Boca Raton, Florida, nicknamed “A City for All Seasons,” is a 29-square-mile city along Florida's Gold Coast in Palm Beach County, 45 miles north of Miami. The Gold Coast is the region of the southeastern coast of Florida between Palm Beach and Miami. The name Gold Coast refers to both the coins that occasionally wash up on the shore from sunken Spanish Galleons and the fabulous wealth of the area's residents. Boca Raton, FL was incorporated during the height of the Florida land boom in May 1925.

Boca Raton is known for its affluent residences and high-income demographic. According to Forbes, Boca Raton, FL has three of the 10 most expensive gated communities in the U.S.: the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club, the Sanctuary, and Le Lac. The city boasts four public beachfront parks, numerous golf courses, museums, restaurants and high-end shopping areas. The semi-tropical climate of South Florida lets Boca Raton residents enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year, making Boca Raton, Florida an excellent place to call home.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Boca Raton had 82,124 residents in 2007. There were 34,000 households in the city with an average household size of 2.3 people. Families made up 58 percent of the households in Boca Raton. The median income for households was $67,531.

Boca Raton is easily accessible by land or air. Interstate 95 and the Florida's Turnpike run through Boca Raton. Public transportation is available through the county's Palm Tran bus system and the commuter Tri-Rail train. Boca Raton offers access to three international airports: Palm Beach International Airport, Miami International and Boca Raton Airport.

Public education is provided by the School District of Palm Beach County. There are 13 public schools in Boca Raton, FL, including two charter schools. Fifteen private schools are also located within Boca Raton. Higher education is offered by Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach Community College, Lynn University and Digital Media Arts College.

The Boca Raton Community Hospital has served the health care needs of Boca Raton's residents since 1967. The West Boca Medical Center, an 185-bed acute care hospital, also serves the community.

Boca Raton, FL, in Palm Beach County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida. The 15th Judicial Circuit covers all 2500 square miles of Palm Beach County. Courthouses include the Main Judicial Complex in downtown West Palm Beach, the North County Courthouse in Palm Beach Gardens, the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach, the West County Courthouse in Belle Glade, and the Criminal Justice Complex in suburban West Palm Beach.

Court divisions include criminal, civil and family court. Family court covers all domestic matters including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence and visitation. A Unified Family Court approach is used in Florida. This is a fully integrated approach to handling all cases involving children and families. It prevents duplicate hearings while resolving family disputes in a fair and timely manner. Coordination of multiple cases involving one family leads to more informed judicial decision making and decreases the potential for conflicting court orders.