Boca Raton Cemetery Manager Ed Libengood gestures at available space for more graves.
Sallie James/The Coastal Star
By Sallie James
With more than 8,000 graves, crowding had become a critical issue at the picturesque Boca Raton Cemetery.
The p
Shawn Orell and Shanna Boone, co-workers at OrthoAcel Technologies in Miami,
enjoy a scenic lunch at Benny’s on the Beach restaurant in Lake Worth.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Brian Biggane
Back in 1986, when the Lake Worth Pier was a lot qui
By Sallie James
Plans to create a city-sanctioned task force to mold the development of the often-controversial East Palmetto Park Road corridor have been scuttled.
Boca Raton residents and business owners presented the idea of an official task
Arun Gandhi will give a free lecture, ‘Lessons From My Grandfather,’ Oct. 2 at Florida Atlantic University. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Arun Gandhi, the fifth grandson of international symbol for peace and human rights Mahatma Gandhi, will spea
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University received a three-year, $2 million grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an advanced nursing education
How to extract coconut water and crack a coconut
Using a hammer and a Phillips-head screwdriver, punch holes in the three eyes of the coconut and drain the coconut water into a bowl or jar. Then tap the hammer around the circumference of the coconut
From flavored latte and beer to cereal and dog treats, the pumpkin-mad season is upon us
By Janis Fontaine
Starbucks is busy at 4:30 on a Friday in Lake Worth. Baristas are churning out drinks at a rapid pace. Every other order is a pumpkin spice
Charles Gregory and Jamie Anderson release two fish for an exhibit.
A checkered pufferfish is on display.
John Miller of Delray Beach builds aquarium bases.
Photos by Tim Stepien and Willie Howard/The Coastal Star
By Willie Howard
The Delray Beach
Iris Jones, who provided land for the Frog Alley Community Garden, and Michele Service, a founding member, are hoping more people in the neighborhood will take advantage of the opportunity to grow their own vegetables.
Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
Peaches, Claire and Bob Spielman’s Yorkshire terrier, will be a star in the Paw-litical Party on Nov. 5. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Three days before Americans cast their votes and a new president is elected, the political process will be going
The GEMS Club, for girls in grades 3 through 8 who are interested in math and science, meets monthly. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Pretty is good, Kate Arrizza tells her 4-year-old daughter. “But smart is better.”
Helping children excel i
ABOVE: Internationally recognized children’s author Kwame Alexander provided multiple discussions about the joy of reading and the process he goes through to write. BELOW: While he talked about his award-winning book, The Crossover, Gulf Stream Scho
Your guide to the 2016-2017 cultural scene
Illustration by Rollin McGrail
Yes, we have sand, sun and blue waters, alligators and anhingas, chic cities full of beautiful people and warm temperatures while everyone else is shivering through the gloomy
Oct. 6: The annual benefit for the Delray Beach Public Library will feature complimentary champagne, a silent auction and the latest fashions in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Time is 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $60. Call 266-0798
Oct. 28: The Place of Hope and its Leighan and David Rinker Campus will benefit from an evening of auctions – live and silent – and dinner and dancing to the theme ‘From Broadway to Boca.’ Time is 6:30 p.m. Cost is $250. Call 483-0962 or visit placeo
Oct. 13: ‘Wine and Lite Bites’ is a mixer sponsored by Impact 100 Palm Beach County and aimed at attracting women in the community who want to make an impact on nonprofits in South County. Time is 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is free. Call 336-4623 or visit impa
Oct. 8: The black-tie dinner dance returns for a second year to honor elected officials who exemplify the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton’s motto ‘Service Above Self.’ Time is 7 to 11 p.m. Cost is $250. Call 299-1429 or visit rotarydowntownbocarat
Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, The Lord’s Place, the Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden and the Palm Beach Habilitation Center have been busy selecting incoming board members for the 2016-17 season.
Joining Junior A
Women of Grace chairwomen Nicole Pasqual and Kimberley Trombly-Burmeister. Photo by Downtown Photo
By Amy Woods
The 17th installment of the Women of Grace luncheon will be a wonder of white Nov. 10, when guests gather to raise money for the Bethe
Faculty, family members and friends ushered in a new school year with the annual barbecue that attracted more than 300, a record. The event also kicked off the school’s Jaguar Fund, a giving campaign. ABOVE: (l-r) Class of ’16 alumni Grayson Westine,
