Dec. 3: Attendees at the fundraiser for the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers will help support the community’s at-risk children through educational programming. Time is 6 to 11 p.m. Cost is $300. Call 561-391-7274, ext. 134 or visit www.ffcd
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By Amy Woods
Delray Beach’s Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse has announced a $40,000 challenge from a foundation that wants to remain anonymous.
Donations to AVDA’s Purple Pajama Party, a virtual fundraiser running through Dec. 1, will be matched dol
Ocean Ridge resident Nick Kaleel ran the 125th edition of the race, postponed from April because of the pandemic, in 2 hours, 37 minutes and 14 seconds. That's a pace of 6 minutes per mile on the 26.2-mile course. Kaleel, 26, was a track and field an
Knights of Columbus St. Padre Pio Council No. 17215 welcomed several new members to the organization at the first in-person gathering since the pandemic. ABOVE: (l-r) Tom Corrcione, Ron Shelton, Amato Sampson, Chris Laudato, Daniel Alesandro, Russ Ch
Candace Tamposi of Ocean Ridge and Nicholas Tamposi of Laconia, New Hampshire, joyfully announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Ali Tamposi, to Roman Campolo of Malibu. The couple will marry at the former vacation estate of the late Dick Cla
Saint Joseph’s Episcopal School’s parent organization had its fourth annual links event, raising more than $20,000 for the institution. Parents along with faculty and staff not only golfed but also volunteered to make the outing a philanthropic succe
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County had a reception to mark its history as it approaches 50 years as an organization. Former President and CEO Richard Pollock and current President and CEO Jason Hagensick addressed members of the community who have b
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s third annual event had the theme ‘A Night in Monte Carlo’ and secured a record-breaking $151,000. Proceeds will support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boca Raton’s mental health and social-emotional learni
The Junior League of Boca Raton, which launched in 1971, rang in its golden occasion in style. The moment was commemorated with a coffee-table book that included the history of the service organization. A total of 27 past presidents attended, as did
Kapow is moving to new space in Boca’s Mizner Park. The old location will host a New Orleans-themed spot. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
Kapow, the small noodle bar that became an overnight success in Mizner Park, celebrates its 10th year with a big an
Devon Silva-Frost, 2, of Boca Raton enjoys making a pumpkin selection. Delray Beach native Samantha Frost came to the patch as a child and wanted to share the experience with her son. Photo provided by Samantha Frost
By Christine Davis
Maria Morales Menendez was promoted to chief operating officer of the Delray Medical Center in September. Morales Menendez started at Delray Medical Center as an associate resident, before being promoted to the position of associat
By Joyce Reingold
When the pandemic sent office workers home in March 2020, beds, couches and kitchen tables became makeshift workstations. Coronavirus safety supplanted ergonomic concerns. And as temporary turned to “we’re still at it,” necks, bac
Two panels of Madeleine Fugate’s coronavirus memorial quilt will be on display at St. Paul’s in Delray Beach.
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By Janis Fontaine
On Nov. 7, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will honor the lives lost to the coronavirus with a special Mass fea
Roots and Wings bracelets are part of the nonprofit’s incentives to encourage kids to read more books. They come in 21 colors. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
A little reading goes a long way.
Experts say that increasing a child’s reading time by j
By Janis Fontaine
Looking back over the last 18 months and the holidays of 2020, there’s a lot we could criticize, complain and cry about.
But the clergy who serve our community remind us that God loves a grateful heart and they, as leaders, are the
Lois Pope will reveal the winning name on Veterans Day for the dog in the new American Military Hero Dog monument at Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton. Photo provided Capehart
By Arden Moore
Sure, I wish I picked the six winning Lotto numbers.
The relocated Boca Raton Community Garden, now at Meadows Park, includes raised garden beds and a covered shelter.
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By Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley
Just last month, the Boca Raton Community Garden celebrated a grand opening in its new locatio
Louis Hansen (right) of Gulf Stream and his AC Delray Rush teammate Christian Ofsanko of Delray Beach walk off the field with coach Luca Lagana during practice at Seacrest Soccer Complex in Delray Beach. Photo by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Brian
A study by Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and Mississippi State University is researching sharks that steal fish from anglers. Capt. Jake Booth holds a wahoo caught in 500 feet of water off Boynton Beach that was
