Nearly 150 guests kicked off the Empty Bowls Delray Beach benefit scheduled for Dec. 2. All proceeds from the family-friendly event will go to the Palm Beach County Food Bank. The VIP reception celebrated event leadership, including Honorary Chairwom
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Boca Helping Hands had a special ceremony to thank past and present supporters and volunteers. The organization honored Arthur Remillard Jr., who made the Boca Helping Hands Remillard Family Resource Center possible. ‘Boca Helping Hands does such imp
Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s 10th annual event featured celebrity Jeff Corwin as keynote speaker. Businesses, nonprofits and men and women who have championed a blue lifestyle of marine conservation were recognized. The Blue Friend of the Year Awar
Hundreds of supporters gathered to enjoy gumbo and support the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. The day featured tastings by local restaurants, live music, games and raffles. ‘Attendees enjoyed this fun, unique, green event that also raised m
Boca Ballet Theatre’s 27th annual event successfully kicked off the 2018-19 season by raising awareness and support for the nonprofit. The afternoon included dining, dancing and raffle prizes and began with a mimosa social hour and a silent auction.
Tri-County Animal Rescue League, a nonprofit, no-kill shelter, announced a 64,000-square-foot campus buildout during an event for supporters, several of whom made financial commitments to the $10 million project. The money will enable the organizatio
Bethesda Hospital Foundation celebrated its 19th annual event with more than 500 attendees gathered to honor six local women whose service enriches and inspires the community. Nearly $200,000 was raised. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Pediatric
The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County saw 180 in attendance at the 14th season kickoff of its popular social series. The first conversation featured filmmaker Doug Liman, whose movies include ‘The Bourne Identity’ with Matt Damon and ‘Mr. & Mrs.
The 22nd annual induction ceremony and reception by the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum honored two leaders and one institution. More than 150 guests celebrated the philanthropic endeavors of Dick Reed, Rita Thrasher and the Boca Raton Museum
The intimate evening, a modern twist on a ladies night, took place among the stacks at the nonprofit library on Atlantic Avenue, featuring specialty cocktails, dinner by the bite and vendor shopping. Nearly $8,000 was raised to support outreach progr
The Banana Boat last remodeled in 2017, expanding its dock area. It serves a mix of tourists and local residents. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
Not much was happening in what would become the downtown of Boynton Beach back in 1978. Drift boats, comme
The Place: Baciami Italiano, 1415 S. Federal Highway (at Woolbright Road), Boynton Beach; 810-5538 or baciamiitaliano.com
The Price: $7.77 at happy hour
The Skinny: We don’t know when we had a happy hour with food that left us ecstatic, but the off
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It’s that time of year again, when the holiday calendar gets crowded with arts activities to put everyone in the mood for the season.
This month, we have two calendars: one of the non-holiday events and one devoted just to seasonal off
Return of the Swallows, by Dorothea Praschma. Amazon; 280 pp., $15.99
By Steve Pike
Dorothea Praschma’s granite boulder gravestone in South Africa’s Transvaal reads: “She Gave a Dog a Bone.’’
Through memoirs that span 1935 to 1947, Dorothy, Counte
State Rep.-elect Mike Caruso of Delray Beach (2nd from left) celebrates with members of his campaign staff after the final recount of votes revealed the Republican maintained his election victory over Democratic candidate Jim Bonfiglio of Ocean Rid
David Del Rio in court with Gregory Salnick, one of his attorneys. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
Palm Beach County prosecutors Monday filed 44 additional grand theft and exploitation of the elderly charges against David Del Rio, a fi
The pool at Wellington Arms, a gathering point for residents, looks out over the lagoon and mangroves to the west. The lagoon is home to manatees, manta rays and a variety of birds. Jerry Lower/ The Coastal Star
By Dan Moffett
Judy Hollnagel had a l
With the outer structure complete on the 3550 condo in South Palm Beach, the Town Council’s only recourse may be to fine the developer if the town determines that the building violates rules on height. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Dan Moffett
Sou
