Gentleman's Choice barbershop is part of CRA's downtown marketing initiative

Robert Finley has been cutting hair for more than 40 years. After he finished with the Navy in 1965, he went to barber’s college in Miami and began his career in the industry.

Eight years ago, he took over Gentleman’s Choice barber shop at 558 E. Woolbright Road.

Recently the Boynton Beach Communty Redevelopment Agency took on Gentleman’s Choice for its Downtown Economic Marketing Program.

Margee Walsh, CRA spokeswoman, said the shop reminds her of a Hemingway novel, with wood-trimmed interior and fishing photos hanging all over the walls.

The CRA’s economic program is trying to vitalize the downtown area of Boynton Beach and get the economy moving again with local businesses.

Finley said he wanted to give the shop an old-fashioned feel from a 1950s barber. He has chairs from the '50s with black leather and chrome, as well as an oak floor.

“I have a 9-foot marlin on the wall and pictures from the inlet,” Finley said.

The barbershop caters to only men and boys, and prices start at $15 for a cut.

The shop is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with late night openings till 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. It is also open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday but closed on Sunday.

For information, call 561-742-4300.

Mike Rothman can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com.

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Mike Rothman
Mike Rothman graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Management. He grew up in South Florida and has been back working here since July 2006. Mike wrote for numerous publications previously including the Gainesville Sun, GatorBait Magazine and Inspin.com, where he was the NBA Expert.

When Mike is not hitting the streets of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach looking for stories, he can be found playing sports or spending time with friends.

He also enjoys provoking his fellow Hometown Downtown columnist, Dave DiPino, for the sake of good stories, of course. He can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com or at 954-871-1233.