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Market pulse, neighborhood lifestyle guides, and relocation wisdom from Jean-Luc Andriot, written for buyers, sellers, and everyone quietly planning a move to Greater Boca Raton.

Aerial view of Boca Raton luxury homes along a golf course with the coastal skyline and ocean beyond

AI generated aerial image of the Boca Raton Resort and Club and East Boca Raton.

A sunlit Mediterranean-style Boca Raton home with moving boxes on the stone driveway beneath tall coconut palms at golden hour October 27, 2026

Relocation guide

Moving from New York to Boca Raton: A Fall Relocation Guide

Why the fall season is prime time for the New York to Boca Raton move: three-hour nonstop flights, a gentler tax picture, and the neighborhoods where New Yorkers feel most at home.

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A South Florida country club community with a golf fairway, calm lakes, and Mediterranean-style homes under a bright sky October 23, 2026

55+ living guide

Active Adult Communities in Boca Raton: A 55+ Buyer's Guide

A guide to the real active adult communities in and around Boca Raton: Century Village, Boca Lago, Boca Flores, Kings Point, Villaggio Reserve, and more, plus the rules that make a community 55+.

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A South Florida neighborhood street at Halloween dusk with carved jack-o'-lanterns, string lights, and glowing porch lights along a palm-lined sidewalk October 22, 2026

Holiday guide

The 2026 Trunk-or-Treat and Trick-or-Treat Guide: Boca Raton and the Beaches

Verified 2026 Halloween hours and events for Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulf Stream, Hillsboro Mile, and nearby Boynton Beach, straight from each town's official pages.

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A modern ADU guest cottage with wood siding, white stucco, and a shallow pitched roof set in a lush tropical Boca Raton yard with royal palms and bougainvillea October 21, 2026

Property guide

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Boca Raton and the Beach Towns: The 2026 Guide

A practical guide to accessory dwelling units in Boca Raton and the beach towns: what the 2026 Florida Legislature did and did not do, and the city, county, and association rules that currently govern ADUs.

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Stage lights and instruments set for the Legends of Rock '80s tribute concert at Boca Black Box, Friday, October 23, 2026 October 21, 2026

Weekend events

Things to Do This Upcoming Weekend in Our Area: October 23-25, 2026

Things to do October 23-25, 2026 in Boca Raton and Delray Beach: an '80s rock tribute at Boca Black Box, Halloween Town on Atlantic Avenue, a dog costume contest, the Mayors Ball, and the Sunday farmers market at BRiC.

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A championship golf fairway winding past a calm lake in a Boca Raton country club community, with Mediterranean-style estate homes with terracotta roofs among palm trees in golden light October 20, 2026

Country club living

Boca West Country Club: Inside Boca Raton's Complete Country Club Community

A focused spotlight on Boca West Country Club: roughly 1,400 acres, four championship courses, more than 6,000 residents, and a membership that comes with the home.

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Palm-lined luxury home exterior with the text “Amendment 3 — What Home Sellers Should Know.” October 19, 2026

Seller's guide

Selling Your Boca Raton Home: How to Discuss Amendment 3 With Buyers

Selling in Boca Raton? Florida's proposed Amendment 3 may come up with buyers. Here is how to discuss what is fact, what is possible, and how to keep pricing grounded in the property and the market.

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Historic museum building in Boca Raton aglow at dusk before the Mystery at the Museum evening event, Friday, October 16, 2026 October 14, 2026

Weekend events

Things to Do This Upcoming Weekend in Our Area: October 16-18, 2026

Things to do October 16-18, 2026 in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and nearby: a museum mystery night, Gumbo Limbo after hours, a pickle festival, jazz, and the Sunday farmers market.

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Air Force One, the presidential 747, descending over the Palm Beach barrier island at golden hour October 13, 2026

Aviation

FAA Flight Restrictions Over Palm Beach Oct 16-18: What to Expect

The FAA and the Boca Raton Airport Authority posted notices of presidential-level VIP temporary flight restrictions over Mar-a-Lago airspace for October 16-18, 2026. Here is who is affected and what the latest NOTAMs mean.

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Grand Mediterranean and contemporary estates along the Intracoastal Waterway in The Sanctuary, Boca Raton, with yachts moored at private docks October 13, 2026

Neighborhood spotlight

The Sanctuary in Boca Raton: Inside the City's Most Private Waterfront Enclave

A street-level look at The Sanctuary, Boca Raton's most private waterfront enclave: guard-gated security, deep-water docks, a private marina, and the estate living that makes it one of the city's most coveted addresses.

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Florida home with palm trees behind a model house, keys, coin stacks, calculator, and paperwork representing property taxes and inflation. October 12, 2026

Property taxes

Florida Amendment 3: What the Increased Homestead Exemption Means for Boca Raton Homeowners

Florida Amendment 3, on the November 3, 2026 ballot, would raise the homestead exemption for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Here is what it means for Boca Raton homeowners.

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Fixed-wing aircraft spraying mosquito control mist over inland farmland in western Palm Beach County, Florida October 10, 2026

Community notice

Palm Beach County to Conduct Aerial Mosquito Spraying Starting October 11, 2026

Palm Beach County will begin aerial mosquito spraying on Sunday evening, October 11, 2026, weather permitting, across roughly 265,000 acres including Boca Raton. Here is the notice in full, plus practical tips for evenings outdoors.

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Steakhouse happy hour with live music in downtown Boca Raton, Florida October 8, 2026

Weekend events

Things to Do This Upcoming Weekend in Our Area: October 10-11, 2026

A weekend guide for October 10 and 11: kayaking at Gumbo Limbo, family gardening, the Deerfield Beach Fall Festival, Delray Beach evenings, live happy hour music, and a Sunday car show with trunk-or-treat.

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Aerial view of Boca Raton, Florida under dark storm clouds and wind during a state of emergency October 7, 2026

Emergency preparedness

What a State of Emergency Really Means for Boca Raton

A calm, plain-language look at what a Florida state of emergency actually is: the law behind it, how it worked during Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Milton, and what it means for Boca Raton residents today.

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Palm-lined Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach with outdoor cafés and shops October 6, 2026

Neighborhood spotlight

Delray Beach Spotlight: The Village by the Sea, Up Close

A street-level look at Delray Beach, the walkable coastal town just north of Boca Raton: Atlantic Avenue, the Blue Flag beach, Old School Square, and the cultural rhythm that makes it the Village by the Sea.

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A palm-lined luxury shopping street in downtown Boca Raton September 29, 2026

Local lifestyle

A Weekend in Boca Raton: The Local Rhythm of Beaches, Parks, and Culture

How locals actually spend a weekend in Boca Raton: the beaches, the parks, the culture, and the unhurried rhythm that makes coastal living feel like a lifestyle.

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Aerial view of Boca Raton, Florida coastline and city September 27, 2026

Market pulse

Boca Raton Market Pulse: What to Watch This Buying and Selling Season

A calm, readable pulse check on the Boca Raton luxury market this season: where demand is strongest, what buyers and sellers should watch, and why fall matters.

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Luxury waterfront estate on a Boca Raton canal at golden hour September 24, 2026

Lifestyle guide

Waterfront and Country Club Living in Greater Boca Raton: A Lifestyle Guide

Docks and fairways, ocean views and gated gates: what the waterfront and country club lifestyles in Greater Boca Raton actually feel like day to day, and which one suits your season of life.

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Sunlit relocation scene in front of a home in Boca Raton, with moving boxes and palms September 21, 2026

Relocation guide

Relocating to Boca Raton: A Thoughtful Guide to a Graceful Move

The calm, ordered sequence behind a great Boca Raton relocation: the right first visit, the region before the house, the school and insurance homework, and a timeline that never rushes.

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Luxury oceanfront condominium towers on the Boca Raton beach September 17, 2026

Buyer's guide

What to Know Before Buying a Luxury Home or Condo in Boca Raton

The documents, numbers, and questions that separate a smooth luxury purchase in Boca Raton from a stressful one, in plain language for first-timers and seasoned buyers alike.

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The voice of the blog

Written like a conversation with a local

Every post on this blog is written by Jean-Luc Andriot, a luxury Realtor with twenty years in the Greater Boca market, in the same plain language he uses with clients. No hype, no jargon, just what it is actually like to live, buy, and sell here, anchored to the data this site publishes and the neighborhoods it has toured in depth.

New posts join the market updates, moving guides, and community library as part of one continuing conversation about living in Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Hillsboro Mile, and Gulf Stream.

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