Condos line the beach in Highland Beach. An analysis done by The Coastal Star of Palm Beach County property records shows 74 condos or co-ops located in Highland Beach. Of these, 38 were built prior to 1982. Google Maps
By Mary Hladky
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By Jane Smith
Suspended Delray Beach City Manager George Gretsas fought back on July 31 against his City Commission bosses.
He sent them a 12-page letter with four explosive allegations accusing commissioners of using a bullying complaint as a smokes
As a business owner on George Bush Boulevard in Delray Beach, I would like to share my concerns about St. Vincent’s Church festival that takes place each spring.
To the best of my knowledge this event is a family outing. I don’t feel that the serving
During the March municipal elections, our coastal residents’ voices were heard, not only in candidate selection, but on significant issues that affected their town. Sometimes, we need to allow our residents to directly express their opinions on speci
In 2014 and early 2015, the town of Gulf Stream found itself under assault from Martin O’Boyle and Christopher O’Hare, two residents who overwhelmed the town with thousands of public records requests and dozens of lawsuits. Town Hall became virtu
In your last issue, I read a letter submitted by Ed Harris of the National Humane Society. In it he suggests that the collection of ivory is a barbaric, horrendous and shameful hobby that should be ended.
It is well-known that his group is at
What kind of city do you want to live in? Do you want a first-rate, full-service city that provides the full range of municipal services, or would you settle for a second-class city where some services are provided by other government entities o
A mature hammerhead shark washed up dead at the south end of Highland Beach, probably
as the result of stress associated with hook-and-line sport fishing.
Photo provided by Capt. Steve Dougherty
As the editor of Florida Sport Fishing magazine, I
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fishing is an important part of the Florida lifestyle as well as its economy. In spite of the obvious benefits, this leisure-time activity, on occasion, can lead to problems for birds and other wil
Tim Paller stands with the wine bottle that carried a message sent by Russian newlyweds in Cuba. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Ron Hayes
Early on the morning of his mother’s death, Tim Paller went for a walk on the beach.
“I was just watching the sun
Letter from Caron to neighbors
By Tim Pallesen
A federal judge has granted a temporary injunction to stop Delray Beach from enforcing its stringent transient housing ordinance against the Caron Foundation.
U.S. District Judge William Dimitroule
Letter delivered to Seaspray neighbors: Green_Letter%282%29.pdf
(Note: To protect privacy, the name and address has been removed by The Coastal Star)
By Tim Pallesen
The Caron Foundation has notified neighbors near its Seaspray Ave
We joined the Citizen’s Police Academy sponsored by the Boynton Beach PoliceDepartment. This is our second year taking this class. The class meets on Wednesdays for 10 weeks from 7 to 10 p.m.
During each session we had up to six policemen give us d
