Boca Raton neighbors raise concerns over development, removal of decades-old oak tree

Some residents in Boca Raton's Spanish Village neighborhood say new construction is changing their community's character, and they're seeking answers after a decades-old oak tree was cut down at a development site.Neighbors reached out to WPTV Boca Raton reporter Victor Jorges with concerns about the growing number of new homes being built in the area. They say the large, modern houses don't reflect the Spanish-style architecture and older homes that have long defined the neighborhood.WATCH BELOW: Neighbors raise concerns over development, removal of decades-old tree Boca Raton neighbors raise concerns over development, removal of decades-old oak treeFor some residents, the changes have left them feeling stuck. They say the offers they're receiving from developers for their properties arent enough to afford another home elsewhere.The recent removal of a large oak tree is what prompted neighbors to speak out."A friend of mine planted it. Probably 25, 30 years ago; and it was a big, beau