After 41 years of shopping bags, food-court lunches and “meet you at the mall,” Boynton Beach Mall appears headed for its final checkout. Owner Washington Prime Group confirmed a pending sale and says the mall is expected to remain open through January 15, 2027. Tenants have received lease termination notices, and some longtime shopkeepers are already packing up. The buyer and sale price haven’t been announced. For generations of Boynton residents, this isn’t just another empty storefront. It’s the end of a familiar hometown landmark.
So what replaces the aging mall on Congress Avenue? The roughly 91-acre property has been marketed for a mix of homes, shops and offices, with zoning that could accommodate at least 1,700 residences. But no specific redevelopment plan has been approved. JCPenney, Cinemark and Christ Fellowship may remain open beyond January. New housing and businesses could breathe life into the property. Of course, residents will have one pressing question: What happens to traffic?
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A $380 Million Transformation Is Underway In West Boynton!
Apparently, there’s no shortage of people looking to spend their golden years in West Boynton Beach! Back on February 13, we first reported on The Winsberg at Green Cay. It’s a massive new luxury senior living community taking shape near Jog Road and Flavor Pict Road. Just recently, there’s an impressive update: more than 70% of its 220 planned residences are already under contract - even though completion isn’t expected until late 2028. The $380.6 million project will feature upscale independent living, assisted living and memory care accommodations.
It will also include resort-style amenities designed for active seniors. With construction underway and so many residences already spoken for, The Winsberg is clearly attracting considerable interest from future residents. And here’s the interesting part: We’re still more than two years away from the anticipated opening! We’ll be keeping an eye on construction progress, including a bird’s-eye view as this ambitious West Boynton development continues to take shape.
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🎉This Week’s Featured Events
Pumpkin Patch Pop-Up at Compson Place – Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 am–12:00 pm at Compson Place, 1880 N. Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach. Celebrate fall with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, colorful gourds and festive photo opportunities. Artists will be available to personalize purchased pumpkins with names or monograms. Pumpkin sale proceeds benefit Cason United Methodist Church. For more information click here.
Delray Winter GreenMarket Season Opening – Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 am–2:00 pm at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach. Celebrate the return of this popular seasonal market featuring more than 50 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants and specialty foods. Enjoy live music while browsing farm-fresh favorites and unique gourmet treats. Admission is FREE. For more information click here.
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Clematis by Night – Dee Dee Wilde Band – Thursday, October 22, from 6:00–9:00 pm at the West Palm Beach waterfront. Enjoy live music featuring the Dee Dee Wilde Band, a dynamic five-piece group known for energetic performances and impressive vocals. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxing evening along the Intracoastal. Admission is FREE. For more information click here.
Witches of Delray Ride & Halloween Celebration – Saturday, October 24, from 8:00 am–3:00 pm in Downtown Delray Beach. Watch hundreds of costumed witches ride decorated bicycles through downtown during the 15th annual charity ride. Festivities continue with trick-or-treating along Atlantic Avenue, a costume parade and Kidsfest at Old School Square, featuring entertainment, crafts and family activities. Public Halloween festivities are FREE. For more information click here.
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Boynton Beach's Future Is On The Agenda Tonight At City Hall
Boynton Beach officials have a busy evening ahead as the City Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meet tonight, Tuesday, October 20th, beginning at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Among the items on the CRA agenda are a proposed workforce housing agreement with Lennar Homes, potential property acquisitions, economic development grants, and the final closeout of the Cottage District housing project.
The meetings offer residents a chance to see how city leaders are addressing redevelopment, housing, and future growth throughout Boynton Beach. With several significant proposals on the table, there’s plenty worth keeping an eye on. Residents can attend in person at 100 E. Ocean Avenue or follow the proceedings online here.
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🤔 Did You Know?
In 1960, a most unusual birth at Goolsby and Son Dairy, near Lawrence Road and the Boynton Canal, made local headlines. A calf was born with five legs, attracting the attention of local news outlets! Operated by Walter Goolsby and his son Theodore, the dairy was part of West Boynton’s early agricultural heritage, long before residential neighborhoods transformed the landscape.
