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10/06/2026 · Tequesta
The Three-Second Space Between a Request and Your Yes
You don’t need to become a boundary-enforcing robot. Start with one small habit: stop answering requests on reflex.
The Question That Keeps Blake’s Tiger Burning
William Blake’s “The Tyger” is famous for its fierce animal, but its real subject is a question that refuses to behave. Read it once for the music; read it again for the unsettling thought hiding underneath.
10/06/2026
The Generosity of Paying Attention
Simone Weil’s most useful definition of generosity has nothing to do with money. It begins with the difficult, almost radical act of giving another person your undivided attention.
10/06/2026
The National Ear: Washington Keeps Testing the Price of Power
Four national fights are colliding: presidential power, stubborn prices, immigration, and artificial intelligence. The most important story may involve a court ruling that will change how federal agencies write rules long after the election noise fades.
10/06/2026
The Relationship Problems You Keep Calling “Small”
Three readers ask about the supposedly minor habits that are quietly turning their relationships into group projects, accounting disputes, and emotional escape rooms. The hard truth: small problems become big when nobody is willing to name them.
10/06/2026
The Studio Is the First Hollywood Show in Years That Deserves to Be This Vain
Apple TV+’s <em>The Studio</em> understands that Hollywood is both a glamorous dream factory and a group project nobody wants to be in. It is sharp, silly, and occasionally so pleased with itself that you can hear the sunglasses applauding.
10/06/2026
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View allZephyrhills Road Paving Scheduled for May 2-3
Paving Operations Scheduled for May 2nd and 3rd The City of Zephyrhills will be conducting paving operations on May 2nd and 3rd, 2024. This work is part of the ongoing infrastructure improvement projects aimed at enhancing the city's roadways. Residents in the affected areas are advised to expect temporary traffic disruptions and to plan accordingly. Please drive with caution and obey all traffic control devices and personnel. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our community's infrastructure.
Legacy Permits
The City of Boynton Beach migrated from Legacy our paper permit processing system in May, 2021, however, there are projects that were initiated in this system that are not closed. If you applied for a permit prior to May 22, 2021 or have a permit application number of 21-2803 and lower you must use our Legacy system to reinstate your permit or permit application, make payments, submit revisions to an approved permit, submit corrections for a previously rejected permit application, or request certificates. Inspection requests must be received by 3:00 pm in order to schedule an inspection for the following business day. This information is to help you with the permitting process. Depending on type of permit, you may need to find and download permit forms and applications (below). For Permits Issued Before May 22, 2021: If your permit number is 21-2804 or lower, please continue to follow our Legacy process to schedule your inspection, check your application status, and view the daily inspections schedule. To submit a new permit application please click here to process through our new SagesGov software. Schedule An Inspection Inspections Schedule Check Status Frequently Asked Questions Who Can Apply For A Permit? General Information About Permit Process Do I need a permit? Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. This page is intended to be used as a general guide. When determining whether or not a building permit is required, refer to Section 105 of the Florida Building Code (FBC) Boynton Beach Administrative Amendments or consult directly with the Boynton Beach Building Department. Who can apply for a permit? The Building Department may only issue permits to Contractors and qualifying Owner/Builders pursuant to Florida Statute. Any eligible Owner/Builder can apply for a permit on any property that is for their own use. Permits requiring plan review? For permits requiring plan review, we will begin your permit process, review your application and route your package to plan review. Once the plans are approved for permit by all applicable departments we will issue the permit and commence the field inspection process. Did you know? Building improvements that improve energy efficiency or use renewable energy may be eligible for cash rebates under the City’s Energy Edge Rebate Program. Does my Project require a permit? Projects that Require a Permit Typical projects that require a permit include, (but are not limited to): Additions / Alterations Ceiling fans / Lights (New Circuit) Change of Use or Occupancy to a Building or Specific Tenant Space Decks Electrical panels, Circuits Fences and Pool Barriers Fireplace and fireplace inserts Garage and carport conversions Gas Lines Heating and cooling systems Kitchen and Bathroom remodels Outdoor Kitchens New homes and buildings Patios and/or Patio Covers and Roofs Photovoltaic (solar) systems Racking Reroofing Retaining and Seawalls Room additions Screen Rooms and Enclosures Sheds Shower or tub enclosure replacements Siding/Stucco Signs Skylights Solar for swimming pools and water heaters Swimming pools and spas Tenant Improvements Termite / Dry rot Repairs Water Heaters Water Service Whole House Fans Window replacements Projects that Do Not Require a Permit Typical projects that typically do not require a permit include, (but are not limited to): Gas: Portable heating appliance. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. Mechanical Portable heating appliance. Portable ventilation equipment. Portable cooling unit. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. Portable evaporative cooler. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. The installation, replacement, removal or metering of any load management control device. Plumbing The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. Emergency repairsWhere equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official. Minor repairsOrdinary minor repairs may be made with the approval of the building official without a permit, provided the repairs do not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring systems or mechanical equipment or other work affecting public health or general safety, and such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of the technical codes. General• Painting, papering, flooring, and similar finish work.• Cabinetry (NOT associated with Kitchen and Bathroom remodels) • Repair of Toilets, Sinks and Faucets• Appliance Replacement (plug-in)• Home Playgrounds
Aventura Community Green Garden
The Aventura Community Green Garden at Founders Park South (3105 N.E. 190 Street) features 4 by 12-foot garden sections filled with sterilized topsoil for residents to grow vegetables, flowers, herbs, and other plants. Membership To start gardening, Green Garden membership and garden section rental are required. Members must be Aventura residents. Garden sections are assigned in the order that the applications and required fees are received. The annual fee for one garden section is $150. Membership is valid for one year from the registration date. New members may join at any time during the year, providing they are 18 years of age or older. Hours Park hours vary by season. Please view the current operating hours here Hours. Registration Registration is available online only on the City’s new Online Registration System (ORS). Please visit cityofaventura.com/ors and start gardening! Contact For more information, contact Founders Park at 305-466-0183 or via email at [email protected].
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