Many women served at the BRAAF base in the Women’s Army Corps as nurses. But their lives could be
pretty uncomfortable. Rattlesnakes infested the airfields, and alligators ventured out of nearby canals.
Although there were 800 buildings on the BRAAF,
The medians of Federal Highway in Boca Raton were filled with campaign signs.
Photo provided by Robert P. Gordon
By Sallie James
Boca Raton is cracking down on the clutter created by political signs, and violators will have to pay if they don’t c
The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum’s 18th annual Walk of Recognition
was held Nov. 20 at the Mizner Monument at Royal Palm Place. The event
recognizes individuals who have been leaders in shaping the future of Boca Raton.
Inductees were (l-r)
By Cheryl Blackerby
Rough seas halted dredging for the renourishment project at Boca Raton’s north beach Nov. 15. More bad weather delayed dredging during Thanksgiving week.
“We only have eight full days of work left,” said Jennifer Bistyga, co
By Sallie James
A single-family homeowner is asking City Hall to provide a fix for inconsiderate renters he says park on nearby lawns and swales, play loud music and host late-night parties.
Resident Adam Faustini, who lives in the Caldwell He
In 1962 the Interracial Committee was formed to seek harmony
amid the unresolved resistance to integration of the beach.
Delray Beach Police Chief R.C. Croft displays items
confiscated under an ordinance that allowed police to search vehicles.
Photo
By Sallie James
Last call for alcohol in this city will remain at 2 a.m.
Boca Raton officials mulling a plan to extend late-night drinking hours downtown balked after learning 17 businesses would qualify under a revised proposal.
They scutt
By Steven J. Smith
BOCA RATON — Wes Van Beck, who distinguished himself as a lifeguard with Ocean Rescue of Boca Raton for more than 30 years, will be remembered for his selfless dedication to his work and his community — even to the point of volu
GULF STREAM — Bill (William John) Shannon died peacefully Nov. 9 after a long battle with ALS.
Bill truly loved life with all of its highs and lows and always with a quick joke and a full heart.
Born on May 26, 1965, in Montreal, Canada, to
Dec. 6: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation celebrated a reception to collect silent-auction items for the upcoming gala, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. Honoree is Dr. Daniel Kantor. Time is 6 pm. Cost is $200.
DELRAY BEACH — Jane L. Gleason, 76, a noted interior designer in both Greenwich, Conn., and Palm Beach died suddenly on Nov. 1 at Delray Medical Center.
She was the daughter of Robert and Mary Lorentz. Mrs. Gleason co-founded Davenport Inc. in Gr
Dec. 7: Guests will feast on vegan cuisine, bid in a silent auction and view photography of ‘patients’ from the South Florida Wildlife Center. Time is 5 pm. Cost is $200. Call 954-524-4302, Ext. 25, or visit southfloridawildlifecenter.org. Photo: Ce
Ashley Knox and Miami City Ballet dancers in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, which comes to the Kravis Center Dec. 27-30. Photo by Alexandre Dufaur
Let your inner child go wild with scores of holiday-related events to watch and enjoy
Note: Even
Trevor Zankl, a third-grader at Gulf Stream School, got friends and classmates to donate Halloween candy to be sent to U.S. troops overseas. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
More than 130 pounds of Nerds, Reese’s, Skittles and Starburst are on their w
Author Patsy West gave a slide-show and lecture presentation about the history of American swimwear, showing the audience of Boca Raton Historical Society supporters vintage bathing suits. The old, bulky, fabric-centric pieces then were contrasted w
The Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton had its annual high-stakes fundraiser to generate proceeds for programs that benefit more than 100 at-risk youths. Upward of 170 guests tested their luck and donated $61,000-plus during the evening, which included
The Junior League of Boca Raton celebrated its 27th-annual luncheon by recognizing 27 nominees from nonprofit organizations throughout Palm Beach County for their volunteerism. The winner was Anne Rutherford, of Spirit of Giving Network. Helen Babio
A look at reflexology pressure points on the feet.
SOURCE: www.newhealthguide.org.
By Linda Haase
The holidays bring out the best in us. And the worst.
Over-the-top cookie baking and marathon shopping tire our bodies — and our minds. Frankly
More than 350 young and young-at-heart supporters of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation dressed in white and brought outlandish table décor with them as they traveled to the top of the CityPlace Macy’s parking garage for the pop-up dinner ev
By Cheryl Blackerby
Coastal residents can be proud they had something to do with increasing turtle nest numbers this year.
“Most experts agree that conservation efforts and full-cutoff lighting on the coast are probably the main reasons for
