Mid-December Crime Week

Here are two unrelated violent incidents. Sam Costa (above left, 24) is accused of felony aggravated assault. We see two previous incidents for him in the county, including a felony from 2009 that appears to have been dropped, and a domestic violence misdemeanor in 2011 that was withdrawn by the prosecutor. Costa’s reported address is…

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West Boca Weekend Roundup: December 20-22

The Polar Express Movie, Mizner Park Amphitheater, December 20, 5:30 p.m. Free. Turnstiles, Billy Joel Tribute Band, Boca Center, December 20, 7-9 p.m. Free. Storytime for Children with Special Needs, Glades Library Branch, December 21, 11 a.m. All ages are welcome. Morning Crafts, West Boca Library Branch, December 21, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-8. Ring in…

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Fran Reich Preserve

Many West Boca residents may be unaware of the neighboring water conservation impoundment known as the Fran Reich Preserve. The refuge is part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and its purpose is to retain excess surface water runoff from the Hillsboro watershed as well as the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge…