Restaurant owner says it will move across Ocean Avenue into Paloma Mexican Restaurant space
Staff and customers flank Hurricane Alley owner Kim Kelly (center). The restaurant is likely to be shut at least until spring as it awaits construction of a n
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By Jane Musgrave
A legal battle Manalapan launched to keep sand from being swept south from its shores has been delayed and it’s likely the long-running dispute will get bigger.
In what is shaping up to become a battle of coastal communities, Ocean R
Manalapan Police Chief Jeff Rasor says the Tesla Cybertruck given to the department by an anonymous donor has so far exceeded expectations, but how long the electric vehicle lasts compared with gas-powered cars remains to be seen. Design image provi
Town still faces major costs for aging treatment plant
By Jane Musgrave
While Manalapan residents face an 18% water rate increase in October, that could turn out to be a bargain compared to what may lie down the road.
Like other utility systems thro
MANALAPAN — Sharon Allen Kirkland, a frequent volunteer in town, died Aug. 7. She was 84.
Born Nov. 12, 1941, to Joe and Lillian Allen (née Corinth) in Wilmington, Delaware, Mrs. Kirkland grew up in Westport, Connecticut, where she graduated from St
John G's restaurant in Manalapan is planning to expand to other locations in South Florida. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
John G’s in Manalapan, a longtime favorite of locals, is cooking up franchise opportunities in South Florida.
An institution in P
Note to readers: This story contains graphic information involving alleged child sexual abuse.
By Larry Barszewski
Mike Caruso, Palm Beach County’s clerk of courts and comptroller — and a former state representative for South County’s island communit
Sand and water pour out of the transfer pipe on the south — Ocean Ridge — side of the Boynton Inlet. BELOW RIGHT: Palm Beach County's sand transfer plant on the north — Manalapan — side of the inlet runs as sand accumulates along the jetty. File phot
The sand transfer plant located on the north side of the Boynton Inlet pumps a slurry of sand and seawater through a pipe under the bridge, and onto the beach south (left) of the inlet. Photo provided by Google Maps
By Jane Musgrave
After years of cl
By Jane Musgrave
Now that Manalapan has the deed for the land for its new Town Hall, it’s turning its attention to figuring out how to pay for the complex.
One likely source of money is donations from Manalapan residents.
Town Commissioner David Kno
Even though Manalapan plans to spend 26% less on day-to-day costs next year, residents will pay the same property tax rate for town operations, according to preliminary budget figures.
The Town Commission on July 14 set a preliminary tax rate of $3.0
By Christine Davis
Lang Realty marked National Bring Your Dog to Work Day on June 26 by celebrating dogs owned by Lang agents that ride along to showings, keep their owners company during late-night contracts, and quietly anchor the workday from thei
By Jane Musgrave
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison wasn’t going to plunk down $35 million to add roughly 2 acres to his 16-acre $173 million estate in Manalpan until he was assured town officials would let him have four tunnels under State Road A1A and
MANALAPAN — Lisa Petersen, who served 18 years as Manalapan’s town clerk, died surrounded by family on July 21 after suffering an injury. She was 70.
Town Manager Eric Marmer said Mrs. Petersen was “a familiar, trusted presence to generations of resi
Agents see no end to run on town’s real estate with latest deals
Once viewed for development as a spec home, this lot was split between David MacNeil and Larry Ellison. Photo by Daniel Petroni
By Jane Musgrave
Fueled largely by two well-known multibi
Manager gets pay boost — Manalapan Town Manager Eric Marmer will get a $40,000 pay boost in the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1, pushing his annual salary to $235,000, Town Commission members decided on June 23. Commissioners made no comments about Ma
An anonymous donor has gifted a Tesla Cybertruck to the Manalapan Police Department, which will see if the electric vehicle is cost effective. Design image provided
By Jane Musgrave
When a Manalapan resident said he wanted to give a Tesla Cybertruck
By Jane Musgrave
A month after the Manalapan Town Commission passed a law cracking down on shark-fishing from its shores, elected leaders learned they overstepped their authority.
Regulating fishing, even reeling sharks into shore, is the sole provi
Palm Beach County tax roll data, updated since estimates were released on May 27, show that countywide taxable property values increased 7.35% from 2025 to 2026, up from the 6.9% increase forecast in May.
The taxable property values are based on mar
Ryan and Samantha Garvey recently held the grand opening for their flower shop, French Florist, in Boca Raton. The couple plans to personally hand-deliver many orders. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
French Florist, 5601 N. Federal Highway, Suite 9
