By Steve Plunkett
Boca Raton City Council member Monica Mayotte wants to banish balloons from all city property as well as foam food containers and cups.
She broke the news at the May 17 meeting of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, then
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach town commissioners will be spreading the word about the need to keep balloons and other debris off beaches, but stopped short of creating an ordinance similar to one implemented by Lantana that bans balloons.
The
By Mary Thurwachter
The Lantana Town Council wasted little time last month in approving an ordinance banning the use of balloons and sky lanterns.
“They litter up the beaches and turtles think they’re jellyfish and eat them,” said Mayor Dave St
Bess Hatsis, (l-r) Ellie Ana Sperantsas, Dean Sperantsas and Father Mark Leondis
of St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton pray over the grave
of Athena Sperantsas. They released balloons into the sky to honor Athena’s birthday.
Tim Stepien/Th
