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50% chance of precipitation
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40% chance of precipitation
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30% chance of precipitation
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40% chance of precipitation
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Delray Beach
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Known worldwide as a first-class resort town, Delray Beach is located in southern Palm Beach County, directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Delray Beach offers the visitor a full range of amenities and, of course, the incomparable beauty of nearly two miles of well-groomed, easily accessible beach.
Delray Beach, Florida, was named an All-America City by the National Civic League in 1993 and again in 2001, the only city in Florida to receive this prestigious award twice!
HISTORY and CULTURE
For more than 100 years, Delray Beach has grown and prospered. A small group of Michigan settlers, led by William Linton and David Swinton began settling in the area in 1894. Inspired by the natural riches of the area, they tilled the land and grew crops year round. The environment also provided them with plenty of fresh fish, crab and lobster from the ocean. 
Delray's early history was dominated by agriculture. By the turn of the century, a number of Japanese farmers came to the area to grow pineapples. They formed the Yamato Colony and farmed on land now occupied by the Boca Raton Airport and FAU. You can learn more of the Yamato Colony at the 200-acre Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
, a scenic park that draws more than 150,000 visitors a year.
In 1901 the area was named Delray, a Spanish derivative meaning "of the king". When the railroad system
built by Henry Flagler expanded from West Palm Beach to Miami, farmers began exporting their harvest of pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, beans and other fruits and vegetables. The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1925 and the town was booming with tourist trade and a healthy, self-supporting economy. The same is true today. The very reasons people came to our town in 1894 are the same reasons Delray Beach is such a nice place to live and grow today.
As the 20th century progressed Delray Beach grew from a farming community into a bustling city known for its unique architecture and thriving downtown. Delray Beach became a winter resort where artists, writers and cartoonists came to escape the brutal winters and hone their crafts. Nationally known cartoonists Fontaine Fox and W.E. Pat Enright were among the luminaries who called Delray home.
Today, history plays a big role in the city's identity and future direction. Delray Beach
is considered a leading figure in the state's growing historic preservation movement. The city has designated several neighborhoods as historic districts; places where residents are encouraged to preserve old homes as a living link to Delray's illustrious past.
 In the heart of downtown Delray Beach is Old School Square Cultural Arts Center
, at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Once the Delray Beach High School, its grand buildings have been transformed in to the multi-million dollar centerpiece of the historic downtown shopping district. Old School Square houses a museum and theatre (in the former Delray Elementary and High School buildings) as well as an outdoor entertainment pavilion. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a gathering place for the community. It is the centerpiece of the historic downtown shopping district.
Adjacent to Old School Square is an emerging "artists colony" dubbed Pineapple Grove. The area includes sculpture designed by local artists. The downtown is chock full of art galleries and artists studios.
Palm Beach
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 From charming turn of the century bungalows to extraordinary mansions designed by architects like Mizner, Fatio and Volk, Palm Beach
offers a unique blend of life styles
to suit every need.
A mere three-blocks wide and 14 miles long, Palm Beach is a barrier island connected to the mainland by three primary bridges in the center of town. It is a residential community served by a host of realtor professionals adept at assessing your needs and matching you with the most ideal living arrangement.
Whether you're interested in the family-oriented North End with quiet streets and sandy beaches or want to experience the "Greenwich Village" lifestyle near Main Street, where a fanciful mix of old and new houses, along with apartments and condominiums, share the walking ambiance to small shops, grocers and a host of outdoor restaurants, there are endless possibilities.
The center of town features more historic houses reflecting the boom times of the 20's and 30's - a sense of neighborhood and convenience blend into the commercial district.
The estate section features magnificent homes with spectacular views. Newer homes in this area are sensitive to the unique quality of the area and look as though they were original structures.
South of Sloan's Curve, another unique community of condominiums showcases a more casual lifestyle, with the Town's Par 3 golf course, tennis courts and access to Lake Worth near at hand.
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