In honor of the 2014-2015 season, The Coastal Star is randomly highlighting 15 of the charity arena’s top affairs — all benefiting local nonprofits with missions of improving their communities and the lives of people in them. Philanthropy editor Amy
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By Mary Thurwachter
MANALAPAN — He had been ill for some time and was bedridden on his 90th birthday, Sept. 18, but Point Manalapan developer and former Manalapan Mayor William Evarts Benjamin II and his wife, Maura, found joy on the occasion.
Mayors from all 38 municipalities in Palm Beach County were invited to learn about current strategies and initiatives to encourage literacy as a priority in their communities. Featured speaker was Dione Christy, president of the Council of Great Publ
By Rich Pollack
Construction of the new Interstate 95 Spanish River Boulevard interchange is making progress, with completion scheduled for spring 2017.
To date, there has been minimal interruption to traffic in the area, with crews work
One hundred guests attended an educational networking event that offered tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and raised $2,500 for the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Part of Boca Festiv
By Willie Howard
OCEAN RIDGE — Janet Hall, one of the first female boat captains in South Florida and co-founder of the Sea Mist drift fishing business in Boynton Beach, died Sept. 16 at her home in Ocean Ridge.
She was 96.
Born in Cortland,
Former Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel helped bring in more than $20,000 in donations for the Spirit of Giving Network to support the nonprofit’s community projects, including its Putting Kids First: Community Back to School Bash. The annual bash pro
Barbara Rodriguez, of the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa sales team, along with a group of other hoteliers, participated in a drive that helped stuff more than 20 backpacks for children who are served by the nonprofit that aids families impacted by viol
Volunteers cleaned beaches and waterways from Boca Raton to Tequesta as part of the International Coastal Cleanup.
RIGHT: The Niemann family from Boca Raton (from left): Mark, Lori, Luke and Matthew poses for a photo during the cleanup at the Sandowa
Nancy Schneider learns that her Delray Beach condo is now considered in a flood zone.
Judy Kraft is one of the few whose Briny Breezes property
has been given a more favorable flood rating.
Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Jane Smith
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers officially kicked off a $4.5 million capital campaign, whose committee is spearheaded by past board President Peggy Henry and
longtime centers supporter Mary Ann Perper. The campaign was launched to support a
By Dan Moffett
For decades, South Palm Beach has prided itself in being a coastal condo community with a down-home, small-town feel. But some of that laid-back charm and innocence appears about to be lost to the changing times.
Town Council mem
More than 50 surfers (part of a crowd of more than 200) paddled out
offshore of Briny Breezes to say farewell to Ben Friedman.
Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
Ben was an avid surfer.
2011 photo provided by Bill Breze
BRINY BREEZES — Ben Friedman,
Schnellenberger field dedication
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton - Sept. 13
A big sign for a big man. The turf at FAU’s stadium is now officially Schnellenberger Field, in honor of the school’s legendary former football coach and now goodwill
By Dan Moffett
Federal officials say that human smugglers are bringing Haitian and Cuban migrants to South Florida in increasing numbers, continuing a five-year trend that shows no sign of slowing.
The coastal communities have witnessed this u
By Rich Pollack
They are very different organizations but they share a common goal: keeping bicyclists and pedestrians safe on local roadways.
Last month, the South Florida Safe Roads Task Force conducted its second safety campaign of the yea
By Mary Thurwachter
At a budget hearing Sept. 23, the Lantana Town Council gave its approval to an $18 million budget with a tax rate of $3.24 per $1,000 of taxable property.
The 2014-15 tax rate is the same as last year.
Thanks to the rebo
The Carlisle Palm Beach, a six-story senior living community at 450 E. Ocean Ave. in Lantana, completed a renovation that includes the addition of a “memory care” unit for residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
“We’re excited
Melissa DiMisa and Connie Muir opened Once Upon a Time in May in the Pineapple Grove
area of downtown Delray Beach.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Scott Simmons
Once upon a time, there were two east Boca Raton moms who had kids to clothe.
The
The Plate: Ellie’s Famous Chicken Pot Pie
The Place: Ellie’s 50’s Diner, 2410 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach; 276-1570 or elliescatering.com.
The Price: $12.97 (served with soup)
The Skinny: Ellie’s offers comfort fare with ’50s flair.
And what could
