By Mary Hladky
Addressing hundreds of city residents, Mayor Scott Singer cast Boca Raton as a shining city with a remarkable past that is poised to achieve even greater success as it celebrates its 100th birthday this year and heads into a new centen
Evalyn David, first elected to the Town Commission in 2019, has left the job because of term limits but has been appointed to the town’s Planning Board. Rich Pollack/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
Evalyn David hadn’t planned on becoming a Highland
City’s CFO promoted to deputy manager — James Zervis, Boca Raton’s chief financial officer, has been promoted to deputy city manager.
Zervis was hired one year ago to replace Linda Davidson, who retired after 41 years with the city.
Zervis will remai
Delray Medical Center has completed its 200th aquablation procedure since acquiring the medical technology in 2022.
Aquablation therapy, a minimally invasive treatment that delivers water with robotic precision, treats lower urinary tract symptoms d
Annual Boating & Beach Bash puts focus on fun, not on disabilities
Fara Hoffman, 35, of Boca Raton is pushed down the boat ramp by her mother, Randy, and father, Jeff Hoffman, as they prepare to embark on a free boat ride on the Intracoastal Waterwa
April 26: The annual fundraiser for Boca Helping Hands gives guests chances to roll the dice at gaming tables and Monopoly and to enjoy music, cocktails, dinner and more. Time is 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $250. Visit bocahelpinghands.org/monopoly or call
Event co-chairs Telsula Morgan and Lindsay Reinhart hold books written by Love of Literacy Luncheon guest speaker Victoria Christopher Murray. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The author of The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies is one of the countr
By Amy Woods
The leading hunger-relief organization in the area is sponsoring its sixth annual “Feed Your Creativity” artwork initiative involving students in elementary, middle and high schools throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe c
L-R: Sponsors Jodi and Al Goldberg, Zoe Lanham, sponsor Mike Drews and Fran Nachlas. Photo provided by Gina Fontana
The George Snow Scholarship Fund roped in its 31st annual rhinestone-studded gala and celebrated it with people who continue to make a
Peter and Susan Brockway. Photo provided by Tracey Benson Photography
Peter and Susan Brockway served as hosts of a casual evening affair attended by 40 guests who included South County philanthropists as well as board members and volunteers for the
More than $90,000 was generated for the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council during a gathering that attracted 200-plus supporters. President Rand Hoch said the party, which featured acrobats, aerialists, ballerinas and a flame thrower, ‘was our mo
Mike Brewer (center, black shirt), host of the hit television show ‘Wheeler Dealers,’ and Danica Sanborn (center, blue shirt), executive director of the center, join board members to celebrate the presentation of the big check. Photo provided
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The second year of the fundraiser was a record-breaker as it raised $418,000 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach. Proceeds will help remodel the club’s teen room. The event honored John and Jorgette Smith and was co-chaired by Susan Ambr
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 11th annual benefit, seven finalists competed for the title that provides a four-year university scholarship plus room and board fees. The winner was Phildensy Jean, a member of the Wellington club. Ea
The 18th chapter of the Delray Beach Public Library’s fun fundraiser featured actor/comedian T.J. Miller, whose high-energy performance had the audience roaring and wanting more. A crowd of 350 enjoying food and drinks helped raise $200,000 that will
Supporters of The Nature Conservancy gathered for a dinner organized by Ron and Cindy McMackin that drew members of the organization’s state board of trustees. Guests enjoyed cocktails beside the Intracoastal Waterway, followed by a meal and a firesi
Gulf Stream will celebrate its 100th year as an incorporated town April 30. In honor of the milestone, the Gulf Stream Civic Association organized an outdoor meal attended by more than 240 residents. ‘Gulf Stream remains unique, having never material
L-R: Michele Walter, Lynne Freeman, Janet DeVries Naughton and Donna Artes look through photos of past gatherings at the Boynton Woman’s Club. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Jan Engoren
A full, festive day of activities took place March 22 at the Bo
Soaring egg prices mean breakfast aficionados have been forced to pay more for their longtime staple of two eggs, two pieces of bacon and toast. Jan Norris/The Coastal Star
Yolk about it all you want, but the price of eggs is a serious thing — espec
Atlantic High senior Lorendie Exavier, who plans to attend FAU, credits Carmen Spangaro, a mentor with the Scholar Career Coaching program available at Atlantic. Photo provided
By Faran Fagen
A senior leader for the Scholar Career Coaching club at
