Family members of the late Solomon Spady joined the audience at the kickoff of the beloved institution’s upcoming centennial. Built in 1926, the historical home of Spady, a local educator and an influential African American leader in Delray Beach, no
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By Steve Plunkett
The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District turns 50 this year and will start celebrating the milestone this month.
On April 11, an archival display will open at Sugar Sand Park with coffee and cookies for visitors from 6 to 7 p.
The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District will turn 50 years old in March and is busy making plans to celebrate.
On April 11 district commissioners will have a meet-and-greet session at Sugar Sand Park.
“We’ll display some of the old drawings and
ABOVE: A private jet taxis past part of the 135-foot-long mural that shows air traffic control and a burrowing owl. BELOW: The toothy expression on the front of a fighter plane pays homage to the years the airfield was a military training ground. It
Supporters of Boca Helping Hands passed go at the 16th annual Monopoly-themed fundraiser, which attracted more than 150 guests. Boca Helping Hands President Gary Peters served as the tournament mediator. ‘This event is so much fun and unique,’ Peters
More than 400 wine enthusiasts enjoyed a two-day celebration of exquisite food and drink. The annual benefit for the Boca Raton Historical Society included five memorable vintner dinners and an amazing Grand Tasting. ‘As always, Boca Bacchanal was a
The American Heart Association had its 67th gala in support of lifesaving research and education programs to fight heart disease and stroke. A total of 350 guests attended the black-tie affair — which had not been held since 2020 because of the pan
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Lantana Centennial Celebration
When: 3:00--9:35 p.m. July 4
Where: Bicentennial Park, 321 E. Ocean Ave.
Schedule
- Food and craft vendors (3-9:05
By Mary Thurwachter
With availability of vaccines for many in the area not expected until spring, Lantana has changed the date of its Centennial Celebration from April 24 to July Fourth.
The decision came during the Dec. 14 Town Council meeting at th
‘Marty’s Cube’ by sculptor Tony Rosenthal is in the entrance courtyard of Boca Raton Museum of Art at Mizner Park.
By Gretel Sarmiento
Dressed up in two trendy exhibitions, Boca Raton Museum of Art kicked off its 70th birthday party last month with
Retired Maj. Gen. John Van Blois addressed the DAR monthly meeting about his years of service in the U.S. Air Force, handling the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Berlin Wall conflict, Vietnam, the first Iraq War, Desert Storm and national security. ABOVE:
Theatre Lab, FAU’s professional theater company, showcased the completion of renovations to the intimate 99-seat Heckscher Stage, previewed the upcoming season and introduced the Matching Gift Challenge to raise private support for the creative space
The coalition rang in its anniversary at its new office and recognized the staff and supporters who have been instrumental in its success. ‘As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we recognize the impact Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies has made on moth
Shawn Orell and Shanna Boone, co-workers at OrthoAcel Technologies in Miami,
enjoy a scenic lunch at Benny’s on the Beach restaurant in Lake Worth.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Brian Biggane
Back in 1986, when the Lake Worth Pier was a lot qui
Costumed characters, old cars and live music took partygoers on a tour through the decades during the Delray Beach Public Library’s Birthday Bash celebration of its 100th birthday held April 11. Guests, including the 15 ‘Centennial Celebrities’ — the
By Cheryl Blackerby
Boca Raton’s July Fourth celebration may determine who knows best how to manage Boca Raton’s parks and beaches: the Boca Raton Beach & Park District or the city of Boca Raton.
The simmering war over management of beache
