By Tim Pallesen
The Florida Legislature has taken “an important first step” to regulate the sober homes for recovering addicts that cause concerns in Delray Beach, Boca Raton and other coastal communities.
The new state law awaiting the governo
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Yoga helps keep folks moving, despite injuries, growing old
Murray Rubin (front) and others take a chair yoga class taught by Stephanie Streff at Yoga Sol in Delray Beach.
Rubin says he noticed a difference in his back pain after only one class.
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Delray Beach lawyer Mindy Farber, with rescue dogs Cara, Nicky and Abbey,
advocates for nonprofits, veterans, women, minorities and homeless pets.
Photo provided
By Arden Moore
There are people who champion the cause for pets by fostering rescues
St. Vincent Ferrer would double the size of its school (top right) and add a new portico to the church sanctuary (bottom right). Rendering provided
By Tim Pallesen
St. Vincent Ferrer Church is asking the 2,800 families in its parish for $6.5 mill
Teen anglers (from left) Chase Eagleton, Will Lightle and Conner Eagleton of Lake Worth show three dolphin
they brought to the scales April 11 during the 10th annual Boynton Beach Firefighters Fishing Tournament.
One of them, a 20.9-pounder, won seco
The launch of a pilot program that ran through May 3 saw bicyclists pedaling to the restaurant during their Sunday afternoon rides to receive free valet service and a complimentary libation with brunch. ‘As an avid cyclist, I thought it would be grea
This year’s event raised more than $100,000 for the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach. Community Impact honorees were Jerry Lower and Mary Kate Leming of The Coastal Star. Kyra Dobard was Youth of the Year. ABOVE: (l-r) Co-Chai
Athletes and film crew produce a Gatorade commercial on Delray Beach in March. The city is steadily becoming a popular destination for the film industry. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Jane Smith
Delray Beach needs to provide Disney-style service for its downtown to maintain its image as a world-class destination, said Don Cooper, its new city manager.
But achieving that high level of service is difficult and costly in
By Tim Pallesen
Coastal residents may soon see some relief from beachgoers who park on their narrow residential streets.
Delray’s city engineer is working with the Beach Property Owners Association to identify streets that are too narrow to saf
By Tim Pallesen
Coastal homeowners are being urged to take individual action before their premiums for flood insurance skyrocket at the end of this year.
“This is grim for some of you,” Beach Property Owners Association vice president Andy Katz
New Delray Beach City Commissioner Mitch Katz is sworn into office March 31 alongside his family,
(l-r) son, Hayden, wife, Heather, and daughter Shayna.
Mayor Cary Glickstein is sworn in for a second term. With him are his children, (l-r) Jack Glick
For the 15th consecutive year, Delray Beach has been designated as a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The honor recognizes the city for its commitment to urban forestry management and environmental improvements.
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\Rinah Karson of Delray Beach holds her bicycle valet ticket that was distributed by Human Powered Delray.
Barbara and Norman Iverson, Delray Beach residents, load up their bikes with groceries from the farmer’s market.
By Mary Thurwachter
Walking tours have long been a favorite of tourists and locals. They provide an entertaining way to dive into culture and history — and in some cases, food and wine — all while getting a little exercise, to boot.
Here’s a look
There are plenty of orchids, decorative pots and garden accessories available at the Delray Garden Center.
Robert Glynn with one of the five macaws that have found a home at the garden center.
After five decades of educating thousands of students, Unity School families had thousands of reasons to celebrate. More than 300 supporters – including Don and MaryAnne Shula – gathered and raised a record $200,000. ‘We are blessed to have such fant
Ernie DeBlasi, owner of Impact Lures
and part-owner/executive chef at Caffe Luna Rosa.
DeBlasi’s handmade fishing lures made in his garage in Boynton Beach.
Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Willie Howard
When it comes to fishing and co
Delray Beach County Fair, 1913. Delray Beach won many blue ribbons.
Photos courtesy Delray Beach Historical Society
By J.D. Vivian
Ever wonder why the first settlers moved to what is now Delray Beach? Or how the Pineapple Grove district earned its name