A major senior living community is beginning to take shape along Boynton Beach Blvd just west of Florida’s Turnpike. Ava Lakes by Erickson Senior Living will replace the former nursery property at 8344 Boynton Beach Blvd. It’s a 93.5-acre site now being cleared. The current plans call for roughly 738 independent-living units, plus assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residences, with long-range plans approaching 900 total residences. A sales center is also expected to open in Boynton Beach this year.
For local drivers, the bigger question may be traffic. County analysis found the project could significantly increase peak-hour volume on Boynton Beach Blvd between Lyons Road and the Turnpike, an area already known for heavy congestion. Roadway improvements will be required before the first residents move in, but Ava Lakes will add hundreds of residents, employees, visitors, and service vehicles. No completion date has been announced, but the project is now becoming more visible.
Big Changes Are Coming To The Former Cypress Creek Golf Course
Something is finally happening at the former Cypress Creek Golf Course in western Boynton. Residents driving along South Military Trail may have noticed earthwork, heavy equipment and the former pond being filled on the 122-acre property at 9400 South Military Trail. The site has been sitting vacant since 2018, but that quiet stretch is starting to look very different. Soil testing and remediation are still underway, and safety reports must be cleared before construction begins on a planned 152-home community.
And there’s more coming than houses. County approvals also call for a dog park near Military Trail, with hopes it could eventually be open to the public. A separate 2.45-acre civic site could bring up to 27,500 square feet of government or public-service space, although no specific facility has been announced. For nearby residents, the changes are small for now—but after years of waiting, this long-dormant property is finally showing signs of life.
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🎉This Week’s Featured Events
42nd Street — Summer Musical — Friday, August 21 through Sunday, September 13 at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th Street in Delray Beach. The Tony Award-winning Broadway classic follows aspiring performer Peggy Sawyer as she arrives in New York hoping to make it on Broadway. The show features plenty of singing, dancing and familiar favorites like ‘We’re in the Money.’ Tickets start at $45, with afternoon and evening performances available. For more information and tickets click here.
Siempre Flamenco — Saturday, August 22, from 8:00–10:00 p.m. at Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. Siempre Flamenco returns with an international cast of musicians and dancers celebrating the passion and traditions of flamenco. The performance blends live guitar, singing and dramatic dance through several traditional flamenco styles, creating an energetic and intimate evening of Spanish music and culture. Tickets range from $53–$58 including fees. For more information and tickets click here.
Delray’s Hottest Party: A Women’s Wellness Celebration — Saturday, August 22, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at the Vintage Gym at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. This event focuses on women’s health and menopause with a presentation featuring bestselling author Tamsen Fadal. There is also a live women’s health panel, wellness vendors, and giveaways. Guests will also receive a wellness swag bag and other special items. Tickets are $40 plus fees. For more information and tickets click here.
Ukrainian Cultural Fest — Saturday, August 22, from 4:00–9:00 p.m. at the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Celebrate Ukrainian culture and the country’s 35th year of independence with an evening of traditional food, live music, colorful dance performances, arts and crafts and hands-on cultural activities. The waterfront festival offers visitors a chance to experience Ukrainian traditions, flavors and history while enjoying one of downtown West Palm Beach’s most scenic outdoor settings. Admission is FREE. For more information click here.
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Downtown Boynton Is Getting a New Sunday Attraction
The Good Day Market is returning to Boynton Beach this September with a new downtown location and a bigger lineup. After its first season at Boynton Beach Mall, the market will reopen Sunday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 129 E. Ocean Avenue, next to the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and across from Centennial Park & Amphitheater.
Organizers plan to feature more than 50 local vendors offering art, vintage finds, plants, home goods, specialty foods and drinks, along with food trucks. The new season will also bring themed market days, yoga, mat Pilates, workshops and other community activities. With a more central location and expanded programming, The Good Day Market is aiming to become an even bigger downtown draw this fall.
🤔 Did You Know?
In the 1930s, Boynton was a quiet farming community known for growing winter vegetables. Still recovering from the 1928 hurricane and Florida’s land bust, the town remained small and rural—decades before the post-World War II population boom transformed Boynton into the city we know today.
Thanks for your updates on new and continuing developments in West Boynton.
Donny