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THEME: LOVE’S IN THE AIR ACROSS
1. Biology lab supply
5. Aldous Huxley’s drug of choice
8. *Certain Courtney 12. Tear violently
13. Color of a bruise
14. Al Roker’s show 15. Pupil control 16. Any minute, to Shakespeare 17. Sheep-like 18. *H. P. of science fiction fame
20. Hibernation stations
21. Boat station 22. Tennis shot
23. Packed in container 26. User-friendly interface, acr. 30. Genetic info carri-
er, acr.
31. *Love unquestioningly
34. Equal to 1.3 ounces in Asia
35. Not a minor
37. Poem addressed to certain subject
38. Hundred, in Italian
39. Nothing
40. Relating to clone
42. Division, abbr.
43. Sloughed off skin
45. Fluffy dessert
47. All good things come to this?
48. Between Octs and Novs
50. ____ Verde National Park
52. *B-52s’ “little old place” (2 words)
56. Singing femme fatale
57. Deed hearing
58. Reverberated sound
59. Blue-Green scum, pl.
60. Misery cause
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
- 1 John 4:7
61. Actress Perlman 62. Scheme 63. Right coast time 64. Made by tailor
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1. Seed cover
2. Biking helmet manufacturer
3. Tel ____, Israel
4. #64 Across, redone
5. Like 1969 landing 6. Laugh with contempt 7. Fender-bender damage
8. *a.k.a. hickey (2 words)
9. Norse deity 10. “Off The Wall” shoe
11. Needle hole
13. Macy’s Thanksgiving offering 14. Commotions 19. Silica variety 22. NaOH 23. Solder together 24. Dewey Decimal Classification, a.k.a.
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Relative ____
25. Pleasant Island
26. Small songbird
27. Harry’s and Hermione’s magic tools
28. Bigfoot’s cousins
29. *Hand cover, with love
32. *Lemming relative, or anagram of love
33. Tokyo, formerly 36. *Couch for two 38. Lumps in liquid
40. Knave
41. Unit of electric current flow
44. Absurd
46. Theater guides
48. Nutritious beans
49. Black tie one
50. Grain grinder 51. “Cogito, ____ sum”
52. Stud site
53. Occasional heart condition
54. Prepare to swallow 55. Riddle without solution
56. Tree juice
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COMMUNITY
Boca Raton CRA Approves Mizner Park Lease Assignments
By Caris Weinberg
The Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted unanimously Monday to approve Resolution No. 2026-02-CRA, authorizing the assignment of multiple existing leases at Mizner Park. Geographic Reference
The resolution allows for the transfer of retail, residential, and office leases to new ownership entities, while ensuring continuity of operations at the downtown Boca Raton landmark.
Approved lease assignments include spaces along Federal Highway, Phase II residential components along Plaza Real, Office I space formerly occupied by Lord & Taylor and now operating as RH Outlet, and Office II, the commercial office building that formerly housed Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.
Under the resolution, the CRA consented to the proposed assignments and authorized execution of all
related documents and agreements necessary to complete the transfers.
Mizner Park operates under a group lease structure, with original commercial leases predating the CRA’s acquisition of the property. Existing lease agreements permit assignment provided that proposed assignees meet specific criteria, including financial capacity equal to or greater than that of the current lessee and the absence of disqualifying criminal convictions among principals or controlling parties.
According to the CRA, the proposed assignees are special-purpose entities controlled by larger institutional groups. These entities are expected to assume all existing lease rights and obligations without changes to core lease terms.
The motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-02-CRA passed by a 5-0 vote.
On Saturday, January 31, the Fuller Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its East Campus to celebrate the arrival of a new 77-passenger bus that will significantly enhance transportation services for children served by the nonprofit that focuses on children 6 weeks old to 22 years old.
The event was attended by members of the Fuller Center Board of Directors, the Executive Leadership Team, and officials from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose generous grant made the purchase of the bus possible. The celebration marked an important milestone in the growing partnership between the two organizations.
“This bus is more than transportation—it’s a symbol of neighbors helping neighbors. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes faith is something you live out, and partnering with the Fuller Center allows us to put love into motion in a very real, practical way. When we serve together, walls come down, friendships form, and the whole community moves forward. We are so happy to support the Fuller Center in its aim to empower families in our area. We believe families are the most basic and most important unit in the world, and we are thrilled with the way the Fuller
New Bus Propels Fuller Center’s Mission
Center serves families throughout the community,” said The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Local Stake
President Donald Kelly.
The new bus, which cost $150,000, replaces aging vehicles in the Fuller Center’s fleet that had become increasingly unreliable and costly to maintain. Transportation is a critical part of the Fuller Center’s mission, as buses are used daily to pick up children from 10 local schools and bring them safely to the Center’s Out-of-School-Time program.
This program provides a safe and structured environment for more than
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1100 children. In addition to keeping children safe, the Out-of-School Time program offers daily homework help, a new literacy intervention initiative, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. These include STEM-focused activities and instruction in string instruments, among many other learning experiences. Each child also receives dinner every day, as food and nutrition are an essential component of the Fuller Center’s holistic approach to serving children and families.
“We are deeply grateful for this significant grant and the new partnership
it represents. Strong community support makes our work possible and allows the Fuller Center to create meaningful, lasting impact for hardworking families and their children. While this may appear to be just a bus, to us it is truly a vehicle for opportunity—ensuring children can access our award-winning programs and reach their full potential. Without reliable transportation, many students simply would not be able to participate,” said Fuller Center CEO Eric Roby.
This grant represents the first time the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided funding to the Fuller Center. Over the past two years, the organizations have worked together to better understand how to align resources and support the Fuller Center’s mission in a meaningful and sustainable way.
With the addition of this new bus, the Fuller Center is better equipped to continue providing reliable transportation, high-quality programming, and essential resources to children and families throughout the community.
For more information about the Fuller Center and its programs, visit https://www.fullercenterfl.org/. Facebook: @fullercenterfl Instagram: @fullercenterfl, LinkedIn: @ fullercenterfl
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By: Douglas Heizer
Not Everything That Is Known Needs to Be Published.
Journalism is often judged by what it publishes. Less visible, but equally decisive, are the editorial choices that determine what does not make it to the page.
Responsible journalism uncovers far more than it ultimately discloses. It investigates, verifies, contextualizes and weighs consequences. This process is not censorship. It is judgment — an essential element of credibility for any news organization committed to the public interest.
Not every true piece of information is relevant. Some facts, when presented without proper context, clarify little and confuse much. Others, still in preliminary stages of reporting, do not meet the minimum standards of verification required by professional journalism.
Not every piece of information received justifies publication.
For that reason, choosing not to publish is also an editorial decision.
At the same time, everything that is published must be defensible. Defensible through verifiable facts, solid documentation and reliable sources. Publishing is an act of responsibility. It is not about insinuation, speculation or amplifying noise, but about informing with accuracy and clarity.
A newspaper’s credibility is not built on the volume of information it releases, but on the quality of the decisions that guide its coverage. Knowing when to speak is part of the job. Knowing when not to speak is as well.
“Responsible silence is not omission. Irresponsible exposure is not transparency.”
Editorial judgment — discreet, continuous and often invisible to readers — is what sustains trust over time. It is what separates journalism from noise.
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By Douglas G Logan SOLVITUR
AMBULANDO
Good, or Bad, Bunny
The political divide in this country has begun to destroy objectivity. Logic and reason have been replaced by totems and symbols. Take masks, for example.
During Covid, for the left, masks represented the protection of the common good. For the right they became a symbol of the erosion of personal freedom. Today, the paradigm has flipped. For the right, masks on ICE agents are a necessary tool in the purification of America. For the left, they represent anonymous oppression and terrorism.
The battle rages in the Congress. Funding of billions is hanging on a symbol. The silly syllogism of deportation. If ICE wears masks it scares and terrifies; scaring the beejesus out of the undocumented is a necessary strategy to purify the country from outsiders; therefore, to achieve a pure America, ICE must wear masks. The doxxing defense is just bullshit.
Which brings me to last Sunday’s half-time show. It became totemic. A conclusion in search of evidence. The right was told to hate it; therefore it did. No surprises there. Interesting, this morning, reading the righteous comments from a few of my relatives who worship at a different temple. Total dismay at the occasional crotch grabbing. Grasping at pearl necklaces over some of the grittier lyrics. Why all in Spanish? Why no subtitles? This from the descen-
dants of Antonio Gonzalez de Mendoza. I like Ocasio’s music. I know the “letra”. Don’t have to look it up. And, touching one’s body parts is nothing new. Ask Madonna or Michael Jackson. Gritty lyrics? Look at Kid Rock’s paen to pedophilia. All art. Like or dislike it. Personal choice. Giuliani learned about political interference with art when he took on Chris Ofili at the Brooklyn Museum. How is Trump’s assault at the Kennedy Center going?
So, what did I think about the show? I really liked it. Was it Prince, in the rain, at XLI in 2007? Absolutely not. But as an evocative musical presentation of an oft ignored part of Americana, it was a tour de force.
It was creatively brilliant. It was a Coro di Zingari. Verdi’s Anvil Chorus. A Gypsy beating on an anvil at dawn, singing the praises of hard work, good wine and lusty women. “Vedi! Le fosche.” A production less geared to the 70,000 spectators, but to the 135,000,000 viewers. Fun, joyous, granular and humble in its own way. The guy usually wears Schiaparelli; Sunday he wore Zara.
One final comment. A great Spanish word for it. Meneo. If the music and the beat did not get you up out of your chair, to move your ass to the beat of the tumba, then you suffer from a unique form of musical, psychic, and emotional constipation that I can’t, nor do I want to, help you with.
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COLUMNIST
MONDAY MANNA
By Rick Boxx
The Long Game Of Compounded Faithfulness
What if I gave you two choices: one million dollars right now, or a single penny that doubles in value every day for 30 days? Which option would you take? Most of us would not even pause. A million feels immediate, secure, and transformative. A penny feels disposable, barely worth the space it takes up in your pocket. But here is the hidden math: That one cent, doubled every day, would grow into more than $ 5.3 million in a month! In just the first week, it would increase, one penny, two pennies, four pennies, eight pennies, 16 pennies, 64 pennies.
But then we would experience the quiet power of what the finance industry calls “compounding.” By day 10, only $5.12. But by day 20, just over $5,000. Still not overly impressive. But in the remaining days, the growth curve explodes. What once seemed invisible suddenly becomes overwhelmingly apparent.
In the Bible’s New Testament, the apostle Paul points to a reality that relates directly to this principle of compounding: “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). In the marketplace doing good, walking in integrity, practicing generosity, and staying faithful to Jesus Christ in ordinary ways rarely feels dramatic. It feels small. Hidden. Like that first single penny. Yet every act is a seed sown in God’s field, and seeds compound in ways we cannot predict.
The challenge is enduring and persevering. Paul warns: “Do not grow weary.” Why? Because weariness tempts us to quit before the harvest, the fruit of our labors. Being faithful in obscurity does not always feel rewarding. It often feels unnoticed: A kind word in a meeting no one remembers. A prayer whispered at your desk with no immediate answer. An honest report when no one is checking. Each seems forgettable. But they are not. Every choice is a seed, and Paul promises the harvest will come in God’s time.
This runs against the culture of the marketplace. The system around us idolizes speed and scale. Quarterly profits. Fast deals. Shiny shortcuts. But the kingdom of God moves at a purposeful, deliberate pace. It treasures small beginnings, steady obedience, and the unseen faithfulness that
builds quietly until, in God’s timing, it explodes with fruit beyond imagining.
Think about how this plays out in your work:
A short conversation over coffee plants the first seed of the Gospel in someone’s heart.
A mentor’s steady investment in one young professional can shape generations of people to come.
A faithful pattern of generosity, compounded over decades, fuels Gospel work around the globe.
None of this looks impressive at first. They are pennies dropped into God’s economy. But left in His hands, they multiply in ways we could never manufacture. So, as Paul says, do not grow weary. Keep planting. Keep sowing. Keep doing good. Not because results come quickly, often they don’t, but because the Lord of the harvest sees, and He is faithful. Obedience always produces fruit in due season.
The marketplace will tempt you with shortcuts and instant millions. However, Jesus calls you to the penny: the daily choice of faithfulness, one small act of obedience at a time. And one day, you will see how He multiplied it into something you never could have imagined.
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Before becoming President of CBMC International, Chris dedicated 28 years to a distinguished career in the public sector – as a Commanding Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, and serving in the U. S. Secret Service, responsible for protecting seven American presidents and leading elite teams in complex, high-stakes international missions. With his wife Ana, Chris resides in Boca Raton, Florida. Reflection/Discussion Questions
Paul warns us not to “grow weary” in doing good (Galatians 6:9). Where are you most tempted to give up because results feel slow or unseen?
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By Rick Warren FAITH
Love with a Lasting Love
“It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart.” Philippians 1:7 (NIV) I’ve discovered that if people are not on my heart, they’re likely on my nerves. If you don’t have your spouse, kids, friends, or coworkers on your heart, they can start to get on your nerves too.
The reason so many marriages struggle is that spouses often react to each other from their minds rather than their hearts. When your wife says, “I feel depressed,” listen to her; it’s legitimate. When your husband says, “I don’t feel this is the right thing to do; we ought to do it this other way,” listen to him.
Heart love begins with understanding why someone feels the way they do. Ask questions and then listen. Hear the hurt, look at the problems from their point of view, and work to know what makes your them tick. Try to understand the temperaments of the people in your life and why they act the way they do. If you care, you’ll be aware.
Sometimes it’s a struggle to love the people closest to you, even when you’re working hard to understand them. So how does one do it? “God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:8 NIV). In Greek, the word affection
is the word for intestines. The Greeks thought that the seat of emotion was in your stomach, your liver, your internal organs.
Paul was saying, “My love for you comes from a gut feeling.” That is not a natural kind of love. It is supernatural. That’s why Paul said it’s not from himself, but it’s the affection of Christ Jesus.
Human love wears out. It dries up and dies on the vine. The only kind of love that lasts in spite of heartache and difficulty and tough circumstances is God’s love—the affection of Jesus.
So how do you get this kind of gut love? “God has poured out his love into our hearts by means of the Holy Spirit, who is God’s gift to us” (Romans 5:5 GNT). God’s love is not something you work to build up. It is something that is poured into you by the Holy Spirit as you let him live in you day by day.
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What does loving in spite of your feelings look like? When have you seen that kind of love displayed?
What are ways you can listen better to hear the hurt and understand the problems other people in your life may be experiencing?
How can you grow in your ability to love others with God’s love that never runs out?
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OBITUARY
William Franklin Mitchell, Sr.
William Franklin Mitchell, Sr. (Bill), aged 94 of Boca Raton, FL, went home to heaven February 3, 2026, after a life full of faithful service to the Lord. Born December 4, 1931, in Boca Raton to J.C. and Floy Mitchell, he is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Joyce (Warren) Mitchell; daughter Nancy Free, and son Bill Mitchell, Jr. (Elizabeth). Seven grandchildren will miss their “PopPop”: Autumn Wilson (Matt), Bill Mitchell III, Greg Mitchell (Kimberly), Cameron Free (Sarah), Jacqui Peña (Mateo), Lyndsey Free and Anna English (Wyatt); along with 15 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his grandson, James Mitchell.
Earning his real estate license at age 19, Bill graduated with a business degree
from the University of Florida before serving his country as a Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) in the United States Navy. After his military service ended, he and his young family returned to Boca Raton where he dedicated his life to serving his community and helping others grow in their walk with God.
A lifelong, dedicated member of Bibletown Community Church (now Boca Raton Community Church), Bill spent many years leading Bible study and Sunday School classes for countless people who walked through the doors. He was an integral part of the life of Boca Raton, running a successful real estate business as well as serving as the president of both the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce and as the chairman of the board for six banks.
More than anything, Bill generously gave of his time and resources to help others. He never failed to encourage, teach, and support all those he came in contact with and always pointed them to Jesus. “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23).
A celebration of life will be held in his honor Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Boca Raton Community Church Chapel, 470 NW Fourth Ave, Boca Raton, FL (east side of Fourth Avenue). The family will receive friends from 10:15–11:00am and the service will begin at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boca Raton Community Church, bocacommunity.org, (561-3952400).
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Boca Raton’s Emergency Room Zoning Battle Hits the Council Tuesday; It has Become a Prescription for Conflict
By Kartik Krishnaiyer
Boca Raton has tried to cultivate a brand of polished professionalism and transparent governance. However, a recent skirmish over a proposed freestanding emergency department (ED) is putting that reputation to the test coming during all the controversy over the City Hall Government Campus. What began as a standard development project has spiraled into a complex debate involving healthcare monopolies, “unusual” legislative maneuvers, and the intersection of local land use and high-level political ambitions.
At the heart of the storm is the Silver Companies, a local developer and real estate company who are seeking to build a modern emergency care facility near dense residential areas and a Tri-Rail station—a location that, on paper, offers a clear public safety benefit. This is a part of town that is booming and could use the enhanced access to medical care.
The Sudden Pivot: From “Approved” to “Appealed”
For months, the project followed the traditional path. City planning staff reviewed the proposal, found it compliant with existing zoning, and gave it their professional blessing. This was all very routine. Then, the gears of governance suddenly shifted for some reason .
Three of the speakers at their new venue TEDx Mizner Blvd were wellknown Boca Ratonians. Kindness Matters Laura Waldorf Reiss, Connected
The project was derailed by a unanimous 5–0 City Council vote following an appeal from local resident Angelo Bianco. The optics of the appeal have raised eyebrows throughout the city due to a series of institutional overlaps:
The Connection: Mr. Bianco sits on the board of BRIC alongside Lincoln Mendez, the CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
The Reaction: Shortly after the denial, Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas introduced a new ordinance—fast-tracked for a February 10, 2026, reading, that is THIS TUESDAY—that would fundamentally rewrite the rules for freestanding ERs.
A Market Guarded by Gates?
Boca Raton’s healthcare landscape is currently dominated by a single hospital system. In most South Florida communities, freestanding ERs are welcomed as a way to decompress hospital wait times and provide life-saving care to outlying neighborhoods.
Critics of the City Council’s recent moves suggest that the sudden regulatory hurdle is less about traffic or parking, but more about shielding the incumbent provider from competition. While city officials maintain that their concerns are purely administrative, the timeline has fueled a growing sense of
public skepticism.
Truth be told, I typically would defer to the council on this but given the recent controversies about the One Boca project and city’s prevarication on details related to that project and Memorial Park in general it is hard not to view the critics concerns as legitimate.
The “Unusual” Legislative Path
The new ordinance tweaks the rules and effectively moves the goalposts while the match is ongoing. Observers of local land-use law have pointed to several “highly unusual” aspects of the proposed changes to me:
Zoning Erasure: The ordinance would eliminate the Local Industrial Redevelopment Plan (LIRP) designation in one of the city’s fastest-growing corridors.
Narrow Criteria: It introduces new requirements for “direct access” to “main roads”—standards that critics argue are surgically designed to exclude the Silver Companies site.
Discretionary Power: The project has been shifted into a Special Use Permit process, giving the City Council much broader power to deny applications based on subjective criteria rather than objective zoning compliance.
Look Who Talked at TEDx Mizner Blvd
By Marci Shatzman
Warriors’ trauma yoga guru Judy Weaver and happily self-employed Matt Savarick.
The topic of this first TEDx at The Studio at Mizner Park was “Disruption in the Age of AI.” In the words of organizer Cynthia Elliott, the theme was “a reference to the times we are living in. All talks share a common thread: disruptive ideas that can elevate your life, career, business, and society in this era of rapid change.”
In the speaker’s room backstage, Weaver said this would be her finale in Boca. She and her husband are moving to the San Francisco area in March so he can work in the tech industry. In 2010, she founded Connected Warriors, the first international nonprofit to deliv-
er trauma-conscious yoga to active duty servicemembers, veterans, first responders, and families.
Laura Waldorf Reiss is known for starting Kindness Matters in her home as a club at local schools. Kindness Matters Foundation has grown into “a global movement teaching kindness as a life skill.” Through her new venture, Laura Waldorf Reiss International, Reiss travels globally to share that mission.
After breaking out of the corporate box he spoke about, Savarick is the CEO and co-founder of Vibe GTM, which installs AI-powered revenue engines in B2B companies. He’s highly visible in Boca, often with his mother Jan Savarick, a Rotarian and OPAL awards co-chair and
“When approvals can be undone and criteria rewritten mid-process, public confidence in the system erodes.”
Unanswered Questions
As the February 10th reading approaches, the community is left grappling with several lingering questions: Why was a project that met all professional staff standards suddenly deemed unfit?
Do the new “main road” requirements serve the public, or do they simply serve as a barrier to entry for new healthcare providers?
In the rush to regulate, is the city prioritizing institutional loyalty over emergency medical access?
The resolution of this dispute will likely signal whether Boca Raton’s commitment to transparency which was tested by the controversies over the One Boca project still applies or was permanently damaged by this current council.
Whatever the reasons for specific positions of the City Council members on this issue, this comes at a time when FOUR of the five sitting Council members are running for higher office. So whatever the merits, the lack of transparency and the moving of the goal posts raises levels of suspicion that further poison citizens’ trust.
president of Savarick Consulting Group.
They all had something to say:
“We’re obsessed with being cool,” Savarick said to share what he learned as a kid in circus camp. “I got good at this. I thought this was the game. Boy was I wrong.”
“Kindness literally heals us. Showing gratitude is compassion in action that matters in our everyday choices,” Reiss said. “The simple truth is we each carry the capacity for good.”
Weaver talked about the body-mind connection. “We come fully equipped and our simcard makes us unique,” she said.
Reiss photo by Andrea Blakesberg Photography
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VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL
Cultural and Historical Programming Anchors Valentine’s Day Weekend in Boca Raton
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Boca Raton is preparing to host a multifaceted schedule of events spanning the weekend of February 13 through February 15, 2026. The lineup, which ranges from high-energy musical performances to introspective historical tours, reflects the city’s growing emphasis on diverse cultural programming suitable for both local residents and seasonal visitors.
A focal point of the weekend’s historical offerings is the Pearl City Trolley Tour, scheduled for Sunday, February 15. Organized by Developing Interracial Social Change (DISC), the tour provides a retrospective on Pearl City, Boca Raton’s historic African American neighborhood, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The route traverses the area from Northeast 10th Street to Northeast 15th Terrace, encompassing landmarks such as Dixie Manor. The trolley will depart from Ebenezer Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m., offering attendees a detailed narrative of the community’s development and significance.
In the realm of entertainment, Mizner Park will serve as a primary hub for the weekend’s festivities. “Mr. Swindle’s Peculiarium & Drink-Ory Garden” has established a residency under a tented venue at the park, running through February 22. The 90-minute production is described as an immersive theatrical experience blending comedy and acrobatics, designed specifically for adult audiences. Additionally, The Studio at Mizner Park will host pop music icon Brian Hyland on Saturday night. Mr. Hyland, whose career spans six decades and includes the Gold Record-winning “Gypsy Woman,” will headline a special Valentine’s concert.
The weekend also features significant musical programming at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in West Boca Raton. On Saturday evening, the “Lovers & Friends Concert” will present a lineup of R&B veterans, including Howard Hewett, Freddie Jackson, and Meli’sa Morgan, catering to enthusiasts of the genre.
For those seeking outdoor and wellness-oriented activities, the Daggerwing Nature Center is offering educational programs that coincide with the holiday. On Friday, February 13, the center will conduct a guided night hike focused on nocturnal wildlife. This will be followed on Saturday morning by “Birds in Love,” a specialized session on avian mating habits and behavior. Concurrently, Wildflower Park continues its community wellness initiative with free Pilates and Yoga sessions scheduled for Saturday and Sunday mornings, respectively, set
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against the backdrop of the Intracoastal Waterway.
The schedule suggests a robust weekend for the local economy, particularly for the hospitality and retail sectors. Events such as the Boca Raton Art and Craft Festival at Town Center Mall and the Valentine’s SoFlo Market in Sanborn Square are expected to drive foot traffic to local vendors and artisans. As the weekend approaches, organizers for capacity-limited events, such as the Daggerwing nature programs and the Pearl City tour, have advised that advance reservations are required to ensure participation.
Check out the full lineup below, curated by our journalist Caris Weinberg:
Mr. Swindle’s Peculiarium & DrinkOry Garden at Mizner Park
From February 12 through February 22, Mr. Swindle’s Peculiarium & DrinkOry Garden takes place under the Big Top at Mizner Park. Led by the mischievous Mr. B.S. Swindler, the 90-minute immersive spectacle blends comedy with a cast of eccentric characters in a theatrical experience for adults.
Guests are invited to arrive early to explore Dr. Elixir’s Drink-Ory Garden, which opens one hour before showtime and offers creative cocktails, brews, and light bites. Tickets start at $55. Guests must be 18 or older. Additional details and showtimes are available at MrSwindles.com.
Boca Raton Art and Craft Festival at Town Center Mall
The Boca Raton Art and Craft Festival at Town Center Mall takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The outdoor festival features a curated selection of fine art and handcrafted creations, including jewelry, artwork, and home décor.
The event will be held in the parking lot at the northeast corner of Glades Road and St. Andrews Boulevard, next to Chase Bank. Admission is free.
Valentine’s SoFlo Market in Sanborn Square
On Sunday, February 15, SoFlo Market returns to Sanborn Square from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held every third Sunday of the month, the market features local vendors offering handmade goods, including food items, jewelry, skincare products, hair care products, and other handmade goods. Activities for children will also be available.
Story Time at the Children’s Science Explorium
The Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park hosts its weekly Story Time program on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The event features science-inspired stories selected by staff and includes interactive elements designed to engage young audiences.
“Sealed With a Kiss” with Brian Hyland at The Studio at Mizner Park
On Saturday, February 14, pop music icon Brian Hyland headlines a Valentine’s concert at The Studio at Mizner Park. Known for hits such as “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” “Ginny Come Lately,” and the Gold Record–winning “Gypsy Woman,” Hyland’s career spans more than six decades.
Tickets start at $27 and are available at thestudioatmiznerpark.org.
Birds in Love at Daggerwing Nature Center
Daggerwing Nature Center hosts a special Valentine’s Day edition of Birding 101 on Saturday, February 14, at 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn about bird behavior, mating habits, and nesting through a guided program by a nat-
uralist.
The program is open to adults and children ages five and older. The cost is $5 per participant. Reservations are required and can be made online through Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.
Saturday Morning Pilates at Wildflower Park
Free, beginner-friendly Pilates classes are held Saturdays at 9 a.m. at Wildflower Park through August 29. The sessions take place along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway. Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle.
Lovers & Friends Concert on the Lawn at Sunset Cove Amphitheater A Valentine’s Day concert takes place on Saturday, February 14, at 5 p.m. at Sunset Cove Amphitheater at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. The event features performances by Howard Hewett, Freddie Jackson, and Meli’sa Morgan. Ticket prices vary and are available for purchase online.
Night Hike with Daggerwing Nature Center
On Friday, February 13, at 6 p.m., Daggerwing Nature Center hosts a guided night hike for adults and children ages eight and older. The program includes an indoor presentation on nocturnal animals followed by a naturalist-led walk along the boardwalk after dark.
The cost is $5 per participant. Reservations are required and can be made online through Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.
Wildflower in Bloom: Yoga
Free drop-in yoga sessions continue at Wildflower Park through August 30. The drop-in classes are from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and do not require registration. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and water bottle.
Pearl City Trolley Tour
On Sunday, February 15, Developing Interracial Social Change (DISC) hosts a free trolley tour highlighting Pearl City, Boca Raton’s historic African American neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The tour covers Northeast 10th Street through Northeast 15th Terrace and includes Glades Road, Dixie Manor, and Second Court. The trolley departs from Ebenezer Baptist Church near the Martin Luther King Jr. monument at 2:30 p.m. and concludes at 5 p.m.
To register, participants may leave a message for DISC’s Marjorie O’Sullivan at (561) 213-6214.
From the Delray Open to Black History Month Exhibits, Diverse Events Define Valentine’s Weekend in Palm Beach County
By Stacy Carchman
As Valentine’s Day coincides with the midway point of Black History Month, municipalities across Palm Beach County are preparing for a weekend of robust cultural activity. From February 13 through February 15, 2026, the region will host a convergence of professional athletics, immersive art installations, and theatrical performances, offering residents and visitors a varied itinerary extending from Boynton Beach to West Palm Beach.
In Boynton Beach, the municipality is highlighting its commitment to cultural dialogue through the “Say It Loud” exhibition. Scheduled for February 15 at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center, this multi-sensory event is a centerpiece of the city’s Black History Month programming. A recipient of the 3CMA Savvy Award for excellence in community engagement, the self-guided experience features film screenings, art installations, and musical performances by Destin Conrad. The evening also includes a panel discussion featuring Wilkine Brutus. City officials note that the event, running from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., is designed to foster community connection through the arts.
Just north in Delray Beach, the athletic calendar is dominated by the commencement of the Delray Beach Open. The professional tennis tournament begins its run at the Delray Beach Tennis Center on Friday, February 13, bringing world-class competition to Atlantic Avenue. Concurrently, the tournament will host a “Taste of Italy” food and wine event on Saturday evening. Beyond the courts, the city’s cultural venues are offering eclectic musical arrangements; the Arts Garage will present the all-female sextet Isle of Klezbos on Friday night, performing a blend of Yiddish swing and tango, while THROW Social is branding the weekend as a “Galentines & Palentines” gathering for singles.
West Palm Beach offers a significant slate of high-profile arts events this weekend. The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is hosting “MJ: The Musical,” with multiple performances scheduled from Friday through Sunday. Nearby, Palm Beach Dramaworks continues its run of the classic play “Driving Miss Daisy.” For visual arts enthusiasts, the Norton Museum of Art is showcasing “Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time,” complemented by a classical music recital on Sunday afternoon.
The holiday weekend also provides opportunities for community philanthropy and local commerce. The Humane Society has announced an “Adopt a Sweetheart” initiative, reducing adoption fees by 50 percent for most pets on Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, the West Palm Beach Greenmarket will feature a specialized Oregon Wine Workshop on Saturday morning, and the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show will occupy the Convention
Center throughout the weekend, displaying high-end handcrafted goods.
As the weekend approaches, organizers for ticketed events, including the Delray Open and the productions at the Kravis Center, advise advance booking due to anticipated high attendance. Residents interested in the specific programming at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center are encouraged to contact the city’s Arts & Culture Department directly or visit the official event portal for ticketing and logistical details.
Check out the full lineup below, curated by our journalist Stacy Carchman: Boynton Beach
“Say it Loud” multi-sensory Black History Month event, Feb. 15, 2026
Event features art, film screening, panel with Wilkine Brutus and music by Destin Conrad. Event is self-guided and takes place at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
To purchase tickets, visit https://www. eventeny.com/events/sayitlouditsyourworld-25218/
Say It Loud is a 3CMA Savvy Award–winning cultural experience, recognized for excellence in community engagement and arts programming, and continues to stand as one of Boynton Beach’s signature Black History Month cultural events. For more information, call the Boynton Beach Arts & Culture Department at 561.742.6221 or send an email to ArtsandCulturalCenter@bbfl.us.
Copperpoint Brewing Company
Join their “Fire & Fluff” event on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 for caramelized beer and s’mores with a BBQ on-site from 4 p.m. -10 p.m
Delray Beach
Signature Delray Professional Tennis Tournament-Delray Open
Friday, Feb. 13-Sunday Feb. 22 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave.-Taste of Italy special event on Sat., Feb. 14, featuring unlimited food and wine, Tickets start around $62-$67
Delray Farmer’s Market-Saturday, Feb. 14-9 a.m.-2 p.m.-Old School Square, 51 Swinton Ave.
Adopt a Sweetheart Weekend-Hu-
mane Society, Feb. 14-15, Adoption fees slashed by 50% for most pets
Galentines & Palentines Weekend
Feb 13-15-THROW Social Delray Beach, 29 SE 2nd Ave.—A weekend for singles featuring live bands, DJs, brunch and cocktails
Roka Hula
Romantic Dining atmosphere with sushi and a free rose for couples with an entrée purchase on Feb. 14
Arts Garage: Isle of Klezbos
Friday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., 94 NE 2nd Ave., A soulful all-female sextet per-
forming Yiddish swing, tango, and other traditional dance tunes
Tin Roof Live Music
Friday, Feb. 13-Pump 6:30 p.m. and SideQuest 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14-Zero to Sixty 6 p.m. and Super Nash Bros 9:30 p.m.
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach Greenmarket features a special Oregon Wine Workshop with wine tastings -Saturday, Feb. 1411a.m.-noon
-Palm Beach Fine Craft Show
Feb. 13-15-Palm Beach Convention Centerunique handcrafted treasures
West Palm Beach Antique & Flea Market
Saturday, Feb. 14-8a.m.-3p.m. along the 300 and 400 blocks of Clematis St. Norton Museum of Art
“Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time” all weekend and a violin and piano recital at 3 p.m. On Sunday.
MJ-The Musical-Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Friday-8 p.m., Saturday-2p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m.
Driving Miss Daisy-Palm Beach Dramaworks
Multiple showtimes throughout weekend
New Restaurant Openings in Boynton and Delray Beach
By Stacy Carchman
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! You can treat your sweetheart to one of the new restaurants in town.
There is a lot of buzz about the new restaurant openings in the area!
Tropical Smokehouse
There is a new home for this restaurant off Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach at 324 West Atlantic Avenue. This is an award-winning signature BBQ smokehouse. There is also a sister restaurant in West Palm Beach called Tropical BBQ Market. It is run by Jason Lakow and pit master Rick Mace. There is everything on the menu from mojo pulled pork, brisket, jerk chicken, pork spareribs and more. Their sides include mac& cheese, sweet plantains, coconut rice & peas, fries, kale Caeser, and Caribbean slaw.
The restaurant on Atlantic Avenue has a Florida vibe and an outdoor area also. Their burgers are also popular.
Vicky Bakery
This Cuban legendary bakery just opened its 33rd location in Boynton Beach at 3301Boynton Beach Blvd. It is owned by franchisees Wady and Cynthia Romo. They also own the locations in West Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach
and opening soon in Palm Beach Gardens. This Cuban bakery opened its business in 1972 in Hialeah and is all over South Florida.
“We are known for the quality of our food and have a friendly environment,” said Cynthia Romo. “People come in and they leave happy.”
They have fabulous pastries and breakfast items. Some of the popular pastries are guava, guava and cheese, and meat.
Come in and sample their food and see “Que sweet it is!”
Culvers
Culvers burgers joint just opened in Boynton at 4860 W. Woolbright Road. They serve up “hometown hospitality” from Wisconsin. They are famous for their butter burgers, frozen custards, chicken, salads and seafood. There is a new “flavor of the day” in ice cream each day and they offer cake cones and waffle cones. There are more than 900 locations across the United States. The restaurant opening was very crowded and will be a very popular edition to the restaurants in the area.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken is another chain that just opened recently in Boynton Beach at 320 N. Congress Ave., Ste A. They specialize in Nashville style chicken sandwiches or “sliders” and tenders. There are seven levels of heat—from no spice to reaper! The chicken is fried and crunchy. Plus, they offer sides and top loaded shakes.
Ford’s Garage
Ford’s Garage is coming soon to Boynton at 365 N. Congress Avenue. This is also a chain and serves prime burgers, craft beer and there is a 1920’s service station vibe!
Check out all these restaurants near you or coming soon!!
I have a theory. I believe that sometime in the Middle Ages, a group of restaurant owners, florists, and cocoa importers gathered in a dark, humid dungeon (probably not unlike a Florida summer) and invented February 14th.
They called it Saint Valentine’s Day, named after a saint who—if you check Wikipedia, which is the modern Bible— was actually beaten with clubs and beheaded.
Nothing says “romance” quite like a decapitation, does it?
But here we are, in Boca Raton, 2026. The calendar flips to February, and suddenly, the air changes. It’s not the humidity dropping (we wish); it’s the pressure rising.
If you drive down Glades Road today, you will see it. It is the “Red Scare.” Not the communist one, but the floral one. Men in Bentleys and men in landscaping trucks, all united by the same look of sheer terror, frantically buying bouquets that cost three times what they did on February 13th.
It is the Inflation of Affection.
I call it the “Guilt Tax.” If you don’t pay it, you don’t love her. If you buy the $20 bouquet from Publix, you are cheap. If you buy the $200 arrangement from that fancy place near Town Center, you
The Prix-Fixe of Passion
By: Claudia Catherine
are “thoughtful” (or guilty of adultery, statistically speaking).
And then, there is the dinner.
Ah, the Valentine’s Day Dinner in Boca. It is an anthropological experiment that should be studied by universities.
First, there is the battle for the reservation. Trying to get a table at STaR—a restaurant with only six tables, and you think you’re getting a Valentine’s Day reservation? Seriously?—or Trattoria Romana on the 14th is harder than getting a direct answer from a politician. If you didn’t book it in November, forget it. You are eating at Wendy’s.
But let’s say you succeed. You put on your Spanx (which is a modern torture device St. Valentine would have appreciated), you squeeze into that dress, and you go.
You arrive at Mizner Park. The valet line is longer than the Nile River. You hand your keys to a 19-year-old named Tyler who is parking a Ferrari next to a Tesla, praying he doesn’t scratch either because his tips depend on it.
You walk into the restaurant. And that’s when you see it: The dreaded PrixFixe Menu.
The “Set Menu” is the greatest scam in culinary history. It is the restaurant saying: “Look, we know you have to be here.
We know you can’t leave. So, we are going to give you three choices: Chicken (dry), Salmon (bland), or Steak (tough), and we are going to charge you $150 per person for the privilege.”
And the dessert? It is always, without fail, a “Molten Lava Cake.” Why? Is love a volcano? Is it an eruption? Or is it just impending heartburn?
You look around the room. The tables are packed so tight you can practically taste the Sauvignon Blanc of the couple next to you.
To my left, there is the “New Love” couple. They are touching hands. They are staring into each other’s eyes. They haven’t looked at their phones in four minutes. It’s disgusting.
To my right, there is the “Boca Veteran” couple. He is wearing a blue blazer with gold buttons; she has hair that defies gravity and humidity. They are not talking. He is eating his soup. She is looking around to see who else is there. They are comfortable. They know the love is real because he paid for valet and she didn’t complain about the air conditioning being too cold.
And then, there is me.
I am sitting there, calculating the ROI (Return on Investment) of dressing up for this specific occasion. Be -
cause, let’s be honest. The pressure to perform romance on cue is exhausting. It’s like being asked to be funny on command. “Be romantic! Now! The appetizer is here!”
My husband—bless his heart—is trying. He bought the card. (The one that costs $9.99 at CVS and plays a song when you open it). He put on the cologne I like.
But I look at him, and I think: “You know what would be really romantic? If we were home, in our pajamas, eating pizza, and watching a murder documentary on Netflix.” That is true intimacy.
True love is not a dozen roses that will die in three days. True love is finding someone who knows exactly how you like your pizza crust (burnt) and doesn’t judge you for unbuttoning your pants after the third slice.
So, this year, I have a proposal. A revolution, if you will. Let’s boycott the Prix-Fixe. Let’s leave Mizner Park to the tourists and the amateurs.
I’m going to stay home. I’m going to tell my husband: “Honey, I love you so much that I am saving us $400 tonight.” And with that money, we can buy something we really need. Like a tank of gas. Or, knowing Boca, maybe half a tank. Happy Valentine’s Day. Pass the pizza.
Or: Why Cupid Charges a Cover at Mizner Park
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