Rainbow Tropical Gardens: A Roadside Paradise in Boynton Beach In the first half of the twentieth century, the coastal region of South Florida experienced rapid transformation. Railroads, highways, and the land boom of the 1920s brought new towns and tourism to areas like Boynton Beach. Along U.S. Highway 1, travelers … Continue reading
In 1963, Boynton Beach entered a new era of residential growth when former mayor J. Willard “Bill” Pipes announced plans for a $3.5 million condominium complex to be built along the west side of the Lake Worth Lagoon between Northeast 10th and 12th Avenues. The project, called Park Shores Manor, … Continue reading
Hoffman’s Chocolates has been a beloved part of Palm Beach County for over 45 years, offering delicious chocolates that have made sweet memories for locals and visitors alike. I first visited the Lake Worth store back in 1987, and I still remember the wonderful smell that filled the air—chocolate, sugar, … Continue reading
Boynton Woman’s Club Founder & Civic Organizer: Cora Stickney Harper Meet Cora Stickney Harper, founder of the Boynton Woman’s Club. While relatively unknown today, this extraordinary, selfless woman left an indelible mark on the fledgling Boynton settlement. Her unique upbringing, progressive actions, generous spirit, and charitable endeavors make her story … Continue reading
The story of Knollwood Groves begins in the early 1930s when the land was owned by Frederick Foster Carey and called Papaya Groves, Tranquility Farm. In 1933, the property was sold to Kenneth G. Smith, a Chicago businessman and president of the Pepsodent toothpaste company. Initially, Smith named the property … Continue reading