By Rich Pollack
DELRAY BEACH — For 32 years, until he retired in 2017, Bruce Gimmy’s name was synonymous with the Trouser Shop, a unique business he ran on Atlantic Avenue that evolved with the times, yet never quite changed enough to lose its “old D
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BOYNTON BEACH — Vicki Cody Mack, gardener, avid Dolphins fan and stranger to no one she met, died May 5. She was 67.
Born Sept. 24, 1955, to Rayden and Ann Cody in Burlington, Vermont, Vicki Cody attended St. Michael’s College in Essex, Vermont, be
Cat Kelly of Ocean Ridge plans to make the 83-mile crossing from Bimini to Lake Worth Beach on her paddleboard this month as part of an annual event. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
For paddleboard enthusiasts along the coastal towns of southern Palm Be
By Mary Hladky
After abruptly abandoning plans to hire an executive recruitment firm to help find City Manager Leif Ahnell’s successor, City Council members have chosen Ahnell’s top lieutenant to take the reins.
The council unexpectedly anointed Depu
The Florida League of Cities has named Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, City Council member Yvette Drucker and Deputy City Manager George Brown as 2023 Home Rule Heroes for their work to protect the ability of city leaders to make decisions for their c
By Mary Hladky
The city’s 2024 election season already has begun.
Three candidates are seeking to replace Deputy Mayor Monica Mayotte, who is term-limited from running again in next year’s municipal election.
Andy Thomson, who resigned from the City
BOCA RATON — Gary John Tiesenga died on May 13 in Boca Raton as a result of complications from diabetes. He was 63.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Tiesenga; and his father-in-law, Richard Brueneman.
Lovingly remembering Mr. Tiesenga
HIGHLAND BEACH — John F. Rand, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died May 4 at his home. He was 99.
Mr. Rand was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, and married his high school sweetheart, Ingeborg Schmitz, in 1946 upon
By Steve Plunkett
Six weeks after taking over responsibility for the city’s sea turtle rehabilitation efforts, the nonprofit group formerly known as the Friends of Gumbo Limbo has not applied for a permit to run the program.
“No, Gumbo Limbo Coastal
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach residents, who have enjoyed low rates for garbage pickup for at least 10 years, will see a huge jump in their bills this month.
In May, town commissioners reluctantly signed off on a new five-year contract with Waste Ma
The Homing Inn renovation is underway with ownership likely to make it a Marriott brand. Tao Woolfe/The Coastal Star
By Tao Woolfe
Almost every South Florida city has a hotel that has seen better days, but Boynton Beach’s no-tell-motel — the Homing I
By Rich Pollack
For much of the Boca Raton Airport’s almost 75-year history, its 214 acres in the heart of the city have been owned by the state.
That will soon change if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs off on legislation that would transfer ownership of th
Ocean to Intracoastal properties like this one at 1020 S. Ocean Blvd. — which sold for $89.9 million in December 2021 — have boosted the average value of homes in Manalapan to almost $40 million, according to data from November 2022. Photo provided
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With Father’s Day on June 18, we asked a handful of thoughtful dads to tell us what parenthood has taught them — in 150 words or fewer. Boy, did they deliver! Here are their words of wisdom.
Compiled by Mary Thurwachter
‘Being a dad has taught me my
Donations of $1 million each from three couples — (l-r) Hilary and Matthew Rosenthal, Debra and Michael Coslov, and Toni and Martin Sosnoff — have helped the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation meet its fundraising goal for the hospital’s expansi
The school’s signature event was at capacity with more than 700 friends of the university in attendance. It raised $715,000 to support scholarships for students in the health field. ‘Florida Atlantic was founded on philanthropy, and it’s a tradition
The audience sprang to its feet in applause after a middle schooler described how she helps care for her little sister, who has cerebral palsy. ‘Eva needs extra help showering, and I put her to bed,’ 13-year-old Ali Enlow said at the American Associa
Nearly 100 players and altruistic supporters came out for a shotgun start to celebrate philanthropic sportsmanship at American Humane’s third annual golf event. The sold-out tournament included breakfast, lunch and an awards ceremony. All proceeds be
American Humane paid tribute to philanthropist Lois Pope during an event for animal lovers and their supporters. Everyone enjoyed lavish hors d’oeuvres, creative desserts and live music. ‘Tonight is a celebration of Lois’ incredible work, and it’s an
The National Society of Arts and Letters’ Florida chapter honored Arlene Herson with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts. The evening included performances by several scholarship recipients and competition winners and featured an inspiring pre
