This community book box is not part of the Little Free Library system. Instead, it is an outreach…read moreprogram that is part of the Boynton Beach city library. The box is located in Sara Sims park south of the racquetball courts. It is a single post with a door and no shelves inside. Today, the contents looked to be some magazines and other books. I think these are likely surplus from the library. [Review 14795 overall, 297 of 2021, number 1287 in Florida.]

The Cornell Art Museum is located at Old School Square off Atlantic Ave. in downtown Delray Beach…read more They ask for a $5 donation. There were 2 floors of beautiful crafts & art. The large gift shop had a lot to choose from at different prices. We came for the Wine Down event happening right in front of the Delray Affair in April. Wine, beer & soft drinks were available for purchase & I got to unwind & explore the exhibits. The WineDown will be open Friday & Saturday from 12-6 PM and Sunday from 12-5 PM. Proceeds benefit the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce & the Cornell Museum.

I have wanted to come here for ages, but the timing never seemed right. We were in Delray too…read moreearly or too late or on the wrong day. Last week, everything came together and we were finally able to stop by the museum after a nearby lunch. The museum is located on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Swinton. We've passed by many time going east on the avenue. There is metered parking on the side streets. The museum is in the hundred year old plus Delray School House. We entered and were greeted by the docent/volunteer. She told us a little about the building's history and which classrooms were originally located where before the remodeling was done. She also told us that they have no permanent exhibits, and that all the art work in the building was for sale. If you were interested in buying something, you should inquire about the price of the piece in the museum store. The first floor was occupied with works by the American artist, Dorothy Gillespie. Although she was a painter, she also worked in many different media. She was well known for her creative, colorful metal works of art. One quote compares her level of metal craft and skill as equal to Chihuly and his glassworks. On the second floor -- yes, there is a big staircase, but we took the elevator from inside the gift shop/store -- are works by Chilean-born Gustavo Novoa. Approximately 30 paintings show colorful, luxurious jungle scenes with animals. The volunteer said his art reminded her of the lushness of Gauguin's paintings. On second floor, there is also an exhibit of mosaics from a Mexican school. They are portraits of famous people -- actors, singers, etc. You will recognize most of them. The tiny pieces are put together in intricate patterns to form the faces. In some of them, they incorporate other materials -- like a piece of jewelry as a broach, leather as clothing, etc. They are fascinating to view up close first and then step back to see the overall portrait. The exhibits rotate periodically. The museum entrance is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5 per person which we happily paid. I'm glad we finally got a chance to visit.

Old cemeteries like this one contain important information about history and genealogy. Pine Crest…read moreCemetery also has one of the blue historic markers in front of it that is part of the Florida Historical Marker Program. The Historical Marker program is one of the Division of Historical Resources' most popular and valued public history programs. It raises awareness of Florida's cultural history while enhancing the enjoyment of historic sites for residents and tourists. The blue historic markers tell the stories of the people and places that were important to Florida's history and they can be found in front of churches, schools, buildings, roads, archaeological sites, battlefields, and cemeteries like this one. Historic marker F-1235 was installed in 2023 by The City of Lake Worth Beach and the Florida Department of State. When Lake Worth was incorporated in June 1913, it had 700 residents along with a post office, several stores, a church, bank, school, and a newspaper. However, there was no cemetery and all burials were made in Woodlawn Cemetery in West Palm Beach or privately. In 1915, the Lake Worth government appointed a committee to find a suitable location for a cemetery. The committee found a 9.2 acre parcel in the southwest corner of town. Lake Worth purchased it for $10 per acre for a total of $920.00. The first recorded burial took place in July of 1923. The city held a contest to name the cemetery and compromised between two suggestions, Pine Crest. The original cemetery was Sections A through P. In 1935, the American Legion requested that the city designate a portion of Pine Crest Cemetery as a memorial plot for service men. In response the city created section I which was set aside for veterans at no charge, with standard government markers. American Legion Post #47 donated the labor and material for sidewalks. Veterans from the Spanish American War, and World War I and II were laid to rest here. In 1949, the city acquired more land on the western edge of the cemetery and created sections 1 through 30. Until 1970 the cemetery was segregated with only whites buried here while black residents were buried nearby at I. A. Banks Memorial Park, formerly Osborne Municipal Cemetery. In 1971 Pine Crest cemetery was enlarged again to a total of 17.25 acres and 8,625 burials. Section BB is for infants. A time capsule was buried on the grounds in 1976 by the Lake Worth Centennial Committee and the Lake Worth Civic Council. It will be opened July 4, 2076. Pine Crest Cemetery is very peaceful and well maintained. Despite the age, the graves look well tended and there are beautiful flowering royal poinciana and plumeria trees. The city recently added a fence for added security.

This is a beautifully maintained local cemetery. I have only visited a handful of times, but each…read moretime, it has been free of visible trash, with bright green grass and no one loitering. There are shady parts with trees, as well as long stretches of mostly car free pavement. Parking inside is limited to certain hours, and only certain gates are open dawn to dusk. It is appears fully gated. There is limited sidewalk access outside of it.

This is a very large Thrift Store and we found just what were looking for…read more Takes with finding some '60s tie dye outfits we were not disappointed. We also browsed through the bric a brac as they were open late today. Neat and well organized, there is always someone doing cleaning and reorganizing throughout the store.

We've been here before, but it's a couple years. It's memorable because the entrance to the store…read moreis around the back of the shopping center. It's a typical goodwill. There are lots of clothes. They are displayed fairly neatly, but within types (pants, tops, skirts), they are organized by color not sizes. They also have some bric a brac, furniture, records, dvds, books and art, and electronics -- towards the back of the store. These sections are much smaller. I haven't found anything here yet to buy -- but you never know as stock changes in these places.

I'm moving into a warehouse nearby and did not have wifi or electricity set up yet so I decided to…read morecome by 1016 for a few days this week. The co-working space is spacious, well-decorated, and pretty quiet. P.S. It's such a fun space!

Great space to work from, quiet and modern, friendly staff, plenty of snacks, and equipment (extra…read moremonitor) to borrow while here!

What a surprising little shop. I'd classify it more as…read morevintage than thrift. But the prices were very reasonable for well curated, high quality items. Record on the turntable was a nice touch and great discount the day we popped in!

This is a small new thrift shop in a strip of stores. It's a little bit out of the way for us, but…read morewe decided to go check them out. They have a little bit of everything. But not a whole lot of merchandise. Prices are pretty decent on most items. My husband found a few shirts that he liked so he was happy. I found a can opener (church key) I'd been looking for, but nothing else appealed. We wish them success. It's not easy opening a business in today's world.

Oh Mah Gawd! This place is amazing!…read more Whether you're looking for art, furniture, lighting fixtures, reupholstering your old stuff, or custom designing something new, Dizzy Rock has something for everyone!

This is most creative store I have ever been in. I wasn't even sure what it was or what to expect…read morewhen I stepped through the doors but I soon felt like Alice down the rabbit hole. If they ever made a reality show competition out of furniture building then this store would win. I guarantee you haven't seen the stuff they sell here anywhere else. Dizzy Rock is a custom furniture store located on Federal Hwy in south Boynton Beach. According to their website "What distinguishes our brand Is our eccentric, eclectic, unique and fully customizable new way to express yourself or your brand with your furniture, home or business. Not only do we make furniture pretty but we make it last." At Dizzy Rock they can fabricate anything you can dream up. They create custom headboards, rehab furniture, and can even print whatever fabric you desire. The only limit is your imagination and budget. There is so much to look at in this store where everything is eye catching. How about a train locomotive that is a bar, a coffin bookshelf, a life size giraffe, steam punk cuckoo clock, or a graffiti painting monkey. Each piece is whimsical and discussion worthy. Of course this much creativity doesn't come cheap. Nothing is marked with a price but I overhead the monkey graffiti art piece was $4,000. They do have some small affordable gift items at the register. I admire anyone with this much creativity and artistic talent. This store is a one of a kind joy ride.

Located at the north end of the park, is the Okeeheelee Nature Center. It sits on 90 acres of the…read moretype of natural habitat that existed in this area before strip mining in the 1950's and 60's altered the ecosystem. The nature center has plenty of free parking and overflow parking for when they stage events. The center was completed in 1996 and has aquarium tanks, interactive displays, and a gift shop. I was surprised to see the array of animals on display. There were two adorable baby alligators, a charming owl helping visitors at the desk, and several snakes and turtles including a diamond back terrapin who stole my heart with his peek a boo act. The center offers educational programs for both children and adults. Restrooms are located on the outside of the building. Outside there are more than 2 miles of trails through pine flatwoods and oak and palm hammocks. Along the trail are interpretive signs, benches, and an elevated blind that hides you as you look across the prairie for wildlife. If you are lucky you may spot deer. There is also a butterfly garden, and marsh viewing blinds. On my walk I saw a black racer. By the time I blinked he was gone. I have been to many nature centers and this one is exceptional as well as the park it is in. I loved my visit and hike along the trail before tropical storm Eta set in. This is a wonderful resource to educate people about Florida's ecosystem and the plants and animals that inhabit it. It is important to note the center is closed Sundays through Tuesdays. The nature trail is open even when the center is closed.

Awesome beautiful get away in the middle of a busy world there's a place like this they have a…read moretrail that you can walk and you will see tortoise's birds and deer. The path goes along a couple of ponds with wildlife as well different kinds of trees and plants with benches to me it's really a good place to relax and get back to nature