By Joe Capozzi
The election of Carolyn Cassidy as the town’s newest commissioner is just one of several key Ocean Ridge leadership changes in the works.
After Cassidy is sworn in on April 3, the Town Commission will still have three top positions at
In keeping with a town tradition, Carolyn Cassidy receives an unofficial, private swearing in on March 23 with Town Clerk Kelly Avery. Photo provided
By Joe Capozzi
Newcomer Carolyn Cassidy and incumbent Martin Wiescholek won seats on the Ocean Rid
Open flow and sun-filled spaces connect the living room, dining room, den and kitchen on the first floor.
The British West Indies architectural style is the cornerstone inspiration for this two-story oceanfront home in Ocean Ridge. With 7,485 tot
Carolyn Cassidy supporters wave flags at the intersection of Beachway Drive and A1A on the morning of March 14. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Joe Capozzi
Newcomer Carolyn Cassidy and incumbent Martin Wiescholek won seats on the Ocean Ridge Town
SOURCE: Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections (unofficial results)
Tropical Drive resident Taylor Nixon was among those who spoke to the Town Commission against the placement of No Trespassing signs on the beach by the Turtle Beach condos. They said the signs make it appear as if the entire beach is closed to public
Related story: Ocean Ridge: Three top officials leaving in latest Town Hall turmoil
By Steve Plunkett
Richard Jones will leave his job as Ocean Ridge’s police chief by May 11 to take the same position in nearby Gulf Stream.Gulf Stream town commission
My family purchased a 100-by-100-foot lot in Ocean Ridge in 1956, and 10 years later built our house at 16 Tropical Drive. Our extended family visited our home many, many times in 60 years. As time passed, and families grew and changed, I finally mad
Related story: Along the Coast: Gulf Stream hires away Ocean Ridge’s police chief
By Joe Capozzi
Less than two weeks before an election that could shift the balance of power on the Town Commission, three top Ocean Ridge officials are on their way out
By Joe Capozzi
Three candidates seeking two seats on the Ocean Ridge Town Commission pleaded their cases for election to nearly 100 voters at a candidates forum Feb. 9 at Town Hall.
Mayor Susan Hurlburt, Commissioner Martin Wiescholek and challenger
Patty Perluke (l-r), Ronni Krasny, Claudia Rienzo and Mary Leroux work on the One Heart initiative. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
Even before Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest on live TV gave the nation a lesson in the critical impor
Andrew Dagher, a senior at Oxbridge Academy, shows the official patent certificate for his device, a metabolic charging apparatus. Photo provided by Dr. Sami Dagher
By Janis Fontaine
What if your Apple watch could charge itself by capturing your body
By Steve Plunkett
Richard Jones is leaving his job as Ocean Ridge’s police chief to take the same post in nearby Gulf Stream.
Gulf Stream town commissioners approved the new hire on Feb. 10. His month-old contract with Ocean Ridge requires him to giv
Related story: 'Truly the end of an era’: Tears, heartbreak mark final days at Seaside Deli
Longtime Seaside Deli & Market manager Chelsea Steen (left) embraces customer Carol George after helping George load her car during her final visit to the del
I moved to Ocean Ridge in 1973 — 50 years ago last month. For virtually that entire time, I enjoyed — without dispute or interruption — full recreational use of the beach and ocean on both sides of my access pathway through the dune at the end of Tro
By Joe Capozzi
Ocean Ridge commissioners finally chose a new full-time town manager Jan. 31, capping a difficult six-month selection process marked by complications right up to the very end.
Lynne Ladner, who has held the post on an interim basis
By Joe Capozzi
Town officials may soon take a hard look at resiliency related policy changes to protect Ocean Ridge from future storms, flooding and climate-change projections.
Among possible changes for a coastal town that historically has battled
By Joe Capozzi
Police Chief Richard Jones was finally given a contract Jan. 9, more than 16 months after he took charge of the Ocean Ridge public safety department.
Jones, who makes $115,763 a year, said he requested a contract when he replaced retir
Longtime Seaside Deli & Market manager Chelsea Steen rings up cyclists Ellie Beaulieu (left) and Marie Prevost during their final visit to the deli after a dispute over the lease forced it to close. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Joe Capoz
