Commissioners seek ways around new law on personal finances
By Larry Barszewski
Manalapan commissioners want to know if there’s any way local elected officials can get around a new state law — other than by resigning their seats by Dec. 30 — that req
Center for Arts and Innovation CEO Andrea Virgin stands with board member Matt Cimaglia (left) and Antoine Chaaya, the partner in charge of the project for Renzo Piano Building Workshop, during a Sept. 6 event at which Virgin announced the architect’
TOP: Private jets make up a huge share of traffic at Boca Raton Airport. RIGHT: A sign greets travelers at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility. Coastal Star file photos
By Christine Davis
Boca Raton Airport is marking the fifth annivers
By Larry Barszewski
A new police contract approved by Manalapan commissioners July 25 includes 7% annual pay raises for the next three years, lifting the starting salary for new hires to $65,000, and giving officers a $200-a-month gas allowance.
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Frank McKinney of coastal Delray Beach is renowned for his work on mansions but has owned this 1988 Yugo GV since 2006. It has about 117,000 miles on it, 50,000 of those since he bought it for $2,000. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Most people who live
RELATED: Along the Coast: Newest camera technology on road has put big dent in crime, police say
One of the earliest coastal communities to employ license plate recognition software was the town of Manalapan, which had a system in place as early as 2
Some elected leaders may resign rather than comply
By Charles Elmore
A new state law that requires mayors and council members in cities and towns to disclose their full net worth, certain clients and the aggregate value of jewelry, art and other hous
Commission OKs raise from $52,250 to $61,250, with chance for more
Related: Highland Beach: Town counts on police pay boost to bolster recruitment efforts
By Steve Plunkett
Police officers’ starting pay in Gulf Stream jumped in June from the very bo
Mohamed and Karima Kaada opened the Café Prélude on North Federal Highway in Boynton Beach. Photos provided
By Jan Norris
The Fourth of July has a special meaning for the owners of the area’s newest French bakery.
Café Prélude in Boynton Beach is “t
By Mary Hladky
Taxable values of Palm Beach County properties held strong this year, jumping 13.4% and coming close to matching last year’s 15.2% surge.
This marks the 12th year in a row that taxable values have increased in a steady rebound from the
By Mary Thurwachter
Manalapan doesn’t have pickleball courts — although some tennis courts at the five-star Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa have occasionally been transformed for special events. But that could change if the resort decides to permanently
Ocean to Intracoastal properties like this one at 1020 S. Ocean Blvd. — which sold for $89.9 million in December 2021 — have boosted the average value of homes in Manalapan to almost $40 million, according to data from November 2022. Photo provided
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A sampling of tapas at Medi Terra in Boca Raton’s Royal Palm Place. BELOW: Michael Velicu is chef; his son Daniel is in charge of hospitality and operations. Photos provided by Bronwyn Knight
By Jan Norris
Medi Terra in Boca Raton is the culmination
After contentious municipal elections concluded in March, there was celebration in our coastal cities and towns. One side won, one side lost. Now we’re watching as winning candidates are rushing to fulfill campaign promises and reward supporters.
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Linda Silpe’s home studio in Manalapan shows some of her artwork. But her primary passion is education. As a Norton Museum docent she helped start an education program for aspiring docents. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Education has always played a s
Howard Parker owns two adjacent half-acre lots on Lands End Road. Manalapan commissioners rejected his request for a variance to resize them, to create a larger, .7-acre parcel for his home and a reduced, .33-acre parcel that would be developable. Re
Manalapan commissioners have approved a new exterior color scheme (above) at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa (below, right). The resort’s general manager says the fresh paint job will give the hotel a ‘more modern look.’ Photo and rendering provided
The 29th annual affair led by philanthropist Lois Pope and Leaders in Furthering Education (LIFE) featured a sold-out audience of more than 600. They were treated to a cocktail hour with the Palm Beach Symphony, a surf-and-turf meal, dancing to the D
Commissioners (l-r) Kristin Rosen, Simone Bonutti and John Deese and Mayor Stewart Satter take their oaths of office. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Larry Barszewski
Stewart Satter was sworn in as Manalapan’s new mayor March 28, succeeding Keith
By Sallie James
MANALAPAN — She was a dedicated volunteer who spent years helping in the town library and working at the polls, but it was the warmth that emanated from longtime resident Olga Cuyar’s bubbly personality that made her so unforgettable.
