In the October issue of The Coastal Star, a story about final approval of municipal tax rates said Delray Beach Commissioner Adam Frankel supported the proposed tax rate of $7.38. Although Commissioner Frankel said he supported a 7.3833 millage rate
Your article presenting the now and future development of Delray Beach confirms the lack of integrity and common sense our planning commissions are showing.
I walk almost every day and it is scary to see the number of retail spaces unoccupied or unde
Thanking The Coastal Star for the wonderful review from the life of our good old friend, Bill Dunn.
The entire story reminded us of the warmth and the glory of this unique, spectacular community.
We were so lucky to know Bill, and just about that sam
Seeking an upbeat, personable assistant with ACT database skills and strong client interface skills. Flexible hours. Project oriented assignments and daily follow up as directed. No real estate license required. Just a strong, dependable work ethic a
This season Boynton Beach’s Recreation and Parks Department allowed 30-plus,double-seated wooden chaise lounge rentals to be a permanent fixture in
Oceanfront Park. They line the dunes, on one of the widest stretches of
our local
Saturdays, 8 am - 1pmOctober 31, 2009 - May 8, 2010In two sites:Green Market East (GM-E) Schoolhouse Children's Museum, where we were last year, 129 E. Ocean Ave.andGreen Market West (GM-W) The Boynton Mall - 801 S. Congress Ave. on the south side of
So why would anyone in Ocean Ridge steal a garbage can from the curb on a Tuesdaymorning? To use as a punchbowl for a large party? To bob along the Gulf
Stream? To remove a neighbor’s garden cuttings? To develop a garbage can
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Hi,I thought people might be interested in discussing natural pet healthcare!I would be glad to answer questions on diet, vaccines, and any other topic of concern.Dr. Marcia
This month, the Florida Coalition for Preservation celebrates its third anniversary. Our mission remains unchanged: to champion responsible development on the barrier island and in our coastal communities. We remain grateful to the many readers
Thanks to your publication for bringing the activity of the Boynton Inlet Committee to light. Boynton Beach for whatever reason is way out of line in pushing this agenda. This is just another boondoggle at the taxpayers expense for which Palm Beach C
I’d like to propose a recommendation for slowing boat traffic in the Boynton Beach area. Consider an 8 mph limit on boats over 20’ in the narrow and highly developed section of the Intracoastal Waterway from south of the Boynton Inlet to the bridge a
This letter is to explain my comment, which was accurately reported in your October 2009 issue, regarding finalizing town budgets.
The mention of an “increase of about 7 percent” referred to the $5.50 per $1,000 assessed value tax rate the Town Commi
Ron Hayes’ well-researched article about South Florida author Theodore Pratt, in the September issue of The Coastal Star, was certainly a worthwhile read.
When the paper wrote about the Barefoot Mailman last year, I purchased a used copy of Mr. Pratt
Regarding Kelly Wolfe’s article on beach usage rights in the October issue of The Coastal Star, let me add: The line of mean high water is the point of demarcation between public beach usage and private land, but over a 19-year period (Florida Statue
By Marjorie Ferrer
Thanks to a four-sided collaboration, Delray Beach can point with justifiable pride to a documented boost for downtown businesses: Retail sales volume increased 48.7 percent from 2003 to 2008 and, during that same period, food and
Our bestseller, that oh-so-chic tennis tote, is back in town!Our one racket tote is the perfect accessory for those interested in standing out on the court. Outside racquet pocket with grosgrain ribbon closure. 2 end pockets for balls, water bottle,