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The 20th annual benefit for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County recognized George Elmore and others whose achievements have helped shape the character of the region. Monies from the evening support the society’s educational programs and the p

Bartender Matthew Swig displays a Mariposa, a gin-based drink with butterfly pea flower, at the Butcher and the Bar in Boynton Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

By Jan Norris

Area mixologists are on double-time stirring and shaking up delectable l

By Arden Moore

Welcome to February, when millions spend millions to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Candy and flowers are great for your mate, but show your cats or dogs just how much you adore them by stepping up your at-home dental care on them.
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Father Bob Benko was installed Oct. 23 as pastor at St. Mark Church in Boynton Beach by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito (left). Photo provided by the Diocese of Palm Beach

By Janis Fontaine

St. Mark Catholic Church of Boynton Beach has welcomed a new prie

A volunteer examines some of the treasures that will be available at First Presbyterian Church’s Step-Above Rummage Sale. Photo provided

First Presbyterian’s annual rummage sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9-11, at the church in Delray Be

The American Heart Association promotes seven steps for a healthy heart. Graphic provided by AHA

By Jan Engoren

Before you can give your heart to someone, you need to ensure yours stays healthy.
So, with Valentine’s Day at its center, February is Ame

Jennifer Shoemaker, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Delray Medical Center.
Shoemaker began her career at the hospital in 2007 while she was a student at Palm Beach State College. After graduating, she was promoted to charge nurse, and the

One side of the new stingray tank at Sandoway Discovery Center enables visitors to see eye-to-eye with the rays. Photos provided

By Janis Fontaine

A peaceful energy washes over guests as they walk up the steps and on to the wide porch at Sandoway Dis

The expansive, custom-fenced grounds offer abundant privacy, heated pool and overflow spa. A 50-foot dock on the Intracoastal has private gate access. BELOW RIGHT: Designed and built in 2018 to perfection and situated on an expansive lot, this house

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office posted an eviction notice for Seaside Deli on Jan.12. The deli, on State Road A1A just south of Briny Breezes, plans to stop its operations at about 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Photo provided

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The inside lining of Ken Daniels' sport jacket had pictures of his son, Jamie, who died of a fentanyl overdose in December 2016 while in a drug treatment program under the care of Delray Beach physician Michael Ligotti. Daniels wore the jacket to the

Yasmany Palomino, Morgan Clark, Rocco Orlandella, Kevin Conrad, Kennedy Dryden and Gabe Pearson (l-r) work out and enjoy the dawn most mornings at South Beach Park in Boca Raton. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

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The East Coast Sunrise Group (clockwise) includes Jett Frieder and his golden doodle Romeo, Rich Fitzgerald, Ian Levinson, Jane Bartley, Tony Fierro, Margie Richards and Robert Claveau. BELOW RIGHT: Shellman’ Ron Smaha and ‘Bucket Boy’ Brad Barnes.

Bianca LaParl and Christian McKeon pose for photographer Danielle Morien at sunrise in Delray Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

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Greeting the sunrise, smartphone in hand, has evolved from a weekly to a daily ritual for Jeff Salviola. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

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‘I’m here to thank God for one more year,’ says Fatima Steiner. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

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Hazel Butler (right) gets emotional as she reminisces with longtime customer and friend Mike Gauger and her co-worker Billie Christ. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

By Rich Pollack

Hazel Butler tried to keep back the tears as she talked about 16 years i

A petition drive aims to ‘Save the Deli,’ which is in a dispute over its lease. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star

By Joe Capozzi
 
The Seaside Deli & Market, the beloved County Pocket staple with a loyal following of billionaires and beach bums, is facing

Most of us don’t choose our neighbors. We come from all over with diverse heritage, different walks of life. The mashup of humanity is a base ingredient of the South Florida stew.
We love Italian restaurants, taco trucks, French bakeries, roadside b

Joseph Hurtuk, right, owner of the Boardwalk Italian Ice & Creamery in Boynton Beach, teamed up with his friend and fellow pilot Dr. Ian Goldbaum of Ocean Ridge to fly supplies to Hurricane Ian victims on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Tim Stepien/The Coastal