community, Boca Raton was largely farmed by Japanese settlers. Addison Mizner, the noted Architect, founded Boca Raton in 1925.

He conceived of a dream city on 17,000 acres. Lured by a world-class resort, Boca Raton would be a playground for the wealthy. He established the 5 star Boca Raton Hotel and Resort to serve as the magnet. Strict zoning standards set in place years ago have allowed Boca Raton to preserve its heritage and beauty despite fantastic growth since it’s inception.

Boca Raton has 7 miles of pristine beach and is still highly regarded as a superior area to work and live and play. Boca Raton has a population today of 70,000 residents and also serves as a vacation home for tens of thousands more.

There are many upscale country club communities, such as Woodfield, Polo Club, Addison Reserve, St. Andrews, and Mizner Country Club. Also, many fine and distinctive neighborhoods close to the ocean, and intercostals, as well as newer communities further west.

Boca Raton Housing

Boca Raton has many established and diverse neighborhood and communities. There are condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes, country club community homes and luxurious estate homes in proximity to the water as well as in inland communities. Properties are in all price ranges.

Boca Raton Nature

For an inland look, the natural beauty of the Everglades National Forest graces Palm Beach County.  It flourishes in millions of acres of unspoiled beauty.  For a bit more exercise you might want to go hiking, canoeing, kayaking, diving, cycling, or camping.  While doing these activities keep a look out for rare species of birds and wildlife that live within the boundaries.  For water activities, air boat tours and rides are available.  Keep your eyes open and you might get a glimpse of sea turtles, ospreys, pelicans, or manatees.

Boca Raton News

1. Welcome to 'Real Living' at the TownePlace Suites Boca Raton - PR Newswire

   The TownePlace Suites in Boca Raton, FL has completed major changes as part of an exciting Marriott brand initiative featuring "the home office." As part of the brand's newest guestroom innovation, this popular ...

   
   
2. Vantage Strategy Consulting Expands Operations into Two Top-Tier Leisure Markets - Hotel Online

   The addition of offices and personnel in Boca Raton, FL and Mexico City comes 18 months after the launch of Vantage Strategy Consulting by travel industry veteran and Internet expert Michael Pusateri.

   
   
3. Bluegreen Shares Jump 87% on Offer - GlobeSt.com

   Locally based Diamond Resorts' late Monday offer to acquire publicly traded Bluegreen Corp.

   
   
4. Woodbridge Announces Continued Record High Performance In Second... - PRWeb

   Homeowners previously able to rely on equity, or available credit have been stripped of options resulting from the current economy; they are seeking ways to sell assets including but not limited to mortgage ...

   
   
5. William A. "Bill" Izzo - St. Augustine Record

   William A. "Bill" Izzo, 80, of St. Augustine, passed away on July 17, 2008, at the Hadlow Center, Jacksonville.

   
   
6. Age Management Medicine Leader Opens Center in Dallas/Fort Worth Area ... - PRWeb

   Cenegenics Medical Institute, the world's largest age management practice, announced the opening of its fifth center, Cenegenics Dallas-Fort Worth.

   
   

Boca Raton Recreation

Top Ten Attractions:

• Ragtops - "A Must See in West Palm Beach!"

• Arti Gras - "The Premier Fine Art Show of the Palm Beaches!"

• City Place

• Clematis Street

• Flagler Museum

• Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

• Lion Country Safari

• Marine Life Center of Juno Beach

• Norton Museum of Art

• Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park

• South Florida Science Museum

More Attractions:

• Roger Dean Stadium – Jupiter – Spring Training home to Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals

• Sunfest – Florida’s largest music, art, and water front festival.

• South Florida Fair – Areas largest outdoor fair.

• Knollwood – County’s oldest working orange grove.

• Pilgrim Belle Cruises – Authentic Paddle River Boat

• Moroso Motor Sports Park – Jupiter

• Nations Croquet Center – World’s larges croquet complex .

• International Orchid Center – Headquarters of American Orchid Society

• John Kennedy Space Center
  407-452-2121 (3 hour drive)

• Miami Seaquarium
  305-361-5705 (1 hour drive)

• Walt Disney World
  407-824-4321 (2 1/2 hour drive)
  
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Boca Raton Weather

Boca Raton has a comfortable semi-tropical 78 degree average temperature throughout the year.