By Steve Plunkett
A city consultant’s recommendations on undeveloped Ocean Strand and the popular Gumbo Limbo Nature Center caught Beach & Park District officials by surprise.
Kona Gray, of EDSA Inc., which is creating a comprehensive master plan for
The Wildflower parcel would be transformed into an urban oasis with flowering trees if Boca Raton adopts the master plan. EDSA Inc. via City of Boca Raton
By Steve Plunkett
If the city does nothing else with its parks, it should turn its Wildflower
By Sallie James
The Boca Raton City Council this month is expected to consider an ordinance to require permanent emergency generators in nursing homes, able to power the facilities for up to 96 hours.
But the executive director from one elder-care fa
Students at Saint Joseph’s Episcopal School in Boynton Beach donned cultural outfits, created display boards and served food based on their Hispanic countries of choice Nov. 17 while learning about various cultures and dancing to live mariachi music.
BOCA RATON — Francis “Frank” Peter Cardinale, age 63, passed away peacefully Dec. 25 at Trustbridge Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton. He was born Dec. 4, 1954, in Jersey City, N.J.
He was preceded in death by his father, Peter, mother, Livia, and
ABOVE: Ocean Ridge resident Rebekah Laflin plays at Town Hall with (l-r) Kimmy, Shane, Bobby and Adam Savage. BELOW: Rebekah Laflin plays flute and piano. She, the Savage brothers and Zach Hoffman make up the group Appassionato. Photos by Tim Stepien
Students of St. John Paul II Academy in Boca Raton donated clothing and other essentials for more than 200 angels on Dec. 13. The donations included sneakers, socks and underwear, plus small toys for holiday gifts. ABOVE: (l-r) Anthony Pecoraro, Chri
Kids got a chance to have their pictures taken behind the jaws of a Great White Shark. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Sandoway Discovery Center will be shark central on Jan. 27 when Sharkfest 2018, a day of fun, educational activities for all a
Arlene Tervakoski (in apron), Jean Lindblad, Anja Laurik and Anja Vikkila attend ceremonies at Finland House to mark the centennial of Finland’s independence from Russia. Finland House’s location in Lantana merits a special street sign. Tim Stepien/T
The annual race features crazy costumes and even crazier high heels. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Supporters of a local charity will stomp down the sidewalk in stilettos ranging from stylish to silly during the Vince Canning Stiletto Race at Delray B
Il Circolo, the Italian Cultural Society, had more than 120 guests for its annual Christmas party. Music by Gino De Marco with a special appearance by tenor Carlos De Antonis accompanied the feast. Among the guests were Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dion
The Ocean Ridge Garden Club gathered to create flower arrangements for the community. Eighteen members made 50 creative arrangements that were distributed to local senior centers, the Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach and Town Hall. A
Jennifer Rosemurgy and Linsey Desich with a truckload of diapers ready for delivery. Photo provided
Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams and Boca Raton City Councilman Robert Weinroth attended the Junior League of Boca Raton’s first general
Eight to 12 care packages are mailed to U.S. service members every month as one of the community projects of the Highland Beach chapter of UNICO National. The most recent mailing was timed for Christmas. Members not only collect all of the items but
The guest list numbered 165 at the resort’s La Coquille Club for a lavish celebration of the club’s 65th anniversary. La Coquille Club filed its application for incorporation in 1952, and today it has more than 300 members. ‘We are delighted to conti
esLes Girls of Palm Beach, an international club of foreign-born women founded in 1972, celebrated the end of another season and the start of a new year of monthly meetings for members. Members, 54 in all, represent 31 countries and gather to foster
More than 75 Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens supporters attended a special event featuring special guest William Eiland, author of Ann Weaver Norton, Sculptor. Eiland’s presentation was a nice complement to the gardens’ first exhibition of the 2017-18
Philanthropists Henry and Marsha Laufer served as hosts of Palm Beach Opera’s 2018 debut, kicking off the company’s schedule and celebrating its Co-Producer Society members, Goldner Center for Children’s Opera Education supporters and supporters of t
Bindiya Evans, of South Palm Beach, won Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Glamour in a national modeling competition for ages 7 through 9. Bindiya received a trophy and a $2,500 cash prize. ABOVE: Bindiya with her parents, Rahonie and Lee Evans. Photo provided
Nearly 200 guests toasted the 2017-18 season at the annual affair, which took place with a screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail and a question-and-answer session with actor John Cleese. The evening provided an opportunity for the nonprofit pe
