Treasure trove
An eager crowd digs in to find natural treasures among rocks, shells and pieces of coral dumped Feb. 23 in Anchor Park. Their removal from the beach is an effort to protect the outflow area of sand pumped during the renourishment process. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Delray Beach: Shell collectors find treasures thanks to widening of beach
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Election coverage
Along the Coast: Democrat captures Republican Mike Caruso's former statehouse seat
Boca Raton: Liebelson will not challenge outcome of mayor’s race|After nail-biting recounts, Thomson declared mayor|Margin in mayoral race shrinks to 2 votes; recount on tap|Voters overwhelmingly elect anti-development candidates|Mayoral race results|City Council election results|Downtown campus referendum results|Police HQ referendum results
Delray Beach: Mollica wins commission seat, upsetting mayor’s favored candidate|Election results
Gulf Stream: Familiar faces are returned to Town Commission chambers|Election results
South Palm Beach: Recount keeps same Town Council finish as election night|Mayor, two council members ousted as newcomers win -- recount will determine order of finish in council race|Mayoral election results|Town Council election results
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More Top Stories
Along the Coast: ICE brings local police into roles as enforcers|From real housewife to reality television
Boca Raton: City manager pushes out police chief, two deputy city managers|Wildflower gets more visitors — and a potential neighbor|Resort’s plan for residential tower gets initial approval|137-room hotel for Royal Palm Place gets council approval
Briny Breezes: Tiny Briny library has an abundance of local authors
Delray Beach: Fight to preserve massive banyan at golf course pits city against drainage district
Lantana/Hypoluxo Island: Out on a limb: Hypoluxo Island residents grapple with how to protect their tree canopy
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Around Town
Tots & Teens: Picture of hope
Dining: Closing of Lantana restaurant another setback for Ocean Avenue
Business Spotlight: Forbes recognizes The Boca Raton in star-studded fashion
Coastal Star: Sea turtle monitor living her dreams in Briny Breezes
Health & Harmony: New ventures offer next-generation health and wellness|New practice prepares to accept patients
House of the Month: Waterfront in Boca Raton’s Estates Section
Meet Your Neighbor: JJ McDonough
Outdoors: April a good time to cut lionfish population with your spear
Pets: For owners of big dogs, it’s not size that matters most
Philanthropy: Impact 100 set to make decisions on $100,000 grants|Panthers captain makes major gift to children's hospital
Religion: Easter message from Catholic clergy emphasizes listening|Spanish River Church hosts Ride4Orphans for another year
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