By Rich Pollack
Hoping to streamline the code enforcement hearing process and ensure cases can be heard in a timely manner, Highland Beach commissioners last month approved a two-tiered system utilizing a magistrate for complex violation cases and a
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By Rich Pollack
Information can be critical for first responders racing to an emergency. The more comprehensive the information, the better.
Knowing who lives in a house — pets included — before they respond to a fire can help emergency crews ensure
By Mary Thurwachter
It’s been 10 years since 72 acres of state-owned land — once home to the A.G. Holley state tuberculosis hospital — was sold to developers to build Water Tower Commons, the largest development in Lantana’s history.
While constructi
By Mary Hladky
The number of commuters using Brightline continues to slide downward, exacerbated by the company’s decision to eliminate on June 1 a reduced-fare monthly trip pass.
While long-haul ridership to and from Orlando sets records, short-haul
Reading tutors sought — Library director Kristine Kreidler said the town has teamed up with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County to offer tutoring this fall between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the library.
“We do need volunteers and have
By Mary Hladky
The historic Singing Pines Children’s Museum building will move to Meadows Park despite pleas by museum lovers to keep it at its current location near Boca Raton City Hall.
The City Council unanimously voted on Aug. 27 to reverse a dec
By Jane Musgrave
A week before Florida officials ignited a firestorm when plans surfaced for a golf course at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Boynton Beach took steps to make sure Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park will never be developed.
The move, which brough
Motorist rescued from Intracoastal — Boca Raton police and fire rescue rescued a 75-year-old Boca Raton woman from water near Silver Palm Park on Aug. 22 after she called police late at night saying she was lost and her car was filling with water.
M
By John Pacenti
Could there be peace in Mudville?
There seems to be at least a detente between the East Boynton Beach Little League and the city of Boynton Beach. Meanwhile, the league’s players keep bringing home trophies, leaving the drama to the
The 2600 N. Ocean home design has two living floors, basement and rooftop terrace with pool. Renderings provided
The proposed 2600 N. Ocean home as viewed from A1A.
By Steve Plunkett
The city and a developer that for years has wanted to build on a v
By Tao Woolfe
While celebrating its 15th year in business, The Coastal Star received 13 awards for excellence from the Florida Press Association, a nod to the paper’s reporters, photographers, and artists who are showing how the paper endures.
“These
By Rich Pollack
DELRAY BEACH — Roy Simon loved Delray Beach.
A Delray native and a descendent of one of the community’s first families, Mr. Simon had a passion for his hometown. That energy charged much of his work and focused his vision on ideas th
Terran Orbital, based in Boca Raton, is in the process of being acquired by defense contractor Lockheed Martin. Photo provided by Proof Photography
By Christine Davis
Terran Orbital’s Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems Inc. was recently awarded $254 millio
Letter carrier DD Price shares a laugh with Mavis Benson at the Avalon Gallery on Atlantic Avenue.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed round
The George Snow Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $5 million in scholarships and scholar services to 375 local students this year, marking the largest financial commitment and class size to date. ‘Each scholarship we award is a reflection of the
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County CEO Kristin Calder (top left) is joined by board members and directors (l-r, front) Nicole Rocco, Ken Spillias, Sharon Hill, Dr. Regine Bataille, Matthew Criscuolo, Debra Ghostine, Bernadette O’Grady, Grace Ha
Suzanne Perrotto, owner of Rose’s Daughter in Delray Beach, recommends buying a propane grill or stove for use when the power is out, and stocking up on water and non-perishable foods. Photo provided by Libbyvision
By Jan Norris
Floridians know what
Levoyd ’Catman’ Mitchell, of Delray Beach, holds one of the community felines that he feeds and cares for. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
This column is dedicated to people who help people who help cats. In particular, the spotlight shines on what pe
Lang Realty and Lang Management associates teamed up in July to do volunteer work at Tri-County Animal Rescue. The volunteers installed sod donated by M.B. Gardening Services LLC to restore the turf for the shelter’s dog runs. They also spent time wi
At 104, Marjorie Beall attributes her longevity to a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, and a love of hot tea and murder mysteries. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
Marjorie Beall, who turned 104 on Aug. 10, is an ideal illustration of aging well and co
