Boca Behind the Scenes

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The City of Boca Raton's official podcast series, Boca Behind the Scenes, features 15-minute segments with information and updates on City projects, programs, events and services, all told by the people who know them best: our City staff.

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Boca Behind the Scenes episodes:

12.03.2019
Boca Raton's Reclaimed Water System Proves to be a "Hole In One"
Did you know that the City of Boca Raton's Utility Services Department is a 100% reuse facility for reclaimed water? The department was recently recognized for its reclaimed water system as a sustainable resource that has been a success not...
11.22.2019
Politics, Precincts and Poll Workers
With an election year approaching, new voting equipment and ballots will be coming along with it. The City of Boca Raton recently partnered with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office for an open house at Spanish River Library...
10.13.2019
Ep. 29 - Talk Spooky to Me: Boca Boo Days
Ghouls and goblins and ghosts; oh my! The City of Boca Raton's Boca Boo Days is one of most anticipated times of the year where Recreation Services facilities and centers host a variety of spooky events, activities, family fun entertainment...
10.04.2019
Ep. 28 - Talking Trash with City Sanitation Services
On this episode of Boca Behind the Scenes, host, Anne Marie Van Casteren talks some trash with Zach Bihr, Municipal Services Director, Austin Leroy, Sanitation Superintendent and Tony Remige, Fleet Superintendent. Listeners will hear about Sanitation Services and how the...
09.30.2019
Ep. 27 - Getting SMART about Innovation in the City
On this episode of Boca Behind the Scenes, host, Anne Marie Van Casteren chats with the City's Innovation Specialist, Pedro Moras, and President & CEO of Palm Beach Tech Association, Joe Russo about their upcoming hackathon and other innovative initiatives...
06.26.2019
Ep. 26 - Take the Pledge to go Plastic Free
Plastic Free July is an annual challenge to reduce the many ways we use disposable plastics in our daily lives and raise awareness about the amount of single use and disposable plastic is around us. The Office of Sustainability is...
05.30.2019
Ep. 25 - Be Prepared Boca
On this episode of Boca Behind the Scenes, host Anne Marie Van Casteren chats with City staff about how the importance of preparing for hurricane season. Hear from the experts about the many ways to connected with the City before,...
05.22.2019
Ep. 24 - Tree Maintenance for Hurricane Season
In the episode, Boca Behind the scenes takes listeners through the necessary steps to prepare your trees and vegetation for hurricane season. Hear from Nora Fosman, the City's Senior Environmental Officer, on the proper way to prune your trees, how...
05.15.2019
Ep. 23 - Accessibility in the City
In this episode [FULL TRANSCRIPT BELOW] of Boca Behind the Scenes, Public Relations Specialist, Anne Marie Van Casteren and Communications Manager, Chrissy Gibson, chat about all the different facilities, parks, programs and resources for those in the community with special...
05.06.2019
Ep. 22 - Understanding Water Modification
On this episode of Boca Behind the Scenes, host Anne Marie Van Casteren chats with City staff members about the water modification process, where the City of Boca Raton's water comes from and how it's processed and addresses resident concerns....
03.26.2019
Ep. 22 - Accessibility in the City
In this episode of Boca Behind the Scenes, Public Relations Specialist, Anne Marie Van Casteren and Communications Manager, Chrissy Gibson, chat about all the different facilities, parks, programs and resources for those in the community with special needs and abilities....
03.20.2019
Ep. 21 - SpringFest
Continued from Episode 20 featuring Spring City events, Public Relations Specialist, Anne Marie Van Casteren, chats with City staff to talk about a new and exciting event called Spring Fest, that will help celebrate the start of the Spring season...
03.13.2019
Ep. 20 - Spring into City Events this Season
In our latest episode, Public Relations Specialist, Anne Marie Van Casteren, hosts Oyuki Poletz, Program Services Librarian, and Emily Petford, Community Events Specialist, to talk about a couple of upcoming City events taking places during the Spring Season. Learn more...
03.12.2019
Ep. 19 - Connecting Our Coastal Community (Restaurant Program Only)
NOTE: This episode is an edited version of Ep. 18 which now has the Sea Turtle Day information removed. In our latest episode, Communications Manager, Chrissy Gibson, hosts Lindsey Nieratka, Sustainability Manager, and Leanne Welch, Manager of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center,...
02.25.2019
Ep. 18 - Connecting Our Coastal Community
In our latest episode, Communications Manager, Chrissy Gibson, hosts Lindsey Nieratka, Sustainability Manager, and Leanne Welch, Manager of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, to talk about the City of Boca Raton's Coastal Connection restaurant program, new environmental initiative that will recognize...
02.14.2019
Ep. 17 - #LoveBocaRaton - Picture Perfect Places in the City
In Episode 17, host Anne Marie Van Casteren chats with Communications and Digital Media Coordinator, Mary McGuire, who created the #LoveBocaRaton hashtag for the City that currently has over 6,000 tagged photos. With her experience and knowledge of the digital...
01.29.2019
Ep. 16 - Responding from the Heart
In our first podcast of 2019, host Anne Marie Van Casteren speaks with Mike LaSalle, Mark Economou and Jason Stout of Police and Fire Rescue Services about the upcoming 2019 First Responder Expo, taking place at Boca Town Center Mall...
12.07.2018
Ep. 15 - Holiday Safety
Services Department encourage you to take the necessary steps to protect yourself, your family and your home. Tune in the Boca Behind the Scenes where Officer Gwynne Friters provide tips and advice for you to follow during the holiday season. To...
12.07.2018
Ep. 14 - Veterans Day
Join the City of Boca Raton in honoring those who have served our country at the annual Veterans Day celebration and a FREE concert in the park. Hear from Community Events Coordinator, Monika Amar and Police Captain and veteran, Sean...
12.07.2018
Ep. 13 - Knowing Your Flood Hazard
Floods are the nation's most common and costly natural disasters and the City of Boca Raton is taking action to help reduce flood insurance rates for property owners. The City has enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community...
12.07.2018
Ep. 12 - Boca Boo Days
October 2018 has Boca Raton's Recreation Services showing their spooky side. On Episode 12 of our Boca Behind the Scenes podcast, we have Carter Bogush, Marketing Coordinator at Sugar Sand Park, and Stacee Lanz, Special Event Coordinator at Sugar Sand...
12.07.2018
Ep. 11 - Loving Our Libraries
September is Library Card Sign Up Month. To celebrate, we have Ellen Randolph, Acting Library Manager, and Oyuki Poletz, Program Services Librarian, talk about Boca Raton's two libraries, what a Boca Library Card can do for you, Library Card Sign...
12.07.2018
Ep. 10 - Downtown Special Events
September 2018 is jam-packed with fun events all month long. On Episode 10 of our Boca Behind the Scenes podcast, Ileana Olmsted, Downtown Marketing Coordinator, and Monika Amar, Special Events Coordinator, share details about some of these events. Also, learn...
12.07.2018
Ep. 9 - Turning on the Tap
This week on our podcast, host Dean Miuccio sits down with two City of Boca Raton employees from the Utility Services Department. He is joined by Chris Helfrich, Utility Services Director, and Ashton Wydock, Quality Control Manager. CONNECT WITH US
12.07.2018
Ep. 8 - Police Services Recruitment
Episode 8 of our Boca Behind the Scenes Podcast has Detective Mark Horowitz of the Boca Raton Police Department Bureau of Support Services stop by to talk about Police Services Recruitment. He dives into what the Boca Raton Police Department...
12.07.2018
Ep. 7 - Understanding the Special Election Process
In preparation of the City of Boca Raton's Special Election for Mayor and Seat A on August 28, our Podcast is joined by Susan Saxton, City Clerk, and Mary Siddons, Records Manager to discuss the Special Election process. CONNECT WITH US...
12.07.2018
Ep. 6 - Back to School Safety
With the 2018 school year set to begin in Palm Beach County, we invite Officer Gwynne Friters of the Boca Raton Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit to join us on our Boca Behind the Scenes Podcast. We discuss Back to...
12.07.2018
Ep. 5 - Summer in the City
On Episode 5 of our Boca Behind the Scenes Podcast series, we have the Mizner Park Amphitheater Manager come by to talk about the Mizner Park Amphitheater Summer Series. Full of fun events for all ages, this is a MUST...
12.07.2018
Ep. 4 - Discovering the Parks Within Our City
Listen to the latest podcast episode of Boca Behind the Scenes featuring Michael Kalvort, Recreation Services Director, and Michelle Zimmer, Recreation Services Deputy Director, as they discuss Parks and Recreation Month, their Lifetime of Discovery Open House Day on Saturday,...
12.07.2018
Ep. 3 - Sustainability and Sea Turtles
Episode 3 of our Boca Behind the Scenes podcast series sees Lindsey Nieratka, Sustainability Manager, and Leanne Welch, Manager of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, come by to talk about Sustainability and Sea Turtles. CONNECT WITH US
12.07.2018
Ep. 2 - Fourth of July
Host Dean Miuccio is joined by City staff Matt Welhaf, Fire Rescue Department Assistant Chief, and Monika Amar, Special Events Coordinator, on episode 2 of our Boca Behind the Scenes podcast. Together they talk about the City's Fourth of July...
12.07.2018
Hurricane Preparedness and Emergency Management
For our first episode of our new podcast, Boca Behind the Scenes, we are joined by two City of Boca Raton employees -- the Emergency Manager and Assistant City Clerk -- to discuss hurricane preparedness. CONNECT WITH US

What's Boca Behind the Scenes about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Boca Behind the Scenes episodes:

Boca Raton's Reclaimed Water System Proves to be a "Hole In One"

Politics, Precincts and Poll Workers

Ep. 29 - Talk Spooky to Me: Boca Boo Days

Ep. 28 - Talking Trash with City Sanitation Services

Ep. 27 - Getting SMART about Innovation in the City

Ep. 26 - Take the Pledge to go Plastic Free

Ep. 25 - Be Prepared Boca

Ep. 24 - Tree Maintenance for Hurricane Season

Ep. 23 - Accessibility in the City

Ep. 22 - Understanding Water Modification

Ep. 22 - Accessibility in the City

Ep. 21 - SpringFest

Ep. 20 - Spring into City Events this Season

Ep. 19 - Connecting Our Coastal Community (Restaurant Program Only)

Ep. 18 - Connecting Our Coastal Community

Ep. 17 - #LoveBocaRaton - Picture Perfect Places in the City

Ep. 16 - Responding from the Heart

Ep. 15 - Holiday Safety

Ep. 14 - Veterans Day

Ep. 13 - Knowing Your Flood Hazard

Ep. 12 - Boca Boo Days

Ep. 11 - Loving Our Libraries

Ep. 10 - Downtown Special Events

Ep. 9 - Turning on the Tap

Ep. 8 - Police Services Recruitment

Ep. 7 - Understanding the Special Election Process

Ep. 6 - Back to School Safety

Ep. 5 - Summer in the City

Ep. 4 - Discovering the Parks Within Our City

Ep. 3 - Sustainability and Sea Turtles

Ep. 2 - Fourth of July

Hurricane Preparedness and Emergency Management