South Florida, meaning Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, boasts the third- largest Jewish community in the United States, after New York and Los Angeles.
On May 23, Gov. Ron DeSantis did his part to remember the Jewish population when he a
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Don’t be surprised if seaweed starts showing up on south Palm Beach County beaches in even greater piles than have already been washing ashore this year.
The amount of s
Michael and Dale Bare.
David and Dale Pratt.
Dara and Andy Tupler.
JARC Florida, a South County-based nonprofit that provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brought in mor
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By Mary Hladky
If it were up to Canadian Dory Kilburn, she would sell her home in Briny Breezes and never return to the U.S.
“I really love Briny,” s
Arden Moore in this recent photo snuggles with Emma, who is now healthy and happy. Photos by Arden Moore/The Coastal Star
Nearly every day in some area of Palm Beach County, a dog darts out of the house, roams away and becomes lost. Or an unwanted d
DELRAY BEACH — Rita Ellis, former mayor of Delray Beach, died on March 15 due to complications from diabetes. She was 74.
Born in Spencer, West Virginia, Mrs. Ellis later moved to Florida, where she graduated from Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne.
By Amy Woods
The leading hunger-relief organization in the area is sponsoring its sixth annual “Feed Your Creativity” artwork initiative involving students in elementary, middle and high schools throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe c
Gulf Stream will celebrate its 100th year as an incorporated town April 30. In honor of the milestone, the Gulf Stream Civic Association organized an outdoor meal attended by more than 240 residents. ‘Gulf Stream remains unique, having never material
Whatever its official name, this century-old passage
has a sea of personal stories to tell
1925: When the bridge over the Boynton Inlet was first under construction, it included arches on either side of State Road A1A. The arches were eliminated wh
The 43rd annual Palm Beach International Boat Show will have more than $1.2 billion in products on display. Photo provided
By Steve Waters
While the Palm Beach International Boat Show displays the latest and greatest in watercraft from superyachts
After Highland Beach Fire Rescue responded to an accident involving a car and bicyclist, more than eight fire and police officers came to the aid of the cyclist, who was taken to a hospital as a precaution. This was part of a 24-hour shift that began
The Bel Lido neighborhood in 1963 before homes were built.
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By Rich Pollack
With construction of the controversial Milani Park no longer in doubt, a spirit of cooperation between Highland Beach and Palm Beach County appears to be gaining traction.
Last month Highland Beach Mayor Natasha Moore and two residen
(l-r) Katiana Scruggs (Atkins TLC preschool), Evangelina Hiraldo (Glades Family Education), Cindy Pilloni (PNC Bank), Kristin Calder (Literacy Coalition) and Tania Rogers (WPTV-5). Photo provided
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County welcomed c
A youngster works on her reading in the company of a therapy dog at the Palm Beach County Library. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Now this just may surprise you: The individual who may spark an interest in your child to read is one who cannot read a s
Reefs off Palm Beach County are in cooler water at greater depths and are washed by the passing Gulf Stream, giving them a better chance of survival than the shallow reefs in locations like the Keys. Photos provided
Palm Beach County’s coral reefs ar
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By Sharon Geltner
On June 3, Bill Hayes, producing artistic director of Palm Beach Dramaworks, was ecstatic.
That was the day the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce honored his West Palm beach-based theater company as
Dozens of Highland Beach residents and elected officials board buses headed to the County Commission chambers in West Palm Beach on May 7 in hopes of stopping or altering the building of Milani Park at the south end of Highland Beach. Tim Stepien/The
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach’s battle to stop the controversial Milani Park was dealt a pair of powerful blows in April, with county leaders saying they are developing the park based on 15-year-old town approvals — and with the Milani family blessi
