We are delighted to share some good news about the future of The Coastal Star.
We’re welcoming Harvey Oyer III as a shareholder in the ownership of our publishing company. Our newspaper has been locally owned and operated since we published our first
By John Pacenti
For months, Manalapan commissioners sought to determine whether or not Palm Beach County’s sand transfer plant at the Boynton Inlet was to blame for erosion of its shores.
An engineer and beach erosion expert hired by the town to look
Paul and Andrea Fazzino head the Delray Beach nonprofit Beach Keepers Inc., which is dedicated to keeping beaches and other public spaces free from trash. The organization uses regular volunteers and runs special cleanup events. Tim Stepien/The Coas
Workers paint over rainbow street art — celebrating gay pride — in Boynton Beach on East Ocean Avenue after federal and state officials threateaned to withold millions of dollars for transportation improvements if the artwork isn't removed. Photo pro
Hailey Clark, a marine biology student at Florida Atlantic University and a volunteer for the Coastal Stewards, releases Sparrow, a green sea turtle, into the ocean on July 10. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Steve Plunkett
The gift shop at Boca Rat
The Manalapan Town Commission has tentatively set the tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, maintaining the same rate as the previous three years.
However, because property values rose again this year, property owners will still be paying more in t
The Coastal Star recently covered the planned Milani oceanfront park in Highland Beach. I write to emphasize the important right of public access to the shoreline.
Recent Florida beach events spotlight the issue.
First, the Florida governor resci
Tri-Rail is grappling with a $27.1 million funding shortfall with few options so far in sight.
The Florida Department of Transportation has “redefined” its statutory minimum for funding from $42.1 million per year to $15 million, said David Dech, exe
The Florida League of Cities presented Town Commissioner Joan Orthwein with a framed resolution in recognition of her service to Gulf Stream. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Steve Plunkett
Gulf Stream Town Commissioner Joan Orthwein was hailed as “a
By Steve Plunkett
For the fourth consecutive year, homeowners in Gulf Stream will likely pay a property tax rate of $3.67 per $1,000 of taxable value.
“Our budget is pretty much almost the same basically every year,” Town Manager Greg Dunham said whi
Michelle Heiser was promoted from interim to permanent town manager by commissioners and will make $225,000 a year. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By John Pacenti
It’s been pretty kumbaya in Ocean Ridge ever since Michelle Lee Heiser showed up to serv
Ocean Ridge Police Sgt. Keith Ramirez investigates the scene outside a home at the corner of Thompson Street and Old Ocean Boulevard where at least a dozen shots were fired at the exterior of what police described as an unoccupied home. The orange c
Water pipe project could be accelerated
By John Pacenti
Newly minted Town Manager Michelle Lee Heiser said Ocean Ridge, basking in good financial news, can expect to keep the property tax rate steady in the newly proposed $13.3 million budget.
With
By Steve Plunkett
A mistaken email made for a dismal Fourth of July weekend for the 56 Briny Breezes residents who hold library cards for the Palm Beach County Library System.
The July 3 email from the library erroneously said the Town Council had ap
A heavy buildup of sargassum created less-than-picture-perfect conditions for visitors to Lantana’s beach park in July. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Mary Thurwachter
Lantana Town Council members have revised the town’s beach cleaning directive to
By Mary Thurwachter
Lantana held its second budget workshop on July 14, and the process is running smoothly, according to Town Manager Brian Raducci.
Residents may be pleased to learn that the Town Council is not planning an increase in the tax rate
Parking lot proposal denied — Local developer Tony Mauro failed to convince the Lantana Town Council that building a private parking lot and small structure at 200 N. Third St. in the commercial zoning district was a good idea.
The council unanimous
By John Pacenti
So much for the bully pulpit.
Delray Beach Mayor Tom Carney put commissioners on notice, blasting them in two newsletters in July for not being serious about saving taxpayers money.
“I have proposed specific budget cuts to the Commiss
By John Pacenti
It’s been ugly. It’s been weird. And it’s not over yet.
It’s been a nine-month standoff in contract negotiations between the Police Benevolent Association and Delray Beach — particularly Mayor Tom Carney.
The mayor has said an increas
By John Pacenti
Jeri Pryor will not stay silent.
Delray Beach’s neighborhood and community services director blasted a report authored by an outside investigator that her complaints against City Manager Terrence Moore and Vice Mayor Rob Long were “un
