By Rich Pollack
A year-long State Road A1A improvement project through Highland Beach and part of southern Delray Beach has been delayed and now isn’t expected to start until late May or early June.
In an email to elected officials in both municipali
Delray Beach police search Black men parked at the beach in 1956. Officials did not allow Black people on city beaches until 1962, slowly relenting in the face of negative national publicity. Photo provided by Delray Beach Historical Society
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A Palm Trail Grill crowd hails Tom Carney’s win in the mayoral race, to go with City Commission victories for Juli Casale and Tom Markert. ABOVE: (front, l-r) Tony Petrolia, Phil Pepe, Kelly Barrette and Casale; (back) departing Mayor Shelley Petroli
Update: A1A roadwork south of Linton Boulevard postponed until at least late May
By Rich Pollack
For more than five years, state officials have been talking about plans to widen and repave State Road A1A from Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach south t
Understanding our history is critical in today’s world.
Learning about the past helps us all to recognize our predecessors’ brilliant successes as well as their mistakes. Perhaps most important, we can identify the times when evil darkened the world
Capt. Jo Wagenhals on the job in Pompano Beach. BELOW: Wagenhals wears a ‘tuxedo suit’ while taking part in lifesaving competitions around the state. Photos provided
By Anne Geggis
Ocean Rescue Capt. Jo Wagenhals had 18 miles to go on State Road A1A
By Rich Pollack
A few South Florida state legislators are quietly working on creating a “condo caucus” to consider fu
By Anne Geggis
Mayor Shelly Petrolia’s service to the city has gotten her sued personally, put her at the helm during multiple city manager firings, never won her the support of the city’s real estate establishment — yet made her popular enough that
The Institute for Regional Conservation recently held an ecological restoration event at Atlantic Dunes Park in Delray Beach, which focused on coastal conservation education and invasive plant removal. With funding and support from the city of Delray
By Anne Geggis
Allegations that Delray Beach’s city manager fondled the leg of the city’s fire chief as the two drove to an art exhibit in August 2022 has spurred a city investigation, according to a letter that surfaced despite the city saying it is
New limits could prevent large homes like this one, which looms over its neighbor’s pool and patio. Photo provided
By Anne Geggis
New home construction east of the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach will face new limitations for how much square fo
By Anne Geggis
After years of planning, the replacement of Delray Beach’s 72-year-old water treatment plant is officially underway with the City Commission authorizing $15 million for its first construction phase.
At the plant’s age, it is no longer
Split vote — The newly reconstituted Delray Beach City Commission had its first 3-2 split, which came at the March 28 organizational meeting when its three new members were sworn into office.
The new members — Mayor Tom Carney and Commissioners Juli
This property at 1960 S. Ocean Blvd. in Manalapan was purchased by Stewart A. Satter of Carnegie Hill Development, who called it ‘a one-of-a-kind.’ But he said the house is dated and that he may have it torn down and replaced with two spec homes. Pho
The contestants for queen of the 1951 Gladioli Festival. The festival lives on as the annual Delray Affair. Photo provided by the Delray Beach Historical Society
Related: Along the Coast: A view from the home front
By Anne Geggis
The 20-year stretch
The 21st annual benefit for Achievement Centers for Children & Families featured seven stunning abodes, a luncheon and more. Owners opened the doors of their Intracoastal Waterway retreats to more than 750 guests who received an inside look at the f
Achievement Centers for Children & Families’ third annual festival included prizes for first-, second- and third-place teams. The event featured music, a food truck and live entertainment. ‘Cornhole for the Kids is one of our most fun social annual f
Coco Gauff holds Jonathan Guerrier, 2, as she and the U.S. Tennis Association celebrate the opening of renovated tennis courts at Pompey Park in Gauff’s hometown of Delray Beach. Gauff’s 2023 U.S. Open championship gave her a say in which public cour
By Anne Geggis
Ocean water testing reported Thursday gave the all clear to seven beaches from Jupiter to Boca Raton that had been closed to swimmers on Wednesday because of unacceptably high levels of bacteria found in sampling earlier in the week.
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By Anne Geggis
Ocean water testing reported Tuesday found elevated levels of bacteria in water from Jupiter to Boca Raton, so a slew of South County beaches are closed to swimmers for now.
Ocean Inlet Park in Ocean Ridge, Delray Beach Municipal Beach
