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Consider this your shortlist for coffee in East Boca Raton.

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Everyone always asks me where to get coffee in East Boca, so here are the three spots I send people to every single time.

1. Kixi Cafe for the food, the coffee, and the photo op.
2. Mane Coffee when you just want a really good cup and something to treat yoself with.
3. The Seed for the vibes, the coffee, and food that hits the spot.

Three spots, all a few minutes apart in East Boca, all worth the trip.

Save this for the next time you’re in Boca Raton and want to skip the drive-through.

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Alex, a Boca Raton real estate agent showing you how to live like a local. Serving Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Highland Beach, Palm Beach County, and the greater South Florida area.

Boca Raton has a packed summer and most people don’t even know what’s happening.

If you’re in or moving to Boca Raton, FL this June, here’s what’s actually worth putting on your calendar.

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My personal top picks:

🌊 Summer Surf Camp at Red Reef Park, only in Boca

🎤 Billy Joel tribute night at Mizner Park Amphitheater

🍷 Adult Bingo Night at The Vine Restaurant and Bar

This is the kind of stuff that makes Boca Raton, FL more than just a beautiful place to live. It’s a community worth being part of.

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Congratulations on your private school acceptance!

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Now, let’s find the right neighborhood to make school drop-offs, carpools, and community connections as seamless as possible. Here are some top areas to consider:

🏡 Woodfield Country Club – A premier gated neighborhood offering resort-style amenities and a lively social scene, where families enjoy a country club lifestyle just minutes from Pine Crest and Saint Andrew’s schools.

🏡 Boca Bath & Tennis Club – A sought-after gated enclave known for its spacious homes, lush parks and lakes, and a welcoming family atmosphere in the heart of Boca Raton . Residents love the tree-lined streets, active tennis programs, and easy access to nearby shopping and dining.

🏡 Millpond – A charming, tree-lined community with picturesque ponds, winding sidewalks, and friendly cul-de-sacs. Kids ride bikes under shady oaks while neighbors chat at the park – a classic family-friendly neighborhood just a short drive from top private schools.

🏡 Mission Bay – An amenity-rich West Boca neighborhood comprised of several subdivisions, featuring a shared clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and sports parks for residents. This vibrant community is conveniently close to Boca Prep International, with shops and eateries just outside the gates for ultimate family convenience .

🏡 Boca Falls – A favorite family oasis in West Boca, this gated community offers spacious homes on quiet streets and a dynamic, family-oriented lifestyle . Families enjoy a resort-style clubhouse with pool, tennis and basketball courts, plus quick access to expansive parks and playgrounds for weekend adventures.

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🚨 Florida just passed the biggest property tax cut in state history. And most people have no idea what it actually means for them.

Here is what you need to know if you own a home in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or anywhere in Palm Beach County.

The homestead exemption on your Florida primary residence jumps from $50,000 to $250,000 if voters approve this in November.

That is roughly $2,500 to $3,200 less on your Florida property tax bill every single year.

And that savings is the same whether your home is worth $600,000 or $6,000,000. It is a flat benefit across every price point.

But here is the part nobody is covering.

If you are relocating to Florida from out of state and you close before December 31, 2026, you are on the full exemption path from day one.

If you close after that date as a new Florida resident, you start at a $50,000 homestead exemption for five years before stepping up to the full $250,000 amount.

If you already live in Florida and are buying a new primary residence, that phase-in does not apply to you.

And if you are relocating from a high-tax state like New York, New Jersey, or California, you are already saving tens of thousands per year on state income tax.

This Florida property tax amendment is on top of that.

Even if you are not yet a permanent resident, the opportunity is still real.

Buying South Florida real estate before November means buying before this story fully prices into the market.

The buyers who win almost always move before the headline, not after it.

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If you have been looking for historic charm but don’t want to give up a short commute in Delray Beach, FL, you have to see this home that’s for sale right now in Lake Ida, Delray Beach, FL.

Think old world Florida charm with designer finishes, a backyard to entertain, moments from Downtown Delray’s Atlantic Ave, and a layout that feels like elevated everyday living.

Life in this home looks like:
* Morning light through oversized windows in the main living space
* Cooking in a kitchen designed for real use, not just photos (including a butler’s pantry)
* Working, relaxing, and gathering with a layout that actually supports your day-to-day
* Evenings BBQing on the patio
* Privacy, calm, and space within minutes of Delray Beach’s conveniences
* A primary suite that feels like its own private wing

Located in Lake Ida, this home offers the lifestyle buyers hope to find when they wait for the right property in Delray Beach, FL.

A golf cart ride to Glimmer Coffee, Slash Fitness, and Old School Square. You’d be only 10 minutes from the beach and 8 minutes from Lake Ida Dog Park.

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