Megan is rescued on Lantana Beach on Christmas Day 2013.
Coastal Star file photo
Meghan gets a sendoff south of Key West on Dec. 11, 2014.
Photo provided by Melanie Bell
By Cheryl Blackerby
The little olive ridley sea turtle that washed up on the
• Pack ’N Pedal Basket and Tour Rack by Thule (www.thule.com) Travel in style with this sleek and roomy basket that’s a gigantic step up from traditional wire and wicker Grannie baskets. Rack is easy to install and mounts securely. Great for commute
INSET BELOW: Dr. Matthew D'Alessio; Dr. Andrea Klemes; Dr. Robert Mellman; Dr. David Ahlquist.
By Linda Haase
Mention you’re going to get a colonoscopy, and you’ll usually get a look of sympathy. Perhaps an earful of some graphic jokes. Or, eve
Do you want to expand your horizons in 2015?
Happily, guidance from the ancient esoteric arts of Numerology and Astrology reveal 2015 is a particularly auspicious year for growth and expansion. To take advantage of the cosmic benefits of this year, f
Whether you choose to let the trees tower over you or to view them close-up, each
has its own charm. A couple hold hands while they cross a bridge over a flowing water feature.
The multicolored bark of a Rainbow Eucalyptus.
A honeybee works the blo
Aquira Leon celebrates having a reliable car. ‘The car that I received was the answer to my prayers,’ she said.
Photo provided
By Tim Pallesen
Wheels from the Heart, a charity that finds reliable used cars for single mothers, has won hearts on t
Ruby van Rooyen led the Altar Guild at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in making needlepoint altar chairs
and kneeling cushions, including this one, her favorite.
Tim Stepien/Coastal Star
By Tim Pallesen
Ruby van Rooyen was a dancing angel at S
Siena Ridolfo holds her baby Jesus prior to the blessing of baby Jesus crèche figurines. Following the blessing, participants wrapped their baby Jesuses to place under the Christmas tree. This was to be the first gift opened on Christmas morning as a
After lighting torches on a menorah, Rabbi Ruvi New of the Chabad of East Boca turns to a crowd of more than 200 who gathered at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton to celebrate Chanukah. Children’s games, a concert and the menorah lighting were all part of
Founded in 1972, ‘Les Girls’ comprises foreign-born women from several cultures who meet monthly to foster friendship, understanding and exchange of ideas. At present, there are representative members from 40 countries. ABOVE: Maureen Hamilton (Sout
The Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s mission of celebrating historic venues and shared legacies continued with an event focused on Boston’s on the Beach, originally known as the hotel Casa Las Olas. A beautiful beach vi
The Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club in Delray Beach had its 12th-annual festive fundraiser and brought in more than $85,000 to help support programming for 400-plus community children. A total of 230 supporters stopped in and shopped among
The National Parkinson Foundation and its South Palm Beach County chapter organized an evening of fashion and food in an ongoing effort to benefit research and resources for those affected by Parkinson’s disease. The event attracted more than 150 fo
A mate throws a pair of small kingfish into the fish-sorting bin from the Lady K drift boat
at Lantana’s Sportsman’s Park. The 65-foot boat is one of three walk-on fishing boats
that reaches the ocean through Boynton Inlet.
Lady K:
Located at Sports
Marvin Kaplowitz of Boynton Beach caught this mutton snapper during a mid-December trip on the Sea Mist III.
Kaplowitz used a sardine on a 5/0 circle hook rigged with relatively light 30-pound-test fluorocarbon leader
and 1.5 ounces of weight to catc
A great blue heron is easy to recognize for its gold-colored beak, yellow circle around the eye and 4-foot wingspan.
Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
This red shouldered hawk takes advantage
of a tall snag to announce his desire to mate.
Sandy
The Boca Bowl was a family affair for many in attendance: David Mauschler and Benji Burns joined the Garcia brothers Remy, Rayden and Reese, all from Boca Raton. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Thom Smith
‘Twas two nights before Christmas and all acr
The Plate: Thai basil sauce with chicken
The Place: Sushi Thai Fusion, 3105 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach
The Price: $10.95
The Skinny: This simple stir-fry dish easily is our favorite Thai menu offering.
We love the blending of scallions, peppers,
From multimillion-dollar renovations and additions to name changes, resorts refashion themselves to keep guests coming back for more.
Jonathan Adler redesigned the rooms at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa.
By Mary Thurwachter
Hotel mogul Bill Marriott
By Steven J. Smith
Event organizer Nancy Flinn, along with artists Max Matteson and Beth Sloat, have teamed with the Delray Art League to invite area artists to submit digital photos of paintings for an art show planned for Ocean Ridge Town Hall t
