During a March 29 celebration held on the proposed site of the Harry and Celia Litwak Chabad Center,
Rabbi Ruvi New recognizes Irving Litwak (right) who donated $2.7 million for the property in his parents’ honor.
The sign in the background anticipat
Dr. John Schwartz
The La Sagra’s flycatcher resting in the branches of a gumbo limbo tree.
Jacque and Larry Goodhew.
Photos by Malcom Balfour and Dr. John Schwartz
By Malcolm Balfour
After a disappointing five-day bird-watching jaunt to Key Wes
By Mary Thurwachter
Walking tours have long been a favorite of tourists and locals. They provide an entertaining way to dive into culture and history — and in some cases, food and wine — all while getting a little exercise, to boot.
Here’s a look
You can achieve Nirvana, but it comes with a price: $25 million.
Photo provided
By Christine Davis
Nirvana can be yours if you can pony up the cash
In case you didn’t know, “Nirvana” is located in Manalapan at 840 S. Ocean Blvd. And it’s for
By Rich Pollack
With an $882,000 Florida Department of Transportation grant approved and another $600,000-plus FDOT grant expected next year, the Boca Raton Airport Authority is moving forward with plans to build a long-discussed U.S. Customs stat
Impact 100 Palm Beach County Co-Presidents Sue Diener and Susan Duane. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
One woman. One meeting. One vote. The model on which Impact 100 Palm Beach County was founded has attracted more than 300 local philanthropists united
A beachside condominium will be allowed to make improvements to its outdoor deck and pool area even though a portion of the property is located seaward of the coastal construction control line.
Boca Raton City Council members last month grante
Helping Hands volunteers serve lunch to the needy on a Wednesday afternoon in March.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
INSET BELOW: James Gavrilos
By Steven J. Smith
James Gavrilos, executive director of Boca Helping Hands, remembers how a devastatin
The 58th-annual affair attended by 700 guests made history with its ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ theme. Current and former ambassadors stood in a receiving line, as did special guests Shirley MacLaine and William Shatner and the evening’s performer,
A moving and powerful documentary about temple member Michelle Brandfon’s family’s experience highlighted the monthly series. Titled ‘No Place on Earth,’ the film shares the story of Jews ages 2 to 78 who survived the Holocaust by going underground a
Jeremy Rodgers is sworn in March 31 by Florida CFO Jeff Atwater.
Bruce Borich/The Coastal Star
By Tao Woolfe
City Councilman-elect Jeremy Rodgers attributes his surprise win to running a clean campaign and focusing on Boca Raton’s business grow
The University Club of the Florida Atlantic University Foundation celebrated its gambling-themed gala with gaming including blackjack, craps, poker, roulette and slot machines and dinner-by-the-bite. Funds raised benefit academic programs and scholar
The Palm Beach Symphony turned a dreamy night into reality during the annual gala. ‘The annual gala is an opportunity to help the Palm Beach Symphony sustain the world-class symphonic music that it has been providing for over 40 years,’ Co-Chairwoman
Leaders celebrated the first phase of the center’s ‘West Wing’ improvements, which include the opening of the Hall of Discovery, a space that has been expanded by 5,000 square feet and features hands-on, interactive exhibits with a modern twist. A hi
The 12th-annual event themed ‘Friends of A Feather Flock Together’ honored women while empowering local children by supporting education in art, journalism, science and other disciplines. The theme symbolizes the 45th year of ‘Sesame Street’ and Big
The Palm Beach International Film Festival anounced it now has a home at the Plaza Theatre in Manalapan’s Plaza del Mar. The location not only will provide a headquarters and home for movies, but also will be used for small theater productions and c
More than 350 guests attended the Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse’s eighth-annual fete, featuring keynote speaker Taylor Armstrong of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ who also is a domestic-violence survivor and advocate. Armstrong delivered
Town Clerk Valerie Oakes swears in Vice Mayor Bill Weitz, who beat incumbent Ron Brown.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
Following overwhelming support from voters, two major Highland Beach water projects can now move forward, but it
More than 250 guests attended the organization’s anniversary event, including the center’s staff members, supporters and donors from around South Florida. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the thousands of patients it serves annually. PHOTO: Com
A yellow tabebuia tree in full bloom.
Photo provided by Richard Randall
By Tao Woolfe
The city is offering a sweet, shady deal this month to homeowners who want to spruce up their properties.
Boca Raton residents can buy one or two tropical tre
