Rick Rodriguez (l-r), Barbara Stark and Mychael Mapp are preparing for the Motown-themed celebration to raise money for the Milagro Center children’s programs. Photo
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By Amy Woods
In planning its spring fundraiser, the Milagro Center opts for
Thanks to a packed house and generous supporters, the 32nd annual fundraiser benefiting the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County brought in more than $250,000. Nearly 600 attendees turned out to hear bestselling author Paula McLain, best known for
Now in its 51st year, Les Girls of Palm Beach enjoyed a seasonal gathering with 32 women representing different countries who shared an afternoon of fascinating conversation, friendship and fun. When asked what they appreciated most about the interna
The Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation celebrated turning 30 years old during a magical evening featuring student and alumni performances. Gillian Fuller served as hostess, welcoming supporters of the annual gala, which took place in January to a
In recognition of three decades of artistic excellence, the Kravis Center celebrated its grand affair headlined by singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan. More than 400 guests mixed and mingled during a reception in the Cohen Pavilion prior to the perform
The 10th annual extravaganza raised $423,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County to benefit summer camps. Bennie Drain, head of the Delray Beach club, and Frank Zamor, the 2023 Delray Beach Youth of the Year, spoke about the invaluable pr
The 29th annual affair led by philanthropist Lois Pope and Leaders in Furthering Education (LIFE) featured a sold-out audience of more than 600. They were treated to a cocktail hour with the Palm Beach Symphony, a surf-and-turf meal, dancing to the D
Local business leaders and longtime Place of Hope supporters modeled the latest fashions down the runway during an elegant and energetic presentation by the swanky department store in Town Center at Boca Raton. Funds raised aid the nonprofit’s aged-o
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties had a successful event that featured key speakers Mary Pat Alcus, a member of its scholarship committee, and Rob Ranieri, executive director of the House of Hope Martin County. The Legacy So
Cindy and Jeremy Bearman serve up fresh and local American food at Oceano Kitchen. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
The James Beard Awards are to the culinary industry what the Oscars are to film folks.
Palm Beach County had four restaurants on the list
By Tao Woolfe
Spring is a subtle season in South Florida with scant explosions of flowers and green shoots, but in Boynton Beach this month, pops of color and movement are in bloom everywhere.
The 2023 Kinetic Art Biennial is in full swing, with mova
Pastor David Schmidt leads the congregation as members of the youth choir, below, join in song during Cason United Methodist Church’s anniversary celebration. Photos provided
By Janis Fontaine
Twelve decades ago, five Delray Beach men founded the M
The stained glass windows and sweeping roof line help to define the interior of the Church of the Palms. Photo provided
Church of the Palms is repairing the stunning stained-glass art in its sanctuary and narthex that has decorated the church since t
Doing their part on Earth Day, Turtle Beach condo residents (l-r)
Elizabeth Hilpman, Gina Benedict, Susan Hurlburt, Geraldine Plaia, Jane Waldman, Steve Waldman, Debbie Schecter and Jackie Schwerling spent part of the morning picking up plastic and ot
Patrick J. McNamara, CEO of Palm Health Foundation. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
Patrick J. McNamara, CEO of Palm Health Foundation, is leading the charge for better mental health.
The Boynton Beach resident reminds us that May is Mental Health Awar
Students from Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach visited the Marine Education Initiative in Delray Beach on their first post-pandemic field trip. They learned about growing plants in water, without soil. Photo provided
By Faran Fagen
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More than 100 Briny Breezes shareholders attended in person – and another 75 joined via zoom – as the Briny Breezes corporate board on April 19 discussed and later rejected an unsolicited offer to purchase the entire community. Staff photo
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By Jane Musgrave
Delray Beach on Wednesday agreed to pay $818,500 to settle a lawsuit filed by a former utilities worker, who claimed she was fired for reporting that water from the city’s reclaimed water system was making people and pets sick.
The s
Ocean Ridge Commissioner Martin Wiescholek stands and gathers his belongings as he prepares to leave after resigning in the middle of the Town Commission's April 3 meeting. Wiescholek announced his resignation after a split commission voted 3-2 to h
By John Pacenti
A newly transformed Delray Beach City Commission decided March 31 to settle litigation with the ousted nonprofit that previously ran Old School Square, ending a contentious 18 months that split the city’s power structure.
The decisi
