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Donations of $1 million each from three couples — (l-r) Hilary and Matthew Rosenthal, Debra and Michael Coslov, and Toni and Martin Sosnoff — have helped the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation meet its fundraising goal for the hospital’s expansi

Carly Yoost was named Woman Volunteer of the Year at the Junior League of Boca Raton’s 35th annual extravaganza. Additionally, a Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Barbara Richardson. Nonprofits from across South Florida nominate one of thei

Among the nominees and Junior League members are: (l-r, sitting) Dr. Sarah Lochner, Kristin Foret Viets, Kelly Fleming, Christen Ritchey, Maria Timmins Fife, Kirsten Stephenson, Ashley Craig, Anita Detert; (l-r, standing) event Co-Chairwomen Reilly G

By Mary Hladky

BOCA RATON — Susan Whelchel, a force in city politics for nearly 20 years whose vision was to transform Boca Raton into a world-class city, died at age 77 on Aug. 5 surrounded by her family after battling Alzheimer’s disease.
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Jayne Malfitano has been with HomeSafe of Palm Beach County since the 1990s. Its Boca Raton facility houses and supports survivors of child abuse. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

From her desire to become a candy striper as a teenager, to earning a degr

The Endowment Fund of the Junior League of Boca Raton’s annual fundraiser not only celebrated the 16th anniversary of the fund but also raised $30,000 for the league. More than 150 attended. Proceeds will benefit the Vegso Community Resource Center,

(L-R) Mark Larkin, Clara Smith, Kari Oeltjen, Debralyn Belletieri, Hollie Rockwell Trubinky, Jamie Sauer and Dr. Kathy Schilling. Photo provided

Debralyn Belletieri, of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, was named Woman Volunteer of the Y

Co-Chairwomen Clara Acero and Kari Oeltjen of the Junior League of Boca Raton’s 34th annual Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon. Photo provided

By Amy Woods

“Celebrating A Renaissance of Community” will serve as the theme for the 34th annual Woman V

The Junior League of Boca Raton, which launched in 1971, rang in its golden occasion in style. The moment was commemorated with a coffee-table book that included the history of the service organization. A total of 27 past presidents attended, as did

Celebrating the new garden are (l-r) Brightline President Patrick Goddard, City Council members Andy Thomson and Andrea O’Rourke, Mayor Scott Singer, council members Monica Mayotte and Yvette Drucker, Junior League President-elect Jamie Sauer, incomi

By Margie Plunkett

The Junior League’s Community Garden, located along the Florida East Coast Railway tracks east of the Downtown Library, closed its eastern half in late February to make room for construction of the new Virgin Trains station.
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Amy Kazma, honorary chairwoman of the Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon, sits with her cockapoo Remy, 10, and mini Australian shepherd Spartacus, 6. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

By Margie Plunkett

Amy Kazma of Boca Raton recently became an empty n

Volunteers from the Junior League of Boca Raton prepare for their monthly distribution of diapers on a recent Wednesday morning at their warehouse location, HCI Books in Deerfield Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

By Sallie James

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Spotlight Families creator Shawn Sherlock with her son Aiden,

youth editor and music scene reporter of the magazine.

Twelve-year-old twins Madison and Mallory Barrass are two of the junior reporters.

Photos provided

By Janis Fontaine

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The Junior League of Boca Raton kicked off its 2014 Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon by announcing Saks Fifth Avenue will serve as sponsor of the fashion-show portion of the 27th-annual event, set for Nov. 7 at Boca West Country Club. Stacey Bend

The Junior League of Boca Raton geared up for its 26th annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon with an official kickoff event that recognized co-chairwomen Linda Gunn Paton and Jan Kucera. The luncheon will take place Nov. 8 at Boca West Country

Linda Gunn and Doug Paton celebrate their marriage with a dance at the Delray Beach Club.

Photo by David Decoteau/Downtown Photo

Bride: Linda Gunn, 45, grew up in Ann Arbor, Mich. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and migrated to Flori

The Junior League and Whole Foods Market have partnered to benefit the Boca Raton Community Garden.  Whole Foods representatives recently presented the league with a check for more than $8,000 to support the garden, raised through its ‘Five Percent

Suzanne Bower of coastal Delray Beach is involved with this year’s 20th Annual Caribbean Cowboy Ball, which benefits the George Snow Scholarship Fund. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

By Linda Haase

For Suzanne Bower, volunteering is as natural as bre

The Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc. recently announced the Board of Directors for 2012-2013. Leading the board is President Jackie Reeves, a JLBR member since 2001. ABOVE: Bottom L-R:  Elizabeth Kelley Grace, Jennifer Barner, Cyrstal McMillin,