Boca Raton Beautification Committee Landscape Excellence Award winners
this year included the Harbor Point (above) and Luxuria (below).
Photos by Jerry Lower/ The Coastal Star
By Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley
Mayor Susan Haynie announced the winners o
Father Marty Zlatic prepares garlic bread in the kitchen at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Boynton Beach.
Photo provided
By Tim Pallesen
The reason why gourmet Italian food is the rage at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church dates back 35 years to whe
Stephanie Stanton poses with her dogs at her house in Ocean Ridge. Pictured from left are Sweet Pea,
Frankie and Teelee (being held), Sophie (white Maltese) and Frogman (on couch).
Stephanie Stanton’s product Dog Sprinkles, which includes
pumpkin s
Capt. Al Bitterling was Boca Raton’s first dredge captain, responsible for keeping Boca Raton Inlet clear for nearly 41 years.
Bitterling, now 85, retired in 2013.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Capt. Al Bitterling stands on his barge sometime in the 1
Judith and Stephen Beiner created a trust to care for Max in the event they died before the dog.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Arden Moore
For more than three decades, attorney Stephen Beiner has specialized in family and matrimonial law, but l
By Jan Norris
The dress codes for fine dining restaurants relax in summer — and so do the prices.
Several dining specials are offered at restaurants throughout the area to make eating out more pleasant despite the humidity. It’s the perfect chance t
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
By Willie Howard
Later this month, thousands of South Florida divers will descend below the waves in pursuit of those antenna-waving crustaceans known as spiny lobster — or, simply, “bugs.”
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By Shelley Gilken
The first piece of art children typically focus on at the Boca Museum of Art is in the lobby. Towering over all, teetering toward the ceiling, is a statue of 13 oversized teacups and five saucers — with a teakettle on top.
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The Crest Theatre will present A Chorus Line and is offering free dance workshops for community cast members.
Photo provided
By Thom Smith
So much for slow summers. But then full timers know that South Florida is not just a great place to visit, it’
The Plate: Turkey Philly
The Place: Scully’s Restaurant, 2005 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach; 733-4782 or scullysrestaurant.com
The Price: $7.99
The Skinny: We love the Greek salads at Scully’s, and heaven knows owner Kevin Scully rightfully is pr
See Floating Cat, a 2011 work of Washi Paper and wire by Kyoko Hazama, at the Morikami Museum. Photo provided
By Greg Stepanich
Palm Beach Dramaworks, which opened its summer series of musicals presented in concert form in June with Kander
The Junior League of Boca Raton kicked off its 2014 Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon by announcing Saks Fifth Avenue will serve as sponsor of the fashion-show portion of the 27th-annual event, set for Nov. 7 at Boca West Country Club. Stacey Bend
A multigenerational crowd of supporters attended an event for the Florida Fishing Academy, an afterschool education program benefiting needy children throughout Palm Beach County. The academy uses fishing as a vehicle for delivering environmental, li
Board members, life trustees and standing committees were honored by Kravis Center Vice Chairwoman Laurie Silvers and other leaders at the performing-arts institute. A special performance by Neil Berg’s ‘106 Years of Broadway’ highlighted the event,
Ocean Ridge Town Councilman Rich Lucibella is a firm believer in emergency preparedness, proving it by training with amateur radio operators during a Wellington Radio Club exercise, themed ‘When All Else Fails’ that took place June 28 and 29. Lucibel
The Rod & Gun Club of Florida had a festive affair at the home of Bob and Jane Souaid, who welcomed more than 85 members and guests — many sporting large-brimmed hats and colorful attire — to watch California Chrome win its first race in the run for
The Palm Beach County League of Cities’ annual board of directors / executives installation featured keynote speaker Clarence Anthony, the National League of Cities’ executive director. Florida League of Cities President P.C. Wu welcomed the 2014-15
The popular reading-incentive program for teens ages 13 through 17 returned for its fourth year, featuring books that had been banned at some point in history. Piloted by the library’s Teen Advisory Board and Young Adult Services Department and spon
Academic, business and cultural leaders came together for the 11th-annual summit, presented by the Florida Delegation, Southeast U.S. / Japan Association. There were more than 150 in attendance, along with special guest speakers, and the day featured
Graphic by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Jane Smith
It had all the makings of an end-of-season cocktail party on Coquina Road.
Red and white wines, crudités and dip, flatbreads, bruschetta and cookies were served. The setting was an oceanfr
