Turtle season in Boca Raton
From March 1 to October 31, sea turtles nest on Boca Raton’s five miles of beach. When to see them, how to help, and what this year’s count looked like.
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Falling iguana season: a field guide
When South Florida drops into the 40s, green iguanas lose their grip and fall out of trees. Here’s why it happens and what to do if one lands in your yard.
How Boca Raton got its name
Most people guess the name is about an animal. It’s actually an old sailors’ warning about a rocky inlet, and it started near Miami.