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Diverse fish should find reef ‘pods’ attractive

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on October 1, 2009 at 18:00

By Margie Plunkett The county started reef construction off the Ocean Ridge coast this summer, required to restore the natural reef covered by beach renourishment. The mitigation reef, within an area of about 16 acres, will “get covered in critters

InterFaith21: Muslim, Jewish communities unite to find common ground

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on October 1, 2009 at 17:47

By C.B. Hanif Sundown on Friday, Sept.18 marked the beginning of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. The next day, others began observing Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the completion of Ramadan, the Muslim month of rededication. Still others, including Christ

Paws Up for Pets: Done right, dining out with your doggie can be a treat

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on October 1, 2009 at 17:30

By Arden Moore Lacking thumbs makes it tricky for dogs to use utensils, but that shouldn’t stop them from displaying good manners when dining out with their people. In fact, inviting dogs to eateries is proving to be a smart strategy in these lean

Obituary - Mary Alice Pugh: Delray Beach

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on October 1, 2009 at 17:30

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Mary Alice Pugh By Ron Hayes DELRAY BEACH — Mary Alice Pugh’s life was all about finding new horizons. Born Mary Alice Selby on Jan. 14, 1944, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, she earned a bachelor’s degree in laboratory medicine at West Virginia

Blessing of the Pets Planned at First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach

Posted by Kim Winker on September 30, 2009 at 12:30

Get ready to commemorate our furry, feathered and finned friends! The First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach Board of Deacons is planning an exciting benefit for its scholarship fund that will be fun for the whole family including our four-legged

Movin' on up!

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 4, 2009 at 12:12

The support of our readers and advertisers over the past 10 months has been truly inspiring. Thank you. As a result, The Coastal Star is taking a leap of faith and cracking open the piggy bank for some real office space — finally. It's not very big,

Parish celebrates ‘new beginning’ after renovations, scandal

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 21:00

See more photos from the blessing By Tim O’Meilia When Roman Catholic Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito flicked a holy water sprinkler to bless the new chapel at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach, he had some divine assistance. The skies

Towns wrestle with tough budget choices

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 21:00

By Margie Plunkett Briny Breezes was the poster child of budget uncertainty this season. The only town in the county with increasing property values, Briny Breezes at the last minute more than tripled its proposed tax rate to cover its bases on risi

Embracing commercial, Lantana bucks U.S. 1 trend

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 21:00

By Thomas R. Collins Mention the condition of U.S. 1 in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach to Lantana Town Manager Michael Bornstein, and it’s all he can do not to roll his eyes. Such tall buildings. So many condos. Not enough tenants. Not enough good j

A Coastal Star : Steven Leveen

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 20:46

By Ron Hayes Steven Leveen always assumed he’d volunteer at some point with the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition. As the co-founder and CEO of Levenger, the Delray Beach-based purveyors of “tools for serious readers,” words are both his livelih

Officer’s firing upheld by Ocean Ridge commission

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 20:43

Ocean Ridge commissioners upheld the termination of former Police Officer David Cazzolli, which the officer appealed during a special commission meeting Aug. 27. Cazzolli was terminated in July after a citizen’s complaint prompted an internal investi

Boynton water rates to rise, but less than expected

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 20:42

Boynton Beach city commissioners voted to roll back a recent water rate increase by 7 percent, effective in September. The reduction is across the board — applying to water, wastewater and the base rate and commodity charges, according to Public Affa

League of Cities pushes state action on beach erosion

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 20:40

A Palm Beach League of Cities resolution wended its way through coastal cities in August requesting Gov. Charlie Crist to address beach erosion with appropriate funding and legislation. It also encourages the state to fund research and infrastructure

Briny Breezes tax rate in limbo because of Boynton fees

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 20:38

In Briny Breezes, if the proposed tax rate of $10.00 per $1,000 of assessed home value was adopted, a resident with a home valued at $170,000 would pay municipal taxes of $1,700 compared with $510 under a $3.00 rate. The town initially proposed the l

Residents, neighbors fighting to keep Lantana post office

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 20:35

By Mary Thurwachter In a small town rich with community spirit, talk of closing the lone post office really rankles residents. That’s what’s happening in Lantana, where the downtown office faces extinction. Debbie Fetterly, spokeswoman for the U.S.

Design ideas sought for beach area: Delray Beach

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:56

In response to a request by the Beach Property Owners Association for creation of a master plan for the appearance of the beach area, the city of Delray Beach and the Community Redevelopment Agency have agreed to fund a collaborative effort to draft

Beach project planning moves ahead : Delray Beach

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:53

Delray Beach authorized Coastal Planning & Engineering Inc. to proceed with preliminary engineering for the 2012 beach renourishment project for up to $428,412. The funds are 100 percent reimbursable from federal, state and county governments, accord

Along the Avenues: Tastemasters draws more than 2,000 on soggy Delray evening

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:51

By Thom Smith A few umbrellas popped up as an early evening shower gave the street a steamy luster, but boulevardiers along Atlantic Avenue were oblivious as they sought out queues and listened for that familiar invitation: “Passport, please!” Mor

City boosts fees, takes on permit services to raise revenue: Delray Beach, Gulf Stream

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:44

By Margie Plunkett Delray Beach commissioners signed on to an agreement to provide building permit and inspection services to Gulf Stream, a deal that could bring in $100,000 in permit fees at a time when municipalities are scouring every nook and c

Town addressing several water issues: Manalapan

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:41

By Margie Plunkett Water was a standout issue at Manalapan’s budget workshop in August, with the $5.4 million utility budget rising $1.3 million over 2008 as a result of recommended improvements to meet fire safety standards. The bulk of the increas