EconomicDevelopment
The Economic Development Division is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members: Gigi Chazu as the Division Director, and Nya Craig as the Business Promotions & Outreach Coordinator. These experienced professionals are set to enhance the department's initiatives and support for local businesses. The division is also gearing up for the highly anticipated Small Business Summit on August 30, 2024, at City Hall. This event will provide attendees with invaluable insights from expert panels and presentations, all designed to help businesses thrive Don't miss this prime opportunity to network with fellow business owners and increase your company's visibility Stay tuned for registration details, and be readytosignupwhenitopens
BusinessTaxReceiptandShortTermRentalWorkshop
OnJune12,2024,theDevelopmentServicesDivisionheldaBusinessTaxReceiptandShortTermRentalworkshop led by Saleica Brown, Development Services Division Director, and Michael Griffin, Development Services Supervisor.
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BoyntonBeachLittleLeaguePark ProjectsUnderReview
300 W. Woolbright Rd.
The project involves the redevelopment of the Boynton Beach Little League Park, with a new 21,211square-foot training facility, two-story concession building, new baseball fields, and required site improvements (i.e. landscaping, parking and lighting). The facility will include a wide range, spaces, including offices, indoor and outdoor turf fields, retail, juice bar, and gym.
HesterParkAirnasium
1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.
The project proposes an “airnasium” (pre-engineered open-air steel structure to cover the existing basketball courts) within Hester Park. The purpose of the airnasium over basketball courts is to provide shade and shelter for the residents of the immediate neighborhood to help promote higher usage of the courts during the summer months.
ApprovedSitePlans
PuglieseIndustrial
3008 S. Congress Avenue
The project involves the development of two industrial properties that are currently vacant and dilapidated, with a 10,000 square foot contractor’s workshop and required site improvements (ie landscaping, parking, and lighting). An accessory dwelling unit is proposed inside the building, which may only be occupied by the property owner or business operator.
ShoppesatBoynton
701 N. Congress Ave.
The project proposes a façade renovation to create an updated appearance for the shopping center, and to provide covered outdoor dining areas for two restaurants on the west side of the plaza The scope of the proposed work for the façade renovation includes a redesign of the area above and in front of the existing storefronts The sides and rear of the shopping center will also be finished to match the changes to the front
$738,000 $1,199,953 $265,000 $848,263 $937,960
District 4
Estimated Construction Value: $738,000
Remodeling two commercial warehouses into a modern gym facility covering over 70,000 square feet. This new gym will include pickleball courts, yoga studios, workout equipment, and more.
BurlingtonCoatFactory 371N.CongressAve.
Estimated Construction Value: $1,199,953
District 1
The project is located in the former Bed, Bath & Beyond space and fills a large 40,000 square-foot vacancy within the Congress Avenue commercial area The leased portion of the building is being repainted with new signage.
HesterParkConcessionStand
District 2
Estimated Construction Value: $265,000
Building of a new 1,136-square-foot concession stand at Hester Park
BethesdaCathLab 2815S.SeacrestBlvd.
District 3
Estimated Construction Value: $848,263
Renovation and improvement to the 975-square-foot Behesda Cath Lab
TheFoundry
District 1
Estimated Construction Value: $937,960
Demolition of an existing 125,572-square-foot office building to prepare for the building of two new warehouses, totaling 457,396 square-feet of office and warehouse space.
The City issued 1,882 permits for commercial premises, and 1,377 permits for residential structures between April and June 2024, for a total permit valuation of $195,252,124. The average permit issuance time was 24 days TotalPermitValuation $195,252,124
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42.3% 1,377 RESIDENTIAL PERMITS
6 NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
27 RESIDENTIAL REMODELS
22 RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS
51.1% 7,336 INSPECTIONS
57.7% 1,822 COMMERCIAL & MULTI FAMILY PERMITS 48.9% 7,037 REVIEWS
Clean-Up CommunityStandards
Every month on the third Friday, Community Outreach chooses a location that needs to have its litter picked up During the afternoon, the Community Standards crew works to clear these areas of as much garbage and waste as they can During the third quarter, 158 pounds of litter and rubbish were removed in addition to tires and other bulk items.
April - 52 lbs.
May - 35 lbs.
June - 71 lbs. plus tires and other bulk items
EconomicDevelopment
Events
Business Over Brews, Grand Openings, and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Address: 1000 Gateway Blvd #102, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Address: 1780 N Congress Ave Suite 400, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Address: 1729 N Congress Ave Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Follow the Economic Development Division’s social media @bbecodev to stay informed about small business programs and initiatives. Engaging with the division on social media ensures that local businesses won't miss out on valuable resources and opportunities for growth The division’s Facebook reach has increased by an impressive 70%, and LinkedIn impressions have reached 7,156. Join the growing community today to stay updated, and support the initiatives aimed at helping local businesses thrive!
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CONTACT US
Building
John Kuntzman
Building Director
KuntzmanJ@bbfl.us
Community Standards
Candice Stone
Community Standards Director
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Development Services
Saleica Brown
Development Services Division Director
BrownST@bbfl.us
Planning & Development
Amanda Radigan
Planning & Development Director
RadiganA@bbfl.us