BOYNTON BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2025) — The former Inn at Boynton Beach is scheduled for demolition Wednesday morning, marking a visible milestone in the City of Boynton Beach’s long-term effort to reshape one of its most prominent commercial corridors.

The demolition is set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, at the 2.11-acre site located at 480 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard. The event is not open to the public.

The property sits at the intersection of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Interstate 95, one of the most heavily traveled gateways into the city. The location has taken on added significance as the Florida Department of Transportation continues work on interchange improvements nearby, bringing increased attention to the corridor.

The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency acquired the site on October 1, 2025, for $8.1 million. According to the agency, the purchase was part of a broader strategy to encourage catalytic redevelopment along Boynton Beach’s main east–west artery.

After assessing the existing structure, the CRA determined demolition was necessary before the property could move forward toward future redevelopment. Clearing the site removes a long-standing obstacle and prepares the land for potential private investment.

To help offset demolition costs, the CRA was awarded $75,000 through the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority’s Blighted and Distressed Property Clean-Up Grant Program. The funding is intended to accelerate progress at properties that have sat vacant or underutilized, particularly in high-visibility areas.

The former hotel property lies within the Boynton Beach Boulevard District, an area identified as a key gateway into the city’s developing Downtown corridor. City planning documents describe the district as a priority area for reinvestment, with a focus on improved mobility, strategic development, and higher-quality urban design.

Officials say removing the existing structure is the first step in a longer transformation process. The CRA has framed the demolition as groundwork for redevelopment that could help create a more welcoming and accessible corridor while aligning with the City of Boynton Beach’s Master Plan.

That master plan emphasizes targeted investment in major corridors, better connectivity, and projects that support a more active and cohesive urban environment. The Boulevard District, in particular, is positioned as a transition zone linking downtown redevelopment efforts with regional transportation infrastructure.

While no future development plans were announced alongside the demolition, CRA officials describe the site as an opportunity to attract private investment and new uses that complement surrounding improvements already underway.

The agency says it will continue to share updates as progress unfolds at the site, calling the demolition another step toward a more vibrant and visually improved Boynton Beach Boulevard.