The Coastal Star won seven first-place awards and 15 overall at the Florida Press Association award ceremony held June 5. Staff photo
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The Coastal Star received 15 awards June 5 from the Florida Press Association for coverage it provid
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‘Major’ sargassum buildup could also put crimp in turtle season‘s fast start
Beachgoers in Lantana struggle to find seaweed-free spots to set up chairs or put down blankets in late May. Piles of sargassum washed ashore in South County, with a record
The statue of two pelicans (far right) has gone missing from the George Bush Boulevard bridge. It had been visible to westbound travelers approaching the bridge since 1989. Google Map photo
Related: Bridge closure planned to last until July 20
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It has been 50 years this month since I began my newspaper career here in Palm Beach County, a wet-behind-the-ears Jimmy Olsen hired as a reporter for the weekly Delray Beach and Boynton Beach News Journal.
Back then, Delray Beach was known among us
Related: Pelican puzzler: Even the owner of missing bridge statue is not clear-cut
By Larry Barszewski
The George Bush Boulevard bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until July 20 so that essential deck re
In several articles, you have mistakenly reported that the termination of Old School Square Center for the Arts (OSSCFTA) was due to financial difficulties. This information is incorrect and does not reflect the actual circumstances.
You previously c
A 27-year-old woman stole this black Hyundai sedan at a gas station in Delray Beach and led police on a chase that ended on State Road A1A in Briny Breezes, according to Gulf Stream Police Chief Richard Jones. As Delray Beach police officers followed
By Jeffrey Cassady
New croquet courts might be coming to Delray Beach, but city commissioners want to know more about the costs and impact of bringing the game to city recreational facilities before they decide if — and where — to build.
The commissi
Mayor, not liking discussion, ends meeting — Rather than allow Delray Beach city commissioners time at their June 2 meeting to decide whether to request the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics investigate him, Mayor Tom Carney adjourned the meetin
Delray Beach seasonal resident Elizabeth Koldyke Boolbol, pictured with Stella, is the founder of Partnership to End Human Trafficking, which seeks to help women recover from the trauma of human trafficking. She established the organization in 2016
DELRAY BEACH — Willard George Kramer Jr., cherished by family and friends for a lifetime of kindness and generosity, died April 30. He was 96.
Mr. Kramer was a former member of Delray Dunes. He was also a member of the Delray Beach Club and The Littl
DELRAY BEACH — Tom Dolvin, a well-known and respected dentist in downtown Delray Beach for more than four decades, died in Waxhaw, North Carolina, on May 15, family by his side. He was 80.
Born July 23, 1945, Mr. Dolvin grew up in White City, a commu
Longtime owners are credited with saving, enhancing downtown landmark
Managing partner Hilary Roche (center), who represents a third generation of family ownership, stands with other longtime Colony staff (l-r): Margarita Eberly, general manager for
This 24,000-square-foot estate at 2500 E. Maya Palm Drive in Boca Raton’s Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club fetched the highest residential sales price in the city’s history. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
A newly completed SRD Signature estate at 2
The fifth annual fundraiser for the Delray Beach Historical Society featured cocktails, live art by Carol Calicchio, and a silent auction. Guests traversed the gardens and enjoyed food and music inside the three historic cottages, where exhibits offe
The Rotary Club of Delray Beach hosted its second annual Kentucky Derby-style celebration that included a live viewing of the race, signature cocktails and a curated menu of Derby-inspired cuisine. The event raised more than $15,000 to fund 10 schola
Michael Fatigante and his father, Kyle Fatigante, stroll the new Storybook Trail at Barwick Park. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Faran Fagen
You can enjoy an underwater pizza party as you stroll along Storybook Trail at Barwick Park. You
For many churches, summer vacation is synonymous with Vacation Bible School. Educators like Christine Yount Jones, executive editor of Children’s Ministry magazine, says even a 2-year-old can be taught to understand God’s blessings and benefit from V
Repair work starts on the George Bush Boulevard bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach on June 1. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to detour to the Atlantic Avenue bridge, via Federal Highway or State Road A1A, to cross the Intra
Retired Air Force Maj. Evelyn Henry has been around the world as a military nurse but lives in Delray Beach and volunteers with the Boynton Woman’s Club. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Jan Engoren
Boynton Woman’s Club member Evelyn Henry, a retired
