Delray Beach police search Black men parked at the beach in 1956. Officials did not allow Black people on city beaches until 1962, slowly relenting in the face of negative national publicity. Photo provided by Delray Beach Historical Society
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Understanding our history is critical in today’s world.
Learning about the past helps us all to recognize our predecessors’ brilliant successes as well as their mistakes. Perhaps most important, we can identify the times when evil darkened the world
As a resident of Ocean Ridge, I feel compelled to address a persistent issue plaguing our community this season: overflowing garbage cans. The situation has become increasingly problematic, particularly along Old Ocean Boulevard, where pedestrians na
By Anne Geggis
A newcomer to the Ocean Ridge Town Commission — who happens to be a relative newcomer to the town — was the top vote-getter March 19 in a four-person race for three seats on the dais.
Voters were asked to choose three candidates and Ai
No to hate crimes — The recent rise of antisemitic acts on American soil following the eruption of violence in the Middle East prompted the Town Commission to reaffirm that all people should live free of discrimination, intimidation, threats and fear
OCEAN RIDGE — William James “Bill” Hebding of Ocean Ridge died March 13, surrounded by his wife and children. He was 78.
Born Oct. 16, 1945, in Decatur, Alabama, Mr. Hebding spent most of his life and career in northern Alabama.
Mr. Hebding was a lov
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue held an inaugural Ocean Rescue and Dive Team training at Oceanfront Park, after the city officially merged its fire and ocean rescue services. The team moved from the city’s Parks and Recreation Department to the Fire Depart
The Ocean Ridge Garden Club had its inaugural ‘Secret Gardens by the Sea’ tour featuring seven private gardens, one public space and a town dune maintained by club volunteers. More than 100 guests attended the fundraising event that supports charita
By Anne Geggis
Ocean water testing reported Thursday gave the all clear to seven beaches from Jupiter to Boca Raton that had been closed to swimmers on Wednesday because of unacceptably high levels of bacteria found in sampling earlier in the week.
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By Anne Geggis
Ocean water testing reported Tuesday found elevated levels of bacteria in water from Jupiter to Boca Raton, so a slew of South County beaches are closed to swimmers for now.
Ocean Inlet Park in Ocean Ridge, Delray Beach Municipal Beach
By Anne Geggis
A newcomer to the Ocean Ridge Town Commission — who happens to be a relative newcomer to the town — was the top vote-getter Tuesday in a four-person race for three seats on the dais.
Voters were asked to choose three candidates and Ain
Unofficial results
Source: Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office
Andrew Rivkin’s Ocean Ridge home on North Ocean Boulevard was derided by neighbors as ‘the parking garage’ as construction dragged on. Staff photo
After nine years of construction and angst, online casino magnate gets vital OK from town
By Jane Musgr
Interior designer Chad Renfro, a member of the Osage Nation, at home in Ocean Ridge with a memento from the film, Killers of the Flower Moon. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Ocean Ridge designer’s guidance ensured Best Picture nominee stayed true to Osa
By Anne Geggis
The going will be slower along East Ocean Avenue from Federal Highway to State Road A1A starting at the end of the year as the state plans a road resurfacing and other work there.
But the 1½-year-long project, anticipated to start in D
By Anne Geggis
With three Town Commission seats coming up for election, Ocean Ridge voters have four candidates to consider with experience ranging from the never-elected to one with nearly two decades on the dais.
The two highest-vote getters on Mar
Ocean Ridge Police Officer Jimmy Pilon, a paramedic, trains residents Lisa Ritota and Tim Osborn on CPR and how to use automated external defibrillators and stop bleeding. Twenty residents took part in a program sponsored by the Starbright Civic Coll
Bank snafu — Payday for Ocean Ridge town employees did not arrive as expected on Jan. 26 — specifically there was no money direct-deposited into employee accounts that morning — so Ocean Ridge expects to switch from its current bank, City National.
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Manalapan Town Attorney Keith Davis (center) provides new commissioners and staff with coaching on the restrictions and rules they face. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
13 newcomers set to govern as fight against disclosure law takes shape
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Welcome! It’s exciting to see so many fresh faces on the dais at Town Hall. Thanks to each of you for stepping up to serve the community.
Term limits, personal conflicts and Florida’s financial disclosure law (known as Form 6) opened the door for ma
