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 (l-r) John Shipley, Seacrest High Class of 1964, Norman Price, Head Basketball Coach, Randy Cooper (with cap) Head Football Coach, and Tom Smith, Seacrest High Class of ‘67 pose at Seacrest stadium in front of a Don Seiler statue of Hall of Fame pr

By Margie Plunkett

The Friends of the Library in Boca Raton want a bigger footprint for the new public library than initially proposed and are willing to give the city a $250,000 gift to do it.

The gift will support 1,250 more gross square feet — 8

The city has received a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Protection to trim sea grapes in four locations on the north part of A1A, City Manager Leif Ahnell told the council on April 26.   

The project drew concern of the DEP, which f

By Thom Smith

The recently revived and moved Elwood’s in Delray Beach (301 NE Third Ave.) seems to be hitting its stride — barbecue with a Virginia accent and a strong weekend lineup up of regional bands and the occasional national act, includ

Barbara Schmidt says she tries to follow
the advice of Gandhi: ‘Be the change you
want to see in the world.’ About 10 years ago, she founded
a philanthropic organization called Spirit of Giving. Photo by Tim Stepien

By Linda Haase

As a ki

Leaving just in time to miss the really hot and humid months, not to mention the dreaded hurricane season? 

We will miss you — but we won’t forget to write. 

The Coastal Star publishes all year long, charging right through summer and into fall. 

Our

Joseph Cannizzaro retired from marketing

and creates stone sculpture. Photo by Tim Stepien

See photos of Kneeling Enchantress as she is carved

By Ron Hayes

When he was finally satisfied with the effort, Joseph Cannizzaro called his wife.

“OK,

The city of Boca Raton recently transferred a significant archive of historical maps and photographs to the Boca Raton Historical Society to ensure their safekeeping and preservation. 

The maps and photographs have been scanned and added to the city’

By Steve Plunkett

Perhaps the timing was wrong.

Heirs to Marco Musa Holdings Ltd. asked the town to reduce a $47,000 code enforcement fine the same month commissioners moved to resurrect the Code Enforcement Board.

At issue was the oceanfront resid

By Steve Plunkett

The city’s attempt to settle a grassroots group’s lawsuit over the proposed Ocean Strand park lasted only one session.

Joe Pedalino, co-chairman of Keep Your Boca Beaches Public, said attorneys for Boca Raton and the Greater Boca

Jerry Fedele took over as CEO of Boca Raton

Regional Hospital in 2008. This month, he will be

honored by the Chamber of Commerce  as Business

Leader of the Year. Photo by Tim Stepien

Boca Raton Regional Hospital has its own Undercover Boss — ex

By Mary Thurwachter

If you’ve ever enjoyed Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, you’ll want to thank Gordon J. Gilbert. He’s the fellow largely responsible for the center’s creation, although he’ll be the first to tell you that he had a lot of help along

A Good Friday freediving trip to the Bahamas yielded this impressive hog hnapper for divers Steve French (l) of Briny Breezes and his friend Noah Staggs.  Photo provided

By Thomas R. Collins

Sometime over the last few months, I noticed that when I’d curse around my mom, who has advanced dementia, she’d sometimes laugh. Now I curse around her on purpose, just to get a rise out of her.
If I’m walking her in her wheelcha

Furniture in Carmen's at the Top has been spiffed up and the menu has been revamped

to include a selection of small plates and a prix fixe menu. Un Next: A new wine list. Photo by Tim Stepien

For a listing of 13 waterfront restaurants including

                                                                          Banana Boat, Boynton Beach

For more on renovations and changes to The Bridge Hotel in Boca Raton click here

By Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley

Our area sports many fine as well