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A Day in Delray

Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 12:42pm

Here’s a great way to spend a day in our "Village by the Sea"

(while staying safe and socially distancing):

Sunrise at Delray Beach

Start with a sunrise morning walk on the beach! What better way to get some fresh air and space by strolling along our 2-mile stretch of pristine beach...If you decide to stay for a while, our Oceanside Beach Service beach attendants will provide you with chairs and umbrellas all while maintaining the highest safety standards & socially-distanced protocols!

Oceanside Beach Service

If you are ready for some breakfast, stop at Caffé Luna Rosa for a scrumptuous array of breakfast options and enjoy the beach view & a mimosa (or two). Be sure to stop into the VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER next door for wonderful ideas on things to do and all the activities available in our exciting little village! They are now operating Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm.

Woman Shopping at Coco & Co

Now it’s time to go into town and visit all of our wonderful shops along Atlantic Ave. and our many galleries in Pineapple Grove. Many are offering summer discounts to take advantage of. Make sure you have plenty of room on your credit card! Remember, Masks are required in Downtown Delray Beach when entering and exiting a place of business, so #MasksUpDelray!

Deck 84

Ready for lunch? Choose one of the many options within the town or make your way to our waterside restaurants on the Intracoastal. Che!!! and Deck 84 are located on either side of the waterways and provide a lovely view of the many passing boats, paddleboards, and kayaks. Not ready to "dine-in"? Many of our restaurants offer take out and our local delivery food service, Delivery Dudes will bring you your food wherever you might be in Delray! *Tip: It is currently Restaurant Month in Downtown Delray, so be sure to use code: LOCALEATS when ordering for Free delivery throughout the month of August.

A man from Delivery Dudes service approaching a walkway

Time to take a break from the sun! Some options are: take a 2-hour guided tour with Delray Yacht Cruises down the Intracoastal, stop by the Delray Beach Library and grab a book or take one of their virtual classes, learn the history of Delray Beach at the Delray Beach Historical Society, or see our marine life at the Sandoway Nature Center.

Time for Happy Hour? Many restaurants and bars offer discounts on appetizers and drinks starting around 4:00 pm. A good way to do a Food/ Pub Crawl...

Outside of Johnny Browns Restaurant

After taking a well-deserved break, (it’s a lot of work having this much fun!) it’s time for dinner and entertainment. Delray Beach offers a wide variety of food options and price points for even the most discerning visitor (especially this August during Restaurant Month!). Many restaurants have live entertainment too! Check out Tin Roof or Johnnie Brown's for some live music at their open-air venues.

 A great way to end a fun-filled day in our city, voted by USA today as one of the HAPPIEST SEASIDE TOWNS IN AMERICA!

The open beach with kites flying

Now you know why... :)

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Atlantic Crossing: Road Closure Update — 8.3.2020

Friday, July 17, 2020 - 3:05pm

UPDATE: As of 8.03.2020 - Atlantic Crossing Project has rescheduled the closing of Federal Hwy. from Atlantic Ave. to NE 1st St. to Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 21st between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. as it was originally, with the possibility of leaving the one lane closed if there is road damage.

In addition, we have modified the original closure beginning Monday, August 3rd  to a partial one lane closure of NB Federal Hwy. between the same hours, to be completed no later than  Wednesday, August 5th to facilitate the erection of steel columns on building III.

MOT, law enforcement, and seismic monitors will be present as originally submitted as well.

AS OF JULY 29TH:  A partial lane closure will commence August 3rd - 5th (Mon-Wed) to set steel columns.  A COMPLETE road closure construction will commence either on Monday, August 10th or 17th, and will affect the northbound lanes of Federal Hwy. (NE 6th Ave.) as well as the westbound turn lane of Atlantic Ave. until either Friday, August 14th, or 21st. 

Updates on these construction plans will be posted once finalized.  For further information on the construction impact,  see below.

From Mouw Associates, Inc.:

To all business owners, residents, and guests. Beginning on Monday, August 3rd we will be removing the sheet piles along Federal Highway and Atlantic Ave. To facilitate this operation, the northbound lanes of Federal Hwy. (NE 6th Ave.) will be closed from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day until Friday, August 7th, as well as the westbound turn lane of Atlantic Ave.

MOT will be in place directing all vehicular and pedestrian traffic via detour signs, flagmen, and law enforcement at both intersections at Atlantic Ave. and NE 1st St. In the event that this process causes road damage, the eastern lane of Federal Hwy. will remain closed until the completion of repairs, as well as the sidewalk under the covered walkway. The sidewalk on the west side of Federal Hwy. will remain open.

In addition, this will generate noise and some vibration. We will have engineers monitoring the removal and be setting seismic monitors across from the project in front of Just Hearts and the Colony Hotel along Federal Hwy. and in front of the Blue Gallery and Hawkers on Atlantic Ave. to monitor vibrations.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and will return everything back to normal as quickly as possible.

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Travel + Leisure Names Delray Beach in Top 12 Best Beaches in Florida

Friday, June 19, 2020 - 4:18pm

Travel + Leisure has released their article on the "12 Best Beaches in Florida" placing Delray Beach at number 7!

"Delray Beach is the perfect place to alternate between napping, swimming in the ocean, and entertaining people-watching. With a wide sandy sprawl that’s lined with grass and palm trees, you’ll have plenty of space to relax. When you need a break from the sun, window shop on Atlantic Avenue or take in the murals and public art in the Pineapple Grove Arts District."

Read the entire article HERE. And watch the video below:

 

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Support Black-owned Businesses in Downtown Delray

Monday, June 15, 2020 - 6:13pm
 
Delray Beach’s history is rooted in a strong black community that has helped build and shape our village to be what it is today. As we continue to grow and learn, we understand that we have an inherent duty to dismantle systemic racism and create powerful change amongst our entire community. We want to show our support for the black-owned businesses within the Downtown Delray Beach district by highlighting them, in hopes that this small act will result in amplifying their voices and give them the recognition they deserve in society. As thousands of people take to the streets to protest around the world, we are committed to change and vow to listen. 
 
Below is a working list of black-owned businesses in Downtown Delray that we hope you will support in some way. If we are missing a business in the Downtown Delray Beach district, let us know in the comments!
 
Support Black-owned businesses in the Downtown Delray Beach District:
 
Donnie Dobson recently retired, closing Donnie's Place, a Legacy Business in Downtown Delray Beach.
 
Restaurants
 
Art and Cultural Centers
 
 
Barber & Beauty Salon
 
 
Professional and Essential Services
Dedrick D. Straghn, Attorney & Counselor at Law
SOD Unlimited
Corner Office
 
Know of other black-owned businesses in Downtown Delray Beach? Message us to have them added!
 
 
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B.R.A.G.

Downtown Delray Business Relief Assistance Grant

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - 9:39am

[Update: Application closed] Downtown Delray Business Relief Assistance Grant — Due to the results of the COVID-19 Executive Orders, all non-essential businesses and restaurants within Downtown Delray Beach had been forced to close or change their operation to provide curbside pickup or delivery service. Downtown Delray Beach is home to over 96% small businesses making up the fabric of the community. Many of these businesses have been along Atlantic Avenue for over 10 years and are now facing an unprecedented crisis.

The Downtown Development Authority has designated $30,000 to assist small storefront businesses within the DDA district that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown Delray Local Business Relief Grant Assistance program will award up to 30 businesses $1,000 grants. Administered and funded by the Downtown Development Authority, these grants are designed to serve as flexible emergency funding in an effort to assist with retaining as many small storefronts, for-profit businesses including retail, gallery, independent restaurant, or retail service business with a physical location within downtown Delray Beach customarily open for customers/patrons. Grant criteria include the small business being open and operating for over five years, have 25 employees or less, and be locally owned and operated. Grant awards to individual businesses shall not exceed $1,000. The online application will go live on June 16, 2020, at 8 a.m. and the deadline for submission is 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2020.

The Business must meet the criteria below to be eligible to apply:

-     Own a storefront business within the DDA district that qualifies as a "small business" (25 employees or less)

*Business owners with multiple locations within the Downtown Delray district may submit one application for each site. A separate application must be submitted for each location.

-       Business Type: For-profit, retail, gallery, independent restaurant with a physical location within the downtown & customarily open for customers/patrons

-       Open and Operating within the district for over 5 years (Business Tax Receipt, BTR, or other proof of operations, proof of business's state license (Sunbiz), and W-9 must be provided)

-       Be locally owned (owner to reside in Palm Beach County)

-       Lost ability to operate due to COVID-19 public health requirements OR demonstrate that the COVID-19 outbreak caused a minimum 50% decline in revenues since March 13, 2020 (using average revenue for the same two-month period in 2019 and/or average monthly revenue based on total 2019 revenue).

-       Have no outstanding liens or legal judgments

-       Demonstrate the desire to continue operations and have applied for federal relief provided

Submitted applications will be reviewed based on timestamp received, and 30 qualified businesses will each be awarded a $1,000 grant by June 19, 2020. Grants recipients must provide the DDA with proof of how the funds were used within 60 days of receipt of the grant funds.

Questions regarding the grant should be emailed to grant@downtowndelraybeach.com

PDF documents you will need to complete your form:

  • Business Tax Receipt (or other proof of years in operations as a business/organization)
  • Proof of business’s state business license (Sunbiz)
  • W-9 Form
  • Proof of decline in revenue

DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH BUSINESS DISTRICT MAP (click to enlarge):


We strongly urge interested businesses to take the weekend to review the application criteria, gather any necessary supporting documents you will need, and take a look at the SAMPLE APPLICATION prior to the application going live.

 If you have any questions, please reach out to grant@downtowndelraybeach.com and we can assist you.

 

THE APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR POTENTIAL FUTURE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES. 
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