Thus, in 1493, Columbus began a process of swapping Old and New World plants and animals along with stowaway pests, weeds, and germs. As a result, both the Old and New Worlds were changed. Texas historian Alfred W. Crosby called this global enterprise the âColumbian Exchange.â.
Mission Bay in Boca Raton, Florida. Welcome to Mission Bay, a very desirable and well established community located in West Boca Raton. The Mission Bay community is comprised of ten subdivisions. Each subdivision has its own distinct, flavor, charm and appeal.
Mission Bay, Florida. Mission Bay was a census-designated place (CDP) located in an unincorporated area near Boca Raton in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,926 at the 2000 census. While it is not officially in the City of Boca Raton, the community is frequently classified under its umbrella term.