Artist Patrick Dougherty puts the finishing touches on his massive stickwork structure at Mounts Botanical Garden. The exhibit, which has five rooms, was built from 30,000 pounds of willow saplings and the help of more than 100 volunteers. Tim Stepie
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Sixteen members of Cub Scout Pack 241 from Imagine-Chancellor, a Florida charter school in Boynton Beach, helped city staff in the planting of native, salt-tolerant sea grape trees at Oceanfront Park near the newly completed playground. The other tre
The late Ken Simmons' love of animals made it easy for him to put pets at ease. Coastal Star 2013 file photo
By Arden Moore
I confess. I do have health insurance, but do not have a personal physician. I know, I know. I need to get a physical exam onc
Madison Nolan hopes to raise $50,000 by March 8 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of her father, Ed Nolan, who died in April after battling lymphoma. On March 5 she wants fellow students to donate $3 each and wear lime green, the LLS color
Former Ocean Ridge Vice Mayor Richard Lucibella is all smiles as he leaves the courtroom with his attorneys Heidi Perlet and Marc Shiner after being adjudicated guilty of misdemeanor battery. During sentencing, Circuit Judge Dahlia Weiss ruled that L
Ocean Ridge's former Vice Mayor Richard Lucibella speaks with his attorneys Heidi Perlet and Marc Shiner following his week long trial. Lucibella was found not guilty of two felony charges, but was convicted of a lesser misdemeanor battery charge. Ti
Former Ocean Ridge Vice Mayor, Richard Lucibella, testifies in court on Jan. 31. A six-man jury began deliberations about 9:55 am on Feb. 1. Lucibella is charged with two felonies; battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with viole
By Steve Plunkett
Richard Lucibella had his day in court Jan. 31, maintaining his innocence during nearly three hours on the witness stand.
The former vice mayor of Ocean Ridge said he could not act antagonistically toward arresting officer Richard E
By Steve Plunkett
The judge in Richard Lucibella’s felony trial declared Jan. 30 that prosecutors had delivered sufficient evidence against the former Ocean Ridge vice mayor for the case to continue.
“The court finds at this stage the state has pres
Eight-term mayor navigated ‘crazy time’
By Dan Moffett
Roger Bennett was sworn in as the mayor of Briny Breezes right when the town needed him most.
“I’m so pleased the people had enough faith in this old loon to elect me,” he told a reporter in 20
Residents tied black ribbons on about 50 trees along Swinton Avenue to protest proposed changes to the street.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
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By Jane Smith
The fear that Swinton Avenue could los
When the windows are open at my Ocean Ridge home, I hear the cars roll by on State Road A1A. Bicyclist friends shout our names as a wake-up call early on Saturday mornings as they ride by. On our morning walks we wave to friends heading out for work
Stylist and salon owner Dawn Edwards is on the committee working on the 64th annual Bethesda Ball, which will be Feb. 23. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
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By Dan Moffett
Ocean Ridge Town Manager Jamie Titcomb is resigning his position in March to become the first manager in the upstart town of Loxahatchee Groves.
For Titcomb, the change is a return engagement of sorts. Thirteen years ago, when he was w
Not all the Muscovy ducks were removed from the golf course: These two and an ibis were present Jan. 23. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Brian Biggane
The decision to remove 24 Muscovy ducks from The Little Club property in late January left one mem
This sprawling ficus tree in front of the home at 3400 Polo Drive is spurring a debate about tree preservation in Gulf Stream. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Steve Plunkett
Town commissioners have sent the architects back to their drawing boards to
By Mary Thurwachter
Beach-goers will see some welcome improvements in the year ahead. On Jan. 28, the Lantana Town Council authorized contracts to remodel beach restrooms and to add a deck to the special events pavilion.
CH Global Construction of Hia
By Dan Moffett
Stella Gaddy Jordan insists that she has been an unwavering supporter of the luxury condo project at 3550 S. Ocean Blvd., the site of the old Hawaiian Inn hotel.
The South Palm Beach councilwoman says that her frequent complaints about
By Jane Smith
Delray Beach city commissioners want to live up to their Arbor Day Foundation designation as a Tree City.
At a Jan. 22 workshop, commissioners approved a tree canopy policy that will be included in its comprehensive plan update. The com
By Dan Moffett
Ocean Ridge town commissioners have approved two pest control contracts that will give homeowners the option of buying services for their private property through the public plans.
Clarke Environmental Inc. of Wellington, the town’s co
