Jestena Boughton, owner of the landmark downtown hotel, continued a family tradition that began more than eight decades ago by giving back – this year, to the Delray Beach Historical Society. Boughton presented a $10,000 gift that will help the socie
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Philanthropist Elaine Wold led the ceremony for the new home of the Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute. Wold’s $10 million gift named the facility in memory of her friend and founder of the hospital. The new 40,000-square-foot space wi
More than $4,000 was raised at a fun foodie event for the Delray Beach Public Library’s Foothold on the Future Campaign. It marked the most successful Dine out for a Cause in the nonprofit’s history. ‘The Delray Beach Public Library is very grateful
In conjunction with National Garden Week, the Boynton Beach Garden Club sponsored a program designed for children grades two through five. The hands-on workshop Do You Want a Green Thumb? was presented at the Boynton Beach City Library and included
The American Red Cross’ fifth-annual fundraiser swung into the Mizner Park hot spot with a ‘21 Club’ theme, celebrating the finale of WPTV-TV meteorologist Steve Weagle’s Ride for the Red Cross, a five-day bicycle marathon from Sebastian to Boca Rato
Darren Dunlea won the competition after
he dropped 69.4 pounds in seven weeks. That’s about
the same amount that his daughter McKenzie, right,
weighs; also pictured is her sister, Aubrey.
Laura McGinnis is not shy about showing
a photo of her former
The Teen Advisory Board partnered with sponsor Levenger for the successful, fifth-annual event. The reading-incentive program for ages 13 to 17 also serves as a community-service project because the youths create their own questions to prepare for th
HIGHLAND BEACH — George Flaum Banet, 85, died on May 20 at home, as he wanted.
A Holocaust survivor, Mr. Banet had, with the help of Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, his wife, his family and his own powerful inner fortitude, fou
Teaching a child proper water safety as early as possible can avert tragedy.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Janis Fontaine
For three Palm Beach County families, June became the worst month of their lives. Three children, ages 3, 7 and 14, dro
Rapper-turned TV personality Vanilla Ice renovated a $1.4 million home on Hypoluxo Island and now has it on the market for $5 million. Contributed photo
By Mary Thurwachter
When rapper-turned-renovator Vanilla Ice and his DIY show, The Vanilla
Excelsior condominium, 400 S Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley
Extolling the virtues of a natural canopy, multihued hedges and trees that, at maturity, don’t interfere with utility lines, Barbara
By Rich Pollack
In an effort to maintain stability and continuity of operations at its public library, Highland Beach has named veteran librarian Suzy Hayes as interim director.
Hayes has worked at the library for the last three years as a
Barney is learning to deal with separation anxiety.
Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Arden Moore
Face the facts: No matter how much you love your pet, he or she will spend more time in your home than you will.
Unless you win millions in the F
Instead of letting mangoes go to waste, donate them!
By Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley
This season we seem to be having a bumper crop of mangoes. “It’s hard to miss them hanging on trees throughout the county. They have such a presence,” says Pablo Del Real
By Thom Smith
Alex Callegari should know how to handle heat. After all, he’s been fighting fires with Boca Raton Fire Rescue for 10 years. But he can also stand it in the kitchen. Callegari’s a finalist in the Bud & Burgers Championship, a nationa
Stephanie Anderson is the new communications
and media coordinator at St. Gregory’s.
Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton has a new communications and media coordinator. Stephanie Anderson joined the team
First communion photos like this one capture the timeless traditions of the church and school.
Contributed photo
St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church and School are asking residents to share their historic photos, old yearbooks, uniforms and other
Philanthropist Richard Schmeelk was honored during a ceremony for the opening
of the Richard J. Schmeelk Family Library and Media Center. The remodeled facility now
includes new technology, friendly furniture and a section on World War II history. S
Chase Young of Delray Beach holds the 17.8-pound wahoo caught trolling a bonito strip
behind a sea witch in 375 feet north of Boynton Inlet. He won the wahoo division
in the May 30 Sail Inn KDW tournament.
Willie Howard/The Coastal Star
Divers need
Jamie Tisch teaches a sensory art class at The Boca Raton Children’s Museum.
The class uses tactile and multi-dimensional objects to create art. Here, Tisch (left),
Avery Luppino, 16 months, and Jolene Luppino use a string to balance pirates
created
