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Letter to the Editor: Australian pines are invasive, not historic
In your recent edition, The Coastal Star stated about a Gulf Stream issue of AT&T requesting more funds to preserve “the historic Australian pines” roots due to construction work.
The Australian pine is an invasive species that needs to be eradicated
A Good Chamber Vacuum Sealer Machine Is Worth What You Pay for it
Looking for a chamber-style food sealer isn’t difficult because there are numerous ones on the market that do a great job regardless of which foods you need sealed. These sealers are a little larger than your standard food sealer and usually have a l
Read more…Ocean Ridge Residents: Support Our Local Police!
Please ensure our public safety by voting to protect our police department on August 18, 2020, in the Florida primary election. Many residents were disturbed that this issue actually emerged, but to properly address it, the Town Commission, on J
Read more…Great things about Growing a Vegetable Garden
We have definitely done plenty of progress with regards to science and technology, but soon we must pay a price for it. As a result of rapid growth of industries, the ai
Gift of Gratitude for any First Responder, Healthcare or Essential Worker from Responders 1st Call
If you are a First Responder, Healthcare or Essential worker and would like to receive a Gift of Gratitude from Responders 1st Call ™, please call 833-717-8225. The gift is a no-charge one-month subscription to an online virtual rapid eye movement te
Read more…ARTventures Summer Virtual Camp
Your virtual summer camp experience full of art, music, theater, creative writing, voice and dance goes live at Arts Garage!
Arts Garage believes in connecting our community to the world through the arts!
Our experienced, professional instructors c
Letter to the Editor: Mayor asks Ocean Ridge residents to stay vigilant
While many of us could choose to live anywhere in the world, we chose to live in Ocean Ridge because it is a small, welcoming and tightknit community. We love the beach, we love interacting with our neighbors, we love our freedom and we love our poli
Read more…Public Works I Position Opening - Town of Ocean Ridge
Town of Ocean Ridge Job Opening Announcement
PUBLIC WORKS I (Full Time)
Town of Ocean Ridge (population 1,943) is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill the position of a full-time PUBLIC WORKS I. This position is responsible for perfor
Read more…Public Works Supervisor Opening - Town of Ocean Ridge
Town of Ocean Ridge Job Opening Announcement
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR (Full Time)
Town of Ocean Ridge (population 1,943) is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill the position of a full-time PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR. This is a working for
Read more…Ocean Ridge: Garden Club Members Make Face Masks for Ocean Ridge Residents
Sunny (recovering from surgery) and Steve Otto, showing off their masks made by ORGC members. Photo provided
In response to a recent State-wide order urging all Floridians to wear a face covering when venturing outside their homes, members of the Oc
Read more…Certified Building Official position available - Town of Ocean Ridge
CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL (Full Time)
Town of Ocean Ridge (population 1,943) is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill the position of a full-time CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL. This is a highly responsible administrative and technical
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Respect and obey public safety workers
Our little town is in uncharted waters.
There is confusion as we try to limit exposure to the coronavirus. I get numerous phone calls each day — some from citizens upset that we have not closed the bridges, others upset that they cannot go to the bea
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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