By Mary Hladky
Brightline will resume passenger service between Miami and West Palm Beach on Nov. 8.
The rail company halted its trains in March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic but has been working on opening stations in Boca Raton and Aventu
Four people escaped injury when the boat they were on caught fire in a finger canal just off the Intracoastal Waterway in Boca Raton. Boca Raton Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Jason Stout said the cause of the fire that destroyed the boat in the water b
Boca Raton is once again making available relief funds to city homeowners and renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city has received a $357,280 Community Development Block Grant from the Department of Housi
Unity of Delray Beach held its 22nd Annual Blessing of the Animals in the church gazebo on Oct 30. Dogs, cats, photos, and even a stuffed toy dinosaur named Bumpy were individually blessed by Reverend Laurie Durgan. Each animal was given a certificat
We are happy to announce the debut of our Philanthropy Season Preview.
This once-a-year section is intended to promote local charitable organizations and to serve as a reminder to all of us that t
A caravan through John Prince Park on Oct. 10 in Lake Worth Beach raised money for Gold Coast Down Syndrome. The organization used a caravan instead of its traditional walk for the second consecutive year. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Co-Chairwomen Clara Acero and Kari Oeltjen of the Junior League of Boca Raton’s 34th annual Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
“Celebrating A Renaissance of Community” will serve as the theme for the 34th annual Woman V
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
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
