After 13 years afloat, this Boston Whaler dinghy made its way
from the Turks and Caicos to the beach in Gulf Stream.
Photo provided by the Gulf Stream Police Department
INSET BELOW: Larry Conway
By Cheryl Blackerby
The little dinghy was lost
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By Tim Pallesen
Two state lawmakers have proposed legislation to require the licensing of sober houses.
Rep. Bill Hager, R-Boca Raton, and Sen. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, also want criminal background checks on the owners and operators of s
Delray Beach resident Georganne Goldblum is a coach
who helps executives grow their businesses.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Georganne Goldblum of coastal Delray Beach has always been driven to accomplish things.
She’s a go-getter, a dynam
Rich Schofield, Kristen Murtaugh and Beth Ensor take part in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count on the beach in Ocean Ridge. Their tools include binoculars, a spotting scope on a tripod, bird guides and digital camera. Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal
Seven candidates have filed to run for two commission seats on the March 11 city election ballot in Delray Beach.
Incumbent Al Jacquet faces challenges from Rick Burgess and Chris Davey for Seat 2 on the commission.
Incumbent Angeleta Gra
By Tim Pallesen
Delray Beach city commissioners and downtown merchants both appear to be split over whether the city should charge for downtown parking at night.
The city’s Parking Management Advisory Board wants parking meters that charge $2
Meghan the olive ridley turtle has shown continued improvement at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
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By Cheryl Blackerby
The olive ridley sea turtle that washed up Christmas Day on Lantana Beach in critical condition is steadily impr
Freshly pumped sand appears dark when first spread on the original beach,
but is expected to lighten over time.
Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
By Cheryl Blackerby
Florida Department of Environmental Protection scientists took water samples at t
By Dan Moffett
The close relationship between South Palm Beach and Lantana has gotten a little closer with the approval of a new working relationship between the two towns’ police departments.
South Palm Beach Town Council members unanimously
By Mary Thurwachter
While support to bring a natural gas line to Hypoluxo Island has gained momentum, the men spearheading the effort are concerned that getting the required 60 percent of the voters to agree may fall short by a few votes.
Rod
By Mary Thurwachter
Another traffic study is due for South Lake Drive, south of Ocean Avenue and around the corner from the Old Key Lime House.
The Lantana Town Council authorized the count at its Jan. 27 meeting in response to complaints fro
By Dan Moffett
In 1996, Mike Hill lost a hotly contested election for the Highland Beach vice-mayor seat by a mere 12 votes out of nearly 1,200 cast.
On Jan. 23, becoming the new mayor of Briny Breezes was a lot easier.
Hill was the only
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Map by Bonnie Lallky Seibert/The Coastal Star
By Steve Plunkett
Less than a month after one downtown Boynton Beach development project fizzled, another arose to keep the promise of long-a
Ocean Ridge public safety officers assisted the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies in a search last month for a 15-year-old boy who was later found to have drowned north of the Boynton Inlet.
The body of Sebastian Francois
By Rich Pollack
The landmark Holiday Inn Highland Beach is getting a facelift and a new name that will link the hotel to neighboring Delray Beach.
Town officials said they have been told the hotel, the only commercial property in the coastal
Mayor Susan Whelchel
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By Steve Plunkett
If you want to schedule time with Mayor Susan Whelchel, call quick.
This month she will be at the Allianz Championship Golf Tournament, which she wooed to the city to bec
Spodak Dental Group celebrated the grand opening of new facility.
From left: Sage Spodak, Arlene Spodak, Dr. Craig Spodak, Gavin Spodak,
Dr. Myles Spodak, Zaicha Martell-Spodak and Chamber President Karen Granger.
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By Christine Davis
Some want to save The Luff House, one of Boca Raton’s earlier bungalow-style homes.
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By Jane Smith
Talk about the Luff House and the battle to save the old bungalow resurfaced recently.
Boca Raton pioneers Theodore and Harriet Lu
Roz and Bob Papell share a moment during the Delray Beach Public Library ‘Ukulele Get-Together.’
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Paula Detwiller
“Don’t do anything the hard way,” instructs Tavit Smith, demonstrating the easy, two-fingered way
In Highland Beach, three residents have expressed interest in running for two open seats.
Incumbent Mayor Bernard Featherman has taken out papers necessary to qualify for re-election as has incumbent Town Commissioner Dennis Sheridan.
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