Louie the English bulldog listens to Kyle and Mya Laman (photo below) as they read books
to him during a Tale Waggin’ Tutor session at the downtown Boca Raton Library.
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By Arden Moore
Inside the downtown Boca Raton Library, sibling
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Music therapist Howard Sherman demonstrates a Q-chord digital guitar
with students (l-r) Barbara Kennedy, Jill Gray, Cathy McCormick and Karen Martin.
Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Lona O'Connor
A curious shopper follows Howard Sherman into a
Mike Minia of Boynton Beach, a member of the Bootlegger fishing team, caught this 47.7-pound
African pompano south of Boynton Inlet in March. His fish was about 3 pounds shy of the
International Game Fish Association world record for that species.
Ph
By Janis Fontaine
You can find religion in the strangest places.
Like at lunch.
You’re quietly chowing down on a burger and fries and the guys at the next table are talking about religion. You don’t really mean to, but soon you’re joini
By Christine Davis
Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation from the national Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for a university-sponsored residency program in psyc
Darlene Duggan measures at 3 feet what is thought to be a rare blanket octopus that washed ashore
near the Gulf Stream Golf Club on May 11. The pelagic species carries more than 100,000 eggs
until they hatch. The deep-sea creature was given to FWC’s
John and Gail Field built the We Rock the Spectrum gym in Boca Raton three years ago
as a place for their son, Jayson, and other autistic children, but it’s open to all.
Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
John and Gail Field didn’t set out to b
Daniel Iscoe of Ocean Ridge was one of five local students honored with a Congressional Award
for their exceptional community service. ‘The Congressional Award is designed to recognize students
who have demonstrated outstanding character development
From toasting his special day by sipping craft beer to determining who can reel in the biggest fish, the time you spend together might be the best gift of all.
Go fishing with Dad either along the coast or west of town. Photo provided
By Mary Thurwa
The Symphony of the Americas Society celebrated the equestrian tradition in signature style at the home of Donald Sussman and Michelle Howland. The 130 guests who attended were welcomed with mint juleps and entertained by music from the symphony’s g
The Rod & Gun Club of Florida had its annual Kentucky Derby party at the Gulf Stream home of Bob and Jane Souaid. More than 100 members and guests sported large-brimmed hats and colorful attire to watch the 143rd Run for the Roses. Folks cheered on A
A Boynton Beach veteran received France’s highest honor, the National Order of the Legion of Honour medal, aboard the USS New York during Fleet Week. William ‘Bill’ Thomas served as a U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II, earning a medal and seve
Isabel Saad’s engaging photography, curated by Bruce Helander for The Gallery at Center for Creative Education, led to a sellout. Every photo from Saad’s first solo show was snapped up, with a percentage of proceeds going to the center’s educational
The George Snow Scholarship Fund celebrated and honored its donors while introducing them to students helped by their philanthropy. Guests met three scholars. ‘The Tiki Dinner provides a connection to our scholars that our supporters look forward to
The Women of Grace honorees are Yvonne Boice, nominated by the Palm Beach State College Foundation; Tammy Culmer, nominated by Take Stock in Children; Linda Heneks, nominated by the YMCA of South Palm Beach County; Jacqueline Moroco Maloney, nominate
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has presented the Friends of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge with an award for making extraordinary contributions to the conservation of natural resources in the southeast region.
The award
The Plate: Station House Chicken Sandwich
The Place: Whistle Stop Tavern, 224 N. Third St., Lantana; 670-2003.
The Price: $9.95
The Skinny: John and Jerry Broz know food. Anyone who has been in the area any length of time probably has dined on food prep
The Kravis Center’s elite were honored for their philanthropy while celebrating the center’s 25th anniversary. Laurie Silver discussed how education programs are preparing the next generation of artists and audiences. ‘We have met and exceeded our an
Wilmer Rodriguez with his restored 1953 Buick Special. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Thom Smith
For Wilmer Rodriguez, the “black and white” 1953 Buick now parked in front of the Boynton Beach police headquarters gets a big “10-4.” Rodriguez, a det
In May, Boca Raton Regional Hospital announced its primary-affiliated physicians who were listed as “Top Doctors” by the research firm, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
The selection process included reviewing a peer-recommended list for standards, inclu
