I've been to this library several times since it's my voting location but I have never registered…read morefor a library card - today was that day. Everyone there was welcoming and helpful. I got my card and instructions for borrowing e-books, audiobooks and movies. I walked through the library and was rather shocked to see that they are still on the Dewey decimal system - - being in academia, I'm used to the Library of Congress system. I thought Dewey was no longer used! The parking lot is large so parking was not an issue but I was surprised to see just how many people were in the stacks perusing books. I'm glad to see that the library (brick and mortar) is still alive and well.

I love our clean accessible library that has kind, helpful, knowledgeable, staff, and a wealth of…read moreinformation. I enjoy the book sales when I enter the library. Almost new books, puzzles, games ... are sold at nominal prices to benefit the library. I leave with arm falls of reading materials and books to share.

This park was named in honor of Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. (April 3, 1930 - December 12, 1998) who…read moreserved as the 41st governor of Florida from 1991 until his death in 1998 from a heart attack at the age of 68. He also served as a Florida senator from 1971 to 1989. When he was running for his senate seat in 1970 he didn't have a lot of campaign money so his wife suggested a walk through Florida as a way to connect with voters. He completed a 1,003 mile walk over 91 days from Pensacola to Key West and the walk made him a Florida legend. In 1999 Governor Jeb Bush designated the trail he traveled the Lawton Chiles Trail. This 19 acre park is located next to the Morikami Park Elementary School. Park amenities include two bocce courts, softball field, paved exercise path, two horseshoe pits, a veterans memorial, picnic area with tables, and the large Governor Lawton Chiles Memorial pavilion that can be rented. This is the first park I have come across that has a petanque court. Petanque is a game similar to Bocce but instead of bowling like you do in bocce, you instead toss the ball. Governor Lawton Chiles Memorial Park is located across the street from the Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens. The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset. This park is ideal for large groups who want to have a picnic or anyone looking to exercise or enjoy sports.

Located behind the South County Civic Center and across the street form the…read moreMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. The park has picnic areas plus bocce courts ,exercise course, and horseshoe pits .

The first community library in Boca Raton was established by the Woman's Club of Boca Raton in…read more1923. Over the years, the library operated from several locations, including the Army Air Field and Boca Raton City Hall. Today, the Spanish River Library and Community Center is one of two libraries in Boca Raton. This library is a stunning 41,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed in the Mediterranean Revival style. The library officially opened on January 26, 2008, following the approval of a $19.8 million bond by Boca Raton taxpayers in 2003 to expand the city's public library system. The building is so beautiful that it even serves as a wedding venue and features a catering kitchen for special events. Beyond its extensive collection of fiction and nonfiction books, the library offers quiet reading and study spaces, meeting rooms, a snack room with vending machines, a children's area, an art gallery, and scenic patio seating. The Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, a nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 1990, has raised funds for many major library initiatives, including the library's bookmobile, which brings library services to underserved communities; AWE Early Literacy Stations at both the Downtown Boca Raton Public Library and Spanish River Library; and the award-winning StoryWalk trails located in Boca Raton's public parks. Perhaps the library's most distinctive feature is its breathtaking lakeside setting next to the Pondhawk Natural Area. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide beautiful views of Blue Lake, creating a peaceful atmosphere for reading or working. A scenic loop trail circles the lake and connects to Pondhawk's 79 acres of paved and natural-surface trails, where visitors can spot native plants and wildlife. The trail also links to Countess de Hoernle Park and Spanish River Athletic Park, making the library the perfect starting point for a day of nature and learning.

Rudest officer. Made my experience tense and awkward. I was sitting on a chair with my leg folded…read moreup, he came by scolded and pointed at me and told me "SIT PROPERLY" as if I'm a child?? Then rolled his eyes. Proceeded to keep staring and walking past me 3 more times gave dirty looks. Yall need to fire him or tell him to stop roaming around all creepy and staring. I literally had to leave it was so weird.

We were a group of eight friends gathering for a show at the Delray Beach Playhouse. The show…read morestarted at 4 PM. We went to see Queen Lives; it was fantastic, and we all loved it. There is not a bad seat in the house. The Playhouse is located in a residential neighborhood on Lake Ida. Prior to the Show we sat outside and enjoyed the cool breeze overlooking the lake and the speedboats riding by. It was a delightful experience all around. During the year they offer subscriptions for each season, including shows, plays, musicals, for all ages. This particular show was a sellout. The group had been there before and they were asked to return because the reviews were so excellent. I agree and so did everyone in my party. The chairs are comfortable and it is handicapped accessible for people with wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. It's a very relaxed atmosphere with free parking.

I recently attended the Playwrights' Horizon event and was so pleasantly surprised by the…read moreexperience. I was already familiar with two of the playwrights, which made it even more enjoyable. The evening featured several short plays, each about 15 minutes long, with a 20-minute intermission in between. After the performances, the playwrights came on stage for a Q&A session, which gave the audience a chance to hear about their creative process and ask questions. It was a wonderful addition to the evening. I'm usually away this time of year, so this was my first opportunity to attend, and I'm so glad I did. The tickets were also very reasonably priced, making it an excellent value for a night of live theater. I hope to make this an annual tradition and will definitely be back next year!

Lovely big new library. First floor has a really big children section with plenty of dvds and books…read moreto read. Computers to use to research or play games Second floor has the adult section. Plenty of classes that you can take starting 3d printing etc Very clean and specious. Librarian are very helpful

I recently started looking into libraries in the area so I can take my daughter to enjoy some…read morebooks. This location is absolutely perfect ! It was redone not too long ago and it shows. It's spectacular!!! The outdoor area is huge, with an amphitheater and huge grassy section. While this isn't exactly part of the library, it's a nice addition because you can take a stroll around the park when you're done. The actual library itself is in great shape. It looks brand new, it's spacious, and has two floors. I really like that the children's floor is nestled in the corner on the bottom floor because I don't feel bad when my daughter decides to get a little loud. The entire children's area is carpeted, they have a little train track rug, and even some toys available. They also have computers, a study hall area, and much more! While I haven't checked out the adult section yet, I do enjoy the kids section and highly recommend to anyone looking for some new books!

HOUSE OF WORSHIP: A Church which serves more than just the GREEK community and those of the…read moreORTHODOX faith. The GREEK Festival is held annually during the month of JANUARY.

Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church of Boca Raton was created in 1980. Land was purchased in Boca…read moreRaton and services began in 1981. The current church location was purchased in 1983 and the doors opened in 1985. For the past 37 years the church has been hosting an annual Greek festival that has been providing the community with Greek foods, rides, games, children's activities, and shopping. I was attending the festival and decided to take one of the church tours that were offered. I was so glad that I took the tour because I learned so much and was amazed at the beauty of the sanctuary. The church's patron is St. Mark who was an apostle who wrote his gospel in Greek. He preached the gospel and brought Christianity to Africa. He became a martyr in the year 68 when he was put to death for his faith. During the tour I learned a few things about the Orthodox Church. They light a candle before going into the sanctuary to pray for someone in need. Then they kiss the icons before entering the sanctuary to show respect and love. The icons themselves are not worshiped, only God is worshiped. The icons of Mary and the saints are kissed as a sign of reverence. In the sanctuary Saints and bible scenes done in gold leaf were covering the walls and ceilings. At the front of the church is a wall called the iconostasis with icons hung on it that face the congregation. Royal doors are in the middle of the iconostasis which allow you to see in the altar. Although I am not Greek Orthodox I love to visit beautiful sanctuaries and to learn how other people of faith worship. The congregation here were very welcoming and were happy to answer my questions. If you come to the festival I highly recommend a visit.

I love historic architecture, especially Mediterranean Revival from the 1920's. That is why I was…read moreso excited to find this ornate building on Federal Hwy in Boynton Beach. After looking around I was delighted to find that it contained one of my favorite civic organizations, a woman's club. In the 1920's women's clubs were formed to give back to the community. They became a way for women to get out of the house and assert their independence. They allowed women to get involved in politics and launched the women's rights movement. The Boynton Beach Woman's Club was formed in 1908 when a group of civic minded women met in the school house to form a club to improve the town. The club was formerly organized on October 19, 1909 and incorporated in 1911 when they joined the Florida's Federation of Women's Clubs. The first club building was a structure built from salvaged ship wrecks. The club eventually outgrew their first building and sold it in 1924 for $10,000. At that time the heirs of Major Nathan Smith Boynton offered to give $35,000 towards a new building for the club as a memorial to their father if the club could raise the rest of the money. The Mediterranean Revival building was designed by my favorite architect Addison Mizner who offered to draw the plans for free. The ornate Mediterranean Rival Style was very popular in Florida during it's land boom years in the 1920's. The firm of Heaton and Adams did the construction for a cost of $50,000 and the building was completed in the fall of 1926. On April 16, 1932 the cornerstone of the building was laid and it was dedicated to Nathan Smith Boynton. The building served as the town's first public library until 1961. It also provided meeting space for churches and civic organizations. Shortly after the building was completed it served as a hurricane shelter. During World War II the Red Cross and the USO used the building as a center. In 1979 the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Mizner Foundation repaired the building in time for the Diamond Jubile in 1986. In 2014 the building was added to the Boynton Beach Register of Historic Places in 2014. The Boynton Beach Women's Club continues to occupy this building today. The building can be rented for weddings and private events. The Boynton Woman's Club supports numerous charities, gives scholarships, and holds events which can be found on their online calendar. They continue to do charitable work today in their gorgeous historic clubhouse. Check them out to see their community outreach.

Really nice big park! They have a little of everything for everyone. There's a water park,…read moreplayground, dog park, walking paths, bike trails, pavilions and also a amphitheater that has events! I had been to the amphitheater for an EDM concert (Illenium) before and it was so fun to have a great EDM artist come right to Boca! Felt like a smaller music festival. I have also come to the kids playground for mommy groups with my daughter and playground is fenced and spacious! Note: it is really big and easy to get lost driving around. For the kids playground, follow signs for the dog park and the kids playground is right next to the dog park!

Amazing and really large park with something for everyone. There is a boat launch, a water park, a…read morepublic golf course, very large dork parks, a lake, trails, barbecue areas, fishing areas, you name it! Everyone is welcome. 4th of july fireworks were really nice to see here and low key in a great way.

Downtown Delray is fantastic with lots of activities for the whole family. The big art festivals…read morepulled me here throughout the years although recent renovations and the influx of new business have made this area the new Mizner Park or Las Olas. The beach area is nice but my wife and I prefer to take the weekends to walk and burn off unwanted calories while shopping on Atlantic Ave. Some of the main attractions are the Cornell Art Museum, Pineapple Grove, Old School Square, Roccos Tacos, Farmhouse Kitchen, Delray Marketplace and the newly renovated Sunday Village. Parking is a major concern, but after circling the area there are parking garages, private lots and city managed lots. Beware: You will get a citation if you parallel park in front of the restaurants along Atlantic Ave without paying online. Lots of violation tickets on the windshields of vehicles.

Downtown Delray Beach is an energetic area that combines shopping, the beach, dining, the arts and…read moreculture. It's got a nice nightlife with plenty of good restaurants, live music and outdoor bars. Atlantic Ave is the main street the stretches from I95 to the beach and it's walkable. Parking can be a problem. There's a free ( before 4) lot at Old School Square and also some street parking by the police station and library. There's pay by the hour lots and all day parking for a fee once you pass Swinton. Pineapple Grove is the arts district with public art and Galleries. Plan an evening at the Arts Garage for some music or comedy. I did notice there are a lot of empty store fronts and in my last visit everything past the railroad tracks closed around 9:30 and that was a Saturday night. Not to worry, there are plenty of good restaurants and a vibrant night life open from Swinton to the railroad tracks.