By Thom Smith
Running may be the purest form of athletic endeavor, but except for the Olympics and the Boston Marathon, it is virtually ignored. So most people have never heard of the Schapperts.
Oh sure, folks connected with Pope John Paul
By Thom Smith
Alex Callegari should know how to handle heat. After all, he’s been fighting fires with Boca Raton Fire Rescue for 10 years. But he can also stand it in the kitchen. Callegari’s a finalist in the Bud & Burgers Championship, a nationa
Copperpoint Brewing Company is one of many local brewers that will benefit from the change in state regulations allowing for the sales of ‘growlers.’ Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Thom Smith
So much for the 2015 regular session of the Florida Leg
Proper Affair: The Addison, Boca Raton – April 16
Boston Proper and the Achievement Centers for Children & Families united in April to host the seventh annual Proper Affair to benefit low-income children and families in our community. The event fe
Burt Reynolds (left) gives a peck to the Burt Reynolds Scholarship winner, Lauryn Eisenstein, at Palm Beach International Film Festival’s Student Showcase of Films. Photo provided
By Thom Smith
"The health of Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds has deter
Luxe Collection opening celebration
Mizner Park, Boca Raton –Feb. 12
Bobby Yampolsky stands in the showroom of his East Coast Jewelry Luxe Collection, an ultra-luxury superstore concept that features rare timepieces, fine diamonds, private aviation, a
Stiletto Race: Fashion Week, Delray Beach – Jan. 23
The third annual Vince Canning Stiletto Race took place along Southeast Fourth Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, with registration proceeds going to the Achievement Centers for Children and Families.
The Boca Bowl was a family affair for many in attendance: David Mauschler and Benji Burns joined the Garcia brothers Remy, Rayden and Reese, all from Boca Raton. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Thom Smith
‘Twas two nights before Christmas and all acr
IMAG_NE Installation
Sanborn Square, Boca Raton - Oct. 18
Tim Irwin poses on stilts behind Boca residents Eric Rosenberg, holding Darla, a small French bulldog, and his friend Allie Weprin with her Boxer, Sheba, who sit for a photo within the interac
October is here and “season” has begun. So, to arm you with plenty of planning material for the busy months ahead, you will find inside this edition some special features.
• The ArtsPaper is back with your complete guide to the 2014-15 cultura
Schnellenberger field dedication
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton - Sept. 13
A big sign for a big man. The turf at FAU’s stadium is now officially Schnellenberger Field, in honor of the school’s legendary former football coach and now goodwill
By Thom Smith
After nearly two weeks of Teen Jeopardy competition, Alan Koolik of Boca Raton and Jeff Xie of Edison, N.J., surprisingly were tied with $54,200 in winnings. So on the Aug. 1 broadcast, for one of the few times in history, the winner wa
Soccer sensation Jozy Altidore (right ) poses with Boca High School student Michael Vanaki, and a signed American flag at Waterstone Resort & Marina. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Thom Smith
Twenty minutes into the U.S. Team’s World Cup opene
The Crest Theatre will present A Chorus Line and is offering free dance workshops for community cast members.
Photo provided
By Thom Smith
So much for slow summers. But then full timers know that South Florida is not just a great place to visit, it’
The Bamboo Room, which has drawn nationally known acts, is decorated with music memorabilia. Photo provided
By Thom Smith
Bamboo Room … Always full of surprises. For example, on Songwriters Night, when the guy at the microphone starts wailing a
Robert Morse with Randi Emerman and Rick McCoy at the Palm Beach International Film Festival. Photo provided
By Thom Smith
If you want bright lights, head for the big city. Big bucks and exotic cars and a penthouse suite? Try Cannes. Mucho-chic
Coach Howard Schnellenberger was honored on his 80th birthday by hundreds of supporters, including football legend Joe Namath.
Schnellenberger and his wife, Beverlee, share a kiss to celebrate the end of the entertainment. Tim Stepien and Jerry Lower
Delray Beach Library Director Alan Kornblau (left), co-chairwoman Heidi Sargeant, master of ceremonies Paul Castronovo and co-chairwoman Becky Walsh share the stage during the the Delray Beach Library’s eighth annual fundraiser. The event raised near
Delray’s Fabulous Fashion Show: Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach – Jan. 17
Gordana ‘Gordi’ Adzic models beachwear from Kokonuts of Delray Beach on Jan. 17 during “Delray’s Fabulous Fashion Show” in front of the Colony Hotel on Atlantic Avenue. The fashi
That’s what Lindsay Autry promises after her departure from the kitchen at Sundy House. The award-winning chef, who moved to the popular Delray Beach restaurant from The Omphoy, said she is leaving to pursue other projects. No hard feelings about
