The South Florida IBM Quarter Century Club and Alumni Association enjoyed a docent-led adventure through the downtown area. Members, their spouses and friends visited Old School Square, the Colony Hotel & Cabana Club and the beach followed by lunch a
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The event that kicked off the DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk for Down Syndrome (formerly the Buddy Walk) raised more than $3,500. The money will support expenses for the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization’s resource center, which offers programs for
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s board of trustees invited more than 100 supporters to the lunchtime event where summer campers, including several served by the Caridad Center, greeted guests upon their arrival. On display were the artwork and s
Driftwood moved into the space previously occupied by Scully’s on South Federal Highway. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
Boynton Beach is seeing a mini boom in restaurants — with many locally owned choices — signaling a shot at becoming a destination
The Soroptimist International of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach chapter celebrated a year of making a difference for women at an affair chaired by Brandi Abrahams. Officers were installed by Kathi Pease, president of the Palm Beaches chapter. They includ
The Plate: Diavola di Alessandro pizza
The Place: That’s Amore, 308 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach; 536-4100 or www.pizzeriathatsamore.com.
The Price: $13.95
The Skinny: This dish is all about the crust, which was lighter than air and crisp.
It wa
Stories by Mary Thurwachter
No stone unturned: A jeweler’s family tradition continues
The Maldonado family during a Christmas party in 2017 includes Marco waving in the front, with (l-r) Sofia, Alex, Pedro, Max, Shannon and Kathryn. Photo provided b
Sophie and Sabrina Ginsburg with Bailey (left) and Prince, who left service dog training after he developed Addison’s disease. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Meet the tail-wagging, always happy Prince, who reigns as a prince among pups. And credit sis
Harbour’s Edge resident Nancy Flynn is working with a trainer as part of author Roger Landry’s program. She sits with his book and her French bulldog Jazz. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Lona O'Connor
All the evidence was that the residents of the
South Florida PBS and Baptist Health South Florida have joined forces to launch a new health channel, “All Health, All the Time,” which is on the air 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The channel, launched in August, offers quick and easy access to
County environmental officials dropped 530 tons of boulders into the ocean northeast of the Boca Raton Inlet to create an artificial reef that intends to help fish moving to the open sea. All four county inlets now have such reefs. Tim Stepien/The Co
(This is the last in a series of stories about how different cultures mark the New Year.)
By Janis Fontaine
In our look at New Year’s celebrations from around the world, we’ve included holidays recognized by millions — and others celebrated by just
By Janis Fontaine
The best asset in your children’s “Do Better in School” toolkits might be a little card you can get for free. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and a library card unlocks access to a world of information.
Before you say, “Who
The Rev. Gregory Barrette is returning to Unity of Delray Beach Church as its new senior minister and chief executive officer. Since the Rev. Nancy Norman retired last August, guest ministers have filled the role.
It’s not Barrette’s first time in De
By Janis Fontaine
To Rabbi Shmuel “Shmuli” Biston of Chabad of East Delray Beach, offering free services this month for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the holiest days of the year in Judaism, is the right thing to do.
“Unfortunately, the world revolve
Metal poles brace a six-story garage under construction in downtown Delray Beach. The garage will serve the nearby iPic movie theater and office space on its top floors. The bracing is part of the normal construction process. The garage will be finis
By Steve Plunkett
The prosecutor and defense attorney in onetime Ocean Ridge Vice Mayor Richard Lucibella's felony trial are feuding over what evidence the jury will hear.
Assistant State Attorney Danielle Grundt filed a last-minute motion Aug. 15
Candidate, headhunter withdraw from search; job interviews delayed
By Rich Pollack
It’s back to the drawing board for Highland Beach commissioners in their quest to find a new town manager following a raucous meeting that included the abrupt resigna
By Sallie James
A little more than a year after Boca Raton Regional Hospital celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017, the medical facility once known as the “Miracle on Meadows Road” has announced it will enter discussions to merge with health care g
Iguanas are a common sight along the Intracoastal seawalls from Manalapan to Boca Raton. ABOVE: One suns itself on River Drive in Ocean Ridge. BELOW: A pack of eight on Sabal Island Drive in Ocean Ridge. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star and photo provide
