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12,000 People Attend City Holiday Tree Lighting at Mizner Park Saturday night, an estimated 12,000 people gathered in Mizner Park and at the Mizner Park Amphitheater for the City of Boca Raton’s annual tree lighting, part of the city’s centennial celebration. The large turnout highlighted just how much this event has become a holiday tradition. With entrances around Mizner Park barricaded, parking quickly became a challenge for guests. A small lot across from the park charged $10, even though the event itself was free, and the complimentary parking garages filled up before the evening officially began. Cars spilled into nearby neighborhoods and no-parking zones, creating congestion throughout the night. See on Page 8

Goodbye to Pearlman and Save Boca See Page 7

Save Boca is Prevented from Presenting Defense In The Privacy Pitfall: Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman Lawsuit As City of Boca Bolsters Plaintiff’s Case to Moves to Halt State’s Profitable Sale of Driver Data Squash 12,900 Citizen Signatures See Page 12

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COMMUNITY City Hall Campus Redevelopment Updates Following Recent Council Meetings By Kartik Krishnaiyer The long and winding road on the City Hall Campus Redevelopment project continues this week as the Boca Raton City Council devoted its Nov. 17 and 18 meetings to continued discussion of the ambitious City Hall Campus Redevelopment project, reviewing new conceptual plans, updated financial analysis and the timeline leading up to a March 2026 voter referendum. City staff, along with representatives from the developer Terra & Frisbie Group and the City’s real estate consultant CBRE, presented fresh details on both the public components west of NW 2nd Avenue and the proposed private development near the Brightline station. These details reflect changes due to the considerable citizen backlash that was generated regarding the original proposals, which have now been shelved. Public Facilities: A New Civic and Recreational Hub Under the latest conceptual plan, all property west of NW 2nd Avenue would remain per the city, City-owned and dedicated exclusively to public, civic, and recreational uses. Highlights include: Police & Fire Rescue Substation (10,000 sq. ft.) providing public-facing services downtown Community Center (30,000 sq. ft.) with multipurpose rooms, meeting spaces, and indoor athletic facilities Expanded Memorial Park, including a new children’s playground, outdoor green space, a Banyan Village, and Garden Walk New City Hall (30,000 sq. ft.) with community-facing services and multipurpose Council Chambers Tennis Center with 10 clay courts and a new facility Indoor and Outdoor Basketball Courts

Large Civic Green Space and a redesigned Singing Pines building, with programming guided by community input Private Development: 7.72 Acres of Mixed-Use Growth East of NW 2nd Avenue, 7.72 acres near the Brightline station are designated for a long-term ground lease and mixed-use development. Current plans include: 85,098 sq. ft. of retail 947 residential units 120,000 sq. ft. of office space A 180-room hotel (63,000 sq. ft.) This “east side” development is intended to generate revenue to support the construction, operation, and maintenance of the public facilities on the west side. Financial Analysis: A 99-Year Partnership CBRE outlined the financial structure of the plan, including a proposed 99-year lease of the development acreage to Terra & Frisbie Group. Note that

these figures have not been independently verified. Key financial projections include: More than $4.1 billion in total revenue over the lease term $353.8 million net financial benefit in today’s dollars, using a 4.5% discount rate $83.5 million in new City property tax revenue and $52.6 million in CRA revenue over the term Profit participation, with the City receiving 10% of profits once the developer hits project-specific stabilized returns A 1% transfer fee on any future sale of the project after stabilization $7.8 million in developer-funded mobility improvements Cost of Public Improvements: Nearly $199 Million The estimated cost to build the public facilities on the west side of the site is $198.99 million, broken down as: $96.4 million for the new City Hall, Community Center, and Police/Fire Substation

$51.7 million for parks, open space, and site work $56.7 million for traffic flow upgrades, utilities, drainage, and smart-city technology City staff noted that the cost estimates are benchmarked against similar public projects across Florida. Additional independent analyses are still underway. Next Steps Toward the March 2026 Referendum The Council reviewed an extensive timeline leading to the proposed March 10, 2026 municipal election, when residents will vote on whether to approve the agreement at the same time as the Boca Raton City Council elections take place. Upcoming project milestones include: Dec. 2, 2025: Council reviews draft ballot language and drafts of the Master Partnership Agreement, Ground Lease, Construction Management Agreement, and Master Site Plan. Updated estimates and a required P3 analysis from PFM will also be presented. Dec. 16, 2025: Discussion of regulatory structure and review process. Dec. 18, 2025: Planning & Zoning Board evaluates the ground lease and Master Plan and issues recommendations. Jan. 6, 2026: First reading of the ordinance approving the plan and associated agreements. Jan. 20, 2026: Final vote on the Master Plan and ground lease. March 10, 2026: Residents vote in the municipal election. The City Hall Campus Redevelopment project would represent one of Boca Raton’s most significant civic investments in decades but has remained controversial since its introduction. We will continue to track developments on this project in the upcoming weeks.

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Hooters of Boca Raton is Closing When Lease is Up on February 28

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By Lisa Benson

Thanksgiving Dinner Hooters of Boca Raton is announcing that they are closing their doors when their lease ends on Saturday February 28, 2026. The closing is due to the landlord not renewing the lease. While the restaurant is open over the next four months, Hooters of Boca Raton is introducing Guest Appreciation Days as a way of thanking all the guests the restaurant has served in their neighborhood for the past 16 years at this location. There will be a total of four appreciation days which will start on Black Friday on November 28,2025. The next one will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025. In addition, there will be two more dates in 2026 that will include the closing weekend of February 28, 2026. Guest Appreciation Day deals include buy any six wings, get six wings free, drafts of Miller Lite, Coors Light, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra ($3), 10 buffalo shrimp (half price) and funnel fries ($3). “We wanted to hold Guest Appreciation Days, as a way of thanking all our amazing guests. I urge everyone to come see us, and come see us often, we

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want to celebrate our loyal fans, guests, community partners and give back. We have created over two decades of memories here at Hooters and with the Boca Raton community, from the Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University students to the little leaguers, friends, families and everyone else that has walked through our doors,” said Chris Torelli, Managing Partner of Hooters of Boca Raton. Hooters of Boca Raton is located at 2240 NW 19 Street, Suite 1101-A in Boca Raton. There are no plans of any other Hooters of South Florida locations closing and are actively looking for another Boca Raton location. Hooters of South Florida owns and operates 15 locations in South Florida including Cypress Creek, Fort Lauderdale Beach Place, Sunrise, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Hialeah, Doral and Coral Way. For more information about South Florida Hooters please visit www.HootersFlorida.com or follow us at Twitter @HootersFlorida, Instagram @SouthFLHooters and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ hootersflorida/.

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6 - Edition 746 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East and West Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Deerfield Beach

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With the end of another calendar year fast approaching, that means it is time for the annual Thanksgiving celebration observed in some parts of the world. Thanksgiving is observed in October and November in Canada, the United States, Liberia, Saint Lucia, and unofficially in nations like Brazil, Germany, and the Australian territory of Norfolk Island. While it is good to have a specific day designated for giving thanks and feeling grateful for blessings we have received, there is no reason we cannot feel and express thankfulness every day of the year. No matter what our circumstances might be, there is always something deserving of our gratitude. As I have grown older, I have realized how tenuous life is. Having open-heart surgery in 2006 helped me to understand that. Now, when I wake up each day, I like to review the assurance of Psalm 118:24 that, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Every day is a gift from God, whether we are confronting an exciting day at work or a challenging one, relaxing on a weekend day, preparing to attend a worship service, or embarking on a much-anticipated vacation. Think about it: If we know a difficult day at work is ahead, we can be thankful that we have a job, are in an important leadership position, or own a business. If we have encountered an unexpected setback – such as the loss of an important sale or contract – we can be thankful for future successes if we persevere. For me, I can be thankful for a marriage of more than 50 years that has endured a rollercoaster of ups and downs; children and grandchildren that I love and who love me; a fulfilling career as a writer and editor that has far exceeded my greatest expectations; and even something as simple as a beating heart. Most of all, I am thankful for God saving me from a life that could have been a trainwreck, not only giving me the assurance of a life that will not

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end – “…so that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13) – but also giving me a life now that is truly abundant, as Jesus promised in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” In a world that keeps telling us that we need more and more, that too much is never enough, we can be thankful that having a relationship with the Lord enables us to recognize that there is more to this life than just material things. Here are a few things the Scriptures tell us about thankfulness and being thankful: Being thankful for everything. It is easy to be thankful when things in our lives are going well, but not as easy when hardship and adversity come. But often, through those difficult times come our greatest and most profound lessons in life. “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Being thankful we can pray for our needs. When things seem beyond our control, we can be thankful that we can turn to the God who is in control. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Philippians 4:6). Being thankful for who God is. As followers of Christ, our hope is in the unchanging character and constancy of God. “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations” (Psalm 100:4-5). © 2025. Robert J. Tamasy has written Marketplace Ambassadors: CBMC’s Continuing Legacy of Evangelism and Discipleship; Business at Its Best: Timeless Wisdom from Proverbs for Today’s Workplace; Pursuing Life With a Shepherd’s Heart, coauthored with Ken Johnson; andThe Heart of Mentoring, coauthored with David A. Stoddard. Bob’s biweekly blog is: www.bobtamasy.blogspot.com.

“Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:7 (GW) An attitude of gratitude is God’s will for you because it develops your faith. How does gratitude develop your faith? It happens when times are tough— when things don’t make sense, when you can’t figure it out, when your prayers are unanswered, when nothing is going the way you wanted it to go. It happens when you can say in those circumstances, “God, I know you’re in control. I know you love me, and I know you can bring good out of this. I’m thankful that you’re bigger than my problems.” Anybody can thank God for good things. But if you can thank God even in the bad times, your faith will grow stronger as your roots go deeper. Habakkuk was going through tough times. He said, “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior” (Habakkuk 3:17-18 NIV). In the midst of all the bad things that went wrong, Habakkuk rejoiced. What caused his gratitude? He decided

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to find joy in God: “I will be joyful in God my Savior.” When everything else in life is a struggle, you can be grateful because the Lord is your Savior. He will pull you through. You’re not alone. He hasn’t abandoned you. That’s a reason to thank him! Are you able to thank God when life stinks? That’s the ultimate test of the depth of your faith. When you’re going through tough times, don’t look at what’s lost. Look at what’s left—and be grateful for it! Colossians 2:7 says, “Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving” (GW). God’s will for you is radical gratitude—giving thanks in all things. You can be thankful to God just for who he is. He has promised to see you through those tough situations, and you’ll find your faith will grow even stronger because of it. Talk It Over What is your usual reaction to difficult circumstances? How do you think God wants you to respond? What does it mean to honor God? How have you seen God strengthen your faith through the difficult circumstances of your life?

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SOLVITUR AMBULANDO By: Douglas G Logan

Goodbye to Pearlman and Save Boca

Surprise! “I expect to be helping him, not hurting him — a big help,” Mr. Trump said, adding, “I think this mayor can do some things that are going to be really great.” You ride with Trump at your own peril. It is obvious Trump “turned up the volume”. He has been watching and listening. Two things Trump respects: power and charisma. Today he succumbed to the Mamdani charm offensive. Wow! On another level this is perfectly understandable. Forget the Socialist and Communist rhetoric. Forget the Autocratic and Fascist rhetoric. These guys are both, at heart, populists. Trump has no ideological heart; Mamdani’s is complex. However, today it didn’t matter. Trump met with a guy who was an overwhelming winner. A guy who is great on TV. Zohran flew to Washington to show the business community in NY he could hold his own. He did. Who lost today? Elise did. Trump slapped her down. He directly contradicted her description of Mamdani as a “jihadist”. Who else lost? Members of my family who predicted a huge out-migration from the city. Trump said he

was thinking of moving back. Who else lost? Cuban-Americans, supporters of Trump, whose politics is mired in Cold War sclerosis and McCarthyism. It’s a new century, going to be led my a much younger generation, unshackled by grievances that originated in the middle of the 20th Century. Will this Kumbaya moment last? Probably not. But Trump has taken the sting out of the mayoral election to the business community and the moderates back home. It will give him the breathing space to begin to govern. Kathryn S. Wylde, the leader of a prominent business group in New York, who has warmed to Mr. Mamdani despite his calls to tax the rich, called the meeting a success. “Nothing could be more promising for our city’s next few years than the leadership skills and discipline that our young mayor-elect demonstrated by coming out of this meeting with what appears to have been a positive exchange with the president,” she said. MAGA? You had better be nimble. ‘Cause Jack just jumped over the candle stick.

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The following is for publication. If you want to print less than all of it, then you will need to get my permission first. I did this for the citizens, for our city and yes, for the Save Boca followers. None of them understood what they signed on to. But the Save Boca founders, especially Jon Pearlman, knew exactly what they were doing. In fact, I wrote to him and Holly Schuttler, a lawyer who knows better, months ago, begging them to stop, telling them it was illegal, destructive to the city, and that they should be ashamed that they were fooling innocent people. They simply did not respond. Hopefully, the nice people following Mr. Pearlman and the founders of Save Boca will now realize they were had, and this court ruling proves that. There were outright lies in those two public measures and they did not get there by accident. They are pawns and it is nothing to be ashamed of because people who want power, especially those who want to run for public office, and be king-makers, are very clever. Most often, they prey upon those who are without guile but are fixated on a single thing that they feel deeply about, in this case the T/F project. That person, that most vocal leader, has been around since Adam and Eve, in South Florida since 1978 when I became a lawyer in Miami and in this city since at least as far back as 1987, which was when I opened my law practice here. I know because I cross-examined them in depositions and on witness stands. Newcomers who bought homes and

within just a short time frame were able to convince all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time, about anything. But they never fooled themselves. You don’t use an atomic bomb to kill a single government project or anything else, for that matter, because it will kill you, too. Fortunately for all of us we have a Florida Constitution, which is why the court enjoined these two measures from being on the ballot, and trust me, they will never be seen or heard from again. This ruling was based on the law, not just a technicality of failing to hold an election in 90 days. My lawsuit alleged deceit and I won, we all won. Don’t be fooled by those who try to snow you about what just happened. The electoral process is sacred and is what makes America different, makes us great, and abusing it is not to be forgotten or forgiven. To the good people who got snookered and almost destroyed our city, they need to read the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin because it almost happened to them, to all of us. Jon Pearlman and all of the Save Boca founders cannot be permitted to run for public office. They all need to apologize to the people of Boca Raton, all 100,000 of us. They need to stop the bluster because now they have been stripped of their cloaks and laid bare for all of us to see. You want to stop the project? Then go vote it down, but don’t take the rest of us down with you. Sent by: Ned Kimmelman

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12,000 People Attend City Holiday Tree Lighting at Mizner Park By Caris Weinberg

Saturday night, an estimated 12,000 people gathered in Mizner Park and at the Mizner Park Amphitheater for the City of Boca Raton’s annual tree lighting, part of the city’s centennial celebration. The large turnout highlighted

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just how much this event has become a holiday tradition. With entrances around Mizner Park barricaded, parking quickly became a challenge for guests. A small lot across from the park charged $10, even though the event itself was free, and the complimentary parking garages filled up before the evening officially began. Cars spilled into nearby neighborhoods and no-parking zones, creating congestion throughout the night. As the crowds grew, the impact on local businesses became clear. Restaurants and shops started running low on supplies, and patrons left disposable cups and glasses on fountains, benches and ledges across Mizner Park. Still, none of that seemed to slow

down the holiday spirit. Families, friends and visitors — many in festive outfits, along with a few holiday-themed pups — filled the park. People stopped to snap photos with neon signs, snow globes, and the giant pink Christmas tree at the center of it all. Santa Claus greeted children and posed for pictures in the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s garden next to the amphitheater. Nearby, about 20 local vendors filled the east lot, offering handmade goods from food and drinks to clothing and ornaments. Children could write letters to Santa and make crafts, adding another layer of holiday fun to the evening. For those outside the amphitheater, a screen in front of the pink tree broadcasted a live feed of the music

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and speeches, so everyone could catch the countdown and lighting ceremony. Throughout the evening, live entertainment kept the crowd engaged. Atlanta-based band Kazual and holiday tribute trio A Very Diva Christmas mixed classic Christmas tunes with popular hits, keeping the energy high. Around 7:30 p.m., both Mizner Park Christmas trees were lit, joining the park’s 50,000 twinkling LED lights. Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer flipped a life-size light switch after a countdown from 10, joined by City Council members and their families. Live entertainment continued until 10 p.m., and the city’s annual tree lighting is just one of many events that make up Boca Jolly Days, the season-long celebration of holiday cheer in the city.

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City of Boca Raton to Unveils New Ode to Boca Mural at Mizner Park Amphitheater By Caris Weinberg

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Tuesday evening, the City of Boca Raton unveiled the Ode to Boca mural by Brian Butler at Mizner Park Amphitheater, marking the city’s centennial in collaboration with O, Miami, a Miami-based poetry and public art organization. The unveiling highlighted the city’s commitment to celebrating its history with community-driven art. The mural is painted on the corrugated metal doors that cover the amphitheater’s stage. Ode to Boca is a multi-layered, community-driven art project. Residents, students, business owners, and visitors were invited to submit five-line poems reflecting their connection to the city. Imagery from the selected poems became part of the mural. After sunset, projections will enhance the mural, including words and phrases from submitted poetry. The projections allow the mural to be enjoyed differently from the way it is seen during the day. O, Miami and the City of Boca Raton chose the final pieces from about 1,000 submissions collected over 18 months. Miami-based artist Brian Butler was selected from 50 applicants across South Florida to bring the mural to life. His selection came as a result of a thoughtful process to represent the community authentically. Banners around the amphitheater displayed many of the poems that inspired the mural, using a “zip ode” format created by O, Miami. In this unique format, the five-line poems’ word count corresponds to the writer’s ZIP code. The poems capture personal reflections of Boca Raton and tell bite-sized stories of place. “Each reflection offered a glimpse into how people see and feel our city

— our landscapes, our neighborhoods, and the sense of belonging,” said Veronica Hatch, public art coordinator. “Those voices became the foundation of this artwork: a portrait of Boca Raton shaped by its residents.” Butler noted the mural’s challenges. “This wall was a bit more challenging than a normal one. It’s corrugated metal — so it’s twice as big as it looks because of the folds,” he said. “I tried to include all kinds of detail so each time you pass by, you might discover something new.” O, Miami Executive Director Melody Santiago-Cummings said the mural demonstrates how poetry can connect people and foster a narrative of place while celebrating Boca Raton. The collaboration exemplifies public art as powerful to unify a community through its shared stories. Event attendees included Butler, Santiago-Cummings, O, Miami Artistic Director Caroline Cabrera, Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas, City Council members Mark Wigter and Yvette Drucker, City Manager Mark Sohaney, and Hatch. Family members, friends, and community members were also present. Remarks were delivered by Nachlas, Sohaney, Hatch, and Santiago-Cummings. The event also featured a live poetry activity. Cabrera created poems for attendees in minutes using a time writer, while postcards from Boca were available for guests to fill out and mail. Boca-based coffee truck The Pink Tiki provided refreshments. The evening concluded with a ribbon-cutting by Butler and Deputy Mayor Nachlas, marking the official debut of a mural that celebrates Boca Raton’s centennial and the voices of its residents.

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Boca Center Holiday Kick-Off Supports “Where Hope Finds a Home:” City House Inc. Helps Mothers Across South Florida Boca Toy Drive By Caris Weinberg

Friday Evening The Shops at Boca Center rang in the holiday season with a joyful kickoff for the holiday season in support of the Boca Raton Rotary Toy Drive. For two merry hours, the event drew a crowd of hundreds of Boca Raton residents, visitors, families, and friends and visitors. Attendees watched and danced as Krescendo Jazz, St. Paul’s Hand Bell Choir, West Boca High School Choir, and Young Singers of the Palm Beaches performed medleys of holiday classics. Kids were able to blissfully decorate cookies supplied by Blueprint Cookies with holiday-themed sprinkles and icing, and write letters to Santa Claus. Santa himself arrived around 5:50 p.m. accompanied by a drumroll from an excited audience leading up to his arrival. After his arrival, The Shops at Boca Center’s Tree was lit after a countdown and evoked a cheerful applause

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from the crowd. After the tree lighting, families lined up for photos with Santa. For $10, kids and their parents could have a keepsake memory and help bring the magic to a child in need, as proceeds from each photo went to the toy drive. Friday’s Holiday Kick Off is an annual event held at The Shops at Boca Center, generously supporting Boca Raton’s Rotary Club’s toy drive, has grown into a beloved tradition. Beyond spreading holiday cheer, the event inspires the community to come together and share the joy. The event joined more than sixty locations serving as a drop-off location for the Rotary Club’s Toy Drive, collecting unwrapped toys to brighten the holidays for local children. The toy drive also welcomes online donations and has an Amazon wish list for those wishing to help give back this holiday season.

High Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach to Expand Golf Course and Rezone

Eleven years ago, Lisa Wanamaker and Avenue Church Pastor Casey Clevland began City House Inc., a family preservation non-profit organization serving South Florida with four campuses located in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale. City House works to break the cycle of homelessness by keeping families together and helping moms build stable, independent futures. “One of the things that makes us different is that we are very specifically in the family preservation space, ” Wanamaker said. “We have a lot of incredible organizations that are providing care and services to children post foster care placement. We are a preventative program, keeping families together.” The program at City House provides safe, affordable housing; a two-year clinical wrap-around program; therapeutic services for moms; social worker-led case management; career, financial, parenting, and life skills support. Each family at City House Inc. has an individualized plan that guides their two-year stay, and schedules are based on whether mothers are working or are part time or full time students, or bal-

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A proposal was passed by the Boynton Beach City Commission on November 18 to rezone the Southern half of the property at High Ridge Country Nov 27 - Dec 4 , 2025

ancing both. Mothers meet with their family advocates for case management, therapy, and goal-plan check ins. Wrap around support is led by the program team consisting of masters level social worker and both masters and bachelors level social work students from Florida Atlantic University. Newly acquired in May, City House’s campus called the Peacock House pilots a children’s care program, featuring a dedicated children’s therapy room where children receive wrap-around support similar to the support offered to their mothers. City House relies on the time, talents and treasures from the community. Upcoming events supporting City House in Boca Raton are the annual River Run 5k on December 6th at Spanish River Church, a February poker tournament, and a dinner and auction in Delray Beach. The organization is also holding a food drive for families affected by recent benefit cuts. City House has an easy to access Amazon wish list for anyone who wishes to help. The organization is also in ongoing need of furniture– as families are welcomed to take furniture with them after graduating– along with linens, kitchen supplies, hygiene supplies, household cleaning supplies, and food donations. Volunteers are also needed for other operations, maintenance, gardening, handyman help, babysitting, and transportation. Anyone wishing to donate or volunteer is encouraged to reach out through their website, social media platforms, hello@cityhouseinc.org or (561) 5710983.

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Club and expand the recreational use of the property, which will include the golf course. A future land use amendment was also approved. This allows expansion of the existing High Ridge Club Golf Course within the club’s current property boundaries. There will be no impact to the public, but a few Boynton Beach citizens came out to voice their concerns that the construction may affect their bordering properties along High Ridge Road, that backs up to the golf course. The citizens want to maintain their green space and not disturb the native species, including hawks, ospreys and endangered butterflies. Despite this, the commission went ahead and approved the construction and rezone of the country club.

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Save Boca is Prevented from Presenting Defense In Lawsuit As City of Boca Bolsters Plaintiff’s Case to Squash 12,900 Citizen Signatures

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The City of Boca threw their citizens under the bus and did not give any defense at the hearing, despite 12,900 signed petitions for the Save Boca ordinances.

Prior to the hearing yesterday on the case against Save Boca, the plaintiff--Ned Kimmelman--dismissed Save Boca and Jon Pearlman on November 12th as defendants from the case. This is despite the entire lawsuit being directed at Save Boca to squash the citizen petitions that achieved 12,900 citizen signatures. As is now clear, the dismissal was a tactic to prevent Save Boca from presenting a defense in the case and the judge allowed the hearing to take place absent a Save Boca defense. The two other parties named as defendants, the City of Boca Raton and the Supervisor of Elections, ended up being the only remaining "defendants" at the hearing yet they were defendants in name only.

The city was perfectly fine with losing and they did not present a defense in the case. The issue came up regarding the fact that the city charter states that “in no event shall the charter amendment be voted upon later than three (3) months from the date of certification.” The law puts the onus on the city not to delay the vote and to have this vote within 90 days and no later. The charter petition was certified on October 2nd and so as per this law the election should be held prior to January 2nd. Given that the City scheduled the election for January 13th, after the 90 days, the plaintiff presented this as grounds for issuing an injunction on the election. The city did not give any response at the hearing as to why they did not schedule the election within the time frame that the charter requires.

The City of Boca Raton did not put up any defense at the hearing and went further to bolster the plaintiff's case. Prior to the hearing, the City of Boca Raton submitted a “Stipulation” to the court that was a compilation of quotes from Scott Singer and Marc Wigder in which they made statements opposing the Save Boca ordinances. The stipulation brief and the included quotes bolstered Kimmelman’s case to squash the 12,900 signatures of Save Boca through these excerpts. The lawyer representing the Supervisor of Elections did not make any comments of substance during the hearing.

The judge stated in the hearing that he would not be ruling on anything about Save Boca and Jon Pearlman yet he ruled to grant the injunction to the Plaintiff and in turn remove the Save Boca ordinances from the January 13th election, as had been scheduled. This is a temporary injunction and does not prevent the Save Boca ordinances from being voted on at another election. The case is still active and ongoing.

Despite being prevented from defending the case, counsel for Save Boca was granted a “limited appearance” at the start of the hearing by the judge and stated that Save Boca and Jon Pearlman were the impacted and aggrieved parties. Counsel for Save Boca stated that dismissing Save Boca and Jon Pearlman from the case was improper, as was allowing the case to move forward against two parties that weren’t even defending the case while dismissing the two parties that would have defended the case. Counsel stated that this was the second time Save Boca was dismissed from the case, and the “two dismissal rule” upholds that two dismissals is deemed an adjudication on the merits of the case. Despite this, the judge allowed the plaintiff to go against the City of Boca in the hearing.

The will of the great citizens of our city will prevail. There were obstacles for us to get here, and there will be obstacles in the future, however we will accomplish our shared mission to restore protection to all of our parks, beachfront properties, and public land across our city. We will secure the brightest future and the highest quality of life for our citizens, our children and grandchildren. Thank you to everyone for supporting Save Boca and our shared goal to Save Our City. Paid political advertisement paid for by Save Boca, Inc., 1200 N Federal Hwy, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33432

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POLITICS The Privacy Pitfall: Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman Moves to Halt State’s Profitable Sale of Driver Data By Kartik Krishnaiyer

A highly lucrative but little-known system within the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DMV) that sells the personal information of drivers to private companies may be nearing its end. State Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R-Highland Beach) has filed legislation, HB 357, aimed at shutting down the long-running practice, which has quietly generated nearly half a billion dollars for the state since 2013. The effort comes as both citizens and high-ranking officials express shock over the scale and lack of transparency surrounding the data sales. The Secretive System and Its $490 Million Market For years, the DMV has been selling a massive trove of driver and ID card holders’ personal data—including names, photos, addresses, birth dates, license numbers, driving history, and emergency contact information—to a variety of private entities. The buyers include data brokers, insurance analytics firms, and foreign-owned companies. “For years, this system operated without public awareness. Even high-ranking state officials were not fully informed,” said Rep. Gossett-Seidman. The practice was so opaque that even Florida’s immediate past Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis, reportedly confirmed to Gossett-Seidman that he was never informed the information was being sold on a massive scale, calling the practice “horrible.” The data marketplace has become increasingly profitable, generating more than $490 million since 2013, with over half of that revenue collected between 2021 and 2023 alone. Florida is not alone in this practice; prior reporting shows at least $282 million was collected across 23 other states in exchange for DMV data in 2024. Banning “Shadow Rating” and Protecting Consumers Nov 27 - Dec 4 , 2025

A major target of HB 357 is the use of DMV data in a controversial process known as “shadow rating.” This unregulated practice involves insurers purchasing demographic and behavioral data to build private risk-scoring models. Research from the Consumer Federation of America shows these models can sharply inflate insurance premiums for safe drivers based on non-driving factors such as: ZIP codes Income indicators Vehicle profiles If passed, HB 357 would directly prohibit these practices by banning third-party risk scoring, profiling, and marketing. It would require insurers to rely solely on verified, official driving records when setting rates. Gossett-Seidman’s office predicts this would force fair competition among insurers and ultimately lead to lower premiums for Floridians. Key Protections in HB 357 Filed earlier this month, the legislation is designed to completely overhaul the state’s data-sharing policy by implementing three core protections: Banning Commercial Sales: An outright prohibition on all commercial sales of Florida driver data. Blocking Foreign Access: A ban on foreign and foreign-owned companies from accessing DMV records. Requiring Written Consent: Mandating written consent before any disclosure of data to non-law-enforcement entities. Gossett-Seidman noted that she was spurred to action after hearing from constituents whose identities were compromised shortly after renewing their licenses, or who found their mailboxes “stuffed with attorney advertisements after minor citations.” “Floridians are required by law to provide their personal information to the DMV, and it is our responsibility to ensure that information is never misused,” Gossett-Seidman stated. “HB 357 ends the era of driver-data sales and restores trust in our state systems.” Next Steps HB 357, which would go into effect on July 1st if approved, has been referred to the House Government Operations Subcommittee and the State Affairs Committee. The bill currently lacks a Senate companion. The 2026 Legislative Session is scheduled to begin on January 13th. Would you like to search for the status of HB 357 in the Florida House of Representatives?

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MUNICIPAL News alert: Court Keeps SaveBoca off Ballot for Now By Marci Shatzman

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A county court just granted a temporary emergency injunction requested by retired attorney Ned Kimmelman that will keep SaveBoca’s two questions preventing public land sales off the Jan. 13 Special Elections ballot. “We don’t have a written order from the Judge…However, based on his verbal ruling at the hearing, we will not be administering a Special Election for the City of Boca Raton on January 13th,” a spokesperson for the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections said via email. “The City followed its Charter and worked with the Supervisor of Elections to schedule the citizen-initiated measures for the earliest feasible election date: January 13, 2026. At today’s hearing on a lawsuit filed by a private resident, a Circuit Court judge ruled from the bench that the specific language of the proposed measures did not meet constitutional standards and verbally directed that they not be placed on the January 13 ballot. We will review the Court’s written order as soon as it is issued. The City re-

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ENTERTAINMENT Symphonia’s Emotional Opening Concert By Marci Shatzman

The audience could watch The Symphonia’s expressive conductor and listen to the orchestra, or turn around, look up to see and hear St. Gregory’s massive pipe organ. Or listen to both at once, which they did. To debut their 2025/26 season, the 26-piece chamber ensemble and organ played Francis Poulenc’s 1938 piece that incorporated both musical genres. The audience sprang to its feet afterward, applauding all the musicians. Music director Alistar Willis even threw the organist a kiss. “They got it!” Willis, their longtime conductor said after Sunday’s concert at Boca’s religious venue known for its pipe organ and amazing acoustics. “They were enthralled,” St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church longtime music director and organ soloist Tim Brumfield agreed. This opening Symphonia concert,

the first through April, was billed as “Mozart and Tim” for the obvious reason. The first two pieces were Aaron Jay Nerwis’ “Musical Celestis” that Willis described as “light and airy,” and Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” familiar to classical music enthusiasts. “Our job is to make it sound fresh,” Willis told the audience.

Symphonia regulars even applauded the orchestra’s practice session before the performance. And executive director Annabel Russell welcomed “familiar and new faces to the first concert of our 21st season.” Organist Linda Sturdy was probably the only listener who had heard the orchestra and organ piece before

and said she knew what to expect. A largely adult crowd, one dad brought his 12-year-old son, a violinist at American Heritage School. Also in the audience were Joanna Marie Kaye, Festival of the Arts BOCA executive director, since the orchestra plays there, too, who’s among the orchestra’s leadership. And Peg Anderson, in charge of the 335-seat Studio at Mizner Park, venue for the orchestra’s Jan. 24 and 25 “Dvorak’s New World Premiere” and April 11 and 12 “Vienna’s Riches.” There’s a holiday pops concert Dec. 6 at Mizner Park Amphitheater with a different conductor and FAU Chamber Singers. The Symphonia’s back at St. Gregory’s for “Beethoven’s Emperor” on March 8. “St. Gregory’s always had aspirations to be a cultural hub,” Rev. Rev. Andrew Sherman, rector for 20 years, said afterward.

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CLASSIFIELDS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT AND TO USE SOVEREIGN AND SUBMERGED LANDS The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue a Joint Coastal Permit (0405735-002-JC) and letter of consent to use sovereign submerged lands to Boca Owner, LLC. 1 Vanderbilt Ave, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10017, to authorize the replacement of 500 linear feet of riprap along the southern shoreline within the Boca Raton Inlet and placement of 1000 linear feet of riprap along the western shoreline of the property. The application file is available online and can be reached through the Departments Information Portal at: https://shorturl.at/QJq4W The Department will issue the permit and letter of consent to use sovereign submerged lands, unless a timely petition for an administrative proceeding is filed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the hearing process may result in a modification of the agency action or even denial of the application. A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rule 28-106.201, F.A.C., a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, any email address, any facsimile number, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; (f)A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action. The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing. In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the applicant must be filed within 14 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the notice or within 14 days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who has asked the Department for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication. The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person’s right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, before the applicable deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon. Mediation is not available in this proceeding.

N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DONALD CHARLES RICHARDS, Deceased. Probate Division “IZ” Case No: 50-2025-CP-003966-XXXA-MB JUDGE CHARLES E. BURTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DONALD CHARLES RICHARDS, deceased, whose date of death was February 16, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney is set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

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