GULF STREAM — Swan A. Brown Jr., who designed and maintained landscape from Pompano Beach to Gulf Stream, died June 10 in San Francisco. He was 96.
Mr. Brown established his own landscape architecture business in 1956. Over several decades, he complet
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By Dan Moffett
Manalapan commissioners are beginning to take a serious look at replacing the town’s septic tanks with a municipal sewer system, and Mayor Keith Waters isn’t trying to shield anybody from how difficult and expensive the conversion coul
By Dan Moffett
Ocean Ridge commissioners aren’t buying a recommendation from a citizens advisory panel that the town should turn over its water pipes to Boynton Beach when a contract between the two communities expires next year.
In October, the town
The hall, a half-block off Atlantic Avenue on Southeast Third Avenue, will have 36 vendors and focus on ethnic cuisines. The market is expected to open in spring 2021. Rendering provided
By Christine Davis and Jan Norris
The trendy food hall concept
Delray Beach tennis star Coco Gauff shocked the world and herself with a Wimbledon victory over Venus Williams. Photo provided
By Brian Biggane
Local tennis fans hoping to catch Delray Beach sensation Coco Gauff in action will get their chance when
Singer Diana Ross will perform at the Jan. 3 event.
By Amy Woods
Diana Ross and Rita Rudner return to The Breakers on Palm Beach to entertain an elite crowd at the Lady in Red Gala.
The Jan. 3 affair serves as an encore to the 2019 gala, at which t
By Amy Woods
Shannon Eadon unanimously was elected by the board of Old School Square in October as the center’s president and CEO. She fills a vacancy left by Rob Steele, who resigned in May 2018.
Eadon hails from New Jersey, where she led a nonp
Jim Batmasian, Jo Anne Williams, Jim O’Neill and Debbie and Steve Schmidt. Photos provided by Gina Fontana and Jeffrey Tholl
More than 450 well-dressed guests danced the night away to support the health and wellness needs of local nonprofits at the
Brenda Medore, Patty Jones and Leanne Adair. Photos provided
Supporters of the Palm Beach County Food Bank gathered to celebrate the 4th annual Empty Bowls Delray Beach event, set for Dec. 8, and reminded each other how important it is to bring awar
Hoskinson, of Roots & Wings; Reagan, of Bella Reina Spa; Mark Cassini, of Community Greening; and Marcie Young, of Young Dentistry. Photo provided by Emiliano Brooks / Studio B2
The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce gave out well-deserved honors duri
Amy Kazma, Lisa Warren, Cristy Stewart-Harfmann, Nancy Dockerty, Stanley, Nicole Mugavero and Renata Sans de Negri. Photos Provided
Nearly 1,000 guests attended the Junior League of Boca Raton’s annual affair, at which Michelle Stallone was named Wo
Alumni Association President Ranell Mason, Nancy Bayless and Stetson President Wendy Libby. Photo provided
Nancy Walker Bayless, Class of 1962, was honored for her commitment to and passion for Stetson University and contributions to enriching its
Ernie Simon with Allerton. Photo provided
The Crossroads Club benefited from the annual event, which raises funds for people suffering from addiction. More than 200 attended to support the nonprofit safe haven and honor Tony Allerton, its executive
Russell and Van Vechten
Photos provided by Kelly Boyle
A special birthday party became an opportunity for singers and dancers — including Kellye Cash, Johnny Cash’s niece, and Rob Russell, a local favorite — to support people with disabilities. The
By Scott Simmons
The Plate: Smoked deviled eggs
The Place: Driftwood (in the former Scully’s), 2005 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach; 561-733-4782 or www.driftwoodboynton.com.
The Price: $7
The Skinny: News flash: Driftwood may be the best restaur
Adele Bulger of Ocean Ridge prepares Christmas cards with her daughters, Heidi, 14, and Maggie, 10. The Bulgers like to send family photo cards, and these include son George, 17. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Writing Christmas cards remains a beloved
Brooke Diamond of Boca Raton honored Alex Morgenstern by working to put sunscreen dispensers in parks. Photo provided
By Joyce Reingold
A stuffed animal resembling a favorite pet. Water-resistant earbuds. A tween-sized fitness tracker. These are al
Baptist Health and UnitedHealthcare have agreed to renew United’s network relationship with Boca Raton Regional Hospital, a Baptist property. Beginning Dec. 1, United members enrolled in employer-sponsored, individual, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid
Prime Catch’s renovations include whimsical marine touches and brighter colors. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
Phase 1 of the redo at Boynton Beach’s Prime Catch is complete, with a new dock, new decor, a new sign and some new menu items.
The doors
Joni Goldberg, Alyce Erickson, Arlene Herson, Betsy Fletcher and Vanessa Carosella. Photo provided
The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum’s 23rd annual presentation honored four individuals and one institution for positively affecting the lives
