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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
Letter to the Editor: Realtor not authorized to promote Briny sale
The week preceding the holidays, there was a bit of sensationalism going on concerning the community of Briny Breezes — none of it prompted by the board of directors of the corporation, members of the Town Council or the mayor or even a shareholder v
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
Read more…Public Works I position open in Ocean Ridge
The Town of Ocean Ridge is accepting applications for the position of Public Works I. Applications are available in person at Town Hall, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 or online at www.oceanridgeflorida.com. This position is open until fil
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 –
Read more…Fall Specials on Roller Blinds Shades and Blackouts
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Read more…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
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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Voters made choices for towns’ futures
During the March municipal elections, our coastal residents’ voices were heard, not only in candidate selection, but on significant issues that affected their town. Sometimes, we need to allow our residents to directly express their opinions on speci
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Church festival wrong place for alcohol sales
As a business owner on George Bush Boulevard in Delray Beach, I would like to share my concerns about St. Vincent’s Church festival that takes place each spring.
To the best of my knowledge this event is a family outing. I don’t feel that the serving
Read more…DIVORCE FORCES SALE- MY PAIN IS YOUR GAIN.
I am forced to sell my home of 20 years. Renovated homes in the City of Atlantis have recently sold for $229 a sq. ft. My renovated home is now reduced 20% below this at $180 a sq. ft. It is a great investment with upside potential; you cannot build
Read more…Local Voices: Staying true to Delray’s vibe
By Shelly Petrolia
“Florida’s New Sweet Spot” is how the Wall Street Journal described Delray Beach in a headline. The article went on to describe three perfect days in our city, noting it had been transformed and “now has a distinctly different vibe
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Ocean Ridge transition needs wise leaders
As a longtime Fortune 500 senior executive and business owner, I knew the right location was critical when we moved here from New Jersey as full-time residents. My husband, Roy, and I selected Ocean Ridge after looking carefully at several small coas
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Exercise your voting rights fully
In a few days it will once again be election day here in Ocean Ridge. As I hope we all recognize, there are three candidates running for two seats on the Town Commission. Qualified voters will have two votes to cast, two chances to shape the future f
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Signs ruin town appearance
It is illegal to place any sign without a Florida Department of Transportation permit in a state right of way. A1A is a state road with a 100-foot right of way. Any nonpermitted sign placed within 50 feet east and west of A1A’s center line is illegal
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