Whitney Crowder and David Anderson check on Bruce’s wound. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Sallie James
A critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle that nearly became a shark’s lunch is the newest star at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, where he
When it opened in 1991, the shopping complex transformed Boca Raton’s downtown into an urban hub
Courtesy of the Boca Raton Historical Society
TOP: The Boca Raton Mall in the ’80s. ABOVE: Cars turn onto Plaza Real in Mizner Park, which replaced the m
Event Co-Chairs (l-r) Beau Delafield, Patsy Randolph, John Lynch and Kirsten Stanley, with board Chairman Tom Stanley. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach last year tapped Jerry Lower and Mary
Who had the last laugh at Laugh With the Library, Chapter 10? The Delray Beach Public Library did, netting more than $111,500. The special anniversary of the event was punctuated by a record audience, the most comedians and the largest number of spon
The Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s Outstanding People and Leaders event recognizes city residents who have demonstrated a commitment to serve the community through educational, governmental, philanthropic and professional endeavors. ABOVE: (l-r) Neil Sa
The advisory board of FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters welcomed Hal Linden, musician and star of Broadway, film and television, to a benefit for programs and scholarships at both the College of Arts and Letters as well as the Scho
The Center for Family Services celebrated the efforts of many at the fourth annual fundraiser for those in need – themed “A Magical Evening.” The honored recipients for 2016 included Dr. Roy Cacciaguida, Herme de Wyman Miro, Donna Mulholland and Bet
The Spirit of Giving Network received $5,255.81 from the restaurant during its grand opening, when it earmarked all proceeds from desserts for the nonprofit, which supports needy children and families. LEFT: (l-r) Executive Director Karen Krumholtz a
Boca Raton philanthropist Yvonne Boice pledged during the annual Palm Beach State College event that her family foundation will endow a $150,000 scholarship fund for women studying science, technology, engineering, art or math. The announcement drew
More than 120 attended this season’s third Culture & Cocktails event, featuring a conversation with Terry Teachout, a critic, librettist and playwright. Teachout was interviewed by William Hayes, producing artistic director of Palm Beach Dramaworks.
A new medical center has opened — a nonprofit health clinic dedicated to serving patients of all economic levels. The facility offers family care, routine check-ups, testing and urgent care for under-insured patients and those with no insurance. It a
The Robert & Eugenia Strauss Lecture Hall was dedicated with the unveiling of a large portrait of the Strausses with their beloved pets in front of their landmark Manalapan home. The portrait and expanded lecture hall are a gift from their daughter,
More than 900 movie buffs were on hand for the opening night of the 26th annual big-screen affair, the first feature of which was Dough, starring actor Jonathan Pryce and directed by John Goldschmidt. ABOVE: (l-r) Festival advisory committee members
The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s 23rd annual fundraiser attracted more than 450 cowpokes and raised $88,000-plus to assist worthy students. in the community. ABOVE: Mary Ann Crabb and Pat Thomas. Photo provided
Men who care about sports as well as their community came together to raise funds for the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Four-time NFL All-Pro legend Jason Taylor shared his journey from football to philanthropy during a VIP meet-and-g
About 30 people turned out for the annual Valentine’s Day party at the Turtle Beach community in Ocean Ridge, where there was an abundance of food and laughter. ABOVE: (l-r) Party organizers Gail Bartelli, Gillian McMullin and Maureen Darcy. Photo pr
By Dan Moffett
South Palm Beach council members are preparing to boldly go where no town official has gone before: five years into the future.
New Town Manager Bob Vitas is helping the council develop a long-term plan that tries to capture wha
By Jane Smith
Marine Way property owners are seeing the city’s efforts to cure problems caused by extreme high tides.
The Delray Beach road, which has been restricted to residents’ vehicles since November, will get a new water main on the
By Jane Smith
More barrier island property owners will be able to use reclaimed water next year for their sprinkler systems.
In April, Delray Beach contractors will begin working in the area between Casuarina Road and Poinsettia Road, a roughly
By Jane Smith
The owner of Riverwalk Plaza expected a quick approval of its redevelopment application in Boynton Beach, but it’s slogging through the process.
City staff compiled 132 comments to Isram Realty’s December application. At the
