The Project That Could Transform Downtown Boynton Is Finally Rising
See The Change Coming To Boynton’s Waterfront
After years of delays and empty promises, Ocean One is finally rising above Federal Highway—and it could become one of the most important pieces of Boynton Beach’s downtown transformation. The eight-story development, stretching from 114 to 222 N. Federal Highway, is expected to include 371 rental apartments and roughly 25,000 square feet of restaurants, shops and other commercial space. Plans also feature a large parking garage with 90 public spaces, plus a pool, fitness center, pickleball court, coworking areas and a sports simulator.
For residents, Ocean One could mean far more than another apartment building. Hundreds of new neighbors will bring daily foot traffic, customers for nearby businesses and fresh energy to an area the city has worked for years to revitalize. Its location near Ocean Avenue and the marina could also help connect downtown’s restaurants, waterfront and shopping areas. After being discussed since 2018, Boynton residents can finally watch the project take shape.
Big Changes Are Coming To South Federal Highway
Construction is moving forward on The Dune, a major new development reshaping South Federal Highway just south of downtown Boynton Beach. The project will include 298 apartments in an eight-story building, 38 three-story townhomes and nearly 2,600 square feet of commercial space. What makes The Dune especially important is that 198 of its 336 homes - nearly 60% - will be reserved as workforce housing for middle-income residents. That could help teachers, nurses, service workers and other local professionals remain close to their jobs as coastal housing costs continue climbing.
Plans also include structured parking, upscale amenities and views of the Intracoastal and ocean. For East Boynton residents, The Dune represents both opportunity and change. It will replace older, lower-density properties with hundreds of new neighbors, while potentially bringing more customers and energy to nearby businesses. Together with Ocean One and other projects, it is another sign that Boynton’s eastern corridor is entering a dramatic new chapter.
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🎉This Week’s Featured Events
Coco Market Wellness Festival — Spend Sunday, August 2nd from 9:00 am–2:00 pm enjoying a FREE community wellness festival at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach. Browse artisan goods, sustainable clothing, jewelry, healthy foods and products from local businesses while enjoying live music, yoga, workshops and family-friendly activities. Visitors can also discover services including massage, energy work and chiropractic care. Children and friendly pets are welcome. For more information click here.
Stop & Swap Clothing & Toy Exchange — Clear out your closets and find something new at the West Boynton Library on Saturday, August 1st from 9:00 am–12:00 pm. Bring clothing and toys your family no longer uses, then browse items donated by other local families—all without spending a dime. Please organize clothing by size when possible, and arrive before 11:00 am to contribute items. Kona Ice will also visit from 11:00 am–12:00 pm. For more information click here.
6th Annual Unity Fest — Celebrate community, culture and family fun on Saturday, August 1st from 3:00–9:00 pm at the Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Avenue. This FREE festival will feature live entertainment, local food and merchandise vendors, children’s activities, a talent showcase, basketball tournament, community resources and back-to-school giveaways. Bring the family and enjoy an energetic afternoon and evening in downtown Delray Beach. For more information click here.
Vintage Vibes: Back-to-School Edition — Head to the West Palm Beach Waterfront on Saturday, August 1st from 5:00–9:00 pm for a FREE evening of entertainment and family fun. The Great Lawn at 100 N. Clematis Street will feature live performances, karaoke, a 360-degree photo booth, interactive games, an inflatable playground, workshops, food trucks and local vendors. The first 500 registered students will also receive a FREE back-to-school kit. For more information click here.
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A Boynton Beach Dining Landmark Has Closed for Good
After more than 20 years serving Boynton Beach, Golden Corral has closed its longtime restaurant at 389 Winchester Park Boulevard, near Walmart. The all-you-can-eat buffet served its final customers after dinner on Sunday, July 26, ending an era for many local families and seniors. The roughly 10,000-square-foot restaurant sits on 2.67 acres, and the property had already been listed for sale in late 2025 for $4.85 million. That suggests change may have been coming well before the closure announcement. No official reason has been given, and there is no word yet on what business or redevelopment could eventually replace the familiar restaurant.
🤔 Did You Know?
In the early 1900s, Oscar Winchester operated a Boynton pineapple plantation called Flatwoods, earning him the local nickname “Pineapple King.” Pineapples once flourished in South Florida’s sandy soil and became an important part of Boynton’s early economy. As farming expanded westward, the Winchester family also entered the dairy business. Today, neighborhoods and commercial development have replaced most of those farms, leaving behind only faint traces of Boynton’s agricultural roots.
