March 2026

Downtown Boca Raton really comes alive in spring—especially once April hits. If you’re looking for walkable, “park once and enjoy the evening” plans, Downtown Boca’s mix of markets, festivals, and live music makes it easy to build a full weekend (or even a weeknight) around Sanborn Square, Mizner Park, and Royal Palm Place. Below is a curated calendar of activities starting in April with specific dates, times, and locations, plus direct links so you can confirm details or grab tickets quickly.

April 2026: Kick off the season downtown

Walk in My Shoes 2026 Brings Awareness and Support Across Florida

The 2026 Walk in My Shoes returns as a statewide Lauren’s Kids effort to raise awareness, support survivors, and help prevent child sexual abuse.

On March 10, 2026, a bold vision for downtown Boca Raton was just put to the test, and the community answered.

While the much-anticipated campus redevelopment plan captured the attention of locals with promises of modern residences, walkable retail, and vibrant civic spaces near the Brightline station, a pivotal voter decision put those plans on hold.

What does this mean for the pulse of downtown living?

The project's halt keeps Boca Raton’s current downtown character intact for now, but it doesn’t pause momentum for those seeking a sophisticated, walkable lifestyle. Proximity to sought-after amenities still fuels interest in mid-luxury condos, especially for buyers drawn to neighborhoods like Alina Residences or Townsend Place. Local leaders

This post publishes the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s March 2026 luxury market report for Boca Raton and Delray Beach, analyzing single-family and attached luxury home performance using February 2026 MLS® data.

As a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, I’m pleased to share their March 2026 report for Boca Raton and Delray Beach.

This report provides a structured, data-driven analysis of luxury residential trends across our area, separating performance between single-family homes and condominiums / townhomes.

March 2026 Boca Raton & Delray Beach Luxury Real Estate Market Report

This update is based on the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing report for Boca Raton & Delray Beach. It reflects the prior month’s closed

St. Patrick’s Day in Boca Raton is not about forced spectacle. It is about knowing where to go, when to go, and what kind of atmosphere suits the evening you actually want. Some people want a proper Irish pub, a pint poured correctly, live music, and a room with real energy. Others want a more social scene, a later night, and a reason to head down to Delray Beach. Around here, both work. That is part of the appeal. You can keep it relaxed and local in Boca, or make a short trip and turn March 17 into more of an occasion.

This year, Boca Raton itself is more understated, while nearby Delray Beach is carrying more of the organized St. Patrick’s Day momentum. That is not a bad thing. It simply means the best plan depends on whether you want classic pub

On March 10, 2026, Boca Raton voters delivered a decisive verdict on the proposed One Boca megaproject. Reporting described a landslide rejection, with about 74.5% of 18,931 votes cast opposing the plan. The outcome does not end Boca Raton’s downtown and city campus planning challenges, but it does stop this specific redevelopment path and forces a reset on what happens next.

If you own a home in Boca Raton, live near Downtown Boca Raton 33432, or are considering buying or selling nearby, this matters because large civic redevelopment proposals shape real estate in practical ways: housing supply expectations, traffic and construction disruption, neighborhood character, and buyer confidence about the area’s future.

What One Boca proposed

One

Billionaire and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has reportedly purchased a sprawling Florida penthouse for $44 million, marking a permanent departure from his longtime base in Seattle in favor of South Florida.

The timing was striking. Schultz made his announcement on the same day the Washington State House approved a proposed income tax bill that would affect residents earning $1 million or more per year.

The bill now moves to the Senate and would impose a 9.9% tax on annual income above $1 million for the state’s highest earners. According to Axios, it passed the House by a narrow 51-46 vote after a 13-hour debate.

Schultz, 72, did not reference the proposed tax when he shared news of his move in a LinkedIn post published on March 10,

A pivotal decision is on the horizon for Boca Raton, a chance to nearly double our beloved downtown park space!

Set for a vote on March 10, 2026, the One Boca plan aims to transform our community by expanding Memorial Park and adding playgrounds, tennis courts, and more walkable areas.
This visionary $4 billion project promises all these enhancements without a tax increase, connecting our city with even more beauty and functionality.

Why does this matter? It’s about preserving and enhancing spaces where we create memories, honoring veterans with thoughtful designs, and making our community more vibrant for everyone.
Think upgraded City Hall, shaded walkways, and spaces that bring us together, funded through innovative means, not tax hikes.

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Lighting is the quiet power player of great design. From fixture placement to bulb temperature, the right illumination can elevate a room instantly—or subtly work against it.

Architectural Digest shares expert insights on mastering lighting choices that shape mood, enhance architecture, and bring spaces to life.

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Interior lighting does more than simply light a space - it **defines it** through layered strategies that balance ambient, task, and accent lighting to influence how people perceive depth, scale, and warmth. Effective lighting amplifies architectural features and functional zones within a room, guiding visual flow and helping occupants intuitively understand how to use the space. Lighting interacts with color, texture, and

The playbook for selling a home has changed fast. Buyers have more options, more leverage, and they are using it. Active housing inventory rose more than 16% year-over-year in 2025 — one of the largest annual increases since the pandemic-era crunch.¹ At the same time, 62% of homebuyers in 2025 paid below the original list price, the highest share since 2019, with the average discount hitting 7.9%, the biggest in over a decade.²

What does that mean for sellers? It means the “list it, snap a few photos, and wait” era is over. Today’s buyer is more informed, more cautious, and more willing to walk away when something feels unclear, overpriced, or risky. The listings that win are not necessarily the biggest or the newest — they’re the ones that remove