I have been on Atlantic Avenue for more than 30 years and actively involved in the planning and renaissance of the downtown. I have been chairman of the Atlantic Avenue Association, an original member of the Joint Venture Board and on the startup of
The stretch of land east of the Palmetto Park Bridge is home to a close knit and diverse community of families with one common goal: preserving our beach lifestyle and sharing this federally protected natural resource with our winter visitors. Dotted
There is much to appall one in today’s world, and I just experienced another example of an appalling act. I have served as a volunteer for many years at a local food pantry, the Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach. On the night of
When I was a kid in Miami Beach, the flowing water between Miami Beach and Miami was referred to as the Spanish River, and the road along the ocean was Ocean Drive. Somehow over the years our ears have become tuned to the Intracoastal Waterway and A1A
Florida’s manatees are at a crossroads. Well, actually, the agencies that protect manatees are at a crossroads, and manatees themselves are in the crosshairs. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is busy working behind closed doors deciding whether to d
(Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) — U.S. News & World Report recently released its seventh annual Best Nursing Homes ratings. Chatsworth at PGA National, the continuing care neighborhood associated with Devonshire at PGA National, was recognized with the h
Henry Harding 1950's Bermuda Style Waterfront Home for Rent. Steps from the beach, surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping, relaxing view of inter coastal waters. Ocean Ridge, FL
(Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) – On April 20, residents of Devonshire at PGA National enjoyed a visit to WPBF25, the ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach. The visit featured a tour of the station, including the studio, the newsroom, the control room, and th
How much is too much? When it comes to traffic congestion, noise pollution, and assaults on public safety and the quality of life in coastal communities, the proposed All Aboard Florida passenger rail project may take the cake. For more than a year,
(Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) - Staff and residents of Chatsworth at PGA National welcomed a special new visitor on Wednesday, March 4. Wilbur, a certified therapy pig, visited the community just days after National Pig Day on March 1. Wilbur is an 88
What is missing from the All Aboard Florida proposals is the human costs. The trains will be running through our heavily populated cities along the coast. There are 10 million Floridians living in the adjacent area and more residents that will be
Déjà vu. About 10 years ago, several of the town’s most vociferous voices attacked me when I was a sitting commissioner. Using profanity and disrespect, they stood up to the microphone and called me a disgrace and asked for my resignation. Weeks
While I have always found Rich Pollack to be a very competent reporter, I take issue with his article, “Manager steps down after negative IG report.” It is misleading and doesn’t address reasons for Kathleen Weiser’s departure. Many Highland Beach re
(Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) - On January 26, Dance Alive National Ballet performed a repertory ballet entitled ‘Sincerely’ to a full house at Devonshire at PGA National, an Erickson Living retirement community located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. ‘Sin
Regarding the article “Volunteer looks to enhance Nature Preserve’s worth to town,” in your February edition, I would like to clarify two things: Firstly, it was reported that “Apparently Treinen did not consult with the Friends of the Lantana Nature
(Palm Beach Gardens, FL) - On Sunday, January 11, residents at Devonshire at PGA National enjoyed a performance by some special guests who traveled all the way from New York! The Colgate Thirteen, an a cappella group from Colgate University, serenad
Major organizational decision making is rarely a clear cut process fitting neatly into the observer’s perspective of how personnel dealings should be conducted. Town management makes its decisions based on cumulative experiences that don’t always fi