By Tim Pallesen
Everyone wants it clear that Delray Beach loves dogs — but city officials will continue to outlaw them on the municipal beach.
“We all love our dogs, but we just can’t police it,” city manager Louie Chapman Jr. told city commiss
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By Cheryl Blackerby
Storm fronts with 30-plus mph winds throughout November stalled four beach renourishment projects.
The dredge was originally scheduled to start work on the south Boca Raton beach Nov. 5. But the dredge was forced to return t
Zicky Simon, class of 1942, shares a light-hearted moment with Rose Machek Sloan, who came from a flower-growing family and whose father was a beloved scoutmaster. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
It was a virtual who’s who of “Old D
Alcohol can now be sold on Sunday mornings at Delray Beach grocery and convenience stores.
City commissioners approved an ordinance change on Dec. 3, making Delray the last city in Palm Beach County to allow alcohol sales between 7 a.m. and noon on Su
Workers tear apart the last vestiges of the old Delray Beach pavilion on A1A, just south of Atlantic Avenue. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Construction is under way on the new $249,210 pavilion that will be the centerpiece to adorn Delray Beach’s mun
Nancy Hurd sits with a few of children of the Achievement Centers. 2008 photo provided
By Rich Pollack
For 44 years, Nancy Hurd followed a simple guiding principle as she led Delray Beach’s Achievement Centers for Children & Families, a nonprofit
Michael Matriccino, Delray Beach Club maitre d’, welcomes a group of women
to lunch at the club, from which he is retiring after 35 years.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Michael Matriccino visits with club member Luise Forman in 1994 at the Delray Be
A view of the planned Atlantic Crossing project seen from Atlantic Avenue at Veterans Park. Rendering provided
By Tim Pallesen
City commissioners will review Atlantic Crossing, the $200 million proposed centerpiece for East Atlantic Avenue, one
DELRAY BEACH — Marylew Cooper Redd of Delray Beach passed away on Nov. 30. Mrs. Redd was born Aug. 13, 1935, in Abington, Pa., to the late Guy Manning Cooper and Dorothy Hughes Cooper. She was educated at Sweet Briar College, Va., and the Univers
Award winners and contest directors celebrate a great day on Delray’s beach. More than 200 participants and volunteers enjoyed family-oriented competition in surfing, paddleboard and tug-of-war events. All proceeds were donated to benefit Delray Beac
Proceeds from the 24th annual charity event totaled $600,000, and the funds will be distributed through nonprofit partner The Ounce of Prevention Fund. The popular event included a Pro-Celebrity Gala with dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, an
Tandy Robinson hopes to make
a big impact on local charities
through her organization.
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By Rich Pollack
Tandy Robinson has seen firsthand just how much of a driving force women in South Florida can be when they unite
The Beach Property Owners Association says the design approved on this 18,612-square-foot home is imposing.
Actor Kevin James’ 25,835-square-foot home actually appears smaller than it is from the street.
Courtesy images
By Tim Pallesen
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By Dan Moffett
Moviegoers will say goodbye to an old friend this month when the Regal Delray Beach 18 Theater goes dark to make way for an LA Fitness center after a long run spanning three decades at the corner of Linton Boulevard and Federal Hig
By Tim Pallesen
Remember that fuss about the cabana contract on Delray’s municipal beach? Forget about it.
City commissioners voted 3-2 on Oct. 15 to keep their current vendor and stop debating about competitive bids to rent chairs and cab
By Tim Pallesen
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue says it can save Delray Beach taxpayers $500,000 a year by taking over fire-rescue services for the city.
Delray Beach asked for the price quote to see if the county could provide the same servic
Photography by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Lake Worth residents Anne Heggli (right) and Courtney Ricks take part in a Halloween volleyball game
on the beach Oct. 26 at Anchor Park in Delray Beach.
Participants portray Native Americans Oct. 19 dur
Cheran Marek enjoys an avocado sandwich and quiche with her sister Susan Ring as her son Luca sleeps by her side and cousin Emma Ring, 9, checks on Luca at Ciao Sidewalk Cafe in Delray Beach. Luca was 9 days old. ‘He ate here in utero,’ Marek said.
Cherokee purple tomatoes from Farmhouse Tomatoes, available at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket.
Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Customers check out spices for sale at the Delray Beach GreenMarket.
Christy’s Bakery offers an array of pastries
Related story: Boca's canine beach time is goal of pilot program
By Dan Moffett
Dog advocates in Delray Beach are planning to turn loose roving packs of petitioners soon in a campaign to persuade the city to open part of its beach
