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    City Welcomes Newly Elected Mayor Andy Thomson And Council Members

    The World Pickleball Open is set to return to Patch Reef Park March 14–15, bringing two days of match play, community spirit and one of the area’s most anticipated gatherings for amateur athletes. Presented by Hospital for Special Surgery Florida, organizers expect strong participation across men’s, women’s and mixed doubles divisions, continuing a tradition that has drawn more than 1,300 players over the past three years.

    Kosher dining in Boca Raton is expanding beyond the traditional deli counter.  Three new restaurants —  Kosher Chobee, Mamush Prime Kosher Grill and Sunflower Kosher — are introducing bold Mediterranean flavors, modern menus and stylish dining rooms, offering a fresh take on what kosher dining can be.

    - Megan Smith

    Michelangelo’s famed frescoes are heading to Fort Lauderdale as the globally acclaimed touring experience, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, opens March 12 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. The installation reimagines the Vatican’s crown jewel at full scale, allowing guests to take in every detail of masterpieces such as “The Creation of Adam” and “The Last Judgment” without crowds.

    Barbie Dream Fest is bringing major sparkle to South Florida March 27-29, as Serena Williams earns the event’s first Icon Award. The three-day celebration — previously featured in The Boca Raton Observer — Organizers say the award honors a leader and creator who inspires possibility and pushes boundaries while reflecting the spirit of empowerment at the heart of the brand.

    Food takes center stage at Taste of Asia: A Culinary and Cultural Experience in Delray Beach, where guests sample Asian-inspired dishes while wandering the outdoor spaces at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens after hours on March 7.

    Walk4Friendship will bring more than 1,000 attendees to South County Regional Park on March 1 as Friendship House Boca hosts its annual walk and carnival supporting individuals with special needs. The event has become a community favorite, blending advocacy, celebration and togetherness while raising essential funds for year‑round programming.

    Pull up a chair at the Nation’s Longest Dining Table and enjoy a meal under the stars.

    When alcohol was outlawed in the U.S. from 1920 to 1933 under Prohibition, resourceful bar owners carved out clandestine spaces that would become known as speakeasies. Hidden in basements, behind unmarked doors and inside back rooms, these covert watering holes survived on secrecy — whispered passwords, trusted regulars and, at times,  occasional bribes to stay open. The term is thought to have come from the warning to “speak easy” and keep the bar’s existence quiet.

    - Linda L. Behmoiras

    Publisher Linda L. Behmoiras presents The Boca Raton Observer’s March 2026 Home + Design issue, featuring HGTV’s Alison Victoria, fashion designer Kobi Halperin, 10 architecture-rich cities and the Home of the Year winner.

    - Alona Abbady Martinez

    Editor Alona Abbady Martinez reflects on the importance of slowing down, taking a deep breath and embracing moments of stillness amid life’s daily noise.

    - Susan R. Miller

    From its founding in Savannah to millions of members nationwide, Girl Scouts of the USA has spent 114 years empowering women and building leaders.

    - Susan R. Miller

    From Ancient Origins To March Madness, A Month That Shifts With The Seasons

    - Susan R. Miller

    Artist Thomas Dambo installs towering troll sculptures crafted from recycled wood in parks across the United States, letting whimsy and sustainability take root.

    - Susan R. Miller

    In March 1876, Alexander Graham Bell changed communication forever with the invention of the telephone.

    - Susan R. Miller

    The 2026 men’s NCAA tournament tips off with powerhouse frontrunners and bracket-busting potential, setting the stage for another unforgettable March Madness.

    - Susan R. Miller

    Florida’s history is long and varied — it became the U.S.’s official 27th state in 1845 and received its “Sunshine State” moniker in 1970.

    - Paige Feigenbaum

    Roberta Kjelgaard steps into her role at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens while preparing for a March wedding and a future shaped by love and philanthropy.

    - Andrea G. Rollin

    Miami-based artist Regina Durante Jestrow transforms fabric scraps into quilts inspired by folk art and activism, showcased at her upcoming solo show “Curious Geometries.”

    - Stacey Feintuch

    Knitting, gardening, baking and slower pastimes support mental clarity, reduce stress and build connection, according to Boca Raton therapist Andrea Perlin.

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