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The Junior League Of Boca Raton Celebrates 20 Years Of Community Impact At The Vegso Community Resource Center The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Vegso Community Resource Center (VCRC) at the Countess DeHoernle Building on Feb. 13. The C e n t e r, w h i c h s e r v e s a s t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n ’s headquarters, is a resource for community non-profits to hold meetings. The VCRC also houses the Newman/Craske Family Foundation Center grant resource library and Dick and Pattie Damron
is a venue for nonprofit training sessions hosted by the Junior League. The VCRC serves as a resource for a number of organizations, including Impact 100, Diaper Bank Covering South Florida and Nonprofits First. “We were delighted to celebrate this milestone,” said Nikki Stelzer, President of the Junior League of Boca Raton. Linda Gunn and Kristen “The building has been Ross-Majhess Lisa Bariso, Anne Vegso, Peter Vegso
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City Of Boca Raton Partners With Terra And Frisbie Group For Transformative Government Campus Initiative The City of Boca Raton is moving forward with a transformative long-term vision for its Government Campus through a partnership with Boca Raton City Center, LLC, a joint venture between the Miami-based Terra and Palm Beach-based Frisbie Group (Terra & Frisbie Group). This initiative, which has been years in the making, builds on strategic planning efforts to redevelop the campus into a vibrant civic and community hub. The Boca Raton City Council made the unanimous decision during its February 11th meeting, marking a significant milestone in the process to modernize and revitalize the campus, ensuring that public facilities evolve to meet the needs of the community and enhance the efficiency of city services. “Boca Raton’s future is brighter than ever,” said Mayor Scott Singer. “This project is more than just a redevelopment; it’s about creating a civic center that better serves our community, provides opportunities for employment and
business and transforms the town square into a destination where residents want to be.” The selection of Terra & Frisbie Group for this publicprivate partnership (P3) follows an extensive competitive process aimed at identifying the most qualified team to revitalize the Government Campus. The downtown Boca Raton area currently houses City Hall, the police station, a community center, a tennis center and more.
Already considered one of our nation's most beautiful cities, this architectural rendering of City Of Boca Raton Partners downtown Boca Raton's Government Center complex will look like when completed—with on page 2 City Hall at the upper right—promises an even grander future for residents and visitors.
Boca History Museum To Debut ‘1925!’ Exhibit In Honor Of Centennial Mark your calendars. Here is an event you will want to look forward to this summer and fall! As Boca Raton marks its 100th anniversary the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum will be presenting “1925!”, a
new exhibit that transports visitors back to the year of the city’s incorporation. Running from July 2nd to December 20th, the exhibit will immerse guests in the culture, style and innovations that defined this transformative era in both Florida and American history. “The year 1925 was pivotal for Boca Raton, setting the stage for the city’s remarkable growth over the last century,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “This exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse into what life was like at the time, showcasing
how history, fashion and innovation converged to shape our community.” From rising hemlines and rebellious flappers to the Florida land boom that first put Boca Raton on the map, “1925!” explores the everyday lives and pop culture trends that shaped Boca History Museum To Debut ‘1925!’ on page 4