Monsignor Thomas J. Skindeleski marked the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood in May. He plans to retire as a pastor effective Aug. 31. ABOVE: Skindeleski, 75, leads the blessing of a new addition to St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Scho
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Cameron Price, Arturo Palermo and Siena DeRosa, preschool students at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School in Delray Beach, take part in art activities. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
When their older brothers and sisters return to classes at St. V
Gabriella (center) with Upbin (left) and NSAL member Marcie Gorman. Photo provided
The National Society of Arts and Letters’ Florida East Coast Chapter showcased the talents of an array of young dancers from South Florida. Judges included Clarence Br
By Charles Elmore
Debates about how to grapple with COVID-19’s receding but not extinguished risks are hardly producing lockstep policies among Palm Beach County’s southern coastal communities as they sort through a dizzying flurry of federal, state
Manhar Dhanak, Ph.D., stands with a device that helps test the effectiveness of types of personal protection measures against airborne viral transmission. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s College of
Residents of the Carlisle Palm Beach and other car enthusiasts look at vehicles brought to the inaugural Carlisle Classic Auto Show. Proceeds will go toward the Alzheimer’s Association’s ‘Longest Day’ fundraiser on June 21. Photos by Tim Stepien/The
David Cook, owner of Hand’s in downtown Delray Beach, plans to close the store and retire in June. Cook, 58, sold the property after his family had owned the business since 1964. It first opened in 1934 as a bookstore. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Amy Woods
The overwhelming need for food as a result of the pandemic and its economic toll has prompted Boca Helping Hands to expand its presence in Boynton Beach.
The organization that has served Boca Raton’s neediest residents for decades now wi
Kathy Adkins, president of Impact 100 Palm Beach County, and Holly Schuttler, president-elect. Photo provided by Warner-Prokos Photography
For the first time in Impact 100 Palm Beach County's history, the organization awarded six $100,000 grants and
Players who plan to take part in Literacy Links include (l-r) Amy Brewer, Leanne Adair, Brenda Medore and Ginny Barbary. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The CEO of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is hopeful that, following a challenging yea
(l-r) Polly Joa, Susan Lissner Weege, Sallie Howell, Carol Coleman, Cody, Mickey Austin Farley and Zoanne Hennigan. Photo provided
The Ocean Ridge Garden Club’s season wrapped up with the installation of 2021-22 officers and recognition of those who
(l-r) Florida State Attorney Dave Aronberg, U.S. Rep Brian Mast (R-Fla.), U.S. Rep Lois Frankel (D-Fla.), Tri-County Animal Rescue President Suzi Goldsmith, Pope, former Congresswoman Donna Shalala, American Humane CEO Robin Ganzert, Weishel and Palm
Eric Viner and Niki Knopf with event sponsors Eda and Cliff Viner. Photo provided
Men who make outstanding impacts on the community through their philanthropic efforts were honored at Florence Fuller Child Development Centers’ 19th annual event. This
Suzanne Klein, Beau and Edna Meyer-Nelson.
Mercedes Casanova Mottek, Scott and Batmasian. Photos provided
More than 125 pooch-loving advocates filled the outdoor courtyard for an inaugural event that raised money for Tri-County Animal Rescue, specifi
Patricia Ramudo and Andrea Virgin get ready to install drywall. Photo provided
Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County’s female-centric fundraiser brought in more than $225,000 thanks to 150-plus volunteers who wielded hammers and other tools to
Lt. Austin J. Haynie, Navy pilot, has returned from a seven-month deployment on the USS Theodore Roosevelt, aircraft carrier 71. Austin joins his grandfather Neil Haynie, trading in his military F18 Super Hornet to fly grandpa’s Piper to Fort Myers.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN PALM BEACH COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2021, the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County became aware of elevated concentrations of cylindrospermopsin, a cyanotoxin produced by cyanobact
By Jane Smith
Delray Beach will immediately notify affected customers of any reclaimed water issues following a critical review from the county Office of Inspector General.
Also as a result of the report, released May 6, the city will educate custome
Jason Miele, a marine interdiction agent with Customs and Border Patrol, retrieves evidence from the fishing boat carrying the migrants that ran aground at the St. Andrews Club and Gulfstream Park. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
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Boca Bash, the annual party on Lake Boca Raton drew thousands of boaters Sunday, Apr 25, 2021 following its cancellation last year due to COVID-19. Photos by Tim Stepien
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