Reader Liz Ruotolo sent us these photos from an accident scene on Palmetto Park Road this morning. We hope to get more information on this incident, but it’s possible we will strike out. If any of our other readers know more, please let us know in the comments here or on the West Boca News…
Update: We reviewed the West Boca Brooklyn Water Bagel. Brooklyn Water Bagel opened today. We previously wrote about their opening here. Today we stopped by and took some pictures. We hope to visit soon for lunch and a review. They have some outdoor seating, a big plus for dog owners. They’re in the plaza on…
After hearing concerns that our arrest reports were making West Boca look bad, we decided to do some research. We have good news. We’re doing a three-part series on crime statistics in West Boca, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach County. In this first part of the series, we compare West Boca to East Boca, and…
Alternative groundcovers may provide a sustainable and cost-effective method of promoting water conservation. Presently, the most common groundcover in south Florida’s urban and residential areas is St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum). St. Augustinegrass (yes it can be written that way) requires regular irrigation (either rain or watering). Update: Part 2 of our series on alternatives to…
Erika Hankammer (left, 30) was booked early Wednesday for battery. Her reported address is in Countrypark off SW 18th between Boca Rio and Lyons. She’s a Patriots fan and was released after half a day in custody. The case is being treated as domestic violence. We see no criminal history for her, with a couple…
