Restaurant owner says it will move across Ocean Avenue into Paloma Mexican Restaurant space
Staff and customers flank Hurricane Alley owner Kim Kelly (center). The restaurant is likely to be shut at least until spring as it awaits construction of a n
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More late-night options coming in renovated historic buildings
Patrons jam the bar for happy hour dinner and drinks at Barcelona Wine Bar in Sundy Village. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Jan Norris
With the openings of Double Knot this s
John Pacenti won the Journalist of the Year competition in the 2026 Sunshine State Awards sponsored by the Florida-based Society for Professional Journalism, including for work he did for The Coastal Star.
The award, presented Aug. 29 in Fort Lauderd
By Brian Biggane
After sitting empty for the past 20 years, a group of Delray Beach lots on North Federal Highway abutting Gulf Stream’s Place Au Soleil community will be the site of 47 new townhomes.
The Delray Beach City Commission approved the pro
By Brian Biggane
Delray Beach City Manager Terrence Moore said he is hiring a consultant to come up with recommendations for decades-old issues at the city’s cemetery that have been resurrected in recent months by irate city residents concerned about
In an effort to make growth pay for itself, new developments in Delray Beach will have to contribute more to cover the costs the city expects to incur for the equipment and facilities needed to serve those new homes.
In addition to increasing the exi
Storm water study planned; rate increase approved — Delray Beach is getting set to update its Stormwater Master Plan, with the City Commission approving a $300,000 grant agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management at its Aug. 11 meet
Participants in one of the 2025 Witches of Delray events included (l-r) Kachi Montalvo, Megan Hanley, Tori Ross, Lauren Kennedy, Leslie Murrell and Rachel Cooke. Photo provided by Debra Somerville
The 15th annual BETR Project’s Witches of Delray ben
Dozens of restaurants are participating in the Flavor South Florida and Downtown Delray promotional events. Some of those eateries include Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, top, and Avalon Beach House, below. Photos provided
September is a great month
The Courage Club, for girls 7 to 14, inspires them to chase their dreams, set high standards and learn skills to succeed. The inaugural in-person meeting took place at the Seagate Beach Club, where girls enjoyed the surf and sand. BELOW: Kelly Roach
Note to readers: This story contains graphic information involving alleged child sexual abuse.
By Larry Barszewski
Mike Caruso, Palm Beach County’s clerk of courts and comptroller — and a former state representative for South County’s island communit
Revisiting spirit of 1976, history buff beholds pet rock, dad’s letter, more
Winnie Diggans Edwards, above, rode her bike as a child 50 years ago in Delray Beach and today, below, is executive director of the city’s historical society. Photo provid
A loggerhead sea turtle hatchling struggles to make its way over a thick bed of sargassum in late July at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Jan Norris
Poor babies! Turtles, that is.
Hatchlings are crawling out f
Emanuel Jackson Jr. (center), founder of the EJS Project, is surrounded by summer camp students. He launched the youth development nonprofit in 2014 to provide teens with academic support, mental health counseling and career training, including paid
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach residents as well as anyone passing through town on State Road A1A are likely to see some additional safety improvements soon thanks in large part to an appropriation of $375,000 from the state.
Construction is expecte
This headstone of a World War II veteran is nearly obscured by leaves. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Patrick Sherry
Delray Beach officials are working to make several improvements to the city’s cemetery, but some residents say the city is not doi
By Patrick Sherry
Days before Delray Beach’s Fourth of July Celebration, city staff had to scramble to find a way to put on the city’s fireworks show after finding out the barge for launching the display would not be available.
Local leaders blamed i
By Patrick Sherry
Residents of Delray Beach could see the city’s tax rate rise for a second straight year — following a dozen years of dropping tax rates that culminated with a “no new taxes” budget in 2024.
Officials attributed the proposed increas
By Patrick Sherry
A proposed townhouse-style condominium development on North Federal Highway will return to the Delray Beach City Commission for reconsideration after being denied approval in July.
Commissioners voted 3-1 to allow the applicant to
By Christine Davis
Lang Realty marked National Bring Your Dog to Work Day on June 26 by celebrating dogs owned by Lang agents that ride along to showings, keep their owners company during late-night contracts, and quietly anchor the workday from thei
