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Longtime Ocean Ridge resident and former town Commissioner Betty Bingham was honored for her consistent efforts to improve the community. Mayor Geoff Pugh (left) recounted, during the dedication of the already existing park, of how Bingham’s efforts

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Filling commission vacancy — Ocean Ridge town commissioners plan to discuss in July the filling of a vacancy on the commission created by the death of Commissioner David Hutchins on May 18. 

Commissioner Hutchi

By Sephora Charles

State lawmakers recently passed legislation that will affect how even the smallest of towns, including Ocean Ridge, put together their annual budgets. 

Among the new laws is House Bill 1329, which requires local governments to perf

Pearlman accused of inflaming public with false messages

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By Mary Hladky

Less than three months since Save Boca founder Jon

I am writing regarding the recent passage of Ordinance 405 by the town of Manalapan on May 12 and the growing trend of municipalities attempting to regulate shark fishing and other fishing activity, despite Florida’s longstanding state preemption ove

In several articles, you have mistakenly reported that the termination of Old School Square Center for the Arts (OSSCFTA) was due to financial difficulties. This information is incorrect and does not reflect the actual circumstances.

You previously c

I would like to comment on the May article “Saving lives: What more to do?”

I go to Gulfstream Park every Sunday for a beach walk and ocean swim, and I find the Palm Beach County lifeguards to be extremely on point and attentive. 

Any information tha

My dream began in 2019. I envisioned a small coffee place in and of Briny Breezes. 

Not just another business, but a welcoming, modest, coastal-style coffee shop that fit the spirit of Briny Breezes — a place for coffee, pastries and conversation, a

Coffee roaster turns to Briny in opening his second shop

Deke’s in Delray owner Nico Manuel stands in what he plans to make another coffee shop come early July. The gutted building used to house the Briny Hair Salon. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coasta

A 27-year-old woman stole this black Hyundai sedan at a gas station in Delray Beach and led police on a chase that ended on State Road A1A in Briny Breezes, according to Gulf Stream Police Chief Richard Jones. As Delray Beach police officers followed

By Jeffrey Cassady

New croquet courts might be coming to Delray Beach, but city commissioners want to know more about the costs and impact of bringing the game to city recreational facilities before they decide if — and where — to build.

The commissi

Mayor, not liking discussion, ends meeting — Rather than allow Delray Beach city commissioners time at their June 2 meeting to decide whether to request the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics investigate him, Mayor Tom Carney adjourned the meetin

Bulldozers and backhoes work the grounds of The Little Club as part of the remake of the property. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star 

By Steve Plunkett

Just as road and drainage construction winds down in Gulf Stream’s Core area, members-only The Little

By Jane Musgrave

When Daniel Hassan looked at the long abandoned Ocean Ridge home of one of the ex-wives of notorious automaker John DeLorean, he didn’t focus on the peeling paint, the rotting wood or the plywood covering the windows.

“It’s a gem,” t

By Mary Hladky

All but one southeastern Palm Beach County community saw their property values increase this year — though most performed below the countywide growth percentage.

South Palm Beach’s values declined for a second consecutive year.

The cou

 County takeover would affect Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes and Gulf Stream

By Larry Barszewski

Coastal towns relying on Boynton Beach for their drinking water or for fire-rescue services could find themselves dealing with Palm Beach County instead if t

Construction work is still not completed at the Mandarin Oriental. The condo residences, with plastering, are to the left and the hotel is to the right. Photos by Larry Barszewski/The Coastal Star

By Mary Hladky

Would-be buyers of Mandarin Oriental c

The town no longer needs to borrow $7 million — or even 7 cents — to finish its 10-year capital improvement project and hook up to Boynton Beach’s drinking water system.

Gulf Stream has already paid $12.9 million for the Core area’s portion of the ca

By Larry Barszewski

Manalapan officials are intrigued by new environmentally friendly technologies being used in sea wall creation and shoreline protection, but they know it will be up to town residents to decide whether to have them installed on the

Representatives from the USMC 4th ANGLICO Color Guard, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, the Boynton Beach Fire Department Honor Guard, the Lake Worth High School Air Force JROTC, Santaluces High School Army JROTC, Cub Scouts of Am