Delray Beach
Florida
City of Delray Beach
Located in the southern end of Palm Beach County, Delray Beach was settled as an agricultural community in 1895. First incorporated in 1911, it became the City of Delray Beach on May 11, 1927. The City has experienced substantial growth from 1,015 people in 1920 to 64,000 people today.
Delray Beach encompasses slightly over 16 square miles of land area, of which 90% has been developed. As the City approaches "build-out," growth management has shifted focus to renewal and redevelopment.
Economic development reaches out to all areas of the City. In recent years, corporations such as Office Depot, Oriole Homes, Levengers, and North American Shared Services Center for Joseph Seagrams and Sons, Inc. have opened corporate headquarters in Delray Beach.
Delray Beach operates under a commission-manager form of government. David T. Harden, the City Manager, is charged with running the daily operation of the City. He is responsible to the City Commission for the supervision and leadership of the City's workforce. Major departments of the City include: Administrative Services, City Clerk, Community Improvement, Environmental Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning and Police
Recent News
The International Festivals and Events Association Honors Delray Beach Parks and Recreation and Delray Beach Fire Rescue with Six Prestigious Awards
Delray Beach Parks and Recreation and Delray Beach Fire Rescue were honored to have several exceptional events recognized by The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA)/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony. The 100 Ft.…
Read More »City of Delray Beach Seeks Public Input For Infrastructure Improvements
The City of Delray Beach is requesting public input regarding infrastructure improvements for the City’s Annual Infrastructure Improvement Hearing. Public input is requested on potential infrastructure needs or deficiencies throughout the city…
Read More »City of Delray Beach - Delray beach is ready to paint the city green for annual st. Patrick’s day celebration
You are invited to the City of Delray Beach’s 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, a traditional day of celebration with floats, marching bands, dancers, veterans, first responders, food, live music, family-friendly activities and…
Read More »City Of Delray Beach : Recognized With Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Cigna has selected Delray Beach as a recipient of its bronze level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program. Delray Beach…
Read More »City of Delray Beach : Offers Complimentary Tickets to the Delray Beach Open
Delray Beach will once again host one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world the Delray Beach Open and you could score free tickets. The City of Delray Beach will partner with the Delray Beach Open to offer complimentary tickets to all…
Read More »Delray Beach Director Of Communications Joins Florida Municipal Communicators Association Board Of Directors
The Florida Municipal Communicators Association (FMCA), an affiliate of The Florida League of Cities (FLC), has appointed Delray Beach’s Director of Communication, Gina Carter, as a member of their Board of Directors. Dir. Carter will join the…
Read More »Delray Beach Strengthens Resident Communication with Tyler Technologies’ Application
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced that the city of Delray Beach, Florida, has successfully gone live with Tyler’s My Civic and Enterprise Service Requests software, branded MyDelrayBeach. The city had been interested in…
Read More »City of Delray Beach - Open Tennis Tournament
One of the top attractions for our city is the Delray Beach Open tennis tournament that starts in less than a month. It is a 10-day tournament that goes from February 10-20. You don't have to be a tennis enthusiast to enjoy a day (or two) at this…
Read More »City of Delray Beach - Affordable Housing
The lack of affordable housing has received much attention in the media lately. In this 37 minute video, Friends of Delray interviews two experts - Kristyn Cox and Ezra Krieg - about this important and tricky issue. One issue mentioned by Mr.…
Read More »City of Delray Beach News - Upcoming Free Concerts at Old School Square Pavilion
Upcoming Free Concerts at Old School Square Pavilion Come enjoy the many free concerts taking place at the Old School Square Pavilion. All concerts except for the Square Feeet concert begin at 7:30 PM, with gates opening at 6:30 PM.…
Read More »Delray Beach Fire Chief Keith Tomey Elected President Of The Palm Beach County Fire Chief's Association
Delray Beach Fire Chief Keith Tomey Elected President Of The Palm Beach County Fire Chief's Association Delray Beach Fire Chief Keith Tomey has been elected to serve as president of the Palm Beach County Fire Chief’s Association, taking the…
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