Recognizing outstanding individuals and community partners whose contributions have supported the Boca Raton Historical Society, the festive event brought together board members, staff, supporters and volunteers to reflect on the 2024-25 season. Amon
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On June 19, 1865, news of freedom made its way to Galveston, Texas, where the enslaved finally were informed of their emancipation by Union troops more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
Graciela Lara Valverde of Delray Beach has breast cancer and started using Road to Recovery in May 2024 when treatment left her feeling too weak to drive. ’It makes everything easier for me,’ she says of having a driver. Photo provided
By Hannah Spe
Gear up for savings as many restaurants initiate summer specials. In addition to $29 and $39 prix fixe menus, expect a wide participation next month when Flavor South Florida hits and restaurants add special lunch and dinner deals to their menus. For
Jill Merjeski suggests taking shorter walks with cool-down breaks when temperatures rise above 85. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Dealing with hot temperatures comes with living in South Florida. But especially these summer months, we need to truly
Father Andrew Sherman is celebrating his 20th anniversary at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church with a special brunch hosted by the Episcopal Church Women Ministry in honor of him on Aug. 10 at the church at 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.
Sherman is a
Lorraine Funk (left) of Lake Worth Beach and Kellie Quinn of Boynton Beach take instruction from Katelyn Eisenberg of Boca Raton during yoga at the Delray Equestrian Center. The horses are Memphis and Rocky. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Jan Engor
Drs. G. Peter Gliebus, Amy Laitinen and Frank Vrionis (l-r) were recently named participants in the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation’s inaugural scholars program. They are accompanied by hospital CEO Lincoln Mendez (rear) and (l-r) Wendy Elli
Capt. Tony DiGiulian holds up a nice wahoo on a recent fishing trip. DiGiulian, who likes to troll for wahoo, says anglers looking to reel in the speedy gamefish should pay attention to the position of the moon. Good times are when the moon is dire
By Faran Fagen
A new Jewish studies program encourages parents, grandparents or guardians to attend each week alongside their children, making Jewish learning a true family experience.
“It’s a chance for kids and parents and their families to learn t
Relax, Briny-ites! You still have privileges at the Palm Beach County Library System.
An email July 3 from the Bookmobile about the town’s 56 holders of library cards soon losing benefits ruffled feathers online.
“On June 26 the Town Council of Briny
Related: Gumbo Limbo loses its sea turtle hospital
By Steve Plunkett
A 2-year-old nonprofit started by two former Gumbo Limbo Nature Center employees is seeking a state permit to give veterinary care to sick or injured sea turtles.
When their applica
Sadie Hawkins, a hawksbill turtle being treated at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in this June 13 photo, was moved to Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach after the nonprofit Coastal Stewards closed Gumbo Limbo’s sea turtle rehab unit. Of the 13 tu
The Shannon brothers (l-r) Christopher, Charlie, William and Nicholas hoist the youngest sibling, Finn, after his graduation from the Gulf Stream School. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
Related: Tots & Teens: Gulf Stream School Graduation — June 6
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By the time it’s completed, the project would bring massive changes to the 30-acre downtown government campus. Renderings provided
By Mary Hladky
Weeks after the Boca Raton City Council approved an interim master plan that will bring residential, ret
Sale and development wouldn’t come easy
Included in the property for the planned Milani Park in Highland Beach is Yamato Rock, a favorite spot for snorkeling so named because the area was used in the early 20th century by members of the Yamato Colon
Carney’s letter to residents heightens years-old debate on cost of public safety
Related: Police chief resigns amid turmoil, takes top job in Longboat Key
By John Pacenti
The war of words between Delray Beach Mayor Tom Carney and the Police Benevole
This time of year, when I set foot in my backyard, I’m greeted with the most beautiful floral bouquet — a large and magnificent frangipani tree. Fragrant five-petal white flowers adorn the tree. Some fall gracefully to blanket the green grass below.
Philanthropist Lois Pope’s latest donation — $10 million — went to further Alzheimer’s research at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine last month. Pope’s daughter Lorraine, 51, succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease last year. Photo provid
Florida has eliminated its HOV lanes as of July 1, and ended the decal program that allows drivers of electric, hybrid or low-emission vehicles to drive for free on the Interstate 95 express lanes. The Florida Legislature passed SB 1662, which repeal
