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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…

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Boca Raton Bridge Hotel to be Renovated

The Bridge Hotel in East Boca Raton will be completely gutted and renovated. The hotel has been purchased by Hilton and will be named Waterstone Resort and Marina — A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. Renovations to a business property can become very expensive, especially when it is an extensive project. This means costs can escalate…

Mid-December Arrests

Angela Vieira (left, 32) was arrested for battery in the early morning hours of the 12th and released later the same day. Her reported address is just north of West Boca Medical Center. We see no prior history for her in the county, and this case is being treated as domestic violence by the courts….