Andy Thomson

Spanish River Park beach in Boca Raton has earned its second consecutive Blue Flag designation, while residents continue raising questions about sargassum cleanup along city beaches.

By Mike Thomas | Edited by Mike Thomas

Published May 26, 2026, 08:05 am EDT

Last updated May 29, 2026, 05:05 pm EDT

Sargassum is shown along Boca Raton’s shoreline as city officials mark Spanish River Park beach’s 2026/2027 Blue Flag designation and beach crews continue daily cleanup operations.

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