By Mary Hladky
The City Council agreed to lend the Boca Raton Housing Authority $640,000 that will make it possible to compete for a Florida Housing Finance Corp. grant to help pay for the planned reconstruction of the Dixie Manor public housing comp
By Steve Plunkett
The new Ocean Strand Park, scheduled for most of 2022 to open by the end of December, will open no sooner than next month.
“We are only waiting on some of the benches, fencing and signage to be delivered and installed,” said Briann H
Hundreds of European starlings, known as a murmuration, take flight at sunset at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge west of Boynton Beach. Photo by Susan Wasserman BELOW RIGHT: Five young gallinules huddle near the shore of Lake
Feb. 14-16: The Wayside House fundraiser, supporting addiction-treatment services for women, will feature dozens of vendors from throughout the United States selling upscale merchandise. Time is 5-7 p.m. Feb. 14 for a preview party and 9 a.m. to 4 p.
OPAL awards chairs and honorees include (l-r) Neil Saffer, Amy and Mike Kazma, Terry Fedele, Greg Hazle, Jan Savarick, Christine Lynn, Pia Giannone and Spencer Siegel. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Whether a billionaire philanthropist or a public-schoo
Florida Atlantic University has kicked off the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign in more than 20 years.
“Transcend Tomorrow: The Campaign for Florida Atlantic University” is an ambitious plan to raise $600 million for the school and wi
The Ocean Ridge Garden Club kicked off the holiday season with a hat-wearing event that put all who attended in the spirit. Members reflected on the season and everything they accomplished, including raising money for the Ann Cody Camp Wekiva Scholar
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s 50th-anniversary gala drew 700-plus guests and raised a record-breaking $2 million. ‘We are so proud of the role that the Y has played in the transformation of Boca Raton over the past 50 years and look forward t
Dorothy Taylor (in front row) was recognized for her 100th birthday during a Town Commission meeting. Taylor, a nurse, was divorced when she moved to Florida from Illinois with her daughter in the 1960s. She became one of the first single women in Pa
The Dreyfoos School of the Arts staged its ninth-annual extravaganza, featuring more than 400 young musicians performing holiday classics. The 90-minute, sold-out show highlighted band, piano, orchestra and vocal students. Underwritten by James and S
The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton presented its seventh-annual black-tie affair highlighted by a pair of live flamingos befitting the theme: ‘Boca Raton, A Tropical Paradise.’ More than $320,000 was raised to support health and wellness needs in th
Dress Circle members of the performing arts center were honored during a special dinner attended by more than 250 supporters. After dinner, everyone enjoyed music by the duo Black Violin, a violist and a violinist who combine their classical training
The Boca Raton Historical Society / The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum welcomed more than 100 supporters and dignitaries to the annual ceremony and reception honoring volunteers and organizations whose service has enriched the city and its residen
Butterfly snapper is one of the dishes offered at Benny’s on the Beach Oceanwalk in Lake Worth Beach. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
Have you checked your dining check lately? In the past few months, diners may have noticed a service charge added to th
Lori Hill, founder of Pawsitive Dog Training, seen here with her dog Louie, offers programs that range from teaching manners to making your pet a ‘dream dog.’ Photo provided
By Arden Moore
With the holidays behind us, the schooling really begins … fo
Boca Raton Garden Club members Nancy Cavnar and Joan Witter prepare to do some gardening. Photos provided
By Jan Engoren
The Boca Raton Garden Club turns 70 on Feb. 4. To commemorate, the club, headquartered at 4281 NW Third Ave., will celebrate its
Joe Zupo, dressed as St. Nicholas, is surrounded by (l-r) Angelica Aguilera, Elaine Borrelli, Jack Warner, Brendan Hughes, Allison Hughes and Courtney Hughes at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach. Photo provided
The parishioners at St
Father Kevin McQuone, formerly a parish priest in the Panhandle, has returned to his alma mater at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. Here he looks at a statue of St. Vincent on campus. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Janis Fonta
By Jan Enorgen
Love ’em or hate ’em, New Year’s resolutions are a long-standing American tradition.
After the decadence of the holiday season, people commit to making changes in their physical, spiritual and mental well-being at the start of a new ye
Caron Treatment Centers opened its new Keele Center in Delray Beach. Kathryn Keele and Caron CEO Brad Sorte were on hand for the ribbon cutting Dec. 8. Photo provided
Delray Medical Center recently acquired the Viz Vascular Suite software that uses a
