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The Boca Raton Tribune
Edition 755 - 1
Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
Number 755 • Year XVII
East and West Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Deerfield Beach
Feb 5 - Feb 12, 2026
Unanimous vote: 100-Year-Old Banyan Trees Bulldozed for Boca Development In a move that has sparked outrage among local conservationists and residents, the City Council has voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the destruction of three iconic, 100-yearold Banyan trees. The trees, located at the Modera development site at 400 S Dixie Highway, are already being dismantled to make way for new construction. Just prior to the final vote, Marc Wigder, Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), praised the developers for “proffering a pocket park” as a replacement for the massive century-old specimens. Wigder, who led the CRA to initially approve the project on July 14th, framed the exchange as a benefit to the community. See on Page 8
How Boca’s Homeless are Getting Help in Cold Snap
Florida Prepares for Data Center Growth While Protecting Consumers, FPL Says
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What to Do in Boca Raton This Weekend, February 6-8 See Page 14
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