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Pay it Forward is our new calendar designed to celebrate the many philanthropic events in the community from October through April each year. Events in this listing are current as of 10/25. Please check with organizers for any changes.

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Sabin Robbins’ love of Africa led him to jobs as a writer at National Geographic
and as a director at the National Zoo. People often ask him about his college love
interest — Jane Fonda. They dated for a year and still correspond. Tim Stepien/The Co

The Junior League of Boca Raton held its 25th luncheon to honor 25 women volunteers for their contributions to the community. Debbie Pruce Abrams from the Boca Raton Historical Society was named 2012 Woman Volunteer of the Year.  Above are Lou

Ryan Dillon, Richard Pollock, Jean-Marc Casanave and Troy McLellan participate in the 24th annual tournament that raised more than $38,000 for the George Snow Scholarship Fund.
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Co-Chairwomen Dawn Zook, Lisa Vander Ploeg, Diane Robertson and Lindy Harvey organized the successful dinner-by-the-bite tour of the city’s restaurants that started with champagne and appetizers and ended with dessert and dancing. A fundraiser for

Getting their pets blessed was a family affair for the Warren family of Boca Raton. Catherine and Chris brought their children Reese, Max and Elise, along with two dogs, Cupcake and Pierre, cat Bonnie Prince Charlie, two birds Duck and a Half and

Alyce Erickson, Judi Asselta and Barbara Schmidt attend the Soroptimist International of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach Women of Distinction Champagne Reception, a traditional celebration leading up to the Women of Distinction Breakfast. The breakfast

The Boca Raton Garden Club was one of 20 local organizations participating in Boca Raton’s Community and Culture Expo at the Mizner Park Amphitheater Oct. 5. The club displayed a fresh flower arrangement in the shape of the American flag, fashioned

Most Palm Beach County Beach Parks

Still Closed to Swimming

With the exception of Boca-South Inlet, all Palm Beach County ocean beaches remain closed to swimmers due to high surf and greater amounts of debris in water and deposited on shore.  Cre

Most Palm Beach County Beach Parks Still Closed to Swimming

With the exception of Boca-South Inlet, all Palm Beach County ocean beaches remain closed to swimmers due to wind gusts, high surf and debris in the water. PBC Ocean Rescue personnel will co

Palm Beach County Closes All

Beach Parks to Swimming

All Palm Beach County operated beaches have been closed to swimming due to large surf, big shore break, 50 mph gusts and a great deal of debris in the water. Other beaches controlled by municip

Take Palm Tran to Vote Early

Palm Tran, Palm Beach County’s public transportation agency, has several routes that serve Palm Beach County early voting locations. Riders seeking to participate in the County's early voting process can avoid the potenti

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October 18, 2012:  The City of Delray Beach wants everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween. It is one of the most exciting times of the year for children, but sometimes the most hectic for parents. The

Presidential Debate Road Closures

Beginning at 6:00 am Monday, October 22, 2012 and lasting until 2:00 am Tuesday, October 23, 2012 the following roads will be closed by the Boca Raton Police Services Department for the Presidential Debate at Lynn

Pay it Forward is our new calendar designed to celebrate the many philanthropic events in the community from October through April each year. To submit your event, please contact Amy Woods at flamywoods@bellsouth.net
Events in this listing are current

Construction of the Boca Raton Library, at the corner of Northwest Second Avenue and Northwest Fourth Street, is on schedule.  This is the front entrance. The 42,000-square-foot facility, set to open in 2013, will be almost twice the size of the curr

A 1939 home slated for demolition was recently rescued and moved from its original location on Northeast Second Street, just west of the Intracoastal Waterway, to 170 Marine Way, at the corner of Southeast Second Street. The two-story, three-bedroom

A fountain highlights the Formal Garden area of the Society of the Four
Arts in Palm Beach. Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star

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Welcome to Secret Gardens, a seasonal series by certified Master Gardener Deborah S. Har

By Cheryl Blackerby

Should private development, such as members-only beach clubs, be allowed on public beaches? 

Voters may soon have their say.

The citizens group Keep Your Beaches Public got the green light from the Fourth District Court of Appeal