Workers stand near lumber retrieved from the Lofthus that was piled on the beach for transport to the mainland. Photos provided by the John Henry Moore Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library
123 years after the Lofthus
A boat speeds along the Intracoastal Waterway north of Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack and Jane Smith
It was a perfect Florida June day when Harold “JR” Ewing, his wife and daughter boarded their 16-foot
By Joel Engelhardt
The population of the six barrier island towns of South County grew at an 11.7% pace over the past 10 years, a slightly lower rate than the county as a whole, census 2020 figures show.
The four larger municipalities with barrier is
A volunteer monitor from Sea Turtle Adventures checks a nest on the beach in Ocean Ridge on Aug. 13. The nonprofit found 75 green turtle nests this year in Gulf Stream, Briny Breezes and part of Ocean Ridge. Mary Kate Leming/The Coastal Star
By Larr
Jill Rose wants to involve new members and young donors in the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Three decades have passed since a then 29-year-old Jewish woman embarked on a mission trip to Israel in an effo
By Steve Plunkett
The cost of rebuilding Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s observation tower has jumped $200,000, to $1.4 million, and there are signs that the long-awaited structure will be finished by next September.
But there are few details on the c
Children play in the Sea Turtle Garden. These life-size sculptures were created over several years by artist Colin Christian. The garden is dedicated to Gordon Gilbert, the nature center's founding director. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
After almost
The historic designation means Doc’s would not be demolished, but it is not clear when it would reopen. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
Doc’s, the beloved eatery that harkens back to the fast-food franchises that popped up across the nation after W
Philanthropist Edith Stein (right) hugs arts district President Andrea Virgin at a Founders’ Circle dinner when Stein’s $5 million pledge was announced. Photo provided
By Mary Hladky
As the city and the Boca Raton Arts District Exploratory Corp. work
An artist’s rendering looking to the east shows the facade of the proposed seven-story structure. Renderings provided
By Mary Hladky
Five years after a luxury condominium was first proposed for prime property at 1 S. Ocean Blvd., its developer has re
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By Mary Hladky
Boca Raton is the first city in Palm Beach County to enact an ordinance requir
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By Rich Pollack
With the June collapse of Surfside’s 12-story Champlain Towers South con
BELOW: The Pondhawk Natural Area’s StoryWalk path featured ‘Little Skink’s Tail,’ by Janet Halfmann, in late August. The library changes the book every two months. ABOVE: The Mayes family from Boca Raton follows the story and the trail next to the Sp
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer was elected president of the Florida League of Mayors on Aug. 12 and will serve a one-year term.
The nonpartisan league provides a forum for the mayors to speak on issues of interest to their city residents.
“The Florida
By Mary Hladky
In maintaining the city’s long-standing emphasis on keeping taxes low, the City Council on Sept. 22 approved a tax rate of $3.68 per $1,000 of taxable property value that is unchanged from last year’s rate.
While the rate is staying the
The Addison Mizner room at the History Museum honors the architect whose designs set the tone for early development in Boca Raton. It includes original furniture from the Boca Resort. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Mary Hladky
The newly re
By Steve Plunkett
Gone this budget season were irate taxpayers, angry City Council members and robocalls ginning up opposition to a double-digit tax increase.
Instead, the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District on Sept. 27 approved a 22% tax hike
By Mary Hladky
Now that the City Council has given its long-awaited approval, construction of Brightline’s Boca Raton station is imminent. Council members unanimously authorized construction of the station and adjacent parking garage on Aug. 24.
“Thi
The clubhouse at Boca Raton Golf and Racquet Club will remain closed until renovations are completed. Photo provided
By Mary Hladky
The city planned to take over operation of the 167-acre Boca Raton Golf and Racquet Club as of Oct. 1, one year after
Members of Impact 100 (l-r, front): Rebecca Scott, Kathryn Gillespie, Allison Davis, Kathy Adkins, Holly Schuttler, Sue Diener, Kirstin Jovanovski, Kelly Fleming, (back) Renee Feder, Lisa Warren, JoAnne Greiser, Emily McMullin, Tandy Robinson, Hilary
