By Mary Hladky
City Council members have rejected outsourcing residential garbage collection and recycling services.
City staff explored the option of contracting with Waste Pro because Boca Raton faces rising costs to provide the services, including
The least tern, a migratory bird threatened with a loss of natural beach habitat, appears to be making a comeback in Boca Raton.
This year, for the first time in many seasons, wildlife biologists have spotted at least six tern chicks on Boca Ra
Billionaire Michael S. Dell acquired the Boca Raton Resort & Club, which will continue to be managed by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. Photo provided
By Mary Hladky
In the largest property deal in Palm Beach County history,
Boca Raton’s proposed government campus carried a $200 million price tag. Rendering provided
By Mary Hladky
Plans for a new downtown government campus will be scaled back now that City Council members have balked at a consultant’s proposal that wou
Plan to build homes would include preserving 9 acres in Ocean Ridge as mitigation exchange
By Rich Pollack
If a tree falls on vacant, mangrove-filled property during a hurricane and local government requires the owner to remove it and others damag
Grilled salmon salad is one of the $7.99 Thursday lunch specials at Cafe Frankie’s in Boynton Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Those who stay put during the sweltering season are treated to restaurant deals well worth checking out
By Jan Norri
ABOVE: Serving on the Junior League board are (l-r) Krista Downey, Alexandra Chase, Emily Schachtel, Laura Wissa, Ann a, Pam Schanel, Sue Gibson, Felice Shearer, Julie Rudolph and Sarah Cohen.
BELOW: The management team includes (l-r) Aimee Shaughne
ABOVE: (l-r) Peter Bonutti, Iain Calder, Harrison Calder and Glen Calder. Photo provided
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County scored a hole in one with its third-annual outing, raising more than $20,000 to provide links to literacy for childre
ABOVE: Stephanie Cherub with Kari Shipley. BELOW: Reeve and Anne Bright. Photos provided
Glitz, glam and giving were the stars of the show celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Specialty retailer Boston
St. Joseph’s Episcopal School had its 61st-annual auction — the institution’s signature fundraiser — to benefit the Jaguar Fund. The Jaguar Fund is used to provide scholarships and financial aid to eligible students; it also is used to make improveme
TOP: (l-r) Caroline Villanueva, Jeff Stoops and Erren. MIDDLE: Elmore and LaTour. BOTTOM: Caron and Bob Dockerty. Photos provided by CAPEHART
Palm Beach County Food Bank supporters came together for an evening of celebration sponsored by Marti LaTou
More than 100 golfers participated in a dynamic day on the course to support Sacred Heart School’s scholarship fund. The 10th-annual charity event raised $154,000. ‘The weather was amazing, and the greens, as usual, were impeccable,’ Principal Candac
Tatyana Fishman gives Eva Takacs a hug during her 90th-birthday party at Oceanfront Park.
Fishman and Takacs, both of Boynton Beach, do daily swims there. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
People walk the beach at Oceanfront Park scanning the shore for w
The Palm Beach County Medical Society Services honored 39 men, women and organizations in health care for their outstanding service during the 16th annual Heroes in Medicine luncheon. The event was held in May at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion.
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Philanthropist Lois Pope has helped Tri-County Animal Rescue’s Suzi Goldsmith with the clinic and other needs. Photo provided
A shiny new car. A diamond ring. An original painting by a renowned artist. Pricey but cherished possessions, right? Howeve
Luciana Boaventura of Delray Beach plans her next move as she paints during the inaugural Art Throwdown fundraiser at the Arts Warehouse. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Stephen Moore
Imagine preparing for a day’s work at your place of emp
Connor Cane will spend two weeks planning a simulated mission to Mars. The plaque honors previous missions. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
On the Cane family’s homepage under 15-year-old Connor Cane’s name is a quote by Albert Einstein: “Curiosity
The Plate: Shrimp & Grits
The Place: The Old Key Lime House, 300 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana; 582-1889 or www.oldkeylimehouse.com.
The Price: $11.99
The Skinny: The view is so pretty at Lantana’s Old Key Lime House that the food could be beside the point
Daniela Guarino in costume as Miep Gies, the woman who helped Anne Frank and family hide from Nazis. Photo provided
By Ron Hayes
Daniela Guarino was given just 10 minutes to dramatize the tragedy and triumph of the Holocaust. It took her 10 months,
