By Robert W. Ganger
The Florida Senate and House recently passed a new “Community Renewal Act” (Senate Bill 360). As of this writing, it is on the governor’s desk for his signature or veto. The bill has some appealing aspects. It tries to streamline
Group Specialist for Celebration cruises leaving PB County. Two day cruises to Grand Bahama Island, reasonable rates. Good concept for fundraisers or charitable organizations. Create an event for your groups to get away and help your charitable or
The eventual redevelopment of Briny Breezes is inevitable: The land is too valuable, the trailers are unsafe in a storm, and the shareholders have been offered a fortune. But Briny’s recent flirtation with Ocean Land Investments painfully divided the
I am so glad that this site is getting started. I head the Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup and look forward with members in sharing their thoughts about the litter on the beach. We conduct monthly beach cleanups in Boynton Beach, Ocean Ridge and Gulfstrea
What do you all think of the street flooding this evening from the high tides? Can you think of how much higher it would be if the Boynton Inlet were wider?
Slam Glam is in full "SWING" this holiday season!Check us out at www.slamglam.com for all your tennis and golf gifts for women and kids!We have beautiful items and at great prices.Please be sure to check out our sale section! Huge Savings!We hope to
Please forward this to your friends so we can find great homes for these dogs!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I have 4 Standard Parti Poodles puppies. Two girls and two boys. They just saw the vet yesterday and got all their shots, etc, I have
I want to thank Editor Mary Kate Leming and her publisher husband for starting The Coastal Star. I canceled my 31-year-old subscription to The Palm Beach Post last week because there is hardly any relevent news left in it for me.Fair disclosure act:
Does anyone know how long Old Boynton Beach Road is going to be closed for bridge work? I have heard November! That's just a rumor -- anyone have bona fide information? It is a real hassle (and traffic jam-causer) to have to drive down to Congress Av
Members of the bicycle community are attempting to self-police pack riding. Safety As Floridians Expect hopes they are successful.
But, even if they are — and, that’s a big “if” — SAFE does not believe that the bicycle/motorist conflict will be fully
When did A1A become a publicly funded exercise facility? So much for the bike lanes. I propose an A1A volleyball tournament.
William Kuntz, Hypoluxo Island
Local Voices
Given the recently published articles on motorists’, bicyclists’ and pedestrians’ difficulty “sharing the road,” it is probably a good time to remind everyone of the law:
• In Florida, when operated on the roadway, bicycles are vehicle
This is a tough time to ask for a year-end donation for any worthy organization, but 1000 Friends of Florida is in the field from Tallahassee to the Florida Keys making a significant difference for Florida’s future.
It is no secret that Gov. Charlie
I have just finished reading your March 7, 2009, issue. What a pleasure it is to read real news regarding my community of Ocean Ridge.
I am an active participant in my community, attending Town Commission meetings as well as meetings of the Planning
In his letter to the editor last month, Earl Jones wrote that bicyclists should ride in bike lanes where bike lanes are provided, and that police departments should enforce the 3-foot minimum passing distance.
The problem is that the majority of mot
What a welcome attraction The Coastal Star is! Interesting articles, helpful information related to contractors, real estate, restaurants, etc.; the newspaper makes for an enjoyable read. As a resident of South Palm Beach, I found the articl