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Delray Beach……..

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Located in southern Palm Beach County, directly on the Atlantic Ocean, Delray Beach encompasses 15.37 square miles of land area and has over 60,000 residents.

Delray Beach, the little village by the sea that once was home to pineapple fields and coastal jungle, has transformed into one of South Florida's most vibrant communities.

Delray Beach is characterized by a wonderful mix of oceanfront homes, the panache of charming downtown's Atlantic Avenue – a picturesque scene of quaint shops, galleries, and casual-to-chic restaurants. Art and jazz nights attract many to the streets. Beautiful residential communities are tucked away along Delray's intracoastal waterway. Delray has become quite the food scene with outstanding and varied restaurants.

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Delray Beach is "hot and vibrant" and offers residents a full range of amenities and the incomparable beauty of nearly two miles of pristine white beach. It has been named an All-American City twice in the past decade —- though most think of Delray Beach as a resort style, laid back beach community with panache.

Delray Beach has emerged as a leading figure in Florida'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.

But a growing number of neighborhoods also speak to the emergence of Delray Beach as home to some of South Florida's grandest estates. A number of magnificent mansions are located along the southern part of the town's two-mile stretch of oceanfront, and other premier properties overlook the Intracoastal Waterway.
On the western side of town, private gated communities like Stone Creek Ranch, Mizner Country Club are being built.

Only minutes away from Delray Beach is the Boca Raton Airport, base of operations for more private jets than any similar facility elsewhere in the country. Palm Beach International Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport are just 30 minutes away and offer the best options for those seeking commercial flights to virtually any city in the United States.

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Delray Beach today is known for its "Bahamas style" architecture and exuberant downtown. Taking a stroll down Atlantic Avenue you will see the upscale restaurants and boutiques, all part of a great economic development plan. Efforts have been underfoot in recent years to bring attention to Delray's cultural and historical heritage. In Delray you have some great visitors' sites which bring proper attention to the city's history and cultural richness:

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum (www.spadymuseum.com)

Located in the home of the late Solomon D. Spady, at 170 NW Fifth Ave in the historic West Settlers District of Delray Beach, the Spady Museum dedicated to discovering, collecting and sharing the African-American history and heritage of Florida. It is the only African American Cultural Heritage museum of its kind in Palm Beach County, and has become a destination for people of all cultures seeking information about Florida's early black communities and culture. The museum has rotating exhibits, highlighting the talents and influences of African-Americans, Caribbean-Americans and Haitian-Americans.

Cornell Museum of Art & History (www.oldschoolsquare.org)
This museum is named in honor of Harriet and George Cornell, who were Delray Beach residents. The museum is located in the old Delray Elementary School building dating back to 1913.There are 4 galleries and a huge atrium in the museum, a tea room, gift shop and exhibit space… which showcases artists, hosts special lectures. Historial Delray Beach archives are on the second floor in the Cornell Archives Room which is managed by the Delray Beach Historical Society.

Delray Beach Center for the Arts (www.oldschoolsquare.org)

The Delray Beach Center for the Arts (formerly known as Old School Square) sits in the heart of downtown Delray Beach at 51 N. Swinton Ave. It houses a museum and theatre and has an outdoor entertainment pavilion. Place on the National Register of Historic Places, it serves as a gathering place for all Delray Beach residents. It is considered the centerpiece of the historic downtown shopping district.

Next to the Delray Beach Center for the Arts is an up and coming "artists district" called Pineapple Grove. The area includes sculpture designed by local artists. Downtown Delray has lots of art galleries and artists' studios.

Crest Theatre (www.oldschoolsquare.org)
This theatre is in the old Delray High School. It contains a 323 seat performing arts theatre, and hosts professional music, theatre, dance performances as well as national tours in these different cultural genres.

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (www.morikami.org)
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is named after George Morikami, a pineapple farmer who donated his 200 acres for use as a park after his death. A 32,000 square foot museum was built on site and it is said to be the only Japanese culture museum in the United States. The museum has interactive exhibits and is surrounded by gardens, pine forests, and a waterfall. Typically, the museum hosts four major festivals a year.

American Orchid Society (www.aos.org)

The American Orchid Society, the international headquarters, is next door to The Morikami. Everything orchid may be found here…orchid books and orchids. The grounds abound with all kinds of orchids, palms, cycads, and exotic plants.

Cason Cottage Museum (www.delraybeachhistory.org/cason_cottage )
The Delray Beach Historical Society and the City of Delray Beach have restored Cason Cottage House in 1988. It is now a museum. It is a craftsman cottage which is constructed with pine. Reverend John R. Cason, a Methodist minister, constructed this home in 1915.This house museum is open to the public and shows the early pioneer spirit in the city.

The Delray Beach Playhouse (www.delraybeachplayhouse.com)
This playhouse is located on Lake Ida and for 47 years has offered great theatre to audiences. It is one of the oldest community theatres in the nation.

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