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By Sallie James
The future of a four-story mansion proposed for a pristine stretch of beachside property is up in the air, even though the project was rejected last month by Boca Raton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The property owner, Natur
By Rich Pollack
Yoga instructors and others teaching classes at the Highland Beach Pubic Library will now be designated as independent contractors and required to pay a small monthly fee to use the facility.
Under a new policy approved at the
Cindy Feder (l-r), Sandy Israel and Emmanuel ‘Malo’ Forde practice their coloring techniques
during an adult coloring club gathering at the Highland Beach Library.
Detail of Israel’s coloring project.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Lucy Lazarony
By Rich Pollack
The town of Highland Beach, which has been without a fire truck of its own since the summer, is wrapping up negotiations with Delray Beach on a proposed long-term contract in which the larger city would provide
The Mark at CityScape has been criticized for its appearance.
File photo
By Mary Hladky
Dissatisfied with the appearance of The Mark at CityScape and concerned that more buildings with design flaws will sprout up downtown, the Boca Raton City Cou
Two Boca residents examine aerial photos of the troubled intersection of East Palmetto Park Road and Fifth Avenue.
Sallie James/The Coastal Star
By Sallie James
Lower the speed limit. Seize property for turning lanes through eminent domain. Elimin
By Rich Pollack
A redrawn blueprint for development of one of Boca Raton’s largest remaining parcels of undeveloped property got the green light to move forward from the City Council despite concerns from members of the Boca Raton Airport Authorit
By Rich Pollack
After discussing the possibility of seeking a new outside law firm, the Boca Raton Airport Authority agreed last month to stay with the firm that has represented the board for the last nine years.
“I’m comfortable that we have
By Sallie James
City Council member Mike Mullaugh thinks it’s time Boca Raton’s elected officials get a raise since they haven’t had one in more than three decades.
He has proposed a more than 300 percent pay hike for both the mayor and council
By Dan Moffett
At the height of his influence a decade ago, Delray Beach-based developer Anthony Pugliese III oversaw the biggest land deal in Central Florida since Disney World and sat on Palm Beach County’s Judicial Nominating Commission that s
Premier Estate Properties business partner Carmen D’Angelo Jr. (far left),
with family members (l-r) Gerard, Laura, Antonio, Pascal and Joseph Liguori.
Photo provided
By Christine Davis
Pascal Liguori, broker associate at Premier Estate Propert
Ann Rutherford (center) poses for a family photo on Veterans Day. Son David holds 5-year-old Blair, and daughter-in-law Kirsten holds Heather, 2. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The Boca Raton Bowl enters its second year at Florida Atlantic University
FAU’s Talon Leadership Awards recognize outstanding leaders from the community in addition to alumni, faculty and students. LEFT: Receiving honors during a ceremony coinciding with this year’s homecoming are (l-r) Alyssa Harris, a student in the Coll
Former Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty spoke publicly for the first time since the Delray Beach resident’s incarceration. McCarty spoke before the Gold Coast Tiger Bay Club and shared her feelings about serving time and what she is doing
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ inaugural ceremony, named after beloved philanthropist Marie Graber Martens, honored the Spirit of Giving Network for its involvement and outreach and featured a keynote address by Barbara
More than 600 guests filled the gilded ballroom at The Mar-a-Lago Club to recognize five female philanthropists for their efforts in supporting and volunteering for local charities. All money raised benefits the Bethesda Hospital Foundation. ABOVE: C
Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton celebrated a sold-out event that delivered a memorable evening to more than 200 guests while benefiting a new grant program for the health and wellness needs of local nonprofits. The affair culminated with the prese
Making Christmas and Hanukkah gifts look good isn’t difficult
if you know the basics and have the right tools.
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Wrapping a gift, step by step.
Adding a little coastal flair.
By Mary Thurwachter
Preparing for the holidays come
Step 1: Spread paper face-down on flat surface with gift in center. Pull up sides of paper, estimating where they’ll meet; cut.
Step 2: Fold sides over; secure in middle.
Step 3: On one end of box, flatten paper from both sides against box, creating
