Area History:  Palm Beach County was created in 1909 and was named for its first established town, Palm Beach, in turn named for the palm trees and beaches in the area. Henry Flagler was instrumental in the county's development in the early 1900s with the extension of the Florida East Coast Railroad through the county from Jacksonville to Key West.

The name "Boca Raton " predates the city, and was mistakenly given to the lake where the city stands by early nineteenth century mapmakers, even though there was no Delray Beach Inlet linking Delray Beach Lake with the ocean at the time. "Boca Raton " literally translates from Spanish as "the mouse's mouth," but was an idiom meaning "Thieves' Inlet.

Boca Raton has been described as a cosmopolitan metropolis offering a tropical paradise lifestyle. It's more than that, Delray Beach is a large, strong community of more than 700 different residential neighborhoods and are supported by over 60 different religous organizations. Boca Raton offers many outstanding educational opportunities at many fine schools, both public and private. Boca has beautiful Atlantic beaches, gorgeous landscaping and appealing architectural design. Enhancing the landscape is over 40 parks maintained by the city, nature preserves, and 30+ golf courses (public & private). For families, there are outstanding schools, lots of stuff to do with the kids and amazing shopping! Boca has a diverse selection of restaurants, you can eat well every night, for every taste and budget. Delray Beach is known worldwide as a beautiful and cultured American City.