By John Pacenti
The Delray Beach City Commission met hastily on April 29, with Mayor Tom Carney announcing a whistleblower complaint had been filed. City Attorney Lynn Gelin told commissioners they were not to speak about the complaint — especially t
Shop in Plaza del Mar keeps a mom-and-pop flavor even with owners as guardians of booming industry
Rich and Heather Draper sample their product from behind the counter of the Ice Cream Club shop in Manalapan's Plaza del Mar. Rich opened the store in
Impact 100 Palm Beach County's $100,000 award winners are (l-r, front) Andy Caesar, Achievement Centers for Children and Families; Renee Layman, Center for Child Counseling; Ted Hoskinson and Ashley Kluthe, Roots and Wings; Jeaneen West, Milagro Cen
A photo caption in the April 2025 edition of The Coastal Star misidentified two of the women pictured at the centennial celebration of the Boynton Woman’s Club. The correct identification is, from left to right: Michele Walter, Lynne Freeman, Janet D
Left to Right: Florida Atlantic University’s library archivist, Victoria Thur, is joined by Susan Oyer, Boynton Beach resident and founder of the St. George’s Society of Palm Beach; Susan Watts, St. George’s Society member and donor; and Linda Golian
The National Society of Arts and Letters’ Florida Chapter gala dazzled attendees with a showcase of talent from local students. The fundraiser bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award upon Jeff and Joanna Kaye for their contributions to the arts. ‘Our
Left to Right: Simone Bonutti, Kristin Calder, Tammy Fender, Maggie Dickenson and Debra Ghostine.
George Elmore and Marti LaTour.
Pat Toppel and Robin Muir.
Left to Right: Janet Donovan, Caron Dockerty and Brenda Medore.
The Literacy Coalition of P
Left to Right: Bobby Julien, Danita DeHaney, Jeff Stoops and Joanne Julien.
Russell and Mariam Hagan.
Bobby and Joanne Julien served as hosts of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ evening affair attended by several South Cou
Stephen and Nicola Verses
John and Judith Temple
Boca Bacchanal, a benefit for the Boca Raton Historical Society/Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, uncorked in grand style during its kickoff celebration. Fine wine, gourmet bites and the highly antici
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County welcomed 200-plus friends to its annual event, which was packed with juicy dialogue between MSNBC reporter Katie Phang and author/historian Robert Watson. The league, a nonpartisan organization that enc
Hundreds of members gathered at the Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research’s signature event, which celebrated creativity while supporting groundbreaking research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. In all, more than $120,000 was raised. The e
The Junior League of Boca Raton celebrated two decades of having the Countess de Hoernle Building as the organization’s headquarters. ‘We were delighted to celebrate this milestone,’ said Nicole Stelzer, league president. ‘The building has been such
During a special evening that honored student achievements, celebrated orchestral music and recognized donors, the Palm Beach Symphony raised more than $850,000. Proceeds will support educational and community initiatives. The 400-plus guests in atte
Classes start May 27: Sur La Table in Mizner Park, 438 Plaza Real in Boca Raton, is offering a series of four- and five-day cooking classes for kids (7-11) and teens (12 and up) throughout the summer, starting May 27-30. Cost is $289 to $349 for a se
Mother’s Day offerings in area restaurants include buffet brunches complete with mimosas and bloody marys, and sumptuous dinners such as the lamb curry dish at Le Colonial. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
May is all about Mom, and dishes designed for h
Jemimah worked at St. Paul’s for more than three years before she passed away. Photo provided
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School in Boca Raton lost a beloved member of its ministry with the passing of Jemimah, the comfort dog, on March 12.
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Pope Francis, who died April 21, was remembered as a pope for the regular people.
The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach County, called the pope “a man of tremendous hope, which he lived to the end, and which provi
May 24: A yoga Mass is offered at St. Gregory’s from 4 to 5 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel. The Rev. Elizabeth Pankey-Warren and Father Andrew Sherman lead this combination of prayer and yoga practice. All levels are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat. St
By Janis Fontaine
All clergy are teachers, but few come with the academic pedigree of the Rev. Dr. Robyn Neville of St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton.
Neville, who says it’s perfectly fine to call her Robyn, brings more than two decades o
Hunter Barron and Pasta Pantaleo show off a nice blackfin tuna. The fish are plentiful off Palm Beach County this time of year. Photos by Steve Waters/The Coastal Star
By Steve Waters
South Florida offshore anglers have their pick of species in May,
