Artist Paul ‘Paulo’ Slater displays art elements during the ‘pre-release’ of the Jellyfish Drift Project at Oceanfront Park in Ocean Ridge. The ‘Jellyfish Drift Project’ is a community-sponsored project by ‘PAULO,’ to boost beach cleanup efforts
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Chefs and others meet at the Spice & Tea Exchange in Mizner Park to prepare rubs/spices for Boca’s Burger Battle. Pictured are (l-r) Felicia Steinberg, whiskey ambassador for Brown-Forman; Mary Lou Smith, manager of the Spice & Tea Exchange; Chef Chr
The city of Delray Beach honored longtime historic preservationist Carolyn Patton with a proclamation on July 5. Mayor Nelson S. ‘Woodie’ McDuffie cited her work preserving Cason Cottage and the Franklin House, with special notice of her longtim
By Tim O’Meilia
For the fourth consecutive year Briny Breezes homeowners likely will pay the maximum tax rate allowed by law — $10 for every $1,000 of taxable property value.
The tentative rate set by town aldermen after two budget workshops and a
Malena Ohl, a 2012 graduate of The Benjamin School and a resident of Ocean Ridge, has received a $2,000 scholarship from the Financial Service Centers of America, the national trade association representing the financial industry. Criteria for t
Mark and Susan Reingold were among the more than 100 supporters of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum who attended the event that raised more than $6,100 to support the museum.
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The Boulud Sud pop-up at Café Boulud offers a $35 four-course menu.
Summer Deals: Take a close-to-home getaway at bargain rates
By Jan Norris
Locals staying through summer are rewarded at area restaurants with no waits, meal deals, drink and win
The Beach Club at the Boca Raton Resort & Club offers deals and upgrades through Oct. 8. Photos provided
Let's make a summer deal: Restaurants, hotels offer off-season bargains
By Mary Thurwachter
Ahhhh, summer.
The crowds have thinned. The traff
A smorgasbord of news on the local restaurant front:
Chrissy Benoit of Lake Worth’s Havana Hideout opened The Little House on Ocean Avenue in downtown Boynton Beach, serving an eclectic American menu. The historic cottage was moved and renovated with
Chase Navellier works out on his ‘erg’ rowing machine at his Manalapan home.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
When Chase Navellier first began rowing during his freshman year in high school, his knowledge of the sports was fairly limit
Matthew and Brooke Slinger’s daughter, Harper Rose, was born using Bethesda Memorial Hospital’s family-centered maternity care program. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Paula Detwiller
It’s called the “magic hour”: the period just after a child’s birt
Members of the Avenue Church bow in prayer to kick off their fitness ministry, which began July 14. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Tim Pallesen
Bikers and runners on Ocean Boulevard generate the most activity early on a Saturday morning.
Now a Delr
Even though I’m the one with a bachelor’s degree in communication, the stellar communicators in my family are a pair of rescued mutts who answer to the names of Chipper and Cleo. Their “talk” is always clear and consistent — whether th
By Greg Stepanich
The very first piece of art Tim Wride tried to buy was a drawing by Edward Gorey, which he saw at the old Gotham Book Mart while he was a college student in New York.
Although he ended up not being able to afford the drawing, Wr
Justin Hearn used a DSLR camera to shoot his short film One Year. It was produced in less than a day, as part of a contest called 24HourFilmRace. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Ron Hayes
On your mark ... Get set ... Make a movie!
At exactly 10 p.
If you’ve heard the name Larry Rosensweig, it’s probably because of his longtime association with the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. He was, after all, the founding director of the museum and remained at the helm for 28 years.
The Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc. recently announced the Board of Directors for 2012-2013. Leading the board is President Jackie Reeves, a JLBR member since 2001. ABOVE: Bottom L-R: Elizabeth Kelley Grace, Jennifer Barner, Cyrstal McMillin,
By Steve Plunkett
The recent years of low or no tax increases appear to be over in Boca Raton.
City Manager Leif Ahnell proposed that property owners pay $3.66 per $1,000 of taxable value for the coming budget year, up 4.3 percent from this yea
8/4 - Wine & All That Jazz: Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real. 7-9 pm. $50/general, $100/VIP.
8/7 - FondueRaiser: Melting Pot, 5455 N. Federal Highway. Fondue, cocktails and prizes. 4:30-10 pm. 30 percent of proceeds go the Lynn Cancer Ce
By Steve Plunkett
Three men are running in the Aug. 14 election to replace Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Commissioner Dirk Smith, who resigned his seat at the start of the year.
The candidates are Steven Engel, Felipe Martinez and Tom Thay