A dead sperm whale, estimated to weigh more than 15 tons, washed ashore Jan. 10
at Spanish River Park. Boca Raton Ocean Rescue Capt. Tim Fry wraps a strap
around the whale’s tail so it can be pulled onto the beach for a necropsy.
Photo by Tim Stepi
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By Steve Plunkett
One City Council race has already been decided, while a 10th candidate qualified for Boca Raton’s unusually crowded ballot.
Lawyer and real estate investor Scott Singer won Seat A (held by Susan Haynie) when candidate Craig
The 2014 OPAL (Outstanding People and Leaders) Awards Gala was awarded by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton. Winners were Karen and Howard Weiss (for community service); Anthony Comparato (Vanguard Award for Business and Community Service); Irving Gutin
The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce had its monthly Membership Breakfast with guest speaker Anika Khan, a senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities. More than 250 chamber members enjoyed the program, which featured an economic outlook for 20
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County drew 320 guests to its fundraising event. David Gergen, a senior political analyst for CNN, delivered the keynote address. Harvey and Phyllis Sandler presented awards to Honorary Chairs William Newman
In a benefit for the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, the museum had a grand-opening event in conjunction with the Debbie Rand Memorial Service League’s gala that raised $41,000. The gala inclu
Boca Raton artist Santiago Perez, left, speaks about his work with Chris Theodore, center, as his wife, Christine, views a painting behind him on Jan. 25 during the Boca Raton Fine Art Show at Royal Palm Place. Kurtis Boggs/The Coastal Star
Kim Bates and Dominee Banks, vet techs at Imperial Point Animal Hospital of Delray, with dogs Ruby and Tikea, talk to Boca Raton resident Sophy Salsburg, with Shelby, on the dog beach at Spanish River Park. Photos by Kurtis Boggs/The Coastal Star
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Related: Tailwaggers and owners lap up beach time in Boca Raton
By Steve Plunkett
Delray Beach dog owners, like any nonresidents, will pay $165 a year to bring their pets to Boca Raton’s new Bark Beach.
But Boca Raton officials wondered if t
David High is enjoying his life in ‘retirement,’ including an active lifestyle from his home. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Mary Thurwachter
Ten years ago, David High and his wife, JoAnne, joined some friends in attending a few meetings of the
Jeannette Bogart of Boca Raton hosted a popular cable-TV cooking show
in New York and has written several cookbooks on preparing healthful fare.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Many years ago, Jeannette Bogart was a stay-at-home mom in New York’s
By Steve Plunkett
A routine extension of the controversial Archstone project’s development approval gave the Boca Raton City Council an opportunity to vent about traffic tie-ups on East Palmetto Park Road. Council member Anthony Majhess, sitting
By Steve Plunkett
Boca Raton will have to trim pension benefits for fire and police employees to get out from under an out-of-control financial burden, its outside pension consultant said.
If the city does nothing, the money it pays into the
By Steve Plunkett
Mayoral candidate Anthony Majhess has officially resigned his Boca Raton City Council seat to comply with the state’s resign-to-run law.
“It is my intention to qualify for the office of mayor for the March 11, 2014, election
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County welcomed more than 90 supporters from around the state to a charity event that helped raise money for the education and advocacy on behalf of county voters. ‘In this coming year, (the league) will prov
Soaring columns of fire and ice crowned by explosions of pastel hydrangeas wowed the crowd at the dream-themed benefit for Florence Fuller Child Development Centers. More than $400,000 was generated — to ensure that disadvantaged children will contin
A luncheon and discussion with Brad Hurlburt, the new president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, highlighted an event designed to educate donors and supporters about the ways the nonprofit organization assists
The Friends of Gumbo Limbo raised more than $10,000 during an evening of food, drinks, music and auctions, with all proceeds going to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s educational and conservation programs. The Friends recognized Jim Abernethy, a conservat
By Cheryl Blackerby
Storm fronts with 30-plus mph winds throughout November stalled four beach renourishment projects.
The dredge was originally scheduled to start work on the south Boca Raton beach Nov. 5. But the dredge was forced to return t
