20 Signs You Grew Up In Boca Raton, Florida
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20 Signs You Grew Up In Boca Raton, Florida

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Ilana Mekler
Jun 27, 2017
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20 Signs You Grew Up In Boca Raton, Florida
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Boca Raton, Florida is that city you always hear about in the movies where everyone goes to retire and buy a condo. You live here, your grandparents live here, half of the population of New York lives here! For some reason, you've been an inhabitant here your whole life and for others, you've been living here long enough that you've become accustomed to the "Boca way". Here are 20 signs you grew up in Boca Raton, FL.

1. You've owned Juicy Couture track suits in assorted colors

2. You wanted a bat/bar mitzvah even though you're not Jewish

3. You own more Old Navy flip flops than any other shoes

4. Going to East/West Boca is like a whole different world for you

5. West Boca News in your favorite news outlet

6. You knew someone in high school who drove a BMW, Mercedes, or an Audi

7. You've used the term "Boca B*tch" to describe a person

8. You know someone who has a country club membership

9. Having a Tesla store in your mall is normal

10. So is having a Versace store

11. You've met Adam Sandler or know someone who has met him in Mizner

12. Ariana Grande is your practically your neighbor

13. You can tell when it's snowbird season

14. You get Starbucks before school in the morning

15. You're ready to be a defensive driver as soon as you get in the car

16. Your second home is the beach

17. The news of another accident no longer surprises you

18. You see girls wearing Uggs during the "Winter season" when it's only 70 degrees.

19. You know someone who lives in one of the top gated communities in the nation.

20. You know all the secret spots to park at by the beach so you don't have to pay for parking.

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