By Steve Plunkett
The city is spending upwards of $465,000 to improve pedestrian safety downtown.
Projects include installing a low pedestrian fence to keep people from cutting across Palmetto Park Road to get to Mizner Boulevard, putting in-road lig
Dozens of truckloads of fill are waiting to be leveled for the townhouse project. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Dan Moffett
Neighbors in Briny Breezes and the County Pocket have watched with growing unease as the pile of fill dirt between them has
By Steve Plunkett
The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District started the new year with an interim executive director and was set to advertise for a replacement.
District commissioners reassigned Executive Director Art Koski to be construction manage
By Dan Moffett
It took South Palm Beach only three weeks to fill its vacant town manager’s position — at least for the short term.
During a hastily called special meeting on Dec. 19, the Town Council unanimously voted to hire on an interim basis form
Mayor served town he loved
By Rich Pollack
For Highland Beach Mayor Carl Feldman, serving as the leader of the commission was the culmination of a love for the town that started when he moved here in 2000.
He died Dec. 24, following an illness, while
The Boca Raton Inlet bridge was briefly closed six times in late November because of electrical problems. The closures caused traffic delays for thousands of drivers.
By Henry Fitzgerald
They’re often called arteries — the streets and roads that car
By Jane Smith
Delray Beach will request proposals in January to redo its marina along the Intracoastal Waterway.
The city marina, just south of Atlantic Avenue and on the west side of the waterway, has 23 slips with eight designated for boats with li
By Jane Smith
Motorists will continue to face construction delays at the Woolbright and Hypoluxo road Interstate 95 interchanges.
The contractor is now saying it will be the end of January for most of the work to be finished, according to Andi Pacini
By Steve Plunkett
Barring any last-minute motions, the often-postponed felony trial of former Ocean Ridge Vice Mayor Richard Lucibella will begin Jan. 28 in Circuit Judge Daliah Weiss’ courtroom.
Lucibella, 65, is charged with battery on a law enforc
By Mary Thurwachter
This month, Lantana residents can look forward to several roads being repaved, including Southeast Atlantic Drive on Hypoluxo Island.
Town Council members agreed during the Dec. 10 meeting to have M&M Asphalt Maintenance Inc. repa
Jan Mosley of Boca Raton buys orchids from Estela’s at the Boca Raton GreenMarket last month at its new spot north of City Hall. Alfonso Funkhouser, owner Maria Estela’s grandson, gives help. Mosley says she’s a 20-year customer of Estela’s. Photos b
FAU honored Barbara and Richard Schmidt, whose 1998 gift helped launch the Schmidt College of Medicine. Barbara Schmidt stands between her husband and her daughter, Michelle Maros. Also (l-r): Phillip Boiselle, college dean; FAU President John Kelly;
Enrique Zuanetto, executive director of the Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach, and his team of volunteers feed needy people. The Coastal Star file photo
By Janis Fontaine
You’ll never hear Enrique Zuanetto sound like the Seinfeld character known for spo
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach residents will once again get a chance to tell elected officials what’s on their minds without having to wait hours at a public meeting — at least for about 60 days.
During the summer, commissioners voted 3-2 to cut pu
Rockin’ Jake, a professional harmonica player, was recruited to teach the class at Quail Ridge. Photo provided
By Craig Dolch
There are a lot of ways for older adults to stay in shape. They can play golf or tennis, do yoga, ride a bike, walk, play t
County Pocket resident Danielle McKeon and her 6-year-old son, Reef, have collected vast amounts of rope and other debris during their daily beach walks. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Danielle McKeon has a close connection to the ocean, which is one
By Rich Pollack
Three candidates, including the incumbent, will run for a single open Highland Beach commission seat in the March election.
However, with the death of Mayor Carl Feldman, two seats may be open.
Commissioner Elyse Riesa, who was elect
Boynton Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Delray Beach hosted the 47th annual Holiday Boat Parade along the Intracoastal Waterway through the two cities.
Judges rated the boats on lights, colors, theme and overall best. The prize
By Rich Pollack
HIGHLAND BEACH — Arlin Voress was a former Highland Beach mayor who used his business acumen along with his engineering and mechanical skills to leave an indelible mark as he guided the town through some of its most turbulent times.
Debbie Tagliareni pushes a disc during a couples night at the Briny Breezes shuffleboard courts. Players score by landing discs in the marked areas and knocking out those of the opponents. Stephen Moore/The Coastal Star
By Stephen Moore
With the pop
