Joan Witter, who coined the name ’Ladies of the Garden’ for her crew, describes what needs to be done during one of their weekly meet-ups at the club grounds. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
This is the first in a series on four local garden clubs.
By J
St. Paul’s music director David Macfarlane with members of his choir. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
The music ministry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has been bringing well-loved classical and chamber music to Delray Beach for more than 30 years,
By Christine Davis
The Palm Beach Health Network, made up of six hospitals including Delray Medical Center, supports opportunities for women to succeed in leadership roles. A McKinsey study on women in the workplace found that in 2021, 24% of C-suite
Athena Zarcadoolas has worked with her family to help people in Costa Rica, where her mom was born. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
At 14, Athena Zarcadoolas has done more to make this world a better place than some others manage in a lifetime.
“It
Sited on 121 feet of direct oceanfront, this newly constructed home sits among lush landscaping. Photos provided
Contemporary designed epicurean kitchen has a butler’s room, custom cabinetry and top-shelf appliances.
Recently completed, this new co
This home in The Sanctuary in Boca Raton has unobstructed views of a water-surrounded preserve for bird-watching as well as large-boat access with no fixed bridges. Photos provided
Wood floors set the stage for a family room and breakfast area washed
Mark Lauzier (right) huddles with his attorney, Isidro Garcia, during his wrongful dismissal trial that ended Dec. 16. Photo from courtroom Zoom feed
By Jane Smith
Former Delray Beach City Manager Mark Lauzier lost his wrongful dismissal lawsuit ag
Victor Gonzalez volunteered his Santa suit and recorded holiday music to entertain families who came the day after Thanksgiving to see the Christmas village and 100-foot tree in downtown Delray Beach. Here he poses for photos being taken by his wife,
A new law requires cyclists to ride in a single file on sections of A1A with no designated bike lane. A surveillance camera captures a pack of riders taking up most of a travel lane while riding north near the Eau Palm Beach in Manalapan. Photo provi
City may incur more fines if terms aren’t met
Letter to the Editor: City manager promises ‘brighter’ future for Delray water customers
By Jane Smith
Delray Beach must meet three years of deadlines along with paying a record $1 million civil fine and
Some materials that contractors pick up on Hypoluxo Island likely don’t belong in the recycling bins. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Larry Barszewski
For the first time in two years, Palm Beach County cities and towns are receiving a divi
Someone stole my bike. It wasn’t new and I have another one, but it was the same aqua blue as the ocean on a summer day. You could feel the wind in your hair just looking at it.
The bike was also the color of this newspaper’s masthead logo and was a
Steve King, director of development at Boca Helping Hands since September, started out with the organization by distributing bags of groceries to people in need. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Jan Engoren
After retiring from his first career at Ban
Former Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Robert Weinroth is now helming the Palm Beach County Commission after being unanimously elected by his colleagues to the ceremonial post of mayor.
“This is a paradise we live in and it’s our job to make it the best para
On Nov. 9, the Delray Beach City Commission voted unanimously to approve a consent order with the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County. Over the past 20 months, a lot has been accomplished to bring the city’s reclaimed water cross-connectio
Thank you, Ocean Ridge residents, for returning me to the Town Commission for another three-year term.
During my years on the commission my platform has been pretty simple. I believe in private property rights, a strong Police Department, a commissi
By Rich Pollack
For almost four decades, officers and managers of condos east of Federal Highway in Boca Raton and Highland Beach met regularly to share information and to listen to key speakers on topics that affect them all.
Now, with the collapse
On Nov. 8, Lantana’s public beach was scoured by a heavy storm. This shows the beach south of the Imperial House. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Mary Thurwachter
Lantana’s public beach is sand-starved, and a plan spearheaded by the town of Palm Bea
By Mary Thurwachter
Six candidates are vying for two positions on the Lantana Town Council in the March 8 election. The candidate with the most votes for each seat wins.
Group 1
Incumbent Lynn Moorhouse is seeking re-election. The 78-year-old retired
Lynsey Kane, shown with Isla Cay, 1, and Bobby Jr., 4, two of her three children, is planning a Dec. 10 trip to bring supplies to Afghan refugees in Miami. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Joe Capozzi
Months before the people of Ocean Ridge’s Inlet C
