Construction work remains incomplete at the Mandarin Oriental. The condos, with plastering, are to the left and the hotel is to the right. Larry Barszewski/The Coastal Star
By Mary Hladky
A Boca Raton couple who placed a $1.65 million deposit on a Ma
By Mary Thurwachter
Lantana Town Manager Brian Raducci told the Town Council during its June 8 budget workshop that although the town “is pretty far along” in its budget process, things could change if the Florida constitutional amendment on homestea
By Patrick Sherry
Lantana officials approved an agreement with the Town of Palm Beach for Lantana to oversee boat dock permitting for 15 waterfront properties whose docks are within the nearby town’s jurisdiction.
The Lantana Town Council unanimously
Briny Breezes residents could see a big tax increase. Town Manager Bill Thrasher is proposing increasing the property tax rate from $3.75 to $6.75 per $1,000 of taxable value.
If that rate is adopted this year, the owner of a mobile home with a taxa
Town clerk resigns — Town Clerk Kathleen Dominguez announced her resignation at the June 8 Town Council meeting. Dominguez, a certified municipal clerk with a degree in public communications from Florida Atlantic University, has been Lantana’s clerk
Palm Beach County tax roll data, updated since estimates were released on May 27, show that countywide taxable property values increased 7.35% from 2025 to 2026, up from the 6.9% increase forecast in May.
The taxable property values are based on mar
Pompey Park project advances — Pompey Park is getting a new community center to replace its current facility. The Delray Beach City Commission voted 4-1 during its June 9 meeting to approve a guaranteed maximum price of $59.2 million for the project,
By Steve Plunkett
A man hiding from police behind Town Hall hailed a ride-share company and fled Gulf Stream, only to be caught after a foot chase near the Boynton Beach water tower.
Ja’Quez McMillian, 23, drove into town June 11 around 3:45 a.m. in
By Sephora Charles
A Palm Beach County Inspector General’s Office audit revealed that more than $11,000 of the town of Ocean Ridge’s credit card usage could not be fully verified because documentation was missing or incomplete.
The audit, released
Ryan and Samantha Garvey recently held the grand opening for their flower shop, French Florist, in Boca Raton. The couple plans to personally hand-deliver many orders. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
French Florist, 5601 N. Federal Highway, Suite 9
Local soccer fans got the chance of a lifetime to see the World Cup’s smallest qualifier make a big splash in Boca Raton
A Curaçao player encourages four members of the Boca Raton girls 10-and-under team, which joined the World Cup athletes on the f
Dr. Herbert Wertheim is celebrated by supporters echoing his dress style at a news conference announcing his donation to Baptist Health. Photo provided
By Lou Ann Frala
Manalapan philanthropist Dr. Herbert “Herbie” Wertheim has given $100 million to
Achievement Centers for Children & Families’ seventh annual Swing to Achieve raised nearly $40,000 to support the organization’s early learning, after-school, teen and summer camp programs serving families throughout Palm Beach County. The foursome c
Nearly 1,000 guests converged for the nation’s largest drag brunch. The Pride Drag Brunch, presented by CAN Community Health, raised money for The Pride Center at Equality Park in Wilton Manors. The celebration included The Pride Center’s annual Icon
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach Country turned from page-turning to pars and raised more than $50,000 to support programs for adults and children during the 10th annual tournament. Coalition board members Caleb Bowser and Nancy Vera co-chaired t
The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recognized five women whose leadership and service are having an impact in the community. Ruby Rinker, CEO of Ruby S. Rinker Co., herself a former Girl Scout, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthro
Highland Beach firefighter/paramedic Kristi Kemper and Sparky demonstrate some of the town’s pet rescue equipment. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
When you see or hear the words, “firefighters” and “dogs,” you may conjure an image of a happy Dalmatian
The former St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation officially transitioned to The Foundation for Palm Beach Health Network, expanding its philanthropic reach to support all six hospitals within Palm Beach Health Network. The foundation now encompasses D
Rayna Rose Exelbierd’s life goal is to teach kindness to others, which she does through her two nonprofits. She has also written two children’s books (below) and is working on a third. Photos provided
By Jan Engoren
Every month in this column we tal
Nikole Heath, Force-E training director, shows a lobster she caught during a mini-season. Photos provided
By Steve Waters
For most Palm Beach County scuba divers, the annual two-day lobster mini-season is the highlight of their year.
Not only is it
