A public-private partnership at the Lake Worth Casino complex, proposed by one of the owners of the historic Sundy House in Delray Beach, has been rejected by the City Commission.
“We are not going to accept any more proposals until we can ide
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The developer has begun a limited demolition of the Oceanfront Inn in South Palm Beach.
Willie Howard/The Coastal Star
By Dan Moffett
Developer Gary Cohen has all the permits in place to tear down the Oceanfront Inn in South Palm Beach, but after
By Dan Moffett
Bob Vitas was the first candidate South Palm Beach council members interviewed in October for their vacant town manager’s job, and he wasted no time convincing them he was right choice.
“He came in and knocked our socks off r
Bess Hatsis, (l-r) Ellie Ana Sperantsas, Dean Sperantsas and Father Mark Leondis
of St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton pray over the grave
of Athena Sperantsas. They released balloons into the sky to honor Athena’s birthday.
Tim Stepien/Th
HIGHLAND BEACH — Gordon B. Kelley, 77, passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2015. Born and raised in Decatur, Ga., Gordon attended and graduated from the University of Georgia, where he played football for the Bulldogs and helped them win an SEC ch
DELRAY BEACH — Kathleen Stephens Moraskie died at her home in Delray Beach on Oct. 1 surrounded by her children. Originally from Shamokin, Pa., Mrs. Moraskie was the daughter of John Edmund and Anna (nee Hollenback) Collins, sister of Anne (Sc
Bob and Ellie Smela are celebrating 25 years
at Ellie’s 50’s Diner on North Federal Highway in Delray Beach.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Scott Simmons
You’d think Ellie Smela would be exhausted after 25 years of rocking around the clock at he
On Oct. 21, Lynn University President Kevin M. Ross announced that the Christine E. Lynn University Center
will be built through a $15 million challenge grant from board of trustees chair Christine E. Lynn.
The building will encompass the Hannifan Ce
Mrs. Arnold MacSpadden (left) with Mrs. Horatio Ebert and Mrs. J. Myer Schine at a 1956 Artists’ Guild fundraiser.
A painting by Albert P. Murrow, circa 1965, of the building at 801 Palmetto Park Road that first housed the Boca Raton Museum of Art an
By Steven J. Smith
BRINY BREEZES — If laughter is the best medicine, Terry Dugan heaped generous doses of it on friends and family throughout his life, according to his widow, Barbara.
“It came from his Irish-ness,” she said. “I have so many
By Amy Woods
“Well, hardest substance found in nature, they cut glass, suggest marriage, I suppose it replaced the dog as the girl’s best friend.”
So said Sean Connery’s James Bond in the movie Diamonds Are Forever, the theme of the Community C
Soup Kitchen delivery program
a prescription for compassion and dignity
Josette Giguere, left, of Boynton Beach, accepts meals from volunteers Margaret Hudson, center, and Janet Irish, right.
Giguere, who had spinal surgery recently and is unable to
The YMCA of Palm Beach County welcomed more than 125 guests to the launch of the 2015 Annual Campaign. The kickoff event featured first-hand stories about the impact the organization is having in the community. LEFT: (l-r) Trustee Charles ‘Buzz’
Gold Coast Tiger Bay Club’s October meeting featured ‘Dirty Politics’ as its theme and presentations by Jamie Miller and Gregory Wilson, of the Tampa Bay Tiger Bay Club, on both Democratic and Republican viewpoints. ABOVE: (l-r) Joanne Epstein, Danie
By Linda Haase
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa’s pastry chef Robert Bellini is gathering sumptuous ingredients for a very special pie. Make that 100 special pies.
He and other chefs — including those at Table 26, Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club, F
One of seven orphaned pups that were nursed and cared for by employees of Sklar Furnishings in Boca Raton.
Store owner Pat Howard takes a turn feeding one of the pups.
Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Arden Moore
Acts of kindness come i
With the theme ‘Cellar & Chef,’ this year’s culinary caper raised more than $37,000 for area foster children and Place of Hope. Funds will be used to purchase school supplies, clothing and recreational equipmen for those in care. ABOVE: (l-r) Ron and
Milagro Center, a nonprofit arts and education organization, honored its donors, mentors and volunteers at its annual appreciation event. More than 75 guests gathered to recognize those who have supported the award-winning after-school and summer-cam
A bleeding heart blooms along the path of the butterfly garden.
Garden accessories have been repurposed,
such as this fountain surrounded by bromeliads.
Star fruit are ready for picking.
Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Deborah S. Hartz-See
Soroptimist International of Boca Raton / Deerfield Beach had its 42nd-annual fundraiser to honor the 2015 Women of Distinction: Jeannette Deorchis, Terry Fedele, Andrea Garcia, Dr. Gladys Martine and Patti Sirbola. ABOVE: (l-r) Terry and Jerry Fedel
