A crowd of more than 500 honored the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team after the best season in school history. It ended in a last-second loss to San Diego State in a semifinal of the NCAA tournament. The Owls finished 35-4, the most
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A bridge connects the 164-room Mandarin Oriental hotel to the building that will house 85 residences on the left as part of the Via Mizner complex at the northeast corner of Federal and Camino Real. The 366-unit apartment building at right opened in
BOCA RATON — Barbara Ruth Finesmith died on April 20 in Dedham, Massachusetts. She was 91.
A longtime resident of Boca Raton, formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts, and Great Neck, New York, Mrs. Finesmith was the beloved and devoted wife of Max Fines
By Joe Capozzi
Jamie Titcomb has been hired as South Palm Beach’s new town manager under an unusual arrangement that will make him a part-time town employee.
Titcomb will start June 5, replacing retiring manager Robert Kellogg, who since 2019 has he
By Steve Plunkett
St. Joseph’s Episcopal School, locked in litigation with St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church — its neighbor and landlord — will shutter its campus at the end of the school year.
The school’s board of trustees announced March 31 that it ma
Once it is built, Ocean One will dominate a long-empty corner of Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway where a Bank of America once stood. Rendering provided
By Tao Woolfe
After listening to numerous residents’ fears that the Ocean One mixed-use complex w
The Lady Delray (left) and the Lady Atlantic were moored about like this when the Lady Delray fire occurred April 12, owner Joseph Reardon said. A strong easterly wind helped keep the fire from spreading to the Lady Atlantic, which is still in operat
Manalapan commissioners have approved a new exterior color scheme (above) at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa (below, right). The resort’s general manager says the fresh paint job will give the hotel a ‘more modern look.’ Photo and rendering provided
Echo, the white dog, and Rollo, the standard poodle, wrestle at the Dog Park at Lake Ida West in Delray Beach, but it’s all show. Monica Swift, Echo’s companion, supervises the activity, so it doesn’t get too rough. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal
Vehicles lined up to enter Spanish River Park in Boca Raton to welcome the 14th Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities, the largest event of its kind for children and adults with special needs.
After a pandemic-induced absence from Spanish
Rick Rodriguez (l-r), Barbara Stark and Mychael Mapp are preparing for the Motown-themed celebration to raise money for the Milagro Center children’s programs. Photo
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By Amy Woods
In planning its spring fundraiser, the Milagro Center opts for
Thanks to a packed house and generous supporters, the 32nd annual fundraiser benefiting the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County brought in more than $250,000. Nearly 600 attendees turned out to hear bestselling author Paula McLain, best known for
Now in its 51st year, Les Girls of Palm Beach enjoyed a seasonal gathering with 32 women representing different countries who shared an afternoon of fascinating conversation, friendship and fun. When asked what they appreciated most about the interna
The Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation celebrated turning 30 years old during a magical evening featuring student and alumni performances. Gillian Fuller served as hostess, welcoming supporters of the annual gala, which took place in January to a
In recognition of three decades of artistic excellence, the Kravis Center celebrated its grand affair headlined by singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan. More than 400 guests mixed and mingled during a reception in the Cohen Pavilion prior to the perform
The 10th annual extravaganza raised $423,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County to benefit summer camps. Bennie Drain, head of the Delray Beach club, and Frank Zamor, the 2023 Delray Beach Youth of the Year, spoke about the invaluable pr
The 29th annual affair led by philanthropist Lois Pope and Leaders in Furthering Education (LIFE) featured a sold-out audience of more than 600. They were treated to a cocktail hour with the Palm Beach Symphony, a surf-and-turf meal, dancing to the D
Local business leaders and longtime Place of Hope supporters modeled the latest fashions down the runway during an elegant and energetic presentation by the swanky department store in Town Center at Boca Raton. Funds raised aid the nonprofit’s aged-o
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties had a successful event that featured key speakers Mary Pat Alcus, a member of its scholarship committee, and Rob Ranieri, executive director of the House of Hope Martin County. The Legacy So
Cindy and Jeremy Bearman serve up fresh and local American food at Oceano Kitchen. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
The James Beard Awards are to the culinary industry what the Oscars are to film folks.
Palm Beach County had four restaurants on the list
