By Joel Engelhardt
Ron DeSantis reached a plateau in Palm Beach County on Nov. 8 that no Republican candidate for governor had reached in 36 years: He tallied more votes than the Democrat.
And on his coattails rode Republicans Peggy Gossett-Seidman t
By Tao Woolfe
High-rise buildings will come under closer scrutiny in the coming months thanks to a new Boynton Beach ordinance that mandates thorough structural safety inspections for residential buildings 25 years or older.
The City Commission unani
Elisabetta’s Ristorante in Delray Beach has a private room that accommodates up to 20 customers. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
It’s party season, and party checklists usually start with a room to rent. Many restaurants and hotels rent spaces for hosti
The Council of Catholic Women of St. Lucy Church in Highland Beach has decorated its Giving Tree for the season. The tree is adorned with donation requests for underserved people in the community. To support them and brighten their holidays, parishio
By Janis Fontaine
We asked some of our friends in the religious community to tell us about their most memorable Christmas or Hanukkah gifts. Here are their touching, thoughtful reflections.
A grateful recipient
The Christmas season brings with it the
Erin McGrogan makes holiday cookies with her daughters, Emily and Ashlyn. Erin is the blogger Delray Mom, who ferrets out fun events for kids. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
For many, the coronavirus pandemic is a memory and the calendar is packed.
The holidays can be a trying time for pets. Be on the lookout for changes in behavior or eating habits that may be signs of stress. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Face it, our dogs and cats are definitely creatures of habit. You may swear they sport i
By Joel Engelhardt
Ron DeSantis reached a plateau Tuesday that no Republican candidate for governor in Palm Beach County had reached in 36 years: He tallied more votes than the Democrat.
And on his coattails rode Peggy Gossett-Seidman to victory over
Residents blown away by new bills fear Ian will only multiply toll
By Charles Elmore
Early estimates predict Hurricane Ian will become Florida’s costliest storm ever, but even before it made landfall eye-popping jumps in insurance costs were already
OCEAN RIDGE — James Francis Weege, a much-loved veterinarian and longtime resident of Ocean Ridge, died suddenly on Oct. 22. He was 77.
Dr. Weege was an active, practicing vet until the day before his death. He is survived by his wife, Susan (nee Ros
By Tao Woolfe
The Boynton Beach City Commission is considering capping the maximum height allowed for downtown buildings at 85 feet in an effort to make the city more inviting.
The commission has twice publicly discussed the idea, and expressed suppo
Adam Temple, who has served as Boynton Beach’s director of development services and as director of community standards, has been promoted to assistant city manager.The City Commission unanimously endorsed Temple at its meeting on Oct. 18.
“The city
By Christine Davis
Renaissance Properties New York, led by Kenneth L. Fishel and Bradley Fishel, purchased the South City Plaza office building, 1515 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, for $49.678 million. The seller was 1515 Associates Ltd., managed by
Roots and Wings in Delray Beach, which encourages children’s reading skills and teachers who inspire learning, is a beneficiary of Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The foundation marks its 50th anniversary this year. Photos pr
The American Association of Caregiving Youth gala returned in lavish longhorn style. Participants flocked to the venue to experience the country-themed shindig featuring guest emcee Frank McKinney and recording artist Laura Angelini. Proceeds benefit
ABOVE: The Delray Beach Green Market opened for the season on a beautiful day in October. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star BELOW RIGHT: An abundance of locally grown produce is the backbone of South County greenmarkets. Photo provided by Lori Johnson
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Michelle Angel, former owner of the Woolbright Farmers Market, says one goal of her new book is to make people less afraid of death. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
Intrigued by the concept of death since she was 5, Michelle Angel, who ran the Woolbrig
Visitors set off on a trail at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge west of Boynton Beach. Coastal Star file photo
By Brian Biggane
You know the feeling. You’ve just polished off Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings — including a
Delray Beach may include Sazio Express and some other old buildings along Atlantic Avenue east of the Intracoastal in a future historic district, one separate from a district now in the works on the avenue west of the waterway. Tim Stepien/The Coasta
