Helen Bass puts the hammer into the project as soon-to-be-homeowner Gethro Phaitus
keeps watch during a roof-raising at 421 SW Fifth Ave. in Delray Beach.
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The Phaitus family — mom Yvescar; daughter Geica, 4; son Liam, 2;
By Dan Moffett
Town Attorney Ken Spillias retired in March after 17 years on the job in Ocean Ridge and 41 years practicing law.
“I’ve seen good government and I’ve seen very bad government,” Spillias told the commission. “I want you to know t
Albert Richwagen III and his mother, Bertha, in their shop in Delray Beach.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
55 years ago, Robert Richwagen posed at the entrance of their first store, and framed the first dollar they made (below).
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By Ron
Correction
A story in the April Coastal Star misstated the reason the town of Ocean Ridge paid $50,000 in legal fees to Commissioner Richard Lucibella’s attorney. The payment was reimbursement for Lucibella’s legal defense of a failed recall effo
$39.95 million for this Delray Beach house.
Rendering of the $13.635 million house being built in Ocean Ridge.
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By Christine Davis
With another season winding down, home sales on Palm Beach County’s southern coast continue to break
More than 1,000 attendees welcomed celebrity emcee Goldie Hawn to the 54th annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital black-tie gala, which raised $1 million to benefit the new Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute, opening later this year. Hono
More than 600 turned out for the first Kravis event of the season. The crowd enjoyed banter by ArtSmart Co-Chairman Lee Wolf and special guest Julie Gilbert, who spoke about the life and wit of screenwriter Nora Ephron, of ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ fame
More than 260 people attended the inaugural My Israel Center — Bringing Israel Home gala. Defender of Israel award recipient Alan Dershowitz delivered an impassioned defense of Israel in his keynote address, as well as an unequivocal pledge to defend
Breeze Ocean Kitchen, a restaurant concept led by Executive Chef Josh Thomsen, welcomed more than 200 guests to sample the fare. On the menu were The Hound and Bahama Mama, both hand-crafted cocktails, and ceviche, mahi-mahi and paella. ABOVE: (l-r)
Seasonal Ocean Ridge resident Karen Hudgin (left) placed first in the juried Ocean Ridge Art Show. Twenty-seven professional and emerging artists participated in the event. With a passion for wildlife art, it is no surprise Hudgin’s work, titled ‘The
The Learning Experience, one of the nation’s fastest-growing early-education academies for children up to age 6, opened its global headquarters and fifth location in Palm Beach County. LEFT: Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie and The Learning Experience C
Business, community and healthcare leaders gathered to pay tribute to Dr. Michael Dennis, who was honored by Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. Dennis is founding chairman of the college’s advisory board. RIGHT: (l-
A vibrant celebration honored architect Roy Simon, who was responsible for restoring the club’s historic building. More than 150 guests watched as Simon received a plaque of appreciation. ‘Roy has always been there to help us, and we thank him for ev
Wayside House’s annual fundraiser broke all previous attendance records with more than 3,000 attendees during the three-day event. The preview party also broke records with some 250 attendees who were able to shop and enjoy hors d’oeuvres prior to th
Place of Hope’s families and supporters — men and women alike — celebrated the Super Bowl at an elite training facility for athletes. A nutritious meal and energizing auction benefited the children and young adults in the organization’s care. ABOVE:
The Hanley Center Foundation celebrated the fulfillment of a $1 million pledge by jeweler Alex and Ani. ABOVE: Yardley Manfuso and Anne Keresey. Photo provided by Lila Photo
Nearly 400 guests celebrated the 61st-annual Bethesda Hospital Ball with its ‘Palm Beach Revisited’ theme. Including sponsorships, proceeds from the night exceeded $550,000. The gifts will benefit Bethesda’s Center for Medical Education.ABOVE: (l-r)
The 13th-annual affair returned with a new twist this year to benefit three local organizations that support children — Center for Creative Education, Glades Academy Foundation and SHUZZ. The effort began with a by-invitation-only VIP event that feat
Susan Duane (left) and Suzy Laniga
By Amy Woods
A half-million donated dollars will flow into South Palm Beach County’s philanthropic community following a membership meeting of the women of Impact 100.
The nonprofit, which supports local orga
By Cheryl Blackerby
Timolin Cole and Casey Cole, sisters of the late Natalie Cole and twin daughters of legendary singer Nat King Cole, were excited to hear that family friend Patti LaBelle would be performing at the Boca West Community Charitable
