🏛️What the Government Shutdown Means for Boynton Beach
Many Boynton residents are now feeling the pain
If you’ve been following the news, you know there’s a government shutdown happening right now - and it’s affecting our city in ways you might not realize. First off, if you’re trying to buy or sell a home in a flood zone, you’re stuck because FEMA isn’t processing flood insurance policies, which means no mortgages can close. Additionally, our local food banks, including the Feeding South Florida facility on Park Ridge Boulevard, are scrambling to help federal workers who aren’t getting paychecks. The food bank is also desperately in need of more volunteers and donations.
If you have travel plans, expect passport delays and keep in mind that TSA agents at Palm Beach International may be working without pay - so pack some extra patience. And now people on Obamacare may see their subsidy money largely reduced. On top of that, yesterday, the government failed for a 10th time to put forth legislation to reopen. Bottom line: this shutdown isn’t just a Washington problem - it’s affecting real people and families right here in Boynton Beach. Unfortunately, each day that passes it gets worse.
🍔 Three Good Boynton Beach Eats You May Not Know About
🥗Ruocco’s Restaurant - Located on 701 N Congress Ave Boynton Beach. Contact them at ruoccoson9.com or 561-877-4020. This is a family-owned restaurant that uses recipes passed down through generations. They specialize in old-world comfort food with a variety of appetizers, salads, traditional Italian pasta dishes - plus steak, pork, chicken, and seafood. Don’t forget to try the mini cannolis!
🍹The Bungalow Bar & Grill - Located at 511 NE 4th St Boynton Beach. Contact them at thebungalowboynton.com or 561-934-3553. Features laidback Key West atmosphere with coastal flavors. Some notable dishes are chicken and waffles, burgers, and satisfying comfort foods. Enjoy signature cocktails and a Sunday brunch. For those who like action, they have a mixture of karaoke, live music, and nightly events.
🚚Pop-up food Truck Event - It’s this Saturday, October 18, at Copperpoint Brewery. Located at 151 Commerce Road, Boynton Beach. Find out more at: copperpointbrewingcompany.com or call 561-508-7676. The 92 Golf Kitchen food truck will be ready at 4:00 pm. V’s Cakes food truck will join in at 6:00 pm. There will also be a small number of local artists and businesses to check out. Most days of the week you can find a variety of food truck offerings here.
🎉 This Week in Boynton: Events & Happenings
A new farmers market is coming to Boynton this Sunday, October 19. It will be at the Boynton Beach Mall parking lot (outside Dillards) from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The address is 801 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach. The market will alternate Sunday locations between Delray and Boynton each week. As with most farmers markets, you can expect many fresh goodies and a variety of products from local sources. Come check it out and support community small businesses.
The 14th annual Witches of Delray Beach Charity Bike Ride takes place Saturday, October 25 at the City Hall North Parking Lot (100 NW 1st Ave, Delray Beach). Riders should arrive by 7:00 am for on-site registration, and spectators are welcome at 8:30 am. There is small fee of $75, which helps cover event costs, and spots are limited, so preregister online at witchesofdelray.org/register
Florida’s largest haunted house is open now through November 1 at the South Florida Fairgrounds (9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach). Hours are 6:00 - 11:00 pm on select nights, with Friday and Saturday running until midnight. Get dates and tickets at southfloridafair.com
🤔 Did You Know?
🍍Before Boynton was known for its beautiful beaches, it was famous for pineapple and tomato farms. In the early 1900s, the city actually shipped thousands of crates north via the Florida East Coast Railway.
Today, you can spot subtle nods to that heritage — like “Pineapple Grove Way” in nearby Delray and local events that still feature tropical fruit flair.
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This is such a helpful roundup of how the shutdown is impacting Boynton residents directly. The FEMA flood insurance issue is a huge problem for anyone trying to buy or sell right now, that's crazy timing. Really glad to hear about the farmers market coming to the Boynton Beach Mall parking lot outside Dillards on Sunday, that's going to be a great amenity for the community. The location is perfct since there's plenty of parking and easy access. Also apreciate you highlighting Ruocco's Restaurant, I've driven by there and been curious about trying it. Those mini cannolis sound tempting! And thanks for the reminder to be patient with TSA agents who are working without pay, that's a tuff situation for everyone.