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Celebrating Florida Atlantic University’s 65th year, more than 1,000 friends of the university joined President Adam Hasner and first lady Jillian Hasner for Soirée 65 in support of student-success initiatives. The gala raised more than $2.5 million

The Rotary Club of Delray Beach hosted its second annual Kentucky Derby-style celebration that included a live viewing of the race, signature cocktails and a curated menu of Derby-inspired cuisine. The event raised more than $15,000 to fund 10 schola

Boca Raton’s most anticipated culinary tradition has proved again why it remains a highlight of the social season. The 23rd annual Boca Bacchanal brought together world-class vintners, chefs and passionate patrons for a weekend of food, fine wine and

’The Soul & Sound of Motown’ brought guests from across South Florida together to benefit the organization’s lifesaving mission and celebrate 30 years of rescuing abandoned and neglected dogs and cats. The organization is approaching the milestone of

Joda Cook, a vibrational sound therapist, and Tecia Linville, a musician and yoga teacher, utilize a didgeridoo, gongs and other instruments to offer a sound bath meditative experience. Photos provided

By Jan Engoren

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is

In celebration of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, Boca Raton Regional Hospital hosted a day of appreciation and wellness for its nurses. They were gifted complimentary makeovers, hair styling, nail and eyebrow services, massages, facials and meditati

Meat Market’s 32-ounce tomahawk rib eye Australian wagyu offers a mouth-watering option for dear old dad on Father’s Day. Photo provided

By Jan Norris

Taking dad out for a steak this year? Prepare for sticker shock if you haven’t sprung for a beef d

Andy Rubin and Chuck van Buskirk show off their lobster haul during a mini-season. Divers are scouting possible lobster hangouts ahead of the July 29-30 mini-season this year. Photo provided

By Steve Waters

Lobster mini-season will be here before yo

Michael Fatigante and his father, Kyle Fatigante, stroll the new Storybook Trail at Barwick Park. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

By Faran Fagen

You can enjoy an underwater pizza party as you stroll along Storybook Trail at Barwick Park. You

Bibletown, which held its first conference 75 years ago, at its peak attracted hundreds of thousands of Christians to Boca Raton each year. Photo provided

By Janis Fontaine 

Before it was Boca Raton Community Church, it was called Bibletown. 

The re

For many churches, summer vacation is synonymous with Vacation Bible School. Educators like Christine Yount Jones, executive editor of Children’s Ministry magazine, says even a 2-year-old can be taught to understand God’s blessings and benefit from V

Repair work starts on the George Bush Boulevard bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach on June 1. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to detour to the Atlantic Avenue bridge, via Federal Highway or State Road A1A, to cross the Intra

Two people were shot outside The Standard Cuisine & Cocktails establishment in downtown Boca Raton shortly after 12:30 a.m. May 25. Staff photo

Boca Raton police are investigating an early morning shooting May 25 outside The Standard Cuisine & Coc

April 30 is the last day of business for the Seaside Deli & Market on State Road A1A in the County Pocket between Briny Breezes and Gulf Stream. There were still plenty of drinks in the refrigerated section in the afternoon, but the store's shelves

County staffing hours called into question after St. Andrews lifeguards rescue swimmers when park is unsupervised

Verda Morus removes warning flags at the end of his shift in mid-April at Gulfstream Park. Palm Beach County park policy requires lifeg

Related: County staffing hours called into question after St. Andrews lifeguards rescue swimmers when park is unsupervised

By Rich Pollack

Following the apparent drowning of a resident who got caught in a strong rip current, Highland Beach town leade

Downtown campus details to depend on wider master plan

The new Boca Raton City Council (l-r): Council members Stacey Sipple and Yvette Drucker, Mayor Andy Thomson, Deputy Mayor Michelle Grau and Council member Jon Pearlman. Photo provided

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Boynton, Manalapan like drawbridge idea, but old doubts persist

Enlarging the inlet and installing a drawbridge would improve boat access to the ocean and possibly improve Intracoastal water quality. ISTOCK photo BELOW LEFT: In 2007, town representa

Related: Briny Breezes: Town to allow elevated new homes in compliance with FEMA regulations

I have been a property owner in Ocean Ridge now for 40 years and in Briny Breezes for more than 20 years. Change has been gradual in both communities over th

Retired Air Force Maj. Evelyn Henry has been around the world as a military nurse but lives in Delray Beach and volunteers with the Boynton Woman’s Club. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

By Jan Engoren

Boynton Woman’s Club member Evelyn Henry, a retired