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By Larry Barszewski
A major mixed-use downtown development planned on the east side of Federal Highway just north of Ocean Avenue has been in the works for almost nine years, but construction still hasn’t s
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Boynton Beach is moving ahead with its proposal for downtown, but it’s back to the drawing board in Lantana
The northern portion of The Villages, a mixed-use project in downtown Boynton Beach, is under construction. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal
Former Delray Beach Vice Mayor Rob Long easily defeated Republican Maria Zack in the Dec. 9 special election for state House District 90.
District 90 includes Ocean Ridge, Gulf Stream, Briny Breezes and parts of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach.
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Utility also serves Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes
By Rich Pollack
Palm Beach County commissioners are waiting for a deep-dive look into Boynton Beach’s water utilities before moving forward on a possible purchase of the operation, a step that could pote
Workers install hexagonal tiles into the sea wall at Snug Harbor Gardens, which will create eco-friendly substrate for oysters to get a start. Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Patrick Sherry
Boynton Beach’s Art in Public Places program, whi
Alastair Pleasanton, whose family owns the Ace Hardware on Boynton Beach Boulevard, is putting his art education to work. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Patrick Sherry
After 200 hours of painting a vibrant underwater scene on the side of his family’
Former Boynton Beach Human Resources Director and one-time Delray Beach City Commission candidate Tennille DeCoste has been publicly reprimanded by the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics for misuse of public office, Boynton Beach officials report
By Rich Pollack
DELRAY BEACH — Betty Diggans cherished her Delray Beach community.
A longtime resident who was transplanted from Ohio when she was just 18, Mrs. Diggans was a well-known and cherished fixture in the city she loved for almost 80 years.
Impact 100 Palm Beach County has named the 2025-26 semifinalists that will vie for $100,000 grants aimed at bringing innovative initiatives designed to strengthen and uplift South County.
"Each of the nominees represents one of Impact 100’s five focu
A celebration of a quarter-century of bolstering youths in the area raised more than $400,000 and saw the 350-plus in attendance invest in the future of the Y. Proceeds will go toward program expansion so more children can be served. A highlight of t
Suzi Goldsmith, top, co-founder with Jeanette Christos of Tri-County Animal Rescue, sits with Katie, the golden retriever, and Stanford. Below is Sandy. Tri-County has rescued and offered for adoption more than 100,000 animals in 30 years. Photos pr
By John Pacenti
In an unusual December election, voters in Florida House District 90 will pick a new state representative.
The Dec. 9 election choice features Democrat Delray Beach Vice Mayor Rob Long, Republican Maria Zack or independent Karen Yeh
OCEAN RIDGE — Don Young died Nov. 23 while in hospice care at his home in Ocean Ridge, with his family by his side. He was 89.
Mr. Young was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 12, 1936, to his loving parents, Donald John Young and Elizabeth Cowan
Le Colonial offers its intimate parrot room with seating for 12. Photo provided by Neil Burger
By Jan Norris
It’s the start of the season for parties, events and life celebrations. But where are you going to host, say, 132 of your closest friends?
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BioStem Technologies, a biotechnology company developing placental-derived tissue grafts for advanced wound care, is moving its headquarters from Pompano Beach to the Research Park in Boca Raton after the city agreed to award $300,000 in incentives.
By Steve Plunkett
Water bills in Gulf Stream went up sharply as of Oct. 1 to make up for the higher rates that Delray Beach is charging the town — turning a potential $230,000 loss into a $107,000 surplus.
“Delray is essentially gouging us at $4.90 (
Ocean Ridge commissioners recently got their first glance at the proposed fire station at Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park at the Boynton Inlet. Rendering provided
By John Pacenti
As if pulled from the pages of some children’s storybook, the look of the new
By Jan Norris
You’re not showing up empty-handed to any affair on our watch. We have the suggestions and the goods for your hosts or for thank-you gifts during the season. Be the good guest and bring something appropriate — either tasty or useful.
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Unofficial election results had Maria Zack winning the Republican primary race to challenge Delray Beach Vice Mayor Rob Long, a Democrat, in the Dec. 9 special election to succeed state Rep. Joe Casello, who died in July.
Also slated to be on the bal
OCEAN RIDGE — Thomas Waters Perry III died Sept. 15 at Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach, surrounded by his cherished friends and loved ones. He was 73.
Born on May 14, 1952, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Mr. Perry lived a vibrant life defined by his in
