By Sallie James
To vape or not to vape? That was the question.
The answer came with a 3-2 vote in February when Boca Raton City Council members tabled a proposal to ban electronic cigarette use in public places, citing concern over a lack of
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Love of Literacy Luncheon committee members (in front) Penny Kosinski, Bettina Young, Chiara Clark, (in back) Gina Brody, Cristy Fimiani, Sylvie Bergeron, Kristin Calder and Megan Mulry. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The chairwoman of this year’s Love
By Sallie James
A free, on-call electric cart service may be coming to Boca Raton’s downtown as an alternative mode of transportation to ease a chronic parking crunch.
The owner of Delray Beach’s Downtowner has expressed interest in expanding
Paul Homer, of Boca Raton, leads a nature walk during Sea Turtle Day at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
on Feb. 28. The event featured a critter corner, craft activities, aquarium feedings, nature walks and a food truck area.
Photos by Madeline Gray/The
By Rich Pollack
Before he started working on his Eagle project, 16-year-old Boca Raton Boy Scout Charlie Schmidt didn’t know all that much about the Boca Raton Airport.
He knew that during World War II what is now an executive airfield used
More than 200 guests attended the season’s third conversation, featuring Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan. Adler is an author, designer and potter, and Doonan has worked in fashion for three decades. Both are part-time Palm Beach residents. ABOVE: Pen
Walkers are led by Kiwanis Club of Boca Raton President Ro Robozzi (in red shirt) as more than 150
Key Club students from three Boca Raton high schools — together with Kiwanians, city officials and sponsors —
participated in a one-mile procession to
By Steve Plunkett
Severe corrosion of metal connectors on Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s popular boardwalk has forced Boca Raton to close the wooden pathway until it can be repaired or renovated, a task that could take at least six months and more t
The American Humane Association honored philanthropist Lois Pope at a special event with the theme ‘Lois Pope: Our Light of Compassion.’ Pope was recognized for her generosity and leadership in building a more humane world. ‘We can think of no humani
By Dan Moffett
South Palm Beach voters will have plenty to think about when they go to the polls March 10 to elect a mayor and decide the fate of four charter amendments.
Councilwoman Bernice “Bonnie” Fischer gave the town its first contested
Honoree Mary Wong and Grammy Award-winning reggae star Shaggy shined a light on Haiti’s housing needs during the 20th-annual fundraiser, where guests pledged enough money to build homes for 40 destitute families in the area surrounding Pon Batay. ‘Ev
By Steven J. Smith
Boca Raton police will have an extra $200,000 for training and equipment, thanks to the new Boca Raton Police Foundation launched in late February.
Former Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Peter Baronoff and his wife, Carmel, hosted
By Jane Smith
The Kanner & Pintaluga law firm finally has a new Florida home in downtown Boca Raton after a multiyear search from Boynton Beach south to Fort Lauderdale.
The personal injury firm is renovating 45,000 square feet of space in th
Loggerhead sea turtle Betty White peeks over the edge of her enclosure during Sea Turtle Day
at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton.
Madeline Gray/The Coastal Star
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By Sallie James
Keeping the waterways free of navigation-clogging silt so boats can pass freely is a pricey proposition.
To help cover the cost of a huge dredging project to clear the silt from the Hillsboro Canal, Boca Raton officials are h
The projected view of the project at the southwest corner of Ocean and Federal.
Rendering provided
By Jane Smith
Boynton Beach finally has a project to jump-start its mostly vacant downtown.
The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency boa
The annual matchup ended in victory for the faculty team, with a final score of 5–3. Competitive spirit aside, this year’s game brought the community together to share in the school’s ‘Live Green, Live Healthy’ initiative. ‘We really appreciate oppor
The South County treatment center had a benefit for The Body Positive, a movement aimed at helping clients of all ages overcome challenges and respect their bodies. The HEArt (Healing Through Expressive Arts) Show gave attendees the opportunity to pu
An enthusiastic crowd of more than 1,000 supporters sang along at the 53rd-annual event as The Shirelles performed classic tunes. The evening raised more than $1 million to benefit the soon-to-be-opened Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Ins
The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s 22nd-annual event attracted more than 450 ‘cowpokes’ for a foot-stompin’ good time. Honorees were Jason and Jackie Reeves, who received the fund’s Community Service Award. The money raised — $85,000-plus — will be a
