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
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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
By Steve Plunkett
Gulf Stream resident Chris O’Hare’s “bad faith conduct” in seeking hundreds of public records may leave him liable for the town’s hefty legal bill and even sanctions, a circuit judge decided.
In a case O’Hare filed against the town
By Jane Smith
Sober homes will finally be regulated under a House bill that is on its way to the governor.
The bill, passed unanimously by state representatives and senators, allows the Department of Children and Families to write the rules regulatin
By Jane Smith
Gov. Rick Scott declared a public health emergency May 3 over the opioid epidemic running rampant throughout the state.
The declaration came after the fourth listening tour held in Duval County on May 3. The state workshops
By Sallie James
Malka Cabral begged Boca Raton’s Planning and Zoning Board to reject plans to construct a 50-foot-high parking garage at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
The proposed garage would overlook her home 100 feet from her property line.
Isis and William O’Brien celebrate the grand opening of the Little Free Library outside their home.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Sallie James
Alishia Phillips admired the colorful birdhouse-shaped structure with the pretend fishbowl on top and
By Rich Pollack
Should Highland Beach disband its Code Enforcement Board and use a special magistrate to hear cases?
Would the town’s Beaches and Shores Committee become a club rather than an official board appointed by the Town Commission?
By Rich Pollack
Town commissioners are hoping a few qualified residents can help them determine the look and scope of a long-discussed enhancement to Highland Beach’s walking path, which is more than 3 miles long.
For years, town leaders have
Boca Raton residents brainstorm and write down ideas for the city’s waterfront properties
that they shared with the rest of the forum.
In the foreground, the hand of resident Sarah Crew pushes down a green dot
to vote on what she found appealing for
By Rich Pollack
HIGHLAND BEACH — Even after his second tenure as a Highland Beach commissioner came to an end in 2011, John Sorrelli always made it a point to stop by Town Hall as part of his morning routine.
“It was his ritual,” said Beverly
Too much noise and too many complaints are some of the reasons Boca Raton City Council members last month decided the city’s only 5 a.m. bars would have to close at 2 a.m. like all others.
Nippers, at 1751 N. Military Trail, and the Blue Marti
Boats jam Lake Boca Raton on April 30 during the sixth annual Boca Bash.
Police patrolled access points to limit non-boating traffic.
Among thousands of boaters, authorities reported only two
who were taken to a hospital and a typical number of cuts
