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First Care Women’s Clinic recognized its most faithful supporters at a special reception that welcomed them into the new Imago Dei Society. The Imago Dei Society includes those who are committed to the clinic’s mission — assisting women with crisis p

The Faulk Center for Counseling celebrated its annual gathering to honor local leaders John Crean, Pam Leal and Pamela Higer Polani. Proceeds from the event provide free and low-cost services to at-risk children, disadvantaged families and uninsured

Florida Atlantic University recognized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Making Waves Award. The award, presented during a lecture with the activist, attorney and author, was given in honor of Kennedy’s pub

Members and guests of the Elks Lodge 1770 in Delray Beach ceremonially reopened the extensively renovated lodge. The $400,000 project added new flooring and carpeting, reinvented the bar and put in a fresh stage and sound system, among other changes.

Thanks to more than 1,000 guests who attended the third annual fundraiser, the Palm Beach County Food Bank will continue its mission to feed hungry people this season. The family-friendly event invited supporters to ‘eat simply, so others can simply

Co-chairs Anne Vegso and Jeannette DeOrchis both have pins recognizing their volunteer work on behalf of abuse victims. Photo provided

By Amy Woods

Two leaders of South County’s philanthropic community have stepped up to co-chair this year’s Heart o

Palm Beach residents James and Sue Patterson were guests of honor during a pre-concert event for supporters of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation. Prior to the Prism Concert, the school’s annual holiday affair, the Pattersons were lauded for

Family and friends gathered at the home of Neil and Doris Gillman to raise money to provide beds for children in need. More than 200 supporters of Sweet Dream Makers turned out for the affair and helped raise $200,000-plus. Since incorporating in 20

The Plate: Cracker Jack

The Place: Kona Bay Café, 310 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana; 429-3606 or konabaycafe.com.

The Price: $6

The Skinny: This is one of life’s little bargains — two eggs (any style), two strips of bacon, served with your choice of side an

By Jan Norris

They’re playing shuffle-the-restaurants in the plaza on Woolbright at South Federal Highway.

It’s Phase 1 of the Isram Realty project Riverwalk, in progress at the southeast corner of the intersection where the old Winn-Dixie once serve

Dress is more casual and more activities are family-oriented, but club remains a prized spot for seaside dining and social functions 

NOW: Lunch at the Delray Beach Club means an ocean view and conversation for (clockwise from front left) Gwen ‘Lucy’

A seven-story tower for patients is the centerpiece of the hospital’s expansion plans. Rendering provided

Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s $250 million campaign, launched in mid-January, is off to a good start. “Keeping the Promise … The Campaign for B

Capt. Nick Cardella holds one of his favorite fishing kites, an SFE light-wind
kite, during a kite-fishing seminar. Photos by Willie Howard/The Coastal Star

By Willie Howard

Anyone who has fished the ocean off Palm Beach County — or even observed fis

Paula Henderson was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer
on a new 3-D mammography unit. Photo provided

By Joyce Reingold

In fall 2017, Paula Henderson, special events and communications director for the Bethesda Hospital Foundation, met with Dr.

By Janis Fontaine

Do you think of God every time you open your purse or wallet, enter an ATM or use your credit card online? Is it a prayer that the transaction goes through? Do you feel sick to your stomach or have a tension headache because you and

Laura and Jay Laffoon, self-described ‘marriage edu-tainers,’
will perform Feb. 17 in Boca Raton. Photo provided

Some people think a sense of humor is one of the most important characteristics in a mate, and Jay and Laura Laffoon have put that to the

By Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley

When you think of a tree, chances are you envision a trunk with some foliage at the top that might shade your yard, become a home to birds and other wildlife, or provide your family with such sweet treats as mangoes or sta

February is Pet Dental Health Month, a good time to recommit to keeping your pets' teeth and gums healthy. Illustration provided

By Arden Moore

Many of us are spot-on when it comes to bathing our dogs and brushing our cats. And some of us have perfec

Boca Raton High junior Casey Hill, who plays in the marching band, came up with a piston training device (below) to help trumpet players improve their fingering techniques. Photos provided

By Janis Fontaine

Boca Raton High School junior Casey Hill sa

By Dan Moffett

   Ocean Ridge Town Manager Jamie Titcomb is resigning his position in March to become the first-ever manager in the upstart town of Loxahatchee Groves.

   For Titcomb, the change is a return engagement of sorts. Thirteen years ago, wh