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…Going Mad this Halloween? As in Mad Men, the runaway hit TV show? Bring the ’50s and ’60s home with a theme party that focuses on cocktails. Have a little fun with your bar drinks this night. The Zombie, the Headhunter, the Voodoo rum punch (enough f
Read more…Non-profit’s One More Time Thrift Shop has waiting list of families in need of quality refurbished computers When it announced in September that it was selling refurbished complete computer systems for less than $100 to help families meet their stud
Read more…On September 23 at 4:00 p.m. the Delray Beach Historical Society is having a docent meeting at Cason Cottage Museum, 3 NE First Street. The meeting is to get additional local people interested in participating in the docent program. The cottage is op
Read more…We won’t kid you — it’s challenging to try to cook a real meal under no-power circumstances, even if you have a gas stove. Lighting is bad, and washing pots and pans is tough, especially if you must boil water to do it. But after a week of grilled ho
Read more…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…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…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…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…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…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…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…The Coastal Star’s Jan. 3 article on holiday bonuses for municipal employees, “Thanks! Holiday bonus traditions vary,” was comprehensive and informative. However, like most issues involving public expenditures, this topic is more complex than it seem
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