The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County hosted New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones, who spoke to an audience of 600 book lovers. Jones’ novels include Kin (2026), An American Marriage (2018), Silver Sparrow (2011), The Untelling (2005)
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The tour welcomed nearly 900 visitors to private residences in the Lake Ida neighborhood to benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Delray Buick GMC was the presenting sponsor. Entry fees support programs that serve children and fami
Dianna Wynn, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States, spoke to the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County as around 200 friends and supporters gathered for the annual fundraiser. Money raised will finance the group’s year-ro
The Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation hosted a celebration recognizing the school community and honoring the profound impact of Gulf Stream’s George Elmore, a longtime supporter and board member. The event was directed by honorary Chair Marti La
Community members and leaders gathered for the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center’s 15th annual Grabelsky Family Special Night for Special Needs ’Dream Builder’ celebration. The event supports programs of the JCC’s Helene & Roy Schwedelson
Health professionals say Pilates (above) helps strengthen and maintain pelvic floor muscles. Although both men and women can suffer from weak pelvic floor muscles, the condition is more prevalent among women after giving birth or going through menop
Delray Medical Center recently began using the Spiration valve system for the treatment of severe emphysema along with SeleCT screening, an AI-screening program powered by Imbio, with Dr. Stephen Milan performing the procedure.
“We are pleased to ad
Yasmina Lowther, a server at Barcelona Wine Bar, pours white sangria directly into Stephanie Kozacka’s mouth while Kozacka enjoys a girls night out with friends. The restaurant is located in the new Sundy Village complex at the corner of Atlantic an
Capt. Billy Springer and Rob Grieper hold a big black grouper that Grieper caught fishing on a wreck off South Florida. Grouper season opened May 1 in Atlantic waters. Photo provided
By Steve Waters
May is a special month for many South Florida ang
ABOVE: A dog and owner take in the scenery at Mounts Botanical Garden at a recent Dogs Day in the Garden event. BELOW: These three take a respite on a bench surrounded by the dog-safe plants at the garden. Photos providedBy Arden Moore
Whether you w
Cantor Lori Brock, retiring after 29 years of service, is featured in Temple Beth El’s quarterly publication. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
If not for a tragedy, we might be celebrating Lori Brock for her achievements on the stage. Instead, we’re
At dress rehearsal for the B’nai Mitzvah are (l-r, back row) Cantor Paul Goldstein, Mel Reingold, Saul Schildhorn, Elliot Packer, Jerry Deener, Jack Shaicovitz and (l-r, front) Ed Williams, Jewel Prince, Charlotte Temple, Sondra Rose, Claire Zimmers
American Heritage Schools announced that 11 of its graduating students from the Delray Beach campus were named semifinalists for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Established in 1964, this program recognizes students for their academic achievem
Saint Andrew’s School senior Sabrina Greenberg (right) and her business partner, Ellie Dwyer, have been selling their hair ties at Boca Chamber business expos. Photo provided
By Faran Fagen
Before Sabrina Greenberg won the Pearl Award from the Boca
Steps from the beach, this Ocean Ridge estate is a perfect backdrop to artwork of every sort, indoors and out. It has 5,054 square feet of living area, was built in 2018 and was designed with floor-to-ceiling impact glass (all windows and doors) for
By Jane Musgrave
Hired in November to work the same magic in Boynton Beach as he did decades ago to revitalize Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Community Redevelopment Agency Director Chris Brown resigned in April after an investigation found he verb
A 77-year-old Highland Beach resident died on Saturday, April 4, while swimming alone in rough surf near his home.
Highland Beach police said Samual Lang had been swimming in the ocean by himself in the 4000 block of South Ocean Boulevard when he was
By John Pacenti
Gregg Brian Weiss — a well-known figure in Delray Beach’s civic, business and nonprofit sectors — is facing felony fraud charges for allegedly bilking a senior of $30,000, according to a Palm Beach County sheriff's affidavit.
Weiss, 5
Highland Beach goes to condos to teach; Delray has new defibrillator mandate
Cameron Abraham, a Highland Beach Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic, explains to Dottie Turcotte how to position AED pads on a mannequin. Photos by Rachel O’Hara/The Coasta
Evolving technologies keep an eye on public as police fight crime
Technology advances have led local police departments to invest in systems that improve results in fighting crime. LEFT and TOP: License plate reader cameras mounted on major street
