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🌱 Patch AM: What Boca residents now risk if they feed iguanas or pigeons
Spotted on the Boca Raton calendar: Meeting of the Alliance of Delray
What's up Boca Raton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Boca residents now risk if they feed iguanas or pigeons
- Boca remembers Dolly Parton's unforgettable night at Mizner Amphitheater
Also on today's calendar: Meeting of the Alliance of Delray and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 81.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 81 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boca Raton passes ordinance to curb feeding of nuisance animals like iguanas, pigeons, rats, mice (wpbf.com) — Feeding iguanas, pigeons, rats or mice in ways that attract or sustain them can now cost you at least $100 in Boca Raton after a narrow 3–2 council vote. The new ordinance, effective immediately, targets how much food is left out, while clarifying that normal bird feeders and cats eating outdoors are not violations. 
• Dolly Parton Dead: Once Performed At Mizner Amphitheater In Boca Raton (bocanewsnow.com) — Country music legend and business icon Dolly Parton has died at age 80 in Nashville, but many Boca Raton residents may remember her rave-reviewed 2008 performance at Mizner Amphitheater. The piece reflects on her life and points readers to broader coverage of her legacy and passing.
📸 Around Boca Raton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Boca Raton
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- Bright & Smart Robotics: Tiny Innovators (Parent & Me)
Boca Raton Events and Activities Sugar Sand Park Community Center - 300 S Military Trail BOCA RATO
12:15 pm - Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feeding →
Boca Raton, FL Calendar
12:30 pm - Resident Sea Turtle Talk →
Boca Raton, FL Calendar
1:00 pm - Travelogue: Boston – Tea Parties and Trolly Rides →
Boca Raton, FL Calendar
1:00 pm - Summer of Cinema-The World on a Screen
Boca Raton Events and Activities Willow Theatre - 300 S Military Trail BOCA RATON FL 33486
4:00 pm - After Hours Tours
Boca Raton Events and Activities Gumbo Limbo Nature Center - 1801 North Ocean Blvd 1801 N Oc
6:30 pm - Intracoastal Adventures – Advanced Kayaking →
Boca Raton, FL Calendar, 1801 North Ocean Boulevard, Boca Raton
9:00 am - Zumba at the Beach →
Boca Raton Events and Activities South Beach Park Pavilion - 400 N State Road A1A BOCA RATON FL 33
10:00 am - Meeting of the Alliance of Delray →
Dr. André Fladell Civic Center, 16700 Jog Rd, Delray Beach
9:00 am - Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 100 NE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More →
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 100 NE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton
8:30 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
📣 Boca Raton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ITB 2026-15 Pavilion and Restroom Roof Replacement Submission Deadline →
City of Parkland Calendar, 6600 University Drive, Parkland
9:00 am - FPE Negotiations →
Lighthouse Point, FL Calendar, 2200 NE 38th Street, Lighthouse Point
10:00 am - Monday Make and Take Story Time (ages 3 to 6) →
City of Parkland Calendar, 6620 University Drive, Parkland
10:30 am - IAFF Negotiations →
Lighthouse Point, FL Calendar, 2200 NE 38th Street, Lighthouse Point
1:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Palm Beach Symphony Accepting Nominations For Dedicated Music Educators and High School Senior Musicians —Paige Feigenbaum Read on Patch
- Holy Cross Health Recognized for Zero Reported Hospital-Onset MRSA Bloodstream Infections —Paige Feigenbaum Read on Patch
- A Sweet Rosh Hashanah Deal for a Sweet New Year from Doris Market —Paige Feigenbaum Read on Patch
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Kitty was LOST on August 14, 2026 in Boca Raton, FL 33431 near Timbercreek Circle Boca Rato Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Timbercreek) - I just came across this rabbit at James Rutherford Park around 5pm.
It appears to be domesticated. Boca parks department directed me to call FL Fish & Wildlife. They will be coming out as soon as possible but if… (Nextdoor Villa Rica/Chatham Hills)
- Young Mens Christian Association Of posted a job opening for Sports Coordinator in Boca Raton. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Boca Raton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boca Raton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Deerfield Beach
- iAnthus Assistant Dispensary Manager - GrowHealthy (Deerfield) in Deerfield Beach, FL (syracuse.com)
- Trulieve Associate Inventory Manager in Deerfield Beach, FL (syracuse.com)
- Sheriff Tony Bullshiting About Reason For Not Releasing Public Records What Is He Hiding (deerfield-news.com)
Delray Beach
- PGA Tour Superstore: To open store in Delray Beach, Florida (firstcallgolf.com)
Ok Boca Raton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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