Boynton Beach is the third largest city in Palm Beach County. The area that became Boynton Beach was first explored in 1894 by Civil War Major Nathan Boynton. He was so impressed with the weather and beautiful beaches that he built the famous Boynton Hotel in 1897. On September 26, 1898 Fredrick Sidney Dewey and Byrd Spilman Dewey founded the original Town Of Boynton; in 1920 Boynton was incorporated. In 1931, the Community renamed the Town of Boynton to Boynton Beach. The hotel was torn down in 1925, Addison Mizner designed the Boynton Beach Woman’s Club building that is still in use today and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location, Location, Location
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the City's 2012 population to be 70,101.Boynton Beach consists of 16.25 square miles with the CRA district consisting of 1,650 acres along the eastern edge of the City. Boynton Beach is easily accessible with 3 major exits on I-95 and the downtown/ Marina district 1/8 mile from I-95. Located between 2 major airports, Boynton Beach is 37 miles north of Ft Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport and 14 miles south of Palm Beach International Airport. Miami International Airport is 59 miles south and is accessible via I-95 and the Tri- Rail Commuter rail service. A future commuter rail stop is planned for downtown. Boynton Beach also has an exit off of the Florida Turnpike. The year round climate attracts new residents and tourists to the area.
