The first non-indigenous group to build a settlement was a party of African Americans from the panhandle of Florida, who purchased land a little inland and began farming around 1884. By 1894 the Black community was large enough to establish the first school in the area.
Beginning in the mid-1920s, a seasonal Artists and Writers Colony was established in Delray Beach. Delray Beach was rated as the 3rd Happiest Seaside Town in America by Coastal Living in 2015.
East Atlantic Avenue is noted for its nightlife, dining, and shopping. Atlantic Avenue is also a regular destination for various art fairs and street festivals. Delray Beach is one of South Florida’s most popular beach destinations. The area is noted for its restaurants, retail shops, nightclubs, art galleries, and hotels.
In the spirit of early settlers and business leaders, Delray Beach local entrepreneurs have created local business opportunities for future entrepreneurs in the area. With the help of local business leaders, the demand for startup ventures and the need for more goods and services has ignited the spirit of business ownership in local Delray Beach communities.