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Walk & Learn: Six guided tours to satisfy appetites for culture, cuisine and history

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on April 1, 2015 at 12:30

By Mary Thurwachter

Walking tours have long been a favorite of tourists and locals. They provide an entertaining way to dive into culture and history — and in some cases, food and wine — all while getting a little exercise, to boot.

Here’s a look

Windows to the Soul: Stained glass still captivates in tours at Bethesda-by-the-Sea

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on January 2, 2013 at 14:30

A detail of the window at Bethesda-by-the-Sea that depicts the biblical story of Jonah. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

By Mary Thurwachter

While not meant as a recruitment tool to lasso in the faithful, the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Church tour has drawn

Delray Beach: New rules govern Segway use

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on May 4, 2011 at 15:01

Delray Beach commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that allows Segway tours in designated areas.
The new law, approved at the April 5 meeting, requires escorted tour participants to undergo a minimum of instruction time before riding, to we

Delray Beach: Segway operators get first approval

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on March 30, 2011 at 13:57

By Margie Plunkett

A land use ordinance that would allow Segway sales and tours was preliminarily approved at Delray Beach commissioners’ March meeting, with the discussion of safety issues a dominant theme at the first public hearing.
A second public

Delray Beach: Segway Tours looks to segue into street-legal status

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on February 3, 2011 at 11:27

By Linda Haase

When Buck Ward opened Segway Tours of Delray in November, he was ecstatic. The Pineapple Grove business’ grand opening was a festive event, attracting a crowd, including Delray Beach City Commissioner Gary Eliopoulos.
A few days later,