Your neighborhood briefing Good morning, West Boca.Good morning, West Boca. October begins with a local development hearing, a change for beach parking and a few useful ways to spend the day. Here is our first daily edition, with direct links so you can check the details before heading out. |
West Boca · Proposed development Walmart pickup expansion goes to a hearing todayA proposed addition to the Walmart at the southeast corner of State Road 7 and Palmetto Park Road is scheduled for a Palm Beach County Zoning Commission hearing today, October 1, at 9 a.m. The county notice describes a 4,000-square-foot building addition and 24 additional pickup parking spaces, for 28 pickup spaces in total. These are proposed changes—not an approval, construction start or opening announcement. The hearing is at the Vista Center, 2300 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach, room VC-1W-47. A separate County Commission hearing is scheduled for October 22. Check the county notice and current calendar for any changes. |
Activities · Thursday, October 1, 2026 A little time out, close to home.10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Check branch details Tod SquadWest Boca Branch Library · Ages 1–2 The branch lists morning toddler storytime today. A second session runs 11–11:30 a.m. Price and registration terms were not stated in the observed listing; check with the branch before attending. 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Check branch details iPhone BasicsGlades Road Branch Library · Adults Registration is required. Availability can change, so check the organizer before going. Price was not stated in the observed event listing. 2:45 PM Free Animal feeding and talkDaggerwing Nature Center, South County Regional Park · All ages A short talk during feeding time with one of the nature center's resident animals. No reservation is required. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM See city details Boca Night MarketSanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, downtown Boca · Local makers, artists, snacks and treats An option if you are heading east tonight. The city lists October 1 as this month's market date. Admission price is not stated on the checked page; vendor purchases are separate. |
News notes Worth knowing.Know before you go Boca city beach gatehouses go cashless todayBeginning October 1, city beach park gatehouses no longer accept cash for parking. The city lists credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay as accepted options. Valid beach parking permits are unchanged. This does not mean every parking facility in Boca is cashless. Civic reminder Voter registration deadline: October 5Monday, October 5 is the registration deadline for the November 3 general election. Check your registration now rather than waiting until Election Day. Looking ahead · Saturday, October 3 Creepy Critters at DaggerwingSaturday's noon program features insects, arachnids and snakes. It is for adults and children ages 5+, costs $5 per participant and requires a reservation. Credit/debit payments carry the county's stated 3% service fee. Space availability was not verified. |
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