By Dan Moffett
Keith Davis has been practicing government law in South Florida for two decades, so when he told Briny Breezes Town Council members that regulating signs was difficult, they knew things were going to get complicated.
But it might be ge
Linda Sorenson, an Ocean Ridge resident for 14 years, is a strong supporter of the League of Women Voters and the role it plays in informing the public. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
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By Ron Hayes
When the League of Women Voters was founded in Chicago on Valentine’s Day 1920, women couldn’t vote.
Six more months would have to pass before the U.S. Constitution caught up with them.
Last year, both the 19th Amendment and the league m
Risa Levinson receives a case of water from Nelson Palomo, a maintenance worker for the city, after the Feb. 23 main break. At left is city crew leader Zach Torres. The city and FPL gave away water for parts of two days at Anchor Park amid a boil-wat
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By Jane Smith
As Delray Beach awaits a possible multimillion-dollar fine over its mismanaged reclaimed water
By Rich Pollack
Back in the early 2000s, when Delray Beach city leaders first considered providing golf courses and other large-scale users with reclaimed water for irrigation, conservation was a primary concern.
“It was good public policy to say ‘le
BRINY BREEZES — Paul William Ruopp of Briny Breezes and Brick, New Jersey, died on Feb. 22. He was 88.
Born on March 7, 1932, to Hans and Helen Ruopp in Roselle Park, New Jersey, Mr. Ruopp was a 1950 graduate of Roselle Park High School. There he was
OCEAN RIDGE — Cornelius “Neil” P. Mahon died Feb. 5 at his home in Ocean Ridge, surrounded by his family. He was 85.Mr. Mahon was born on March 2, 1935, to Arthur and Mary Mahon in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up along with his two sisters (Mary Ther
By Rich Pollack
Delray Beach police officers and other city staff members will spend much of the next six months ironing out the processes needed to implement a new panhandling ordinance while also communicating the specifics to people who may unknow
Police Chief Hal Hutchins plans to retire in 2022, and Lt. Richard Jones will take over. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Dan Moffett
Ocean Ridge commissioners have endorsed a succession plan that calls for police Lt. Richard Jones to take over as c
Actor Kevin James downsized a bit with this 18,906-square-foot home. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
Returning to Delray Beach but downsizing his domicile, actor Kevin James bought an 18,906-square-foot, six-bedroom oceanfront estate and guest hous
Sarah Smith of Gulf Stream grips Keke’s bridle. ‘Horses are such beautiful creatures,’ she says. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Coastal community equestrians share fondness for a top-notch lesson and show stable in Delray
By Ron Hayes
While Gray
Making sure the event will be safe, (l-r) Connie Schaefer, Peggy Paterra, Phyllis Cofrancesco and Regina Derojas are ready to take temperatures and provide hand sanitizer. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Face masks and social distancing are not the hig
Steve Muschlitz, founder of Wheels from the Heart, donated a car to a woman and her children who are clients of CityHouse. Heather Cochran, a family advocate and case manager at CityHouse, accepted the gift on the family’s behalf. LEFT: Muschlitz, wi
Lantana Mayor Dave Stewart presented Baller with a proclamation. Photo provided
Irene Baller, who was born Feb. 3, 1917, in Poland and is a Holocaust survivor, celebrated a milestone 104th birthday with family and friends. At the celebration were Bal
(l-r) Council President Michele DeGennaro; board members Peggy Brown and Rebecca Fordham; Monsignor Stephen Bosso; and board members Anne Dunn, Rose Marie Amato, Barbara Sheridan and Eleanor Hoffmann. Photo provided
The stage was brimming with clothe
Price holds a Certificate of Merit, the highest award the American Red Cross gives. Photo provided
The Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross honored Jonathan Price for saving the lives of three boaters. Price used his skil
Amar opened in January and serves Lebanese food, something Atlantic Avenue diners ‘can’t get anywhere else,’ owner Nicolas Kurban says. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
What pandemic?
A recovery is taking hold along Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue, where
Struggling with the pandemic has put some people’s fitness goals on hold. If you want to get back into it, start small and expand your workout over time, owners of Slash Fitness in Delray Beach advise. Photo provided
By Joyce Reingold
Last spring M
By Christine Davis
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and at JFK Medical Center, Dr. Heidi Bahna and Dr. Juliet Ray are working to improve awareness about the importance of getting screened, which is the best way to detect polyps and prevent
