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Greetings Boca Raton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Boca’s Jewish Federation leader is reshaping security, services and community life
  • Could Florida be holding unclaimed cash in your name?

Also on today's calendar: ✨ NEW ✨ Deerfield Beach Farmers Market and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Monday: Windy, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Boca Interview: Igor Alterman (bocamag.com) — A new leader at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is shaping what he calls the “central address for Jewish life in the greater Boca Raton area,” from security coordination to tuition assistance and social services. He discusses how Boca’s Jewish infrastructure compares nationally, rising antisemitism and safety efforts, and how local institutions are supporting both Jewish residents and the wider community.
   

• The State Of Florida May Owe You Money, It Just Returned $55M (bocanewsnow.com) — Boca Raton readers might be sitting on unclaimed cash, as Florida’s CFO reports more than $55 million was returned to residents statewide in November alone. By searching the official FLTreasureHunt.gov site, you can quickly check for forgotten accounts, refunds, or safe-deposit valuables that may be owed to you or your family.
   

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