By Tim Pallesen
A proposed state law to regulate sober homes failed to pass the Florida Legislature, frustrating coastal residents who sought the state’s help.
“It’s deeply disappointing that certain legislators in Tallahassee did not take t
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By Jane Smith
The grande dame of Boynton Beach is showing her age — again.
As the Boynton Woman’s Club nears its ninth decade, its 16 original windows and 20 sets of original French doors need to be redone. The cost would be between $300,000 a
Michele Walter has been chosen to be the club’s president for the 2014-16 term. She takes over
duties from Kay Baker. The new Boynton Woman’s Club Executive Board (from left):
Evelyn Weicker, Pat Waldron, Barbara Wineberg, Maria Forastiero, Joan Whit
By Jane Smith
About 50 Boynton Beach residents gave up five hours on a recent Saturday to brainstorm ideas for the 17-acre Town Center.
The four-block area, bounded by Boynton Beach Boulevard on the north and Seacrest Boulevard on the west, hou
By Willie Howard
West Construction, the company that sued the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency over the contract for the new Harbor Master building under construction at Boynton Harbor Marina, will not seek an injunction that could hav
At Captain Clay & Sons Fish Market in Delray Beach are (from left) Zack Brand,
Capt. Clay S. Brand, Clay Brand Jr. and Reed Brand.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Christine Davis
Captain Clay and Sons Fish Market at 308 NE Fourth St., Delray
The 1920s Gulfstream Hotel in downtown Lake Worth will have 90 rooms,
a rooftop nightclub, restaurant and spa.
Photo provided
By Christine Davis
It’s official. Urban Outfitters signed a 10-year lease with EASSA Properties LLP and plans to open b
Boaters use the ramp at Silver Palm Park, at Palmetto Park Road and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
An angler cleans fish as boaters leave the water via the ramp at Silver Palm Park in Boca Raton.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Sta
By Jane Smith
Palm Beach County recently received a $210,000 grant through Operation Stonegarden, which is run by the U.S. Border Patrol’s South Florida office in Pembroke Pines.
The money will be used to offset overtime and equipment costs for
INSET BELOW: Kathleen Weiser
By Rich Pollack
Despite early concerns expressed by one commissioner, Highland Beach town leaders agreed unanimously this month to renew the contract of Town Manager Kathleen Weiser and to give her a salary increase.
By Rich Pollack
The number of serious crimes — what little there was — declined 23 percent for six small coastal towns in 2013 and local law enforcement agencies are crediting a more vigilant population for much of the drop.
In all, there we
By Betty Wells
The Community Redevelopment Agency project for a luxury movie theater complex along East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach is progressing, while two other CRA projects are on hold. Before proceeding on a proposed parking garage, the
By Rich Pollack
While Delray Beach considers whether to have Palm Beach County Fire Rescue provide its fire service, the town of Highland Beach is hedging its bets and planning discussions to determine the feasibility of having Boca Raton replace
By Rich Pollack
A proposed $3.5 million sale of Highland Beach town-owned property in Boca Raton, which has been mired in bureaucratic red tape for almost a year, may soon become a done deal. But until it is, the town will receive $3,500 a month f
Finding a parking space at Gumbo Limbo can be a challange.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Cheryl Blackerby
Expanded ocean views on Red Reef Park Executive Golf Course, safer pedestrian crossing on A1A at Red Reef Park, and increased revenue for
By Sallie James
The financially struggling Boca Raton Children’s Museum is hanging on by a thread, thanks to a stream of donations totaling about $7,500 that will enable the nonprofit to continue operating through June. Museum officials had ho
By Jane Smith
HIGHLAND BEACH — Ingeborg Rand’s last wish was to die at home. At age 90, surrounded there by husband John and family, she died May 20 from complications from a fall.
Known affectionately as Inge (IN-ga) to family and friends, Mrs
Barb Schmidt watches as her books roll down the line
at HCI Printing and Publishing in Deerfield Beach.
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Barb Schmidt introduced her book, The Practice, during an event at Florida Atlantic University last month.
INSET BELOW: Cover of
The Plate: Penne Tomato & Basil
The Place: Al Fresco, at the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, 2345 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach; 273-4130 or alfrescopb.com
The Price: $16.50
The Skinny: We had been wanting to check out the new clubhouse at the Palm Beach Par
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs president Sue Angle (left) honors
Boca Raton Garden Club president Carol Brown with the state
Garden Club of the Year award.
Photo provided
By Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley
Carol Brown, president of the Boca Raton Gar
