The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is set to host a town hall talk on September 11th at 6:30 PM, featuring Taylor Hagood, who will discuss the life and works of Theodore Pratt, recognized as Florida's literary laureate. Pratt authored 15 books about Florida, and the Spanish River Boulevard Bridge is named in his honor.

In addition to the town hall, the Funky Biscuit will host several events, including performances by Rachel Koba on September 11th, Soul Jam on September 13th, and Bonarama on September 20th and 21st. Tickets for these events can be purchased at funkybiscuit.com.

On September 12th, Gourmet File will present a Vega Sicilia wine tasting event, pairing four wines from the iconic estate with cheese and charcuterie. Tickets are available at gourmetfile.com.

The Studio at Meisner Park will feature comedian Matthew Broussard on September 19th and American Idol season 8 winner Chris Allen on September 20th. Tickets and more information can be found at studio@meisnerpark.com.

The final Summer Sips and Sounds event will take place on September 19th at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, focusing on Hispanic heritage through music and storytelling. This event is part of a partnership with the Festival of the Arts Boca.

On September 21st, the South Florida Craft Show will be held at Sanborn Square, showcasing handmade crafts in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This event is free and open to the public.

Additionally, the Boca Connect Shuttle is now operational, providing on-demand transportation in downtown Boca Raton, with the first two rides free. Residents are encouraged to support local businesses during the slower summer season, as the community gears up for the upcoming fall events, including the Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival on October 19th and 20th.

For ongoing updates and information about local events, residents are encouraged to visit downtownboca.org and download the MyBoca app.