Opened in 2019, Alton Town Center is a mixed use 360,203-square-foot retail complex on Donald Ross…read moreRoad with close access to I-95. Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Alton Town Center is anchored by Publix, L.A. Fitness, Petsmart and Home Depot. It was designed to be pedestrian friendly and gives the residents at an adjacent housing development a variety of stores, restaurants and other amenities within walking or biking distance from home. I was looking for some refreshment while in the area and found everything I could need and more in the Alton Town Center. This modern shopping center offers a blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment that is sure to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. Food and drink choices range from fast and casual to sit down. These include Bolay, Chipotle, Crumbl Cookies. Lemonshark Poke, Longhorn Steakhouse, Lynora's, Miller's Ale House, Moon Thai and Japanese, Panada Express, Panera, Raw Juice, Starbucks, The Habit, and Waxin's Restaurant and Bar. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a more relaxed dining experience, the variety ensures that everyone can find something to meet their needs. There are medical, beauty, financial, and fitness services along with cable and cellular companies and shopping options for home improvement, pets, groceries, jewelry, and clothes. You can do your everyday errands or seek out unique finds. This shopping center is massive with multiple parking lots making it convenient to get in and out quickly. Wide walkways, beautiful landscaping, public art pieces, fountains, and plazas add beauty and interest to the outdoor space. You can check out the Alton Town Center for upcoming events which attract families, young professionals, and locals to the area. This month they gave out gift cards and upcoming programs include music, dance, and a New Year's Eve Celebration. Whether you're coming to shop, eat, or meet up with friends and family, Alton Town Center provides an upscale and welcoming experience.

Located in the Westgate neighborhood of Palm Beach, this shopping plaza was built in 1991. It…read morestarted out as the Cross County Mall, a partially enclosed mall. Mall owner Owner Wespac Investments declared bankruptcy in the 90's and allowed the mall to deteriorate. A fire at the Builders Square in 1993 further led to the downfall of the mall resulting in it being purchased in September of 1997, demolished, and turned into the Cross County Plaza. The plaza was purchased in 2014 by a Brooklyn based developer for 35 million dollars. At the time it had a AMC movie theater, Kmart, Winn-Dixie, and Radio Shack, all businesses long gone. In May of last year the owner was hit with a foreclosure suit for not paying the mortgage. The mall took a hard hit when many of the businesses were closed during the pandemic. Today the shopping center has 350,000 square feet of retail space over 33 acres. There seems to be a lot of open spaces for rent giving the impression of being run down. The Big Lots has moved out but there is another discount retailer, Ollie's Bargain Outlet. For thrifters there is an American Thrift Store. Other businesses in the plaza include Ross, Madrag, Presidente Supermarket, CitiTrends, David's Bridal, and Empire Beauty School. Parking is plentiful and it does have a few unique retailers. Hopefully the plaza will be able to recover.

This shopping center has the northeast corner of Florida Flamingo Road and 10th Avenue North. It's…read moreanchored by the Presidente Supermarket (which seems to have dropped the "E" on the front. The one building is "C" shaped and surrounds the parking lot, including a Latin American restaurant, barber, Chinese, medical center, laundromat, nail salon, liquor store, Caribbean restaurant, seafood bar and grill and a church. There is a single outbuilding that is a Wendy's. The parking lot is in good condition and is decently marked with lanes pointing to the entrance/exit on both roads. There is a traffic light at the intersection that makes it possible to cross both in the opposite direction. 10th Avenue North has an exit on I-95 so there's a decent amount of traffic. [Review 155 of 2025 - 1941 in Florida - 23721 overall]

This large plaza has the northwest corner of State Road 7 and Southern Boulevard, both of which are…read morevery major surface streets in Royal Palm Beach. A chevron-shaped shopping center, it has an arc of buildings around a small number of outbuildings. Planet Fitness and Bealls are the anchors at opposite ends, in between, restaurants, professional offices, a tanning salon, barber and a post office. Taco Bell has one island and Tires Plus another and then two smaller buildings with a vape shop, Dominican, nails, check cashing at one and at the other, an Asian buffet, pizza, hair and a credit union. There's a lot here! The plaza is very significantly landscaped making for many spots that you can't see from the roadway. There are exits at each side and a loading alley that circles the back. [Review 19295 overall - 1643 in Florida - 265 of 2023.]

This is a 9.08 acre shopping plaza built in 1985 on the east side of Jog Road in Delray Beach…read more There is 10,000 square feet of office space, along with restaurants, a veterinary clinic, jewelry store, a Euro food market, health and beauty services, senior care, and an arcade. I recently came to the plaza to dine at the brand new Ah-Beetz New Haven style pizzeria. Parking was plentiful and the plaza looks well maintained but a little dated. Still there is a nice mixture of places to eat and services. These kind of strip malls are very common in this area of Delray Beach. It is pretty much like all the rest.

It's on East Atlantic in Delray right in the heart of The City. There are plenty of places to eat…read moreand shop. Parking's always tough around Atlantic Ave but the earlier you get there, the better chances of finding a close space to park. There are pubs, Seafood and much more. Makes for a nice time in Delray.

This shopping center spans both sides of NE 15th Place with the south end of it at 1550 N Federal…read moreHighway and the north end being 1600 N Federal Hwy. The two are chevrons and form a C with the opening facing Federal Highway. Liquor store, coffee shop, bakery, laundry, tackle and fishing equipment, sit down pizza restaurant, smoke shop, cell phone store and a beauty supply. There might be more. The shopping center is in very good condition with plenty of greenery that is well trimmed. We were here for The Seed and had no problem parking the Sprinter van. Anything bigger than that would be challenged here for parking. There is no traffic light at the exit for Federal Highway. There is a bus stop out front for the #1 and #73 routes. [Review 144 of 2025 - 1931 in Florida - 23710 overall]

Main Street at Boynton is a 16 acre mixed use plaza on the northeast corner of Boynton Beach…read moreBoulevard and Jog Road. Mainstreet was helmed by Boca developers Pebb and Banyan. The retail portion is 70,000 square feet anchored by Sprouts which offers organic and specialty foods. Set to open soon is the Wawa, Good Vets, Maoz Vegeterian, At&T, Capitol Carpet & Tile, Rejuven Med Spa, Yolk, and Crown Wine, Spirits, Gourmet. Along with the restaurants and businesses Mainstreet will also include the 130 unit senior assisted living facility, Anthology. I tried out the Sprouts which has a nice prepared food section. Yolk is a solid breakfast and lunch option. The rest of the businesses will be useful to the residents of Anthology when they open.

Along Florida Avenue in West Palm Beach is a cluster of warehouses that sprang up in the 1950's…read morealong the historic railroad tracks that were part of the corridor served by the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway. This area was the backbone of the freight and industrial activity in West Palm Beach that supported commerce, distribution, and logistics from the early-to-mid 20th century. In 2021 this section of warehouses was renovated and they now house unique and creative community based businesses. Named Industry Alley you can find a myriad of one of a kind small businesses. I had an enjoyable shopping. nibbling, and sipping my way through the different businesses. Highlights include Composition Coffee, a place to enjoy an artisanal coffee and hangout and catch up with friends, Zipitos, a hip-hop infusion of cuisines from El Salvador and Mexico, Rust and Wax, a treasure trove for music lovers, El Cid Barbershop & Perfumery which specializes in old-world barbering, classic men's grooming, and niche, hard-to-find colognes, Reluxe, the flagship store offering hard-to-find footwear, sneakers, and streetwear, and Resource Depot a haven for thrift lovers and crafters. I love discovering unique spots in West Palm Beach like this one. Whether you are looking to freshen up, caffeinate, dine, or discover a unique gift, Industry Alley has you covered. Come out and shop the neighborhood and support small businesses in a place that gives West Palm Beach local flavor.