Is Boynton Beach Turning Into One Big HOA?
Residents Are Furious - And They're Not Going Down Without A Fight!
Residents in Boynton Beach’s non-HOA neighborhoods are pushing back against a sweeping update to the city’s Standards for Appearance and Maintenance, feeling the new rules mirror HOA-style restrictions they specifically moved to avoid. The crackdown covers lawn height, tree maintenance, roof and exterior wall conditions, outdoor storage visibility, and swale modifications - with fines and citations already being issued. A new parking ordinance that took effect February 1st added to the frustration.
Many residents feel the rules are government overreach, having chosen non-HOA communities specifically for property freedom. Director of Public Safety John Bonafair disagrees, insisting enforcement targets only properties that have been neglected for years. The city’s goal is a cleaner, more attractive Boynton Beach. For the full list of rules, visit boynton-beach.org or the city’s Facebook page.
Boynton Beach's Hottest New Development Has One Big Problem
Construction has begun on Shalimar at Boynton Beach, a mixed-use development at the 3500 block of Boynton Beach Blvd, approved by the city in July 2022. The project will feature roughly 250 apartments across 10 buildings of three to four stories, with one, two, and three-bedroom units estimated between $2,000 and $3,000 monthly. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, EV charging stations, and up to 5,200 square feet of retail space, with a mid-to-late 2026 opening expected.
The location offers convenience, but comes with a significant tradeoff. The nearby Congress Avenue and Boynton Beach Blvd intersection is already one of the city’s most congested - with delays stretching up to seven minutes during peak hours. With the corridor continuing to grow and the Boynton Beach Mall’s future mixed-use conversion looming, traffic will only get worse. Shalimar offers an affordable, well-located option. However, if you choose to live there budget extra time for the commute.
🎉This Week’s Featured Events
Legends on the Lawn is back at the Canyon Ampitheater located at 8802 Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, on Saturday, February 21st starting at 7:00 pm. Featuring the Krush Party Band, this FREE event is stacking up to be loads of fun. With a Motown/disco/dance theme, it’ll be a great way to get your groove on. Bring a blanket or chair and settle in with other locals. Concessions are available onsite. For more info go to discover.pbc.gov.
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Enhance your PowerPoint skills on Tuesday, February 24th at the Florida Room (2nd floor) in City Hall from 5:00 pm-6:30pm. The City Hall is located at 100 E. Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach. Attendees will learn how to take their presentations to next level of greatness. The class will focus on interactive slide navigation, multimedia embedding, design tips, and slide navigation - all of which can help create professional grade products. There’s limited availability, so don’t wait! Register now through bbflpl.libcal.com.
The Palm Beach Library system continues to hold Black History events at two libraries in Boynton Beach this weekend. On Saturday, Feb 21st, Positively Africa: Music and Stories of Africa will be held at the West Boynton Branch Library at 11:00 am. On Sunday, February 22nd there will be a program called Movie Matinee: The Wiz playing at the Canyon Branch Library at 1:00pm. For exact addresses and more details you can visit pbclibrary.org
🤔 Did You Know?
Built in 1913, the historic Boynton School at 129 East Ocean served all grades until 1927. It featured then state-of-the-art indoor plumbing and electricity. Since 2110, it has operated as the Schoolhouse Children's Museum.
