Mary Csar is moving to a Jacksonville historic district, closer to her kids. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Mary Hladky
Mary Csar has been involved in preserving Boca Raton’s history almost from the moment she moved to the city in 1978.
She joined
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Olivia Hollaus (right) is replacing the retiring Mary Csar (left) as executive director of the Boca Raton Historical Society/The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. Photo provided
As Boca Raton concludes its 100th anniversary year — a time of reflect
ABOVE: (l-r) Society President Denise Alman, Zook, committee member Laura Malone, Executive Director Mary Csar and committee member Lori Saunders. BELOW: (l-r) Victoria Matthews, Dorothy MacDiarmid, Fabiola Hooker and committee members Reilly Glasser
History, architecture and community spirit came together when the Boca Raton Historical Society honored the notable Addison Mizner and the city’s centennial. Guests gathered in the landmark building, originally Mizner’s office, for an evening filled
Recognizing outstanding individuals and community partners whose contributions have supported the Boca Raton Historical Society, the festive event brought together board members, staff, supporters and volunteers to reflect on the 2024-25 season. Amon
The Junior League of Boca Raton has appointed Victoria Matthews as its president and has appointed a new board of directors.
The 2025-26 team was introduced at the league’s annual dinner meeting. Board members for 2025-26 include Debbie Abrams, Darin
The Boca Raton Historical Society’s signature food and wine event concluded its 22nd year with record-breaking attendance, exquisite vintner dinners and an unforgettable Grand Tasting, all in celebration of the city’s centennial. More than $200,000 w
Tour participants take in the grandeur of the Cloister Inn, part of The Boca Raton resort. The 100-room inn, which opened Feb. 5, 1926, was designed and owned by renowned architect Addison Mizner. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Mary Hla
With Boca Raton’s centennial celebrations already in full swing, the Boca Raton Historical Society is joining the party.
It has created a glossy coffee-table book titled Dream City: A Pictorial History of Boca Raton that chronicles the city’s evoluti
Honorees (l-r) Lisa Mulhall, Cynthia Krebsbach, Leon and Toby Cooperman, Dawn Friedkin, Mindi Fasnacht and Lisa Friedkin. The Friedkins accepted a posthumous award for Lora ’Skeets’ Friedkin. Photo provided
The annual affair of the Boca Raton Histor
An ionic capital manufactured by Mizner Industries. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
A new exhibit at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum coincides with the city of Boca Raton’s centennial and looks back on the continuing impact of city planner, indu
(l-r) Vanessa Carosella, Joyce DeVita, Karen Sweetapple and Betsy Fletcher. Photo provided
Dozens of guests were dazzled by the grand-opening celebration of ‘Boca Raton 1925-2025: Addison Mizner’s Legacy.’
The exhibit, open to the public through May
The design style of Boca Raton and much of south Florida comes from the work of Addison Mizner. Photo provided by the Boca Raton Historical Society
As the city gears up to celebrate its centennial in 2025, the Boca Raton Historical Society is contri
The 2024 Read Together Palm Beach County book has been revealed.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt was announced by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County at the Mayor’s Literacy Initiative Luncheon.
The campaign aims to get adults
Delray Beach police search Black men parked at the beach in 1956. Officials did not allow Black people on city beaches until 1962, slowly relenting in the face of negative national publicity. Photo provided by Delray Beach Historical Society
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Understanding our history is critical in today’s world.
Learning about the past helps us all to recognize our predecessors’ brilliant successes as well as their mistakes. Perhaps most important, we can identify the times when evil darkened the world
The letterhead from the Boca Raton Army Air Field illustrates the use of radar to protect Florida from German attacks. BELOW: Peter Barrett, in a uniform his mother sewed for him, stands with his sister, Martha, near their home in Boca Raton during t
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum celebrated its sold-out event that took attendees ‘all aboard’ on an historically rich ride to area restaurants for delicious bites and signature cocktails. It was a night to remember with stops at Sushi by Bou,
To help prepare students for the 2023-24 school year, the Boca Raton Airport Authority had its sixth annual Back to School Supply Drive in collaboration with the Spirit of Giving Network.
The effort collected about $15,000 worth of items such as back
Myrtle Butts Fleming Award recipients (l-r, front) Joyce DeVita, Betsy Fletcher, Barbara Montgomery O’Connell, Loren Mintz, (back) Derek Vander Ploeg, Dawn Zook, Bonnie Dearborn, Al and Joni Goldberg and Rimmie MacLaren. Photos provided by the Boca R
