A long-awaited road project on Lyons Road is moving closer to construction, and it could affect thousands of West Boynton drivers. Palm Beach County is now accepting bids for improvements along Lyons Road from just north of the LWDD L-30 Canal to Boynton Beach Boulevard. The county’s engineer estimates the project will cost about $16.5 million, with bids due August 25. The work comes as Lyons Road continues to transform from a once-rural corridor into one of the busiest north-south routes in western Boynton.
Surrounded by new communities, businesses, and other types of development, Lyons Road has brought heavier traffic and more pressure to key intersections. For Boynton residents, this project matters because Lyons Road is a major daily route for commuters, shoppers, and families traveling between Boynton Beach Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, and nearby neighborhoods. Construction could mean temporary delays, but the long-term goal is to improve traffic flow and safety in an area that keeps getting busier. As Boynton continues to evolve, its infrastructure will need to keep up to accommodate the growing population.
A New Plan Could Change The Look And Feel Of Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach is taking a closer look at how public art should shape the city’s appearance in the years ahead. A new Public Art Master Plan is being developed to guide future murals, sculptures and other artwork in public spaces while building on pieces already found around the city. The plan follows months of public workshops and community input involving residents, businesses, artists and city staff. The Art Advisory Board was scheduled to make its final recommendation to the City Commission on August 12.
The proposal is expected to receive its first City Commission reading on September 1 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. For residents, the plan could influence much more than individual artwork. It offers Boynton a long-term blueprint for making public spaces more distinctive, attractive and reflective of the community’s identity, while helping create a more recognizable look and feel as new development continues and older areas of the city are improved.
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🎉This Week’s Featured Events
Kat Riggins – Big Momma Blues — Friday, August 14th, from 8:00–10:00 pm at Arts Garage, located at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. South Florida blues singer Kat Riggins takes the stage for a powerful tribute to some of the greatest women in blues history, reimagining music made famous by performers including Bessie Smith and Janis Joplin. Her energetic show blends blues, rock, gospel and soul backed by a full band. Tickets are $50.50–$55.50. For more information click here.
Intracoastal Adventures – Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding — Saturday, August 15th, from 9:00–10:30 am at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, located at 1801 N. Ocean Boulevard in Boca Raton. Beginners can learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding while exploring the shallow waters, mangroves and wildlife of the Intracoastal. Participants can paddle standing, seated or kneeling while instructors provide basic guidance and help everyone get comfortable on the board. Life jackets are provided and required. For more information click here.
LIVE BOWIE – Tribute to David Bowie — Saturday, August 15th, from 8:00–10:00 pm at Arts Garage, located at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. Fans of David Bowie can enjoy an evening celebrating one of rock music’s most distinctive performers, featuring many of Bowie’s best-known songs spanning his legendary career. The live tribute brings the music, energy and theatrical spirit of Bowie to the Arts Garage stage. Tickets are $50.50–$55.50. For more information click here.
Wonder Festival 2026 — Saturday, August 15th, from 10:00 am–2:00 pm at Riviera Beach Marina Village, located at 200 E. 13th Street in Riviera Beach. This free community festival features live music, hands-on art, interactive entertainment, expert-led workshops, mindfulness activities, food and community resources. The event focuses on emotional wellness, confidence, resilience and connection, with activities designed for adults as well as families. Admission and parking are FREE. For more information click here.
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A Small Milestone & A Big Thank You From The Publisher
My name is Chad and I’m the publisher of the Boynton Weekly. When my partner, Marilyn, and I launched the newsletter last October, our goal was simple: bring professionalism, curiosity and true local journalism to Boynton Beach. Since then, we’ve steadily grown to nearly 2,700 subscribers, and our last seven newsletters are averaging well over 5,000 views each. I didn’t imagine it would grow this fast, but here we are. Together, Marilyn and I work hard every week to stay glued to the pulse of the city.
We explore new developments, ask questions, attend meetings, cover events, and put our trusty drone in the air when the story calls for it. Finally, we want to give a big thank you to all of you who have subscribed and regularly read the Boynton Weekly. We put 100 percent of our effort into each and every issue and hope you’ve been enjoying them. If you have questions, opinions or feedback, email us anytime at chad@boyntonweeklymedia.com
🤔 Did You Know?
One of Boynton’s eeriest stories involves the Stone Lodge, a roadside restaurant opened along US 1 in 1924. Owner Austin Stone was accidentally electrocuted in 1932, and seven years later his wife, Luisa, died from a rattlesnake bite. In 1940, the restaurant’s managers were found dead in a car outside in what was ruled a double suicide. Four deaths in eight years gave the long-gone Stone Lodge a haunting place in Boynton history.
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