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Beaches
  • Conditions           (561) 393-7989
    Marine Safety personnel provide up-to-date information and advisories regarding swimming, surfing and watercraft conditions, as well as sea pest "alerts,"  via a recorded message.

  • Parking Permits           (561) 393-7806 or (561) 997-0791
    Annual parking stickers, which allow the bearer to park at the City's beachfront parks (Spanish River Park, South Beach Park and Red Reef Park), are available to residents at a charge of $31.00 per vehicle (tax included), per year. (October 1 through September 30). Proof of residency and car registration is required. Permits may be purchased at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 N.W. Crawford Boulevard, or the J.A. Rutherford Community Center in Patch Reef Park. Stickers must be permanently affixed to the front inside windshield and are not transferable. Greater Boca Raton Tax District and Palm Beach County residents should call 393-7806 for information concerning purchase of stickers.

  • Patrol           (561) 393-7820
    Boca Raton can boast of one and one-half miles of lifeguard protected beach.  The four guarded sections of beach are South Beach Pavilion, South Beach Park, Red Reef Park and Spanish River Park.
Before School Program           1-800-434-8000
The Recreation Services Department assists with the Before/After School Program in Boca Raton's elementary schools.  Call the Palm Beach County Board of Education at the above number, or the individual school, for additional information.

Better Business Bureau          1-772-878-2010
Call the Better Business Bureau to obtain consumer information, or to file a complaint about or obtain a file on a company.  The BBB is not a government agency.  See:  Complaints - Consumer   

Bicycle Paths/Pedestrian Paths          (561) 416-3410
Citizens and City staff, with the cooperation of the State of Florida, are striving to make Boca Raton a "Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly City" by establishing a coordinated system of bicycle and pedestrian paths.  Questions can be directed to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator.

Birth Certificates          (561) 514-5320
Copies of birth certificates and birth verification cards can be obtained from the Palm Beach County Health Unit in the Office of Vital Statistics.

Board of Education           (561) 930-8402
The School Board (Board of Education) of Palm Beach County is charged with overseeing the operation of all public elementary, middle and secondary schools in the County.  Board members are elected by Palm Beach County voters.  The School Board's administrative offices are located at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, 33406. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except for designated holidays.

Boat Registration           (561) 930-7922
Florida law requires that all motorized vehicles, including boats, be titled and registered.  Call the County Tax Collector's Office for information.

Books-by-Mail           (561) 265-0299
The Palm Beach County Library System offers free mail service to readers who are homebound, disabled, or lack transportation.  City residents must purchase a County library card to take advantage of this service.  For more information, call Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Budget Information          (561) 393-7734
The fiscal year for the City begins on October 1 of each year and ends on September 30 of the following year as mandated by Florida Statutes.  Budget hearings are held in September prior to adoption, and the public is encouraged to give their comments.  The budget can be reviewed in its entirety in the City Clerk's Office or at the City Library.  Budget questions should be directed to the Budget office.

Building Inspection          (561) 393-7933  or  (561) 393-7920
The Building Inspection Division's Information System allows callers to use a touch-tone telephone to schedule inspections.  Call for additional information.

Building Permits          (561) 393-7930 
The Building Inspection Division of Development Services is responsible for issuing building permits.  Before having work performed on your property, call to inquire if a permit is needed.  All permitted work is inspected by City personnel to assure compliance with adopted building standards.

Business Tax Receipts
City of Boca Raton             (561) 393-7937
Palm Beach County           (561) 930-7923
The City requires an occupational license for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession or occupation within its jurisdiction, pursuant to the classifications and rates as provided in the City Code.  All businesses and professional offices in Boca Raton must also obtain an occupational license from Palm Beach County.

Bus Transportation
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