Boca Raton, the second largest city in the Palm Beaches, is a unique community where history and innovation come together. Influenced by the renowned architect Addison Mizner, Boca Raton was constructed in a Mediterranean Renaissance style that has since become a vibrant city full of rich art and culture. The city's sugar-white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters draw tourists and snowbirds alike to its pristine shores. Pronounced Boca Rat-hone, this elegant city is so clean that you could eat off the floor - not that you'd want to when there are so many award-winning restaurants to choose from.
Rest assured that, despite its name, not a single rat is seen in this elite enclave in South Florida. Residents of Boca Raton have access to some of the best public schools and universities in South Florida. With a population of 97,000 people, approximately 1,000 new residents move to the city each year in search of all the opportunities it can offer. Comparable to living in Miami but without the crowds, Boca Raton has plenty of outdoor parks, nature trails, museums and sophisticated malls to explore.
The highlight of Boca Raton is its stunning two-mile stretch of beach with bright sand and turquoise waters. Golf lovers can also check out the Allianz Championship Golf Tournament, which is part of the PGA Tour in Boca Raton. Living, working and playing in Boca Raton has been one of the best gifts I've ever been given. Part of the Palm Beach County Public School District, Boca Raton has the highest concentration of the best public schools in Florida.
Prized for being a safe community with a crime rate 38 percent lower than the Florida average, young professionals and retirees are moving to Boca Raton for its boutiques and restaurants, as well as its Boca Raton Museum of Art and Mizner Park Amphitheater. The city's intricate Spanish Renaissance-style architecture was designed by Addison Mizner - from the elegant Boca Raton Resort and Club to the Mediterranean-style Mizner Park outdoor shopping district. There are plenty of ungated communities around Boca Raton for those who prefer them, while gated or membership communities with clubhouses, golf courses and services are also available. Famous for its pristine two-mile stretch of spongy white sand and blue waters - patrolled by lifeguards - visitors can enjoy the waves and sand off the Boca Raton coast.
In the early 1500s and 1600s, Boca Raton was also called “The Thieves' Cove” due to local legend that pirates used it as a stopping point between incursions. The housing market is booming across the country - particularly in Boca Raton and surrounding cities in South Florida. No matter where you move from, there's no denying that Boca Raton is an amazing place to raise a family.
