A total of $101,000 was awarded to seven teenager-run charities during a ‘Shark Tank’-esque event that matches philanthropic investors with young change-makers. The audience of 500 gathered to watch the fourth annual installment of mini-presentations
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The annual Hanley Foundation event called attention to the nonprofit’s mission of combating addiction by preventing childhood experimentation with alcohol and drugs. The Dreamcatcher theme represents protecting the dreams of children by educating par
The 28th annual event was sold out and raised nearly $150,000 for programs at the Palm Beach Habilitation Center, which serves adults with disabilities. More than 370 guests attended the ‘Jazz up Your Giving’-themed event, featuring the Palm Beach A
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s roaring affair drew 430 women to hear Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Jodi Kantor give the keynote speech. Kantor took the crowd behind the scenes of her work with writing partner Mega
A crowd favorite, the 17th annual Boca Bacchanal wine and food festival has a new home at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. It's scheduled to conclude April 6 with the Grand Tasting, previously held in Mizner Park (above). Photo provided
By Jan Norris
The Plate: ¼ Bird Breast & Wing
The Place: La Poulette, 215 NE Sixth Ave., Delray Beach; 908-2396 or lapoulettefl.com.
The Price: $14
The Skinny: Let’s get this out of the way first — this was the best rotisserie chicken ever.
La Poulette, a petite
Beatles tribute band Liverpool Live is one of many acts scheduled to perform. Photo provided
By Ron Hayes
Ask how many acts will appear at his upcoming International Beatles on the Beach Festival and Daniel Hartwell hesitates.
“I have to count again
By Willie Howard
If you’re a boat owner living in southern Palm Beach County, you understand that boating is a year-round pursuit.
But the longer, warmer, calmer days of spring and summer lead many boaters to more hours on the water as they fish, di
NOTE: With so many summer camps offered in our area we kept our listings mostly east of I-95 in South County, but there are a few exceptions. Not all summer camp schedules have been set. Please check thecoastalstar.com for additional information as i
By Janis Fontaine
Lisa Borg has been asking camp directors the hard questions for more than 16 years as an adviser for The Camp Experts & Teen Summers, a free service for parents with up-to-date information about summer camps. The
Women from the Woodfield Country Club show their support for Pinkball 2019. Photo provided
Boca Raton Regional Hospital struck out against breast cancer during its 10th annual Pinkball event on March 9.
Proceeds benefit the Christine E. Lynn Women’s
Lake Worth Beach will be the site of a sunrise service April 21. Jane Smith/The Coastal Star
At Easter sunrise services, Christians hear the word of God as they watch the day bloom. It reminds worshippers that Jesus’ sacrifice allows them to begin
Bethesda Hospital audiologist Rona Ackerman works with Ocean Ridge resident James Weege. Photo provided
By Joyce Reingold
Adults experiencing hearing loss let an average of seven years tick by before going for professional help.
This impairment can
Jack Jaiven and Wayne Barton developed the annual meal. Photo provided by Susan Stallone, Temple Beth El
By Janis Fontaine
Why would a group of Jewish people set up, serve, then clean up Easter dinner for Christians they don’t even know?
Call it a m
The Grass River Garden Club presented former U.S. Rep. Tom Evans of Delaware with an honorary membership. Evans helped guide into law the Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982, which provides protection for barrier islands on both coasts. ‘Just as y
The Ocean Ridge Garden Club hosted a fundraising art show and raffle during a reception at Town Hall. Much of the artwork was created by local artists. The inaugural event was sold out, raising more than $4,000 to support the club’s funding of schola
More than 350 guests attended the Boca Raton Garden Club’s juried Flower Show last month.
The show, with a Mother Goose theme, featured outstanding horticulture, floral designs, whimsical botanical arts, exciting entries from talented youths and educ
Drs. Jeffrey and Stephanie Karpf examine a cat in their West Palm Beach clinic. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Since childhood, I’ve always had at least one cat. However, Casey is the first orange tabby I’ve ever adopted and he meets the common attri
Jett and Luke Justin, 11, founded the Boca Raton Cereal Drive Alliance to collect cereal to give to Boca Helping Hands for distribution to underserved people. Last month the drive collected more than 2,700 boxes from seven schools to go with more tha
The wall on the east side of the theater consists of panels with a variety of plants for color and texture. It gets attention from pedestrians and motorists alike. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley
While many artists use their
