Once it is built, Ocean One will dominate a long-empty corner of Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway where a Bank of America once stood. Rendering provided
By Tao Woolfe
After listening to numerous residents’ fears that the Ocean One mixed-use complex w
Thanks to a packed house and generous supporters, the 32nd annual fundraiser benefiting the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County brought in more than $250,000. Nearly 600 attendees turned out to hear bestselling author Paula McLain, best known for
By Tao Woolfe
Spring is a subtle season in South Florida with scant explosions of flowers and green shoots, but in Boynton Beach this month, pops of color and movement are in bloom everywhere.
The 2023 Kinetic Art Biennial is in full swing, with mova
Patrick J. McNamara, CEO of Palm Health Foundation. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
Patrick J. McNamara, CEO of Palm Health Foundation, is leading the charge for better mental health.
The Boynton Beach resident reminds us that May is Mental Health Awar
By Steve Plunkett
St. Joseph’s Episcopal School will shutter its campus at the end of the school year, its board of trustees announced March 31.
The trustees madethe "agonizing decision to close" in a meeting the day before, Board Chairman Bill Swan
By Tao Woolfe
The Boynton Beach Arts and Cultural Center will be receiving an interior makeover that will allow audiences to better hear and see exhibits and presentations in its auditorium.
The City Commission last month voted unanimously to allocat
By Tao Woolfe
A neighbor of The Pierce has told the city that an approved street closure to accommodate the $73 million downtown development project would cut off easy access to his property.
Attorney Aaron Williams, who represents the owner of prope
The Butcher and the Bar in Boynton Beach held a watch party when the restaurant appeared on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Seated at bar are (l-r): Renata Jaremko, Joe Pisicchio, Elizabeth Greene and her husband, Graham. Foreground: Ashl
The fundraiser for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County set a record this year, bringing in $88,000. More than 500 runners, walkers and cyclists supported the benefit along with generous sponsors and powerhouse individuals and teams. Proceeds
Nicole Hill, certified physician assistant, demonstrates UltraClear skin resurfacing laser on Dr. Joseph Gretzula. It treats fine lines, deep wrinkles, sun damage, age spots, scarring, acne scars and hyperpigmentation. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
By Joe Capozzi
Technological improvements planned for Boynton Beach Fire Rescue’s dispatch center mean Briny Breezes residents can expect faster response times in their tiny coastal community.
The average response time in Briny Breezes last year wa
By Steve Plunkett
St. Joseph’s Episcopal School has lost its bid for an injunction to allow it to continue operating on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Boynton Beach while a lawsuit between the parties is resolved.
The school claims it
ABOVE: Former William Taft High classmates from a variety of years in the 1950s and ‘60s gathered last month for a reunion at Pavilion Grille. About 180 attended, some of whom now live in Palm Beach County. INSET BELOW: A ball cap with science class
By Mary Hladky
Four-year-old Brightline is the shiny new thing, offering high-class rides in sleek trains.
But 33-year-old Tri-Rail’s no-frills commuter line transports far more passengers.
Tri-Rail’s ridership totaled nearly 3.4 million in 2022, while
An overview of the development plan for the new Town Square shows two buildings,north and south of City Hall, with 898 luxury rentals and about 23,000 square feet of commercial space, plus a hotel and two parking garages with a total of 2,338 spaces.
By Tao Woolfe
Phil Terrano, the man who wants to revive East Boynton Beach’s Little League Park, delivered the payoff pitch to the City Commission last month.
Not only did the commissioners vote unanimously on Feb. 21 in favor of revitalizing the park
The Pierce downtown complex with 300 rental apartments and 17,000 square feet of commercial area will be along Federal Highway between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. The Hurricane Alley restaurant — the small building at left — is relocate
Florida Atlantic University plans to use the closed Living Room Theaters on its Boca Raton campus for student classes and for a digital media production hub. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
Living Room Theaters, which was located in Florida Atlanti
Tony Vento, a longtime chef, puts culinary ideas to work in his offerings at Capt. Frank’s in Boynton Beach. Photo provided
By Faran Fagen
Capt. Frank’s new owner, Tony Vento, has traveled all over the Mediterranean, up and down the East Coast, and a
The Rev. Leslie Etheredge, associate Florida Conference minister for United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Todd Petty at his installation at Church of the Palms in Delray Beach. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Churches throughout the country are st
