Homes in the 33498 zip code are located north of Glades Road, and west of 441. Neighborhoods include Saturnia, Boca Isles, Island Lakes, Stonebridge, Shores, Boca Greens and the northern part of Mission Bay. The schools have an excellent reputation and the area has one of the lowest crime rates in Palm Beach County. In addition, there are many unique attractions both nearby and within, such as South County Regional Park.
Saturnia
The Saturnia neighborhood is wonderful for families and offers a 24 hour guarded gate, clubhouse, pool and spa. It also has basketball and tennis courts, and a fitness center. Students attend the highly regarded Eagles Landing Middle School and Olympic Heights High School, though some go to other area schools. There are HOA fees. We recently covered three houses for sale in Saturnia and all are still on the market at this writing.
This luxurious ranch home located at 19450 Saturnia Lakes Drive sold for $712,000. Built in 2001 for $470,981, it has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 3544 sq. feet of living space. In addition to the spacious bedrooms with custom built-in closets, there is also an office with wood flooring and built-in cabinets. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. The eat-in kitchen overlooks the screened in pool and spa. It was last purchased in 2010 for $704,000.
The gorgeous ranch at 19583 Havensway Court, also in Saturnia, sold for $711,500. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms in 3656 sq. feet of living space. There are beautiful wood floors throughout the home. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a gas stove. The bathrooms were recently remodeled. The house overlooks and screened in pool and the lake. Built in 1998 for $467,100, it was last purchased in 2009 for $675,000.
Boca Isles
Boca Isles North and South are gated communities with bike and jogging paths and they’re popular with families. Each community has a large clubhouse with meeting rooms and billiards. There are state of the art exercise rooms, basketball courts, playgrounds and tennis courts. There is also a large pool and spa.
Located in Boca Isles South, the two story home at 10864 King Bay Drive sold for $690,000. The 5 bedroom home has 3 full bathrooms in 3197 sq. feet of living space. This home has some special features including a custom added loft, an outdoor kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a remodeled kitchen with wood cabinets, granite and stainless steel appliances. The screened in pool with waterfall overlooks the lake. Built in 1995 and purchased for $317,000, it was sold for $555,000 in 2010.
20166 Palm Island Drive in Boca Isles South sold for $590,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 3068 sq. feet of living space.
The ranch at 10975 Bal Harbor Drive in Boca Isles South sold for $525,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2900 sq. feet of living space.
10843 Bal Harbor Drive sold for $510,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2660 sq. feet of living space.
The Mediterranean style home at 10649 Maple Chase Dr sold for $580,000. Located in Boca Isles North, it has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2805 sq. feet of living space. The grand entry way has a custom marble inlay. The new kitchen has custom cabinets and granite counter tops. The master bathroom has been recently renovated as well to include a double vanity, large master bath and marble shower. The large screened in pool overlooks the lake.
The contemporary home located at 19142 Cloister Lake Lane in Boca Isles North sold for $580,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2660 sq. feet of living space.
The ranch at 10863 Japonica Court in Boca Isles North sold for $570,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2805 sq. feet of living space.
The two story home at 19520 Preserve Drive in Boca Isles North sold for $525,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2676 sq. feet of living space.
Island Lakes
Island Lakes is a guard gated community on Glades Road west of 441. The community has basketball courts, bike and jogging trails and tennis courts. Students go to Sandpiper Shores, Loggers’ Run Community Middle School and West Boca Raton High School.
The ranch house at 20671 Bay Brooke Court in Island Lakes sold for $509,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in 2288 sq. feet of living space. The kitchen was recently renovated and includes custom wood cabinets, granite counters and Viking appliances including a double wall oven. Both bathrooms were also remodeled and there is a new washer and dryer. It overlooks the lake and an in-ground pool.
Stonebridge
Stonebridge Golf and Country Club is a gated community located on 441 just north of Clint Moore Road. There are just under four hundred homes. It has a large clubhouse with a state of the art fitness center and many dining options. There is an 18 hole private golf course and 6 Har-Tru tennis courts. Equity membership is required.
The large home at 17628 Charnwood Drive sold for $500,000. Built in 1987, it has 4 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 3713 sq. feet of living space. There are amazing views of the lake and golf course and a big in ground pool. The kitchen was recently remodeled to include custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances. All bedrooms have an en suite bathroom. It was originally purchased in 1988 for $386,000.
Month: May 2015
Can You Shoot a Coyote? Yes, but …
Readers have been contacting us about a coyote problem in various areas, especially Boca Winds and also in Logger’s Run. We recently shared a Boca Winds resident’s video on Facebook and it got a lot of attention:
7am in the broad daylight on Little Palm Lane in Waters Edge in Boca Winds. No fear, 4 grown men, sprinklers came on – wouldn’t leave. AND….my neighbor put that garbage out about 15mins before and I was out here changing tire when this Coyote appeared out of no where.
Posted by Ralph Peter on Thursday, May 21, 2015
In comments some readers have talked about trapping or shooting the coyote. Others seem horrified about that and sympathetic to the animal, saying for example that our houses have encroached on their natural habitat.
For starters, South Florida is not the coyote’s habitat. They are native to the western United States and not too popular there either as you can see from the photo at top. There might just be a reason that the Road Runner’s bad guy was Wile E. Coyote. Coyotes were first brought to Florida in the 1920s.
Most coyotes will keep their distance from us. This one seems unafraid of humans. It is a genuine danger not just to pets but also to children and even adults. There was a report ten days ago that a coyote attacked a man.
Florida law considers coyotes a “nuisance species.” You can shoot them under the right circumstances but you should be very careful about both legal and practical concerns. In the case of shooting a coyote, you need to be careful as stated above. To ensure your target is aimed correctly, you should take a look at reviews on two different scopes, primary arms vs vortex, for the best shot.
There are restrictions on when you can hunt various species. Coyotes are so bad that these restrictions do not apply. You can hunt them year-round. The “night and light” permit required for many species is also not required for coyotes. So as far as timing goes, you can shoot them any time. So if you’re looking to hunt coyotes in the near future, you may also wish to look into some new firearms to accompany your hunt, however, it’s always important to carry out some research into various reviews of your next firearm purchase. For example, you may wish to look into the Firearmblog – click here, or similar sites that can provide you with the necessary knowledge to make an informed decision on your new firearm before you buy.
Place is a whole different issue. Under Florida law you can fire a gun on your own property (typically for target shooting) and as long as the bullets don’t leave your property it’s legal. State law actually prohibits cities and counties from regulating that.
If the coyote is on your property and you shoot it, and you make sure all your bullets stay on your property, you should be fine. But when you live in the suburbs on small lots, it’s hard to do that. If you have your neighbor’s permission you should be able to shoot them on their lot as well. We’d suggest getting that permission in writing (an e-mail or text message is fine).
Of course the coyote may not be on your property when you encounter it. In the video the coyote is on a public street.
We contacted the Sheriff to ask about this and did not get much of an answer. They referred us to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. And of course when we looked this up on the FWC website, they recommend contacting local law enforcement.
The discharge of a firearm may be prohibited in some cities and residential areas, check with local law enforcement.
Practical Issues
If you are thinking about shooting a coyote we recommend extreme caution. As with any firearms situation, make sure you know what’s behind your target. No matter how good you are you might miss or the bullet might overpenetrate. You don’t want that bullet hitting any people or damaging your neighbor’s property. It may be helpful to shoot at a downward angle if the coyote is on grass. On pavement that bullet will ricochet so it’s still a potential problem. It may be worth using a scope if shooting a coyote with a high powered rifle. If you are shooting from a long distance, up to 1000 yards, then you can visit Optics Boss for more info on the best scope for that. There are many sites out there that could help with queries like this, so if you are still unsure what scope to use, you might want to check out one of many sites that can help you choose the right scope.
In reading about coyote hunting we’ve seen various recommendations about caliber and a lot of those suggest “centerfire” rifle cartridges like the .223. Typically these are in rural environments. The problem with such rifles in a suburban environment is that they have serious potential to penetrate walls.
It’s pretty common to hunt smaller game with the .22LR which is about as safe as you can get in terms of bad things that might happen with any misses. Some feel that the .22LR lacks stopping power, but we’d rather compromise on that than risk the negative consequences of what might happen with something more powerful.
Since “open carry” is generally illegal in Florida you’re probably not going to have a rifle on you when you encounter a coyote. More likely – if you have a CCW license – you’ll be carrying a pistol. Pistols can be difficult to shoot at a distance but this particular coyote seems to come very close to humans so you should be able to get a good shot. Most handgun calibers will be effective. Texas Governor Rick Perry killed a coyote with a .380.
As with rifles you have to know what’s beyond your target and we recommend shooting at a downward angle to minimize the risk of unintended damage from misses or overpenetrating rounds.
Dealing with the Aftermath
In an ideal world after such an incident you would call 911, explain everything to the deputies when they come to the scene, and it’ll all be okay. As a criminal defense attorney I’ve seen too much. I just don’t trust police and prosecutors. Some are good and some aren’t. The Sheriff’s non-answer to our question should make anyone uncomfortable.
If you shoot a coyote you are at risk for prosecution. From that perspective it’s safest to go straight home and secure your firearm. If deputies come to your house you should not let them in your house without a warrant and don’t talk to them without a lawyer (who will tell you not to talk to them anyway).
It may be wise to write down some notes about the incident to discuss with your attorney later if necessary. Write “For Attorney” at the top of the notes to make sure they’re protected by the attorney-client privilege (in case the police get a warrant and find them).
If you’re not comfortable with the above then you probably should not shoot that coyote and may want to reconsider carrying a firearm at all.
Tastee Troubles in West Boca Inspections
The Tastee Express hot dog vendors have had a lot of inspection troubles in the last month or so. Usually the inspection reports from these “mobile” vendors are near perfect so a string of bad reports stands out. We typically don’t report them because we only know they’re based in West Boca but we don’t know where they are.
From state records there appear to be six of the Tastee Express units based out of the industrial/warehouse units at 10058 Spanish Isles Blvd, with a “main address” nearby in Boca Gardens. The owners also have a residence address in Century Village.
Tastee Express #8 had emergency orders against it on both April 6th, 7th and April 27th with temporary closures each time. In total violations the worst inspection was May 13th with 20 including 4 marked high priority.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Hot dogs and sausages hot holding on grill uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Employee failed to wash hands beforechanging gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Not enough ice – hot dogs range in temperature from 39-64°. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Polish kielbasa and Italian sausage hot holding at 117-120°, peppers and onions at 130°. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Another one, Tastee Express #10, was also temporarily closed on May 14th and may not have reopened. It’s possible this is the vendor in front of Lowe’s which we noticed maybe a week or two ago.
Unfortunately we can’t know where these mobile food operations are located so it’s hard to advise our readers which ones to avoid. As we said earlier, most mobile vendors have very good inspection reports. Based on this we’re going to avoid any Tastee Express vendors until this gets cleared up.
On the bright side Tastee Express 9 had a perfect inspection in late April.
The worst of the regular restaurants in this report goes to Mama’s NYC in Logger’s Run Plaza, which had 16 violations in late March including 7 high priority and some items removed in “stop-sale” orders. The main problem appears to have been food temperatures.
Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 59°, mortadella 55°, cheese 42°, tomato 53°
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil and garlic 55°, cheese 56°, lettuce 56°, corrective action taken, moved all items to walk in cooler
Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked lasagna **Corrected On-Site**
Refrigerated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 51°, spaghetti 52°, ziti 51°, moved all items yo walk in cooler. Corrective action taken.
Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Ham 59°, mortadella 55°, cheese 42°, tomato 53°
Next worst was Packy’s in the same plaza, which had 10 violations in late April. Only two were marked high priority and there were no stop sales or other problems.
Mozart Cafe off Powerline and Josef’s Table in Polo Club Shoppes also had 10 violations with only one marked high priority each.
Winners in this month’s report include the recently remodeled Wendy’s in Logger’s Run Plaza and the new Rafina Greek restaurant in Wharfside Village (replacing Euro Fusion), which had perfect inspections. Brooklyn Water Bagel on Powerline and the McDonald’s on Clint Moore both came close with only one minor violation.
The new Lemon Grass Hotpot in Boca Grove had only three violations. We hope to try both that and Rafina soon.
Our full spreadsheet is below.
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Hit and Run at 441 & Kimberly? Victim Identiified
Late last night we learned there had been a serious accident at the intersection of 441 and New England, which is between Glades and Yamato at the north end of Boca Greens plaza.
The initial report we had just before 11:30 pm was:
New England Blvd & State Road 7 — PBCFR station 54 on-scene of a motorcyclist hit by a van that fled the scene, advising Priority-1 Trauma Alert to Delray Medical Center by ground, suspect vehicle is a silver van Hispanic male driver — Tac 4A
Shortly thereafter we had an update:
State Road 7 will be shut down, both directions, from Yamato Rd to Kimberly Blvd for a couple hours at least, for an active Traffic Homicide Investigation
This morning we received an update from the Sheriff. Their report did not mention the van or anything else about a hit and run.
V-1 was westbound on New England Boulevard, approaching US Highway 441 in the right turn lane. V-1 made a heavy braking application before reaching the intersection, which resulted in the vehicle overturning onto its right side. The motorcycle slid through the intersection on its side and came to rest on the west side of US 441, within the westbound lanes of Boca Green (Entrance to a gas station). The operator of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet and was ejected from the motorcycle. He was transported to Delray Medical Center for treatment.
New England is the north side of Boca Greens plaza, and it is where the gas station is located.
They did identify the motorcycle driver as James Andrew Bishop, age 20, a resident of The Colony in Delray Beach. He is an Olympic Heights graduate.
Friends of Mr. Bishop gave us an update on his injuries:
He’s in the Trauma ICU at the Delray Medical Center in critical condition. Skull fractures and a few other head injuries.
Note that the PBSO report indicated Mr. Bishop was in serious condition, rather than critical.
There are a couple of discrepancies in the story that we can’t resolve at this point. We checked with our contact at PBSO who had also initially heard about a van leaving the scene and did not know why it’s not in the report. The way the report is written suggests that there was no van involved.
We’re not sure why but we see a lot of accidents in this area. Last May there was another motorcycle accident there. And there was a fatal accident very close to this in the southbound lanes in August.
Just north of this at Yamato there was a rollover accident in November.
Memorial Day Weekend
Time with Tom at the Delray Marketplace on May 21st. The Tom Petty Tribute Band will put on a free concert at the amphitheater from 6 to 8 p.m.
Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood, a documentary film, will be shown at The Willow Theater on May 21st at 7 p.m. Call 561-347-3948 to purchase tickets.
Lynn University Volleyball presents Summer Movie Knights on May 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Food trucks will be available beginning at 6 p.m. The movie is Night at The Museum: Secret of the Tomb. Tickets are $5 per person. The movie will be showing at the deHoernle Sports and Cultural Center.
Sensational Snakes, A Naturalist Program, will be presented at the Daggerwing Nature Center on May 23rd at 1 p.m. Learn about Florida’s native snakes and how to tell the difference between harmless and venomous snakes. All ages are welcome and the cost is $3 per participant. Call 561-629-8760 to make a reservation.
The 2nd Annual Al Grubow Memorial Mayhem BMX Jam will take place on May 23rd at the Drop In Action Sports Complex. Practice and Registration starts at 10 a.m. and the concert starts at noon. $20 entry fee. The Complex is located in Loggers’ Run Park.
The City of Boca Raton will host 2 free Memorial Day Events on May 25th. At 9 a.m. “All Gave Some…Some Gave All” will be presented at the Boca Raton Cemetery featuring Veterans Groups and music from the Boca Raton Community High School Band. At 7 p.m. “An American Tribute” concert at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. Blankets and chairs are welcome.