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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

Great view, great exercise on a stand-up paddleboard

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:36

By Mary Katherine Stump Don’t let the barefoot, strapping 20-somethings with the sideways caps at Nomad Surf and Sport fool you — they’ve got a sport for the non-risk takers on the beach: stand-up paddleboarding. “The great thing about stand-up pa

Traffic study shows pedestrians and drivers both careless at crosswalks: Delray Beach

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:30

By Ron Hayes For two days in May, the Florida Department of Transportation monitored both pedestrians and drivers at six crosswalks along State Road A1A here. And they found accidents waiting to happen. Apparently, pedestrians have forgotten their p

High-volume water users could pay more: Delray Beach, Gulf Stream

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:30

By Margie Plunkett

A proposed water rate restructuring intended to encourage conservation would shift more of the cost onto larger water users, Delray Beach commissioners learned during a workshop presentation in August.
If people use more water, th

Clean out freezer, stock pantry for heart of hurricane season

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:12

By Jan Norris The dog days of summer inevitably signal hurricane season in earnest. We’ve been lucky so far, but it’s definitely time to get your house ready for a storm, and that includes your kitchen. Now’s the time to clean out the freezer and wh

Special needs planning for hurricane evacuation

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:03

By Mary Thurwachter People with physical, medical or other disabilities, as well as the elderly, need to plan for their safety during a storm like anyone else. But their needs may call for more detailed planning and entail friends, family, neighbors

Optimism, skepticism greet record turtle nesting numbers

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:00

By Nirvi Shah More leatherback turtles have made their way onto Palm Beach County beaches this nesting season than in the last five years — to the cautious delight of sea turtle protectors. Early totals show there were at least 457 leatherback nest

Effort brings out Old-Florida charm in cottages

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 17:00

By Christine Davis Cottages are one place where “cute” and “old” are often used in the same sentence. And who knows why? They certainly have their share of ailments and complaints, but they are so darned adorable, we just get out the hammer or call

Meet Your Neighbor: Diana Taylor

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 16:30

Listen to an inspirational interview with Diana Taylor at: http://inspiredbysteve.podbean.com/

Diana Taylor’s multi-media company, Pug at the Beach — which she says is part Dalai Lama and part Jimmy Buffett — offers books, Pug jewelry and apparel, t

Hard-working writer Pratt put Briny on Big Apple map

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2009 at 16:30

See more photos from the Pratt collection By Ron Hayes Seventy-two years ago, you could park a trailer in Briny Breezes for $2.75 a week. You could do your laundry in a reasonably clean clapboard building and cleanse your face in washbowls open to