The Boca Raton Tribune

Palm Beach Adds About 600,000 Cubic Yards of Sand to Eroded CoastlineAlthough a federally backed Palm Beach Midtown Beach resanding project faced repeated stops and starts, multiple extensions and sea turtles coming ashore to lay eggs, workers wrapped up the project May 25. Fewer than two weeks ago, town hall staff had expressed concerns that the project did not have enough time to complete the resanding of the southern portion of beach, stretching from Gulfstream Road to Banyan Road in the Estate Section. But Coastal Manager Sara Westphal said in a May 26 email that the town placed sand throughout the project’s scope, which stretched from Seminole Road on the near […]

Fire Up True American Flavor on the Grill to Celebrate America 250As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, backyards across the country are gearing up for a milestone summer — and the grill is once again at the heart of the celebration. From the 4th of July to Labor Day weekend and everything in between, Bear Mountain BBQ is helping you turn up the flavor all season long. Bear Mountain BBQ’s premium, all-natural, American-made hardwood products transform any grill — gas, charcoal, electric or pellet — into a flavor engine, helping everyone from first-time grillers to seasoned pitmasters make unforgettable meals. Bear Mountain BBQ Gourmet Blend Pellets offer […]

Palm Beach County Elections Office Races Clock in Wake of RedistrictingWith ballots due to the printer in a matter of weeks, Palm Beach County elections employees are working around the clock to redraw congressional district boundary lines for more than half the county’s voters. “Normally, we have months to do this,” said county Elections Supervisor Wendy Sartory Link. “Now, we’ve got days.” Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the new map into law on May 4, rearranging the political landscape for voters and candidates across the state. Under the new map, District 20 — a historically Black, Democratic-leaning seat spanning parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties — was eliminated entirely. District […]

Island City Stage’s Florida Premiere of Light Switch Opens to Glowing ReviewsAudiences are embracing Dave Osmundsen’s contemporary comedy about an Autistic man’s longing for connection and the courage it takes to be truly seen; Play runs through June 14 Boca Raton, FL — May 30, 2026 — Audiences and critics are glowing with praise about Island City Stage’s Florida premiere production of Light Switch by Dave Osmundsen. The uplifting play, which tackles the exploration of a young, Autistic gay man’s quest to find love in a world that isn’t as romantic as the Victorian-era novels he is obsessed with, runs through June 14. Island City Stage’s production of Light Switch is directed […]

Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care vs. Primary Care: How Your Choice Impacts Your WalletBoca Raton, FL — May 30, 2026 — Florida summers aren’t just hot – they’re getting hotter. New research from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences shows the number of 91-degree days has steadily increased over the past six decades, with even more extreme heat expected in the years ahead.1 Those longer stretches of high temperatures can take a toll on the body, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and potentially sending more people to the emergency room (ER). While the ER plays a critical role in life-threatening situations, it’s not always the best option for everyday […]