Highland Beach woman a socialite on Netflix’s ‘Members Only: Palm Beach’
At home in Highland Beach, Rosalyn Yellin models one of her favorite dresses. Her dog is Lou Lou. She plays a socialite on Netflix's Members Only: Palm Beach. Tim Stepien/The Co
By Rich Pollack
With an eye to the future, Highland Beach leaders are finalizing a strategic priorities plan that puts an emphasis on continuing to maintain the town’s brand as “three miles of paradise.”
“The strategic priority process allows us to c
By Rich Pollack
Driving through Highland Beach on State Road A1A has gotten easier thanks to the near-conclusion of the Florida Department of Transportation’s $8.3 million resurfacing and improvement project.
It’s not quite a perfectly uninterrupted
Turtle time is coming, so let’s talk elections.
March marks the start of the annual sea turtle season, when beach lighting dims and stakes marking buried turtle nests begin sprouting along the shoreline.
It’s also municipal election season, when loca
A man rides his e-bike on a State Road A1A sidewalk in Delray Beach. A proposed state law would limit speeds on sidewalks if pedestrians are nearby. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
Florida’s laws governing new methods of transportation h
Motorists driving north on State Road A1A approaching Linton Boulevard may be getting some relief from congestion at the intersection as workers reinstalled wires that help control when the traffic signal should change.
Two Florida Department of Tra
By Rich Pollack
The clearing of an almost-acre lot bordering the Intracoastal Waterway has once again sparked concerns of nearby residents who wonder what the future holds for one of the last vacant parcels in Highland Beach.
Late last year, residen
DELRAY BEACH — Judy Cotter, a longtime resident, died Dec. 29. She was 81.
Born in New York City on Jan. 10, 1944, she possessed a spirit as vibrant and colorful as the dresses she wore.
For 35 years, Mrs. Cotter was the heart of The Snappy Turtle bo
Chefs at Garlic Fest will offer free demonstrations, such as this one at a past festival, at noon both days at The Clove, site of garlic-themed food and beverage. The Clove’s premium bar will offer cocktails such as jalapeño margaritas, garlic bloody
Cyclists enjoy unfettered access to the new bike lanes on the stretch of State Road A1A through Highland Beach and part of Delray Beach now that traffic-control barrels are gone. The $8.3 million resurfacing and drainage project lasted more than a ye
The Villa Magna condo wants to improve its visibility along A1A, but current Highland Beach rules will not allow the bigger signs it wants. Tim Stepien/ The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
The challenges kept coming for a beachfront condo in Highland Be
I was tickled by the article regarding Milani Park in the recent The Coastal Star.
I was reminded of a Highland Beach public meeting probably 10 years ago.
I was the only resident speaking for the renovation. There was talk about the arrival of drug
By Rich Pollack
Laura Thurston wanted to take her 2-year-old grandson to a playground with swings and slides and all things designed for small kids who just want to have fun.
A resident of Boca Highland Beach Club and Marina at the south end of High
Highland Beach resident Debbie Muller (left) donated money to help police acquire certified therapy dog Sparky, whose handler is Brittney Jarboe (right). Sparky’s main job will be to help police put people at ease. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Ric
By Rich Pollack
Two members of the Highland Beach Town Commission will be returning to their seats next spring after neither drew opposition before the filing deadline in November.
Mayor Natasha Moore, who as vice mayor filled the seat following the
ALSO IN THE WORKS: Highland Beach is seeking state funds to install embedded lights on its A1A crosswalks, like this one in Deerfield Beach. The lights activate when a pedestrian pushes a button before crossing. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich P
By Rich Pollack
The Highland Beach Police Department recently reached a major milestone, having achieved a “flawless inspection report” from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation for the second consecutive time.
Highland Beach Pol
Le Colonial offers its intimate parrot room with seating for 12. Photo provided by Neil Burger
By Jan Norris
It’s the start of the season for parties, events and life celebrations. But where are you going to host, say, 132 of your closest friends?
T
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach commissioners agreed recently that having smaller commercial signs in town would be beneficial and had just started the ball rolling on passing new rules when the process hit a snag.
Delray Beach officials had plans in
Summer construction anticipated as county, town end long feud
By Rich Pollack
The decades-long battle between Highland Beach and Palm Beach County over development of Milani Park could be ending thanks to a compromise reducing the initial number of p
