FIRST BOCA SCHOOLHOUSE PICTURED NOW IN ALL CITY SCHOOLS

Built in 1908, the Schoolhouse is now enjoying a centennial anniversary. The Boca Raton Historical Society and Museum has presented framed photographs to all city schools as part of the observance of Boca Raton’s Centennial School Year. The first students and the teacher are pictured standing in front of the building. In 1920, a new masonry school building was constructed at the site of the present Boca Raton Elementary School. A new DVD, “The History of Boca Raton,” was also presented to all the city’s schools. Information about school programs and Boca Raton history can be found at www.bocahistory.org.

SHOW THE KIDS OR GRANDKIDS DELRAY BEACH AND BUY THEM A DELRAY BEACH POPUP BOOK!

With proceeds earmarked for the Education Endowment Fund to help schools in the Delray Beach area, the City Education Board created a pop-up book about Delray Beach in 2006 and it is available either on line at http://www.delraypopupbook.com/buy.htm or in local stores. The six pop-up spreads are colorful, fact-filled about the rich history and culture of the city, recreational activities and celebrations. The cost is $28.

HOMES FOR SALE IN ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

There are currently 97 homes for sale in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. Both the highest and lowest priced homes are recently listed on the market. A 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath 3039 sq ft 1-story home with pool and garden view, on the market 19 days, is listed for $845,000, built in 1974. A spectacular gated Italian Renaissance style 6 bedroom, 7 full and 3 half bath 19,938 sq ft home on a double point lot with 400+ feet of waterfront and ocean access is listed for $21,900,000. The home includes a 36'x21' living room, 29'x25' master bedroom, 7 fireplaces, pecky cypress ceiling, 5-car garage and is on the market 6 days.

WONDERING WHAT THAT ANTIQUE IS WORTH?

Bring your treasure to the Boca Museum of Art in Mizner Park for a “Road Show,” on November 17^th from 1:30 to 4:30. Appraisal cost is $50. Appraiser is Dr. Lori is a certified fine art and antiques appraiser who reviews about 20,000 items a year and is a nationally syndicated columnist and RV personality who has appeared on network and cable programs. For more information, email aglgl@bocamuseum.org or call 561-392-2500, extension 208.

POLICE SUBSTATION OPENS AT TOWN CENTER MALL & BOCA POLICE ATTAIN “FLAGSHIP STATUS”

New 1700 sq ft substation and closed-circuit television command post added to Mall for use by Boca Raton police. It will serve as the operational base for the police officers currently assigned to patrol Town Center Mall and will include workspace for four Crime Prevention Unit members. Civilian volunteers and a Community Service Officer will assist patrons with police reports and fingerprinting. A video surveillance monitoring room, separate processing area and conference room are included. More cameras have been added to the 900 cameras already on the property in parking areas, on decks and within the Mall’s interior. These cameras give comprehensive views of the areas, and the area around the property. The Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies has given the Boca Raton police department “flagship status” as a model for other police departments.

Trulia’s Boca Raton Market Overview & MLS results for October 2nd

The average listing price in Boca Raton for week ending September 24^th was $765,279, up $2,887 (+ .4%) for week over week. Median Sales price is $295,000, up $20,000 (+7.3% year over year). Average Sales price year over year was $458,564 (+12.3%). Average price per sq ft is $174, (-3.3%) year over year. 2640 Homes for Sale, 1632 recently sold. According to the MLS on 10-2-08 there are 99 active properties in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, ranging from $799,900 for a 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath 3616 sq ft 2-story upgraded home with golf view to $21,900,000 for a 6 bedroom, 7 full and 3 half bath palatial estate of 19,938 sq ft on a point lot on the ICW, 3 are new, 1 is pending, none contingent. Three were sold ranging from $875,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2207 sq ft 1 story home with garden view on the market 165 days to $2,310,000 for a 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath 4514 sq ft home on the market 224 days.