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Letter to the Editor: Dunn obituary captured spirit of man, community
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
Read more…RIP - Bill Dunn
We are out of the country and shocked to hear about the passing of a really great guy: Bill Dunn. If anyone has information on this tragic accident, please let us know. Sadly and sincerely, Mary Kate & Jerry Lower
Read more…Clarification: Delray Beach budget
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
Read more…Clarification: Ocean Ridge budget
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
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Hayes and paper inform and entertain
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
Read more…Letter to the Editor: State’s actions can change beach rights
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
Read more…Local Voices: Marketing paying off for downtown Delray Beach
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
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Drivers, riders both must share
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
Read more…A Coastal Star
Have you tried a Coastal Star at Caffe Luna Rosa in Delray Beach? If so, tell us what you thought... should we tweak the recipe a bit, or just kick back and enjoy the blue beauty as it is? You tell us...
Read more…Local Voices: Frank Stark Celebration Ride results in injury
Widening Boynton Inlet too costly to taxpayers and environment
By Ed Tichenor In June and September of 2007, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducted water quality studies at the Boynton Beach Inlet to assess the impact from the Lake Worth Lagoon on the coastal environment. The introduction
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Paper is like a letter from a friend
I just want to say that receiving The Coastal Star in Michigan is like a letter from a friend. I thoroughly enjoy each issue and compliment you on the content. Lois DeCew Briny Breezes
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Growth shows lack of integrity
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
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Greed has consumed Delray
I am writing as I find it so sad what become of our Delray Beach. I feel greed has taken over. We have no parks, no parking, no water and too many empty apartments, condos and townhouses. Yet, we continue to build. To our mayor: Please, no more hotel
Read more…Tri-Rail is a must for South Florida
For many workers, Tri-Rail is a godsend. Without it, some of the 15,000 daily Tri-Rail commuters would have to either give up their jobs, or drastically reduce other spending to provide for substitute transportation. Sure, there are some who will ne
Read more…Bill removes protections for barrier islands
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
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