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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a $135,000 vending deal has a Boca company in court.
  • When might these 11 rescued dogs be ready for Boca homes?

Also on today's calendar: Intro to Abstract Expressionism with Fran Mann Goodman and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 81.
  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maryland Couple Sues DFY Vending And Boca Raton CEO Over $135,000 Vending Machine Deal (bocapost.com) — A Maryland couple has filed a Palm Beach County lawsuit targeting Boca Raton-based DFY Vending and its Boca-resident CEO, seeking to undo a $135,000 vending-machine deal they say was really an unregistered security. The detailed complaint, reviewed by Boca Post, outlines missed installations, a company wind-down notice, and claims of securities violations and fraud, all still unproven in court.
   

• Boca Raton rescue takes in 11 dogs from Tennessee cruelty case and Arkansas rescue (bocapost.com) — Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton has taken in 11 dogs from a Tennessee cruelty investigation and an overburdened Arkansas rescue, and is now focusing on medical evaluations and surgeries before any adoptions. The shelter hasn't set adoption dates yet but emphasizes its ongoing partnership with Animal Rescue Corps and its role as a recurring destination for transported dogs needing homes.
   

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  • WE ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR KITTY!!
    May you help please bring her home? She is very shy and timid. I believe she may be hiding. Please can you check your sheds, car ports, bushes??… (Nextdoor Timbercreek)
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  • Wellington Management Group LLP Has $391.20 Million Holdings in CareTrust REIT, Inc. $CTRE (marketbeat.com)
  • Host Westminster Academy, Holmes Braddock Dominate 32nd Annual Westminster Academy Relays (wordpress.com)

Delray Beach

  • Delray Beach targets sidewalk parking with $250 fines, but residents say the city needs more spaces (wptv.com)
  • Enjoy Waterfront Views at These top Delray Beach Spots (bocaratontribune.com)
  • 5635 QUEEN PALM Court #D, Delray Beach, FL 33484 Property for sale (corcoran.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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