Irene Durocher's (irenedurocher) Blog

  A BOAT BASH IN BOCA                                              The annual "LAKE BOCA BOAT BASH " took place on May 6,2012 as the unofficial end of the Florida Atlantic University term. It brings boaters and water lovers together in droves for a fun weekend, although it is a common weekend eve...

  A AQUARIUM    Gumbo Limbo Marine Science Lab recently opened two new pavillions to accomodate four salt water tanks. They will feature different South Florida Marine species. Two shallow tanks have a coastal mangrove and a near shore reef with fish and a Lobster called "Butter."                ...

   A BOCA RATON ETIQUETTE Yes,  we do have proper Etiquette here in Boca Raton ,Fla. even when it comes to our Sea Turtles. From March 1st to October 31 st of every year it's Sea Turtle nesting season. So it's lights out along the beach and Ocean Blvd.                                             ...

  AFRICA U.S.A.   As a child John Pedersen was always fascinated with the wild animals of Africa. He read many books and it was always his dream to go to Africa to see the wild animals.                                                                 On January 17, 1951 John Pedersen purchased at ...

A FASHION JEWELRY PARADISE     "BLING " went my eyes when I walked into this very upscale "Fashion " Jewelry Store. Store manager Joan Davis stated that the store opened in October 2011, just in time for the winter snowbirds.   A  FASHION JEWELRY PARADISE   Fashion Jewelry Paradise carries a vari...

Thank you Dale for always providing such good information. It is a good idea to check for "air " leaks to save money when heating or cooling you home. Call Dale for an energy audit .Energy Efficient is My Home in need of an Energy Audit, this is a question that I'm ask by many homeowners. I have ...

BELZER'S HARDWARE BOCA RATON,FL. CELEBRATES OVER 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS   "BEST STORE ON THE CORNER " is how manager Jim Shoureas discribes this hardware store with everything "under the sun. " Jim has a "mental " inventory of everything in the store.           BELZER'S HARDWARE BOCA RATON, FL. CEL...

 APPROVAL BOCA RATON APARTMENT COMPLEX           At a recent meeting of the city'Community  Redevelopment Agency approval was given to Archstone Palmetto Park for a 10 story apartment building. Its location on East Palmetto Park Rd. Boca Raton, Florida is walking distance to our beautiful beaches...

A BOCA RATON CAROUSEL PARK   I first had the opportunity to visit Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton ,Fl. when I attended a meeting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. It was a very imformitive meeting.   Someone mentioned that there was a Carousel in the Park. I have always "loved " Carousels since...

BOCA RATON SUMMER FESTIVAL , LOTS OF FUN   Last evening one of  our summer concert series took place at  Sanborn Square in Boca Raton, Fl. This is a free event the first Friday of the month. There were plenty of gourmet food trucks serving a variety of cuisine. Including pizza served from a Firet...