By Larry Barszewski
Moving the headquarters of Delray Beach’s police and fire departments could create new possibilities for redeveloping West Atlantic Avenue between Interstate 95 and Swinton Avenue, officials say, the latest idea in a difficult, de
By Mary Hladky
Long dormant plans to build a new government campus and a pedestrian bridge that Brightline passengers could use to reach the downtown have been revived by the Boca Raton City Council.
Council members added $300,000 to this fiscal year
Walker Design & Construction Co. workers level a portion of the more than 100 cubic yards of concrete foundation that was poured Oct. 11 for bases of a multi-level ramp that will lead to a new observation tower. The ramp will make the top deck access
City manager settlement — The city released details of its settlement with former City Manager George Gretsas, in which it agreed to pay $75,000 to Gretsas to end litigation he filed. Gretsas initially demanded $205,213 to settle, which he later re
Boca Raton’s Office of Sustainability is inviting residents to complete a survey, which is intended to get input that will guide the city’s sustainability initiatives over the next five years.
The survey allows residents to express their priorities,
By Steve Plunkett
A construction company that was given a temporary easement through Ocean Strand Park so its trucks and crews could reach a waterfront job site just north of the park is not living up to its part of the contract.
Georgia-based JJ Mor
By Tao Woolfe
When it was first proposed in 2021, future neighbors objected to an eight-story apartment complex at the intersection of Federal Highway and Southeast First Avenue.
Now, the Boynton Beach neighbors are looking forward to something — an
BOYNTON BEACH — Colleen Williams Beckner of Boynton Beach died Oct. 5 at the Hospice of Palm Beach County. She was 83.
Born Sept. 30, 1940, to Frank E. and Martha B. Williams in Noblesville, Indiana, Colleen graduated in 1959 from Noblesville High Sc
The $50 million Onix Delray Beach on Southeast Fifth Avenue will have 26 residential units priced from $1.5 million to $2.25 million. Rendering provided
By Christine Davis
Wellington residents August “Gussie” Busch and Haley Busch, great-great-grandc
Impact 100 Palm Beach County, a women’s nonprofit organization funding local initiatives in southern Palm Beach County, was formed in 2011 by (l-r) Lisa Mulhall, Tandy Robinson and Cindy Krebsbach, pictured recently at the Delray Beach Club. Tim Ste
Nov. 11: The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton‘s black-tie dinner dance that raises funds to support health and wellness needs in the community will celebrate city visionaries past and present. Time is 6:30 p.m. Cost is $450. Call 561-756-3097 or visit
Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon Chairwoman Nancy Dockerty and Honorary Chairwoman Margaret Blume. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
A fashion show featuring couture from the exclusive retail shops at The Boca Raton highlights this year’s Woman Volunte
Cereal4All founders Luke and Jett Justin. Photo provided
During September’s Hunger Action Month, Boca Helping Hands in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University and Cereal4All organized the Tackle Hunger cereal drive.
In its third year, the driv
Professional golfer Morgan Pressel has made a $1.2 million gift to the hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute via the Morgan Pressel Foundation. For more than 13 years, the foundation has funded the mammography vans at the i
The signature George Snow Scholarship Fund soiree raised $1.2 million to help send deserving students to college. The night of sashays and sequins captivated the audience with spectacular performances by eight volunteer dancers and their professional
The Boca West Children’s Foundation came to the rescue of the Fuller Center and the Volen Center, providing funding to help the two nonprofits launch their new Intergenerational Project. The project is a full-time early education program at the Volen
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum celebrated its sold-out event that took attendees ‘all aboard’ on an historically rich ride to area restaurants for delicious bites and signature cocktails. It was a night to remember with stops at Sushi by Bou,
Guests enjoyed a four-course dinner prepared by local celebrity chefs plus cocktails and live entertainment to benefit Feeding South Florida’s mission to end hunger. The meal was prepared by Lindsay Autry, of The Regional Kitchen & Public House, Bryc
Hosting 101, a party-giving tutorial held at the Sklar Furnishings gallery in Boca Raton, included stations set up for demonstrating specific hosting skills. Abbey Furlong, who specializes in visually spectacular charcuterie boards and grazing tables
By Jan Norris
Jeremy Bearman thinks positive. And luckily, pivots well.
In a twist of timing, the landlord for his restaurant, Oceano Kitchen in Lantana, served a vacate order in August.
It just so happened, he and his wife/pastry chef, Cindy, had be
