Capsule: Since the 1920s when Addison Mizner built what is now the Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton has been a jewel on Florida's East coast. Today, the city is synonymous with The Good Life, a center of affluence and sophistication in a lush, tropical environment.

Waterfront Homes: Beyond the luxury oceanfront homes found on the beaches of Boca Raton and a half-dozen adjacent communities along the barrier island, a tremendous surge in real estate development has occurred around the Intracoastal Waterway.

Prestigious waterfront communities featuring both single-family homes and ultra-luxury condominiums offer an opulent lifestyle on both sides of the Intracoastal.

The number of luxury country-club communities featuring grand golf-course estates to the west of the Intracoastal also has grown dramatically in recent years.

Golf and Tennis: Golfers can choose among almost two dozen courses, including the two at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The club also has 18 clay tennis courts with a subsurface watering system called HydroGrid. Another popular tennis venue is the Delray Beach Tennis Center, with 14 Clay Courts and 7 Hard Courts.. Those whose taste runs more to horses flock each winter to the Royal Palm Polo Club.

Weather: The climate for Boca Raton is tropical, with an average low temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and an average high temperature of 84.

Culture: Boca Raton offers a variety of cultural activities. Residents may choose among six live theaters, the Harid Conservatory, the Boca Pops, the Museum of Art, and the Boca Ballet. In Delray Beach, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens provide unique events.

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