August 1-3, 2014 is a sales tax holiday for Florida Back to School Shoppers. No sales tax will be collected on sales of clothing, footwear and accessories that are $100 or less per item or on certain school supplies that sell for $15 or less per item. In addition, there is no sales tax on…
We previously reported that Matt Klotz, a resident of West Boca and Olympic Heights graduate, was arrested for what appeared to be a bomb threat. We now have more details and have reviewed the law he’s accused of violating, as well as the court docket. Klotz is accused of violating section 790.163 of the Florida…
The Lynn University Volleyball team is hosting a volleyball camp on August 2nd. The camp is broken down into 3 groups: Beginning and Intermediate, Advanced Setter and Attacker, and Advanced Defense and Liberos. Kids in grades 4 through 9 (beginning and intermediate) will learn basic techniques and skills for all positions. The camp is from…
Last week I had breakfast with Circuit Court judge candidate Maxine Cheesman. We met at one of my favorite breakfast places, Rancheritos de Boca in Somerset Shoppes. Cheesman is running for an open seat (there is no incumbent) and we previously interviewed the other two candidates for the same spot, Jaimie Goodman and Peggy Rowe-Linn….
From a reader: Recently there has been an increase of lost dogs being found by caring strangers. I can’t stress enough the importance of a dog wearing a collar with Pet Tags for ID on it. Not everyone knows about scanning for microchips or may not have the time. For example, you spot a stray…
