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A BOCA RATON DRAWBRIDGE OPENS FOR A MEGA YACHT

By Irene Durocher

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker BUYERS AGENT

June 21, 2012 10:40 PM

A BOCA RATON DRAWBRIDGE OPENS FOR A MEGA YACHT

In Boca Raton,Fl. we have several drawbridges that connect the "Barrier Island " of

Boca Raton with the "mainland" of Boca Raton.

A BOCA RATON DRAWBRIDGE OPENS FOR A MEGA YACHT

It is quite a unique sight as massive sections of the road are lifted into the air by manned

bridge tenders. This allows mega yachts, barges and day cruise ships to pass by on their

way to Lake Boca Raton or to the Boca Raton Inlet to the Atlantic Ocean.

A BOCA RATON DRAWBRIDGE OPENS FOR A MEGA YACHT

Smaller boats that "clear" the bridge can go under the bridge at anytime. It is a beautiful

sight seeing all the yachts line up and wait for the bridge to open.

The bridges usually open on the hour and half hour.

Visitors to Boca Raton are quite excited about seeing the bridges open.

I was fortunate to be stopped by the bridge and was the first car in line, so I

snapped these pictures.

I KNOW BOCA, I LIVE HERE.

A BOCA RATON DRAWBRIDGE OPENS FOR A MEGA YACHT

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Edward Gilmartin

CRE - Boston, MA

Is that where the name came from. The Boca Raton Inlet...Boca Raton translates to Rats Mouth in English.

Jun 21, 2012 10:42 PM

Irene Durocher

Coldwell Banker BUYERS AGENT - Boca Raton, FL

homesweethome4u@att.net

Hi Ed, according to the Boca Raton Historic Society, the spanish word BOCA or mouth

often describes an inlet, while RATON means "mouse". Originally the name was BOCA RATONES ,

OR BOCA DE RATONES

it was a navigational term referring to the rocky inlet. The original location of BOCA DE RATONES

was Biscayne Bay near Miami,Fla. according to 18th century maps.

At the beginning of the 19th century the term was mistakenly applied to the current LAKE BOCA RATON

whose inlet was closed throughout most of the 18 & 19 century.

The "S" and "E" were dropped from the name in the 1920"s but the correct pronunciation is

still RAH-TONE.

BOCA RATON (RAH-TONE)

Jun 21, 2012 11:14 PM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

More beautiful photos of this wonderful state we live in! I love them!!!

Jun 22, 2012 12:12 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Now that is a MEGA YACHT! Great photo's Irene... Have a fantastic Friday!

Jun 22, 2012 12:18 AM

Thanks Barbara Jo and John, we are surrounded by mega yachts and beautiful weather.

Boca Raton ,Fl. is truly "PARADISE " . Come see us John. I always have my camera ready.

The yacht was a new one being delivered. See the tow boat in the front ?

Have a great day.

Jun 22, 2012 03:03 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Irene, what fun it would be to sit for quite a while and watch the mega yachts and cruise ships!

Jun 22, 2012 06:27 AM

Thanks Joan, when I work from home, all I do is wait for the bridge to open to see what

is coming down the intracoastal. It is amazing the money floating on the water. Winter brings

yachts from all over the world. I have seen the NORWEGIAN QUEEN among other yachts.

Jun 22, 2012 10:21 AM

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend and hopefully at least somewhat dry.

Jun 22, 2012 09:10 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I want a yacht! I can't imagine having that kind of money, LOL!

Jun 24, 2012 10:07 PM

Hi Sharon, there is so much money floating on the water on the intracoastal in Boca Raton.

I love taking pictures of the mega yachts.

Jun 25, 2012 07:19 AM

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