The Coastal Star won seven first-place awards and 15 overall at the Florida Press Association award ceremony held June 5. Staff photo
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The Coastal Star received 15 awards June 5 from the Florida Press Association for coverage it provid
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Christian Joseph Ippolito, 24, of Lantana, was arrested June 3 and charged with two counts of second-degree attempted murder in the Memorial Day shooting outside The Standard Cuisine & Cocktails in Boca Raton. Photo provided
By Larry Barszewski
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‘Major’ sargassum buildup could also put crimp in turtle season‘s fast start
Beachgoers in Lantana struggle to find seaweed-free spots to set up chairs or put down blankets in late May. Piles of sargassum washed ashore in South County, with a record
Thoghi Louis (in polo shirt) had surgery on each eye thanks to Aker Kasten Eye Center in Boca Raton. From left are Ann Kasten, Alan Aker and their son Jonathan Aker. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
Born legally blind some 40 years ago a
Service providers see change afoot in reaction to complaints about increasingly visible situation
A man sleeps in Sanborn Square on a recent Saturday afternoon; some say this keeps other park visitors away. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollac
Pearlman accused of inflaming public with false messages
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By Mary Hladky
Less than three months since Save Boca founder Jon
Construction work is still not completed at the Mandarin Oriental. The condo residences, with plastering, are to the left and the hotel is to the right. Photos by Larry Barszewski/The Coastal Star
By Mary Hladky
Would-be buyers of Mandarin Oriental c
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By Mary Hladky
Memorial Day is a somber occasion, honoring those wh
Photos by Tim Stepien for The Coastal StarThe Memorial Day processional is led by the city of Boca Raton Police and Fire Rescue Services Honor Guard, alongside the Boca Raton High School NJROTC Color Guard and cadets.
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De’Vante Lashawn Moss is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jane Musgrave/The Coastal Star
By Jane Musgrave
A 32-year-old Boynton Beach man is claiming he was acting in self-
Related: Save Boca founder at odds with rest of City Council | On a day for remembrance, city sets the record straight
By Mary Hladky
Save Boca has prevailed in its long battle to ensure that residents will be the ones to decide if Boca Raton can
By Faran Fagen
James Changefield, cloaked in a brazen black and blue sports jacket, hands a passport to a member of the audience.
The enchanted item tantalizes the hands of other audience members as it is passed around until a random spectator says “
The MiCa shuttle runs 5-9 p.m. daily. Photo provided
By Rich Pollack
Boca Raton’s autonomous shuttle is on the move, now making its half-mile loop through Mizner Park on a daily basis, with plans to expand hours come the fall.
The self-driving MiCa s
Boca Raton seeks lobbying in the sunshine — The Boca Raton City Council unanimously approved on May 26 an ordinance requiring that lobbyists disclose themselves as such when interacting with city staff, elected officials or members of city boards or
Despite her best efforts, State Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman has been unable to find someone to ‘adopt’ this fountain outside The Boca Raton resort, which is caring for it now. Boca Raton city officials recently said ‘No thanks.’ Tim Stepien/The Coasta
This 24,000-square-foot estate at 2500 E. Maya Palm Drive in Boca Raton’s Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club fetched the highest residential sales price in the city’s history. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
A newly completed SRD Signature estate at 2
More than 300 guests gathered for the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center’s Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Department’s 11th annual Shine Like A Star Luncheon. The luncheon included a silent auction and a presentation by autism advoca
HomeSafe’s annual golf tournament raised more than $75,000, with all proceeds going toward protecting and empowering children and families who have endured trauma, and to help prevent child abuse and domestic violence. The organization is a leading p
Boca Helping Hands has been selected as a recipient of an inaugural grant from the Boca Raton Foundation for Charitable Giving, the philanthropic arm of The Boca Raton. The iconic private club and resort has played a defining role in the community fo
Celebrating Florida Atlantic University’s 65th year, more than 1,000 friends of the university joined President Adam Hasner and first lady Jillian Hasner for Soirée 65 in support of student-success initiatives. The gala raised more than $2.5 million
