The Palm Beach Symphony collected a slew of items for the silent auction highlighting its upcoming Holly Jolly Symphony Fête. More than 50 guests brought donations that included musical instruments, fine jewelry, home décor, dining experiences, wine
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The Junior League of Boca Raton’s Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon’s honorary chairwoman, Carrie Rubin, welcomed nominees to an evening of appetizers, cocktails and a buffet. It was a precursor to the Nov. 21 luncheon at The Boca Raton, where Jea
Cocktails for the Club, one of the season’s first big social gatherings, has expanded this year by 50 tickets, for a total of 300 guests. ABOVE: The organizers include (l-r) Lauren McCauley, Katherine Malinosky, Tierney Wilkins, Kristin Douglass, As
Le Colonial offers its intimate parrot room with seating for 12. Photo provided by Neil Burger
By Jan Norris
It’s the start of the season for parties, events and life celebrations. But where are you going to host, say, 132 of your closest friends?
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By Arden Moore
Among all the species on the planet, dogs definitely put the capital D in diversity. The American Kennel Club recognizes 202 breeds that range from the fluffy Pomeranian, who weigh about 6 pounds, to the gigantic English mastiff, who c
Robert Crowley, 62, and his wife, Sandra, credit early detection via a PSA test for his successful recovery from prostate cancer and surgery. He had no apparent symptoms. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
When former President Joe Biden was diagnosed la
BioStem Technologies, a biotechnology company developing placental-derived tissue grafts for advanced wound care, is moving its headquarters from Pompano Beach to the Research Park in Boca Raton after the city agreed to award $300,000 in incentives.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Hook & Tackle’s Beer Can Island shorts offer comfort and utility in a variety of camo and geo camo patterns. Next, Hull Float sunglasses from Hobie Eyewear feature frames made from the plastic trimmings of Hobie kayaks, so t
B’nai Torah Congregation welcomed 1,570 people of all ages to its annual Mitzvah Day. It was a morning full of opportunities to make a difference by participating in more than 50 acts of kindness. These included packing essential items and food for h
Parishioners Janet and Robert Lewis say their goodbyes to Pastor Greg Rapier after his last service at First Presbyterian Church in Delray Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
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By Janis Fontaine
The word “bittersweet” is of
L-R: Music director Patrick Watkins, Roxanne Grant, Rodrigo Valente, Tom Benstein, Yasmary Marquez, Marko Ruffolo and cantor Marybeth Jackson. Photos provided
By Janis Fontaine
The annual Christmas concert always fills Ascension Catholic Church in
The visitors and their hosts included (front, l-r): Junko Durante, Nancy King, Tsugumi Hori, Tugumi Yano, Suzuha Ueoka, Kayleigh Howald, Noriko Matsumoto; and (back, l-r): John Miller, Tony Durante, Rikuto Siota, Mihito Mizutani, Yosuke Takeshita, R
Set in the prestigious Mizner Park section of Boca Raton, this stunning new construction, a two-story residence, offers five en suite bedrooms with custom closets, six full and one-half baths, a private elevator, and a full home office. An expansive
Boca Surf Park LLC's proposal to bring its Wavegarden wave-making technology to Boca Raton's North Park was rejected by Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District commissioners on Nov. 3 in the face of opposition from residents of the nearby Boca
Seasonal high tides, compounded by distant storms, leave beaches scoured and stairs broken. November promises to bring another threat.
Visitors to the beach just south of the Boca Raton Inlet in October contend with a cliff of sand taller than they
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach commissioners agreed recently that having smaller commercial signs in town would be beneficial and had just started the ball rolling on passing new rules when the process hit a snag.
Delray Beach officials had plans in
By Steve Plunkett
Water bills in Gulf Stream went up sharply as of Oct. 1 to make up for the higher rates that Delray Beach is charging the town — turning a potential $230,000 loss into a $107,000 surplus.
“Delray is essentially gouging us at $4.90 (
Construction drawings for new sea walls along the west side of Briny Breezes are on their way following authorization of a $1,124,196 contract with consultant Brizaga Inc.
The Town Council voted on Oct. 23 to let Mayor Ted Gross sign the contract on
Florida Power & Light has started its project to bury power lines in Ocean Ridge. The project area (shaded on map) covers 1.43 miles and affects 86 customers. Map provided
By John Pacenti
It was a utilities open house at the monthly Ocean Ridge Town
Manufactured panels untested against storm surge, council hears
The proposed two-story South Palm Beach Town Hall is about 11,000 square feet. A consultant told council members that making it smaller would require another design on a project the town
