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By Tim O’Meilia
For the first time since the $510 million Ocean Land sale collapsed in 2007, the town of Briny Breezes took a careful first step toward allowing the town to be more than a mobile-home park.
After four public hearings and ques
The Coastal Star’s award-winning team of professional photojournalists brings captivating images to the newspaper each month.
Jerry Lower
Professional experience: More than 35 years as a photojournalist and editor for newspapers in Illinois, Texa
NOTE: The January 17 public hearing on the Briny Breezes Comprehensive Plan has been postponed until early March based on revisions requested by the town attorney.
By Tim O’Meilia
More than six years ago, Briny Breezes residents voted to remake
By Jerry Lower, Publisher
One of the joys of living in our coastal area is the wide variety of arts and cultural organizations located within short reach.
On any given night, a drive of less than half an hour can enrich our lives by exposing us
