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Fun Local Trivia
  1. While Boca Raton is literally translated as "Rat's Mouth," Spanish sailors actually used the word "Boca" to describe an inlet and "Raton" to describe a cowardly thief.
  2. Boca Raton has 3 of the 10 most expensive gated communities in the United States.
  3. The city has served as the background and location for movies such as "Caddyshack," "Caddyshack II," and "Sex Drive."
  4. Addison Mizner built an exclusive hotel known as the Cloister Inn that was completed in 1926 and continues to reign as a city landmark; today, it's known as the Boca Raton Resort.
Points of Interest
  • Beaches Town Center
  • Boca Raton Museum of Art
  • Mizner Park
  • Spanish River Park

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Boca Raton is a beautiful, affluent community, known as a vacation and retirement destination. And no wonder—the sun shines constantly and the temperature is almost always in the high 70s or low 80s. Virtually every day is a beach day. Residents and students alike can enjoy swimming, skim boarding, jet skiing, boating, and other activities that take advantage of the sun and the sea.

Although not a typical college town with activities and events centered around the campus, Boca Raton is comprised of many good eateries and shopping areas, and there is always plenty for young adults to do. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach have zoos, malls, aquariums, beaches, and arts and cultural events that are just a short car ride away. Lynn University and the University of Miami are nearby, but typically students interact with mostly other FAU students.

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Local Atmosphere at Florida Atlantic University

kallikrivdo

Marine Biology and Oceanography '16

5.0
A+

Hoot Hoot

There is a handful of different activities and other things Boca Raton and FAU can offer the students. Theres always something to do and its rare to ever get bored unless you have no sense of adventure. Plus its no walking distance to a beautiful beach with is always a plus. Im there everyday.

May 12, 2012

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shadowkitty

Civil Engineering '14

3.5
B

Florida Beaches

Boca Raton is close to the beach and has the tropical flavor that most South Florida coastal areas have and there are museums and locally owned shops if you go towards the outskirts of Boca Raton.

May 10, 2012

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Jmesa9

Graphic Design '13

4.6
A

Boca Raton Is a Great Place to Live in and Interact With Others

This is one of the best places to live in florida. Its safe, it has good spots to have a good time, also you have a lot of resources available to you

Feb 14, 2012

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User rating for Florida Atlantic University - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 40 user reviews.

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FAU Fall Freshman Foam Party One of the largest foam parties in South Florida. In the fall of 2009, over 2,000 people attended! The event is a part of the Weeks of Welcome, and information can be found at www.fau.edu/wow.
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Innovation Village Apartments The Innovation Village apartments opened in the fall of 2011.
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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Beaches Town Center
  • Town Center at Boca Raton
Major Sports Teams
  • Florida Marlins: MLB
  • Florida Panthers: NHL
  • Miami Dolphins: NFL
  • Miami Heat: NBA
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Fort Lauderdale: FL: 30 minutes
  • Miami: FL: 55 minutes

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Cinemark Palace 20
3200 Airport Rd.
Boca Raton
(561) 395-9009

Sunrise Cinemas - Mizner Park Cinema
301 Plaza Real
Boca Raton
(561) 368-7744

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