The Faulk Center raised awareness about mental health amid the COVID-19 crisis with a livestreamed event on Facebook. Butterflies symbolize transformation and renewal and represent hope and strength for people struggling with mental illness. ‘Underst
More than 35 years ago, Il Circolo, The Italian Cultural Society, donated $5,000 to Florida Atlantic University to kick-start an Italian program. Myriam Ruthenberg was hired to teach it. Since that time, Ruthenberg’s class evolved into a full-stud
Dozens of golfers showed their support for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County at an outing that included lunch and a silent auction. A total of $25,000 was raised for programs serving children and adults in need. The winning foursome was Cra
SeaSpray Inlet Grill enjoys a prime view of Lake Boca Raton at the Waterstone Resort, and has a dock for boaters. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
August is Restaurant Month in Delray Beach, a promotion set up by the Downtown Development Authority to fil
Delray Medical Center recently honored its first two graduates from the Florida Atlantic University Cardiovascular Fellowship at the center: Dr. Priya Bansal and Dr. Haider Al Taii. Under the leadership of Dr. Brij Maini, national and Florida medical
This purr-fect pour has a cat’s portrait. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Mega coffee chains like Starbucks can offer you many varieties of coffee, but they can’t serve you a latte with a purr. That combination is available only at cat cafés, places to
A vaccinated man gives a thumbs up during the Rev. Joseph Dawkins’ campaign to protect his congregation. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
For the Rev. Joseph Dawkins of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Delray Beach, serving the senior community
Ruvi New teams up on a video offering a message of love.
You may not know that Rabbi Ruvi New, co-director of Chabad of East Boca Raton, is a talented songwriter. His latest music video, featuring Canadian Hasidic Jewish cantor and singer Shlomo Si
Garden coordinator Veronica Green pulls weeds from a raised bed to prepare it for the next crop. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
On three-quarters of an acre just a block from the Delray Beach courthouse and active Atlantic Avenue is a tiny garden j
Casey Kiernan runs toward the finish as the overall winner of the 2021 Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, an 80-mile open ocean competitive stand-up paddle race. Paddle boarders, kayakers and a wake boarder completed the crossing from Bimini in the Bahama
The gated property has after-beach amenities such as a summer kitchen, an outdoor shower, a full cabana bath and a serene beachfront terrace with firepit.
This serene three-story beach house was artfully redesigned with clean lines and superb finishe
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Condos line A1A at the south end of Boca Raton. A Coastal Star analysis of property records shows 79 condos on the barrier island in Boca Raton. Of these, 61 were built prior to 1982. Google Maps
By Mary Hladky
A proposed Boca Raton ordinance will
By Mary Hladky
In the wake of the horrific Surfside condo collapse, Boca Raton is moving rapidly to enact rules that would require buildings to be inspected for safety.
Mayor Scott Singer said that a new ordinance will be discussed at the City Counci
The town of Highland Beach (above) believes not all municipalities have the same concerns regarding condo inspections. An analysis of Palm Beach County property records shows about 74 condos and co-ops along the town's 3-mile-long stretch of the barr
An analyis by The Coastal Star of Palm Beach County property records shows Delray Beach has 91 condos and co-ops on the barrier island. Of these, 75 were built prior to 1982. Above is an aerial photo of the south end of Delray's barrier island. Goog
Condos line the beach in Highland Beach. An analysis done by The Coastal Star of Palm Beach County property records shows 74 condos or co-ops located in Highland Beach. Of these, 38 were built prior to 1982. Google Maps
By Rich Pollack
Hoping to ensu
Condos line the beach in Highland Beach. An analysis done by The Coastal Star of Palm Beach County property records shows 74 condos or co-ops located in Highland Beach. Of these, 38 were built prior to 1982. Google Maps
By Mary Hladky
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