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Achievement Center helps give kids, families a head start

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on March 2, 2011 at 15:05

Children play in the sandbox at the Achievement Centers for Children & Families, which serves about 700 children each year. Photos by Jerry Lower

By Emily J. Minor

It’s easy to drive by this campus with the pale-colored concrete buildings and n

Interfaith21: Signs of unity give hope for Egypt's future

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on March 2, 2011 at 15:00

A diverse group of people recently held a rally in Boca Raton to show support for those seeking democracy in Egypt. Photo courtesy of Stephanie El Maadawy

By C. B. Hanif

The whole world was watching.
The faith world was watching — including spiritu

Paws Up for Pets: Every dog has its day; trainer can help you make it a pleasant one

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on March 2, 2011 at 14:55

Peace. Harmony. Aaah. Just saying those words makes one feel calm, even serene. But when the fur flies in your household, when tempers boil over, you need help — with a capital H.
To me, the No. 1 mediator of mutt mayhem is world-renowned dog trainer

Gulf Stream teen volunteers at autism school

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on March 2, 2011 at 14:31

Daniel Young plays violin for students of the Renaissance Learning Center, a charter school for children with autism spectrum disorders in West Palm Beach. Photo by Jerry Lower

By Liz Best

If music makes the man, Daniel Young is headed for one doozy

Wayside House 2011 Spring Boutique

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on March 2, 2011 at 14:19

Wayside House 2011 Spring Boutique featuring high-end merchandise of distinctive vendors is held at The Colony Hotel, 525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach as a fundraiser for Wayside House. Event is held 10 am-5 pm, March 8-10, and is free and open to

Meet the Briny dogs

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on March 2, 2011 at 14:08

Darlene Louzaway introduces her neighbor’s dog, Smokey Baker (l) and her own dog Ellie to the viewing audience Feb. 9 during a Meet the Briny Dogs segment on the BBC 8 morning show broadcast in Briny Breezes. Cameraman Stu Wright watches. Photo by Ma

Highland Beach: The town’s secret musical treasure

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 14:00

Ruth Stevens plays viola and is the co-founder
of the Lyric Chamber Orchestera. Photo by Tim Stepien

By Steve Plunkett

The Lyric Chamber Orchestra has a new conductor, a new soprano and a new focus: After nine seasons, it’s going pops.

But

Boca Raton: Boca Museum docents drawn to art

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 14:00

Docent Phyllis Heller takes a group from Huntington Point
condominium in Delray Beach on a tour of the exhibition
‘Cut! Costume and the Cinema’ at the Boca Raton Museum of Art,
which is marking its 60th anniversary. Photo by Tim Stepien

Boca Raton M

Boca Raton Museum of Art Visitor's Information

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 14:00

If you go

The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 392-2500, www.bocamuseum.org.

Docent Tours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m. as well as 1, 3, 6 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 3 p

Editorial: Let the Lyric be music to your ears for years to come

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 13:49

“You’re struggling, aren’t you?” the caller asks.

The words are not music to Ruth Stevens’ ears.

“Financially, but not musically,” she retorts.

Stevens is one of the co-founders and principal violist of the Lyric Chamber Orchestra. The Boynton B

Businessman is a doggone good fellow

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 13:44

Bryason Realty Corp. President Charles Shane,
with his two dogs, Shane (left) and Riley, was named
the chamber of commerce’s Business Leader of the Year.
Photo by Tim Stepien

By Linda Haase

“A lot of people around town know me as the guy with

Letter to the Editor: Is Highland Beach throwing away money?

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 13:35

The Highland Beach Town Commission has found a way to spend almost $90,000 of taxpayers’ money and get absolutely nothing in return. There is no product or service that the town receives for this expense. Other town governments may want to look into

Along the Coast: Divers fear boats more than sharks

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 13:31

Ginny De Mattei swims near a sea turtle.
She said so far she has avoided any mishaps while diving.
Photo courtesy of Ginny De Mattei

By Steve Pike

In a spooky public service announcement weeks before his death, film legend James Dean urges

Boca Raton: Money set aside for parking meters

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 13:30

Boca amended its contract with Burkhardt Construction Co., contractor for the Pedestrian Promenade project, at its Feb. 23 City Council meeting. The increase of $172,000 — to add infrastructure for parking meters pushes the top price of the project t

Highland Beach: Regrets extend to Illinois in e-mail flap; Former Ocean Ridge manager filling in

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 13:30

Highland Beach Election: Candidate profiles

By Steve Plunkett

The city clerk of Peoria, Ill., regrets e-mailing a joke about a “Texas girl” (a Mexican and an Arab drinking in a bar) from her official computer to Highland Beach Town Clerk Beverly

Boca Raton: Palmetto Park construction postponed

Posted by Deborah Hartz-Seeley on March 2, 2011 at 13:30

By Angie Francalancia

With overwhelming support from the merchants, Boca Raton has agreed to delay constructing raised intersections on Palmetto Park Road, which would have meant closing portions of the road. during the tourist season.

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