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Hi there, Boca Raton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Boca police are reexamining a 2024 deadly shooting now
  • Why a West Boca racquet pro is taking his HOA to court
  • See what's coming to Boca with this massive new pickleball club

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 75.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boca Raton police chief releases videos, 911 calls in deadly 2024 officer-involved shooting (wpbf.com) — Boca Raton's police chief has released surveillance video and 911 calls from a 2024 officer-involved shooting after prosecutors ruled Officer Michael Super's use of deadly force was legally justified. The department will now conduct an internal administrative review, including why Super's body camera was not activated during the fatal encounter near Northwest Second Avenue.
   

2. West Boca Raton Tennis And Pickleball Pro Sues Homeowners Association Over Theft Accusation (TAPinto.net) — A West Boca Raton tennis and pickleball pro is suing the Lotus Palm homeowners association, its management company, and three board members, claiming he was falsely accused of theft and abruptly fired. His lawsuit, and a related small-claims case filed by a former employee, spotlight contract disputes, alleged unpaid wages, and calls for damages and a public apology within this Boca Raton community.
   

3. Boca Paddle Pickleball And Padel Club Set to Open In Boca Raton Next Month (TAPinto.net) — A major new sports destination is coming to Boca Raton as Boca Paddle by CityPickle prepares to open its 25-court pickleball and padel club on Nov. 18 at 50 W. Jeffrey St. The public-private project with the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District will feature climate-controlled courts, a restaurant open to everyone, and hurricane-resistant construction that can double as a shelter.
   

4. Brightline Adds Late Night Trains for Kaseya Center Concerts in Miami (hits973.com) — If you're heading from Boca Raton to a concert at Miami's Kaseya Center, Brightline is adding late-night trains so you can stay through the encore and still get home by rail. New post-show departures from MiamiCentral pair with published SMART fares starting around $37 from Boca, offering an alternative to pricey downtown parking and traffic jams.
   

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  • Holy Cross Health Offers $100 Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month —Paige Feigenbaum Read on Patch
  • Hi, can someone recommend a reliable, trustworthy, great cleaning woman?
    I would only like to hear from HOMEOWNERS who can recommend such cleaning lady. Thanks in advance. PS? I live in West Boca. (Nextdoor Boca Isles South)
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    Maybe the owner moved or passed. Has ear clipped. Location is East Boca across A1A near Ocean Lodge Motel. (Nextdoor Riviera)
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  • SAGE Dining Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Service Workers Weekly Pay in Boca Raton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boca Raton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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