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Peter Brockway, managing partner of a private equity firm,
gives time and money to his favorite charity, Boca Helping
Hands. Photo by Tim Stepien

By Liz Best

Peter Brockway isn’t one to blow his own horn, but when it comes to his favorite ch

By Boca Raton Police Chief Dan Alexander

 Residential burglaries in Boca Raton almost doubled last month compared to the same period in 2010. In August 2011, we also had almost 50 percent more automobile burglaries compared to August 2010.

A resident

Spin, the ultra lounge, opened last month at Mizner Park.
Expect a menu of small plates. Photo provided

By Jan Norris

The fall brings a number of parties and galas to Boca Raton, with the big blow-out being Meet Me on the Promenade, set for Oct. 21

By Paula Detwiller

As this year’s sea turtle nesting season winds down, biologists are encouraged by a continuing upward trend in the number of nests seen on Palm Beach County beaches.

“Based on preliminary data, 2011 will be another record-breaker

By Steve Plunkett

Residents recycled more plastic bottles, glass jars and newspapers than town officials expected, resulting in almost a $35,000 rebate from the Solid Waste Authority and an official letter of praise.

“They wanted to extend their co

Only a few beach cottages like this one occupied the barrier
island around the time of Delray’s incorporation.
Photos courtesy of the Delray Beach Historical Society

Delray Beach Centennial Events

By Paula Detwiller

Climb aboard the time machi

 Countess de Hoernle’s 99th birthday

  Peter Blum Family YMCA, Boca Raton

Children serenade the Countess de Hoernle as she celebrates
her 99th birthday on Sept. 19 at the Peter Blum Family YMCA 
of Boca Raton, where she is an honorary trustee and has b

Jewish Community Foundation

Woodfield County Club

The Jewish Community Foundation held a Professional Advisory Committee Kickoff &
Membership Drive Cocktail Reception at Woodfield County Club in Boca Raton. Pictured:
Seth Marmor and Linda Mel

Marbella currently has a mix of green and gray windows.  Photo by Mary Thurwachter

By Margie Plunkett

A glass company fighting the city’s thumbs down on green impact windows it had already installed at the oceanfront Marbella Condominium with

Florida Atlantic University and its food concession company say
they plan to offer typical stadium fare, plus a few surprises — like
skewered chicken — when the new football stadium opens Oct. 15. Photo provided

By Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley

Whe

By Arden Moore

Just like us, not every dog wants to be best pals with every dog he meets. Sure, some form friendships at the speed of a tail wag. Others occur after the perfunctory sniffing and a mutual short romp. But accept the fact that not all d

At home in Highland Beach, Marilyn Morgan with her son
Dan as well as her husband, Mike, and their dog, Mandy. Photo by Tim Stepien

By Mary Thurwachter

A few years ago, Marilyn Morgan wrote a book detailing the trials and triumphs of raising a sp

                                                Tracy Rosof-Petersen of Lake Worth drew inspiration from her dog Dani
                                                 when she designed a dog park (see photo below) for the second annual
           

                                                        Africa USA boasted a 260-foot geyser. The theme park closed in 1961
                             and the area now is home to Boca Raton's Camino Gardens neighborhood. Images provided

By Liz B

Lesley Hlatki and her daughter, Danielle, take in the display of flags  at a 9/11 memorial service held on campus at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.  Students and members of the community gathered near a display of thousands of flags.

                                At the Machon Menachem Rabbinical College, it’s all about education.  Photo provided

By C.B. Hanif

Education, education, education — particularly adult education. It’s the root that has characterized Chabad of East

            Publix in Sunshine Square will close its doors on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. to begin a planned renovation. When the store reopens, it will be a modern 54,000-square-foot grocery.

            The Publix renovation is the next step in a

    The 20,000 people who live outside city limits but inside the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District may get something new for their tax dollars—a free city library card.

  “It’d be nice to see some of the money flow the other way, instead o

                 Construction is under way on the fourth and final dune crossover at Red Reef Park and is expected to be finished in the next few weeks.

                  Three crossovers have been completed since the work began in January, according