Tia Jenkins pitches her idea for Switchy Shoes, which earned her the largest cash prize
at Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Lucy Lazarony
Eighteen entrepreneurial youths, members of the Boca Raton Chamber
Volunteers donate their time at the golf course
to get reduced fees
Volunteer Francis Sanatan rakes a sand trap at Red Reef Park Executive Golf Course.
Doug Tunstall, who volunteers at Red Reef, plays a round of golf.
Francis Sanatan, a volunteer pla
Spirit of Giving, a local nonprofit, partnered with 60-plus community organizations to bring more than 9,000 needy children and their families, along with 1,000 veterans, to the sporting event. ABOVE: (l-r) Scott Singer, Ann Rutherford, Linda Gunn Pa
Terry Fedele has been a vital part of the local health-care philanthropy scene since coming to Boca Raton with her husband, Jerry, seven years ago. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Her lengthy résumé might boggle the minds of some of the most avid volun
By Rich Pollack
After discussing the possibility of seeking a new outside law firm, the Boca Raton Airport Authority agreed last month to stay with the firm that has represented the board for the last nine years.
“I’m comfortable that we have
More than 2,500 supporters created a sea of purple for the second walk and that raised more than $250,000 — twice the 2014 amount. Dottie Carson, who recently was diagnosed, served as keynote speaker. LEFT: Co-Chairwomen Victoria Karasin and Pam
THREE EAGLE SCOUTS
The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 321 of Boca Raton, chartered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, celebrates the advancement of three to Eagle Scout in one evening.
Boca Raton, FL – (October 27, 2015) – The rank of E
Harbour's Edge raised more than $7,000 at this year's Boca Raton Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 27. Twenty-two residents and staff members of the senior living community participated. Team Captain, Judy Stauffer, raised more than $2,055 for the
Against the vibrant backdrop of amazing works of art, nearly 100 women came together for the yearly tradition of the Women’s Philanthropy Board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. They remembered the 2014-15 season and looked ahead t
By Teresa Bono
When you’ve done as many good deeds as Farm Sanctuary President, Gene Baur, you’re bound to get a good karmic return. So when the Dietary Council Association 2015 report endorsed a plant-based diet for better health and a greener pla
By Mary Thurwachter
Walking tours have long been a favorite of tourists and locals. They provide an entertaining way to dive into culture and history — and in some cases, food and wine — all while getting a little exercise, to boot.
Here’s a look
By Sallie James
Keeping the waterways free of navigation-clogging silt so boats can pass freely is a pricey proposition.
To help cover the cost of a huge dredging project to clear the silt from the Hillsboro Canal, Boca Raton officials are h
The original proposal for the Mizner on the Green “ultra-luxury” condo project called for 30 stories (as shown above), but the newest proposal is shorter and smaller. Rendering provided
By Mary Hladky
The New Mizner on the Green “ultra-luxury” cond
Stretching from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic, Ocean Strand is the last
undeveloped real estate of its kind left in Boca Raton.
Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Cheryl Blackerby
The Ocean Strand, a spectacular swath of green real estat
Firefighters and paramedics of Boca Raton will be cleaning up the waterways. on Saturday, July 19. From 9 a.m. until noon, the 5th annual Waterway Cleanup hosted by the Boca Raton Firefighters and Paramedics Benevolent will start at Lake Wyman and
The eighth annual arts, culture and music event assembled the biggest parade of stars in its history and featured the return of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman. ‘This year’s Festival of the Arts Boca was one of our best and most successful ever,’ said
By Cheryl Blackerby
The last of four beach renourishment projects is underway, and it’s up against an April 30th deadline that may not be met if rough seas continue.
Work on the project at Boca Raton’s north beach started March 23. The dredg
The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a candidates forum starting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at 6500 N. Congress Avenue in Boca Raton. League member Barbara Eriv will moderate.
Candidates who will attend are:
For mayor: Anthony Majhess and Susan Haynie.
By Mary Thurwachter, Managing Editor
Loss has been a major player in my sister-in-law’s life over the past few years. In just about every case, Alzheimer’s was the culprit.
She lost her job as a paralegal. She gave up driving her car. Her ability to
Sue Wandersman, Michele Popper, Denise St. Patrick Bell, honoree Eliot Popper and Jean Evans. The gala raised more than $30,000 for the organization’s mission of providing homeownership opportunities to those in need.
Mike Campbell, executive director
