Boca Raton facts locals rarely recall
Boca Raton is rich in layers of history that often remain hidden in daily life. Hidden in plain sight are details that challenge what many residents think they know.
Some stories begin with early mistakes, others with bold experiments that reshaped the city. What remains are traces that still influence how Boca looks and feels today.
Pieces of the past are tucked into buildings, waterways, and even old neighborhood lots. Together, they reveal a side of Boca Raton that is often overlooked.
Boca Raton’s name doesn’t mean “Mouse Mouth”
Many assume Boca Raton means “mouse mouth,” but the name comes from old Spanish nautical terms…