By Joe Capozzi
Police Chief Richard Jones was finally given a contract Jan. 9, more than 16 months after he took charge of the Ocean Ridge public safety department.
Jones, who makes $115,763 a year, said he requested a contract when he replaced retir
By Mary Hladky
The City Council has shot down an ordinance proposed by Deputy Mayor Andrea O’Rourke that was aimed at preventing controversies like the one that enveloped a planned automated parking garage in the downtown.
The ordinance would have est
By Tao Woolfe
The Boynton Beach Police Department, like other police departments across the nation, is struggling to recruit and retain officers.
Police Chief Joseph DeGiulio received some good news, however, when the City Commission on Jan. 17 appro
DELRAY BEACH — Catherine “Kay” S. Revelas, mother of 19-year Delray Beach resident Irene Revelas, died on Nov. 9 at Greenfields in Lancaster, New York. She was 91.
Mrs. Revelas was a proud Greek-American who expressed love of her heritage and culture
BOCA RATON —Wendy May Francis Bonner died surrounded by her daughters and her grandson on Jan. 12. She was 79.She was born on Jan. 2, 1944, the daughter of Victor Francis and Helene Francis.
She lived a wonderful life growing up here in Florida. She
By Rich Pollack
HIGHLAND BEACH — Highland Beach was a perfect match for Bev Hillman.
“She was a small-town person,” her husband, Highland Beach Mayor Doug Hillman, said about his wife of 54 years, who died on Jan. 16. “She was always very comfortable
BOCA RATON — Barbara Rewey Miner, known to all as “Gramma Barb,” died Jan. 12 surrounded by her loving family. She was 92.Born in Flint, Michigan, on Feb. 3, 1930, to Ormond and Blanche Rewey, Barbara began a long life well lived.
She married the lov
By Sallie James
BOCA RATON—Philanthropist, mentor, organizer, socialite, businesswoman, world traveler, beloved wife and mother. They all accurately describe the late Yvonne S. Boice-Zucaro, but her widowed husband, Al Zucaro, may have summed up her
DELRAY BEACH — Peter Blum, a longtime resident of Palm Beach County, businessman and philanthropist, died Jan. 23, his beloved wife, Mary, by his side. He was 93.Mr. Blum, a man dedicated to his family, faith and the welfare of all, was born Aug. 14,
The New Florida Follies dancers go through a dress rehearsal Jan. 14 at the Countess de Hoernle Theatre in Boca Raton, the day before their 2023 debut performance. The Follies range in age from 50-somethings to 94 years old. Photos by Tim Stepien/The
A few vendors were still serving lunch and drinks as of Jan. 20. BELOW RIGHT: The Delray Beach Market opened in April 2021. BELOW LEFT: A window sign promises improvements. Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
Remodeling to make room for two nights
By Rich Pollack
Time is running out for Highland Beach residents who want to make their mark on the town.
After Feb. 10 town leaders will no longer accept design ideas for gateway signs at each end of the town, all part of a contest meant to encourage
By Mary Hladky
In an effort to end protracted litigation over a now-repealed ordinance and a blocked effort by a landowner to build a single-family home on the beach, the City Council has authorized their attorneys to attempt to resolve the cases.
Cou
Longtime Seaside Deli & Market manager Chelsea Steen rings up cyclists Ellie Beaulieu (left) and Marie Prevost during their final visit to the deli after a dispute over the lease forced it to close. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Joe Capoz
Tammie Sellman (left), Wayside House’s chief development director, with Martha Grimm and Lisa Jankowski, who are co-chairing the event. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The Spring Boutique & Trunk Show, an annual fundraiser for Wayside House, will sport a
Florida Atlantic University athletics has received a $5 million gift from Michael and Michelle Hagerty of Boca Raton that will result in a series of improvements, renovations and upgrades.
The Hagerty Family Athletics Village will be designated by sig
A total of $221,000 in proceeds from the fourth annual affair will boost the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach’s hunger-relief program. The program strives to serve 100,000 nutritious meals to children in the community. ‘We are so excited that this y
The Hanley Foundation’s second fundraiser chaired by John and Michelle Makris unfolded before a sold-out crowd of 250 guests. The brunch took place in honor of the Makrises’ son, Brice, who died at age 23 from an overdose. Funds raised will benefit t
Carly Yoost was named Woman Volunteer of the Year at the Junior League of Boca Raton’s 35th annual extravaganza. Additionally, a Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Barbara Richardson. Nonprofits from across South Florida nominate one of thei
