By Jane Smith
HIGHLAND BEACH — John Henry Cochrane II was 88 when he died at home on April 14 from complications of COPD.
“He was the most kind, sweet and gentle person,” said his wife, Shirley. “He had a way about him that made everyone fe
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Dozens of costumed superheroes joined other volunteers and attendees in raising a banner for the 2014 Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities. Dubbed ‘Miracle on the Intracoastal,’ the bash is the largest free event in the country f
By Ron Hayes
BRINY BREEZES — Elsie Silva was a single mother who reared six children by herself, made their clothes, cooked homemade meals, worked two or three jobs, and baked molasses cookies that were sweet to eat but hard on a diet.
“She m
Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams is joined by mayors from Manalapan, Boynton Beach and Ocean Ridge on April 30 at a press conference held to draw attention to newly installed public safety signs warning swimmers to stay 75 feet away from
The always-popular couture competition during halftime, sponsored by Veuve Clicquot and The Gardens Mall, benefited The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, a nonprofit that offers affordable counseling services. ABOVE: Becky Sanders, Kri
Pope John Paul II High School’s Natalia Heguaburo (from left), Kaitlyn Maesel, Will Jeanlys (as the Easter bunny), Alena Constanian and Travis Hughes prepared snacks and baskets for 80 children served by Florence Fuller Child Development Centers in
Children & Parents Day took the apple to new heights with the fruit’s incorporation in more than 10 different recipes, a cooking class, arts and crafts and souvenir photos in the apple orchard. The annual event has evolved into a popular culinary gat
The National Society of Arts and Letters’ Florida East Coast Chapter welcomed more than 200 guests to its 32nd black-tie event honoring winners of the competition and scholarship recipients. Guests enjoyed an evening of dinner and dancing and a sile
The Atlantis Golf Club Women’s Golf Association raised $25,355 this year to benefit P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, Knowledge), an organization that donates funds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. To date, the club
Dress for Success Palm Beaches’ luncheon benefit raised more than $20,000 for programs that help local women get ready for re-entry into the workplace. Nearly 250 supporters gathered for the event that featured a fashion show, special guest Star Jon
Hypnotherapist Annette Annechild with Coastal Star columnist Paula Detwiller.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Paula Detwiller
Why do we continue unhealthy habits knowing full well we’re paying a price? Why does our own “will power” so often fai
It's Mom's Day, so why not make her feel special?
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan
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By Jan Norris
Forget brunch. What Mom really wants is an “ah” day, de-stressing and relaxing on her own. A day at a spa is one “time out” M
Ray Coleman, executive director of the FAU / Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, welcomed more than 160 friends and supporters to a festive affair with the theme ‘Revealing Today’s Environmental Leaders.’ Awards went out to Environmental Educato
More than 300 women made a big ‘impact’ when they gathered for Impact 100 Palm Beach County’s Grand Awards Celebration to award $320,000 to five nonprofits in South County. Three recipients were each awarded a $100,000 High Impact Grant. They were: A
Members of Christ Fellowship Church, above, are led in prayer by the worship team, below, on April 13.
It was the first service at their new permanent location, in the former Dillard’s department store in the Boynton Beach Mall.
Photos by Tim Stepi
The eighth annual arts, culture and music event assembled the biggest parade of stars in its history and featured the return of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman. ‘This year’s Festival of the Arts Boca was one of our best and most successful ever,’ said
Supporters of the Owls made waves at the school’s annual black-tie-optional event that raised more than $500,000 for scholarships and support for veterans and first-generation students. ‘The Making Waves Gala was a tremendous success,’ FAU President
The Caridad Center healthcare and dental clinic honored the 400 volunteers whose medical, dental, vision and social-services expertise enables the nonprofit clinic to provide 26,000 patient visits each year. The dinner celebrated the center’s quart
More than 100 girls modeled historical and modern fashions at the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s event. The two-hour show was attended by 900-plus guests who helped raise funds for youth-education programs. LEFT: Maya DiMisa, Caroline Cald
As advertised, the Fountains Center in Boca Raton boasts a spectacular water feature
with waterfalls, fountains and wooden bridges.
The green and red leaves of a coleus add color and character to the commercial center’s gardens.
Photos by Jerry Lo
