Ellen Barnes has been picking up trash from the beach near her home in South Palm Beach for more than 20 years. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Like many of her South Palm Beach neighbors, Ellen Barnes takes frequent walks along the beach. Unlike most,
Flowers on the west side of State Road A1A in South Palm Beach memorialize Hatixhe Laiqi, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Nov. 10. There were no skid marks or other easily visible evidence that showed an accident had occurred. The condo in
Palmsea fence and gate installation debated — The Town Council meeting in November featured a spirited conversation regarding the approval of a fence and gate installation at 3520 S. Ocean Blvd., on the property of the Palmsea condominium.
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Gov. Bob Graham presents an A1A sign to Jimmy Buffett in 1981 after they founded the Save the Manatee Club. Florida Memory
By Ron Hayes
After Jimmy Buffett died on Sept. 1, too many national news reports reacted as if Florida’s beloved balladeer of b
By Brian Biggane
After years of discussions and delays, the South Palm Beach Town Council at its October meeting unanimously authorized Town Manager Jamie Titcomb to send out requests for bids for the construction of the new Town Hall.
The current To
PBSO honor — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office honored resident Ellen Barnes as its Star of the Month for her “selfless commitment to improve the community” by consistently picking up trash along the beach. Sept. 1 marked four years that PBSO ha
Related: South Palm Beach: Dogs no longer allowed on town property
I am writing to express my concern regarding several important issues that require the attention of the South Palm Beach Town Council.
One such issue is the use of sidewalks by bikes
By Brian Biggane
A $2.7 million budget was approved by the South Palm Beach Town Council on Sept. 25 for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1. The previous budget was $2.4 million.
Boosted by another significant rise in property values, the Town Council g
By Brian Biggane
After a lengthy discussion, the South Palm Beach Town Council voted 4-1 at its September meeting to prohibit all dogs except service animals from walking on town property. Councilman Raymond McMillan cast the dissenting vote.
The tow
By Sallie James
SOUTH PALM BEACH — She was a doting mother and a devout Methodist who could sing, play the violin, speak like a lawyer and, as a lover of floppy hats, style her clothes like no other. She was also a civic warrior whose years on the To
By Mary Thurwachter
South Palm Beach is suffering budget woes, and they have nothing to do with money or expenses. With a new town manager — only two months on the job — and an even newer financial consultant putting the budget together in such a sho
By Mary Thurwachter
Looks like a little more tinkering will be required for that unique contract Town Attorney Glen Torcivia negotiated for South Palm Beach’s new manager, Jamie Titcomb.
Titcomb’s two-year contract has him working 20-25 hours a week
By Brian Biggane
In the 12 years Bonnie Fischer has served as mayor, South Palm Beach has never been in a position to apply for or receive either a state or federal grant. With a new Town Hall building in the planning phase, that may be changing.
Whe
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
By Faran Fagen
Jamie Titcomb, South Palm Beach’s new town manager, follows a time-tested philosophy when he’s starting a project.
He believes in working with all parties involved to determine where everyone wants to be at the finish line, and then fi
Carol Titcomb and her husband of 73 years, Ray, have lived in their Hypoluxo Island home since 1985. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Carol Titcomb haș always been on the move and, at 92, the Hypoluxo Island resident shows few signs of slowing down.
Duri
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
Water flows downhill. Heated water expands. The moon’s proximity to the Earth affects the height of tides. Dropping pressure in a storm raises tide levels, and wind increases the height of waves.
As we enter another hurricane season, I’m thinking a
Deputy Donna Korb (with life ring) assists Irina Bereslavska from the surf after rescuing her in South Palm Beach. BELOW: Korb and Bereslavska meet again a couple of days after the rescue. Photos provided
By Faran Fagen
South Palm Beach, which has no
