The museum building anchors Old School Square, now the cultural hub of Delray Beach. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
For three and a half years, Frances Bourque and a small but tireless group worked on an enormous undertaking — which man
Delray Beach residents will have the option to buy beach parking permits for only half a year.
Beachgoers previously could only purchase an annual permit for $94.50. The permit allows them to park in the city’s five beach-area parking lots.
By Tim Pallesen
The man hired by the city to monitor sea turtles on Delray Beach beaches for 31 years is out of a job.
John Fletemeyer, a Florida International University research professor who works as a consultant, had his contract routinel
Andy Bregman (l) with his mentee, Logan. Logan’s grades have improved to the point that next year he’ll be a freshman at Florida Atlantic University. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
A lot has changed in the seven years since Highland Be
By Tim Pallesen
City commissioners gave final approval to new downtown development rules on Feb. 24 despite a threatened lawsuit by the owner of Old School Bakery.
The new rules limit the heights of future buildings to three floors on Atlantic
By Rich Pollack
You’re driving north on State Road A1A, approaching Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, when from between two parked cars you see someone start walking out into your lane of traffic.
You stop to avoid hitting the pedestrian but
By Tim Pallesen
The saga deciding the city’s waste hauler that resulted in an $8.4 million savings is being called “a public policy triumph” by city officials.
Delray Beach residents will see their average monthly garbage fee drop from $9.49
By Dan Moffett
Just about everyone in South Palm Beach was caught off guard last August when Paragon Acquisition Group got the town’s blessing for a plan to develop the Oceanfront Inn site.
The revised design sailed through the approval proce
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By Tim Pallesen
The mayoral race rematch between Cary Glickstein and Tom Carney will allow voters to judge how Glickstein has performed after he defeated Carney two years ago.
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By Jane Smith
The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency did not skip a beat when Ken Spillias stepped aside as its attorney.
At its February meeting, Spillias sat in the audience and another law firm colleague, Tara Duhy, took his place on the
By Mary Thurwachter
The time has come for Lantana to formulate a plan for downtown parking. At least that’s what Town Council member Phil Aridas said during the Feb. 23 town meeting after residents complained about the shortage of parking spaces
By Mary Thurwachter
Lantana police arrested Vanilla Ice for burglary and grand theft on Feb. 18 after furniture, bicycles, a pool heater and other household items were taken from a residence next to one the former rapper is renovating.
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Last month, Lantana rolled out a slate of community events to take place throughout the year.
“We developed the ‘Enjoy Lantana’ program in hopes to encourage our residents and tourists to enjoy our great town parks and our beautiful beach ar
Cynthia Brown has been instrumental
in lining up the authors for the Festival
of the Arts Boca since it began in 2007.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
At this year’s Festival Of The Arts Boca, you’ll find ballet, banjo, Bernstein and, of course, b
By Jane Smith
The state plans a massive upgrade to the Woolbright Road interchange during a two-year process.
The $8.98 million design-build project is expected to start in August, according to Barbara Kelleher, spokeswoman for the Florida
Meet Jacqie, whose karaoke night brings crowds to Manalapan
John Justice Parker, 28, of Royal Palm Beach sings with Jackson.
By Ron Hayes
One evening last December, an older gentleman appeared at Manalapan Pizza & Italian Cuisine in the Plaza d
INSET BELOW: Rob Van Winkle
By Christine Davis
Remember last fall when this column covered an item about Rob Van Winkle, aka “Vanilla, Ice,” who was looking for an investor for 4020 S. Ocean, Manalapan? The idea, marketed via a YouTube video prod
INSET BELOW: Rob Van Winkle
By Christine Davis
Remember last fall when this column covered an item about Rob Van Winkle, aka “Vanilla, Ice,” who was looking for an investor for 4020 S. Ocean, Manalapan? The idea, marketed via a YouTube video prod
By Steven J. Smith
GULF STREAM — A homemaker, volunteer, loving wife and mother with a passion for life, Jane Gunther embodied the ideal to which every parent should aspire, according to her daughter, Debbie Gunther.
“She was a Donna Reed mom
March 14: Six women from Palm Beach County who exemplify the national initiatives of the female scouting program and serve as role models for today’s girls will be honored at the evening affair. Time is 6 to 10 pm. Cost is $225. Call 427-0190 or vis
