Letters

Letter to the Editor: Former vice mayor unhappy with resident’s comments

Swing vote, or deciding vote, but the correct vote.

At the March 2 Ocean Ridge commission meeting (my last meeting as vice mayor), I was personally admonished by a resident for my vote on regulating synthetic grass. I was told that my vote in favor o

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Letter to the Editor: Garden Club tropical nights was an event to remember

On behalf of the membership of the Ocean Ridge Garden Club, we want to send a heartfelt thank you to the community for its collective support of our “Tropical Nights Gala” on Feb. 29.

We count on the gala to provide the revenue we need for the philan

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Crane’s Beach House Announces Discounted Extended Stay Options for Stranded Area Visitors, “No Contact” Guest Service Process and Heightened Precautionary Measures

 

Property Images: Crane’s Beach House, photo credits within

 

Delray Beach (March 18, 2020) -- Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas in Delray Beach, Florida has announced that it will offer affordable extended and long-term stay option

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Letter to the Editor: Resident says commissioners not responsive to crowd

My previous letter on the topic of artificial turf provoked a vocal awakening of the taxpayers of Ocean Ridge — which in most instances should have been an awakening for the Town Commission. 
In the case of Steve Coz and Phil Besler, they listened to

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Letter to the Editor: Ocean Ridge overreaching in limiting artificial turf

https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/letter-to-the-editor-ocean-ridge-overreaching-in-limiting-artific

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Letter to the Editor: Discuss turf before vote

At 6 p.m. on Feb. 3, the Ocean Ridge Town Commission will vote on final adoption of an ordinance severely limiting waterless lawns, an ordinance that will significantly impact the private property rights of every Ocean Ridge landowner. Please come an

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Letter to the Editor: 2019 a great year for Lantana

Lantana has had many projects and enhancements completed in 2019. Several water mains have been replaced throughout the town to increase water flow and pressure in many neighborhoods. Numerous streets have been repaved.
On our great beach, the bathroo

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Letter to the Editor: Need to plan for rising seas gains more urgency

https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/letter-to-the-editor-need-to-plan-for-rising-seas-gains-more-urge

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Letter to the Editor: Walkers, be safe: Face oncoming traffic

Welcome back to all snowbirds. Greetings to all permanent parties, too. I’m a very frequent walker and driver on Old Ocean Boulevard in Ocean Ridge. My request to everyone is not difficult: Please, when walking, walk facing oncoming traffic.
My moth

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Letter to the Editor: Realtor not authorized to promote Briny sale

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Restaurant: Impossible Needs VOLUNTEERS!!!

 

Restaurant: Impossible is coming to Delray Beach on January 7th & 8th! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals that would love to work with Robert Irvine and his talented renovation team as design and construction volunteers on the show!

 

Voluntee

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Public Works I position open in Ocean Ridge

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Welcome Home to our Snowbirds

Welcome Home SE Florida Snowbirds. Hoping your Florida home did well in your absence. I offer a service while you are away for the season – or on a vacation getaway.

I do visual inspections of vacant homes and properties while the homeowner is away –

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Fall Specials on Roller Blinds Shades and Blackouts

Tired of your old blinds? Let's help you with that and wake up to your new AJJ Blinds. Call Alex or enginer Javier at 561-600-0384. Factory Direct! No middleman! Discover our new beautiful earthy colors of roller shades and blackouts manual or motori

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All products are Vegan, Paraban, Sulfate and Cruelty Free. 

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Letter to the Editor: Hunger is a year-round problem

As Palm Beach County public schools break for the summer, it’s important to remember that not every student looks forward to days away from school. In fact, one in four children doesn’t know where they will get their next meal.
Palm Beach County is th

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Letter to the Editor: Warm handoff or cold bodies?

In April, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $26 million in additional federal funding for Florida’s State Opioid Response Project. The project aims to reduce opioid deaths, prevent opioid abuse among youth, and increase recovery services and access

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Free Public Service

Free help for Seniors

Seniors vs Crime is a special project of the Florida Attorney General.
A free service to seniors who may have been victimized by businesses or service providers.

If a seniors feels someone has taken advantage of them, cheated them

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Letter to the Editor: Good reporting, no malarkey

Contrary to Richard Lucibella’s angry advertisement in The Coastal Star, this paper has been the voice of the people and represents nearly all of the Ocean Ridge residents. As always, The Coastal Star got the story right, reporting that attorney Rich

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Letter to the Editor: Off-color replenishment sand bad for environment and tourism

I moved to Ocean Boulevard in Delray Beach in February 2000. Back then the water was a beautiful Bahamian aqua blue, crystal clear much of the time.

I am not sure which year, but Delray Beach “replenished” its beach, starting 11/2 miles north of our

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