Aspiring lifeguards at the city of Boca Raton’s Junior Lifeguard Summer Camp wait out a passing storm by moving from the beach and competing to see who can hang onto the monkey bars the longest. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
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By Mary Hladky
Peggy Gossett-Seidman calls it the “sad little orphan fountain.”
Lovely but modest, it sits within a roundabout on Camino Real in front of the main entrance to The Boca Raton.
The fountain came to the attention of Gossett-Seidman, a Re
Boca Raton is moving three historically notable homes from their location at 498 Crawford Blvd. The buildings are (l-r) Singing Pines, the Ricketts House and the Rickards House. Staff photo
By Mary Hladky
The historic Singing Pines Children’s Museum
By Mary Hladky
Eighty-one candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to become Boca Raton’s next city manager, with the recruitment firm hired by the city recommending that eight be considered semifinalists.
City Council members likely will decide
By Mary Hladky
The Boca Raton City Council has rejected a special magistrate’s non-binding recommendation that would have cleared the way for a landowner to fill in largely submerged property along the Intracoastal Waterway so that it can be devel
By Steve Plunkett
The Florida Department of Transportation will add buffered bike lanes to 1.3 miles of Federal Highway in downtown Boca Raton and create a new mid-block pedestrian crossing by Mizner Park just south of Plaza Real.
In a June 4 informa
By John Pacenti
Accusations that rocked the Delray Beach apparatchik for weeks came to an end June 27 when an independent investigator found the claim by a recently hired director that her job was threatened by Vice Mayor Rob Long to be “unsubstantia
From storms to blazes to parades, this firefighter on wheels served community for much of a century
ABOVE: Old Betsy was new to Boca Raton in 1926 when the station was at Old Town Hall. Photo provided by the Boca Raton Historical Society
BELOW: Bets
The Junior League of Boca Raton has appointed Victoria Matthews as its president and has appointed a new board of directors.
The 2025-26 team was introduced at the league’s annual dinner meeting. Board members for 2025-26 include Debbie Abrams, Darin
The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research presented a $3.4 million check to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the corps’ annual breakfast meeting. The event brought together hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers, prominent sponsors and executi
The George Snow Scholarship Fund kicked off a new event that honored two of South County’s most inspiring women — Christine Lynn and Barbara Schmidt. A conversation with both of them was moderated by Terry Fedele and explored deep themes of community
The Boca Raton Historical Society’s signature food and wine event concluded its 22nd year with record-breaking attendance, exquisite vintner dinners and an unforgettable Grand Tasting, all in celebration of the city’s centennial. More than $200,000 w
The Delray Beach Historical Society and Heritage Gardens welcomed 350 guests to its annual fundraiser in and around the landscaped paths of the gorgeous grounds. Tastings from 11 area restaurants were provided, as were live music and an auction with
An inspiring afternoon of celebration and philanthropy took center stage at the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida’s ceremonial luncheon. The more than $170,000 raised will help the organization continue to empower girls to grow into leaders who make a
Nearly 70 golfers teed up to help raise more than $50,000 for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. The ninth annual event was chaired by coalition board member Nancy Vera, and committee members included Caleb Bowser, John Campo and Travis Foe
Boca Helping Hands supporters dressed the part and danced the Charleston at the sold-out event with a 1920s theme. Donning flapper dresses and pinstripe suits, they enjoyed an unforgettable evening of music, auctions, cocktails, dinner and the crowni
Tri-County Animal Rescue’s fourth annual furry fundraiser drew more than 200 guests who helped raise money for the nonprofit’s mission of saving, rehabilitating and re-homing abandoned and abused animals. The festivities included a cocktail reception
Granger’s Grille in Delray Beach closed its doors after more than 30 years when the building was sold to developers who plan to put an office building there. Photos provided
By Jan Norris
It’s been a tough year for some longtime restaurants, as well
South Florida, meaning Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, boasts the third- largest Jewish community in the United States, after New York and Los Angeles.
On May 23, Gov. Ron DeSantis did his part to remember the Jewish population when he a
Senior Rabbi David Steinhardt retired after 31 years from B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, the largest conservative synagogue in South Florida. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
When Rabbi David Steinhardt of B’nai Torah said goodbye to his c
