By Larry Barszewski
A broken valve has blocked the flow of water to the fire suppression system at the Villas of Ocean Ridge, which is now relying on human eyes to look out for potential fires until the town is able to repair the valve.
Town commissi
By Steve Plunkett
Briny Breezes has a new mayor, Ted Gross, and for the second time, some controversy — at least from Gross’ would-be challenger — about how residents qualify to run for office.
It also has a new Town Council president, Liz Loper; a
By Tao Woolfe
A developer from Greensburg, Kentucky, has been selected to design a new U.S. post office for downtown Boynton Beach.
Maple Tree Investments — one of two developers seeking to design and build a 3,490-square- foot retail post office at
By Rich Pollack
With a Feb. 1 meeting hosted by county leaders just weeks away, Highland Beach condo presidents from nearly two dozen buildings gathered last month to brainstorm a strategy aimed at stopping the county’s long-delayed development of Mi
LEFT: Jakob Thompson, a 17-year-old student at Santaluces High School, leaps into the water flowing out the Boynton Inlet to rescue a woman who was being swept out to sea in November. Video and photo provided
By Mary Hladky
Fed up with car thefts in their neighborhoods and what they claim is insufficient police action to stop them, Golden Triangle and Golden Harbour residents have mounted a campaign to press the Boca Raton Police Department to ramp up enf
The completion date to replace the El Rio Canal bridge on West Palmetto Park Road has been pushed back once again.
The project, which started in 2021 and was to be completed in the fall of 2022, is now expected to be finished sometime in the spring,
Utilities Director Poonam Kalkat praised the quick work to fix and clean up the leak at the east end of Boynton Beach Boulevard. But the state is investigating the leak and could penalize the city. Tao Woolfe/The Coastal Star
By Tao Woolfe
The corros
Four work permit extensions have been granted for the 1.5-acre spec estate at 1460 S. Ocean Blvd. Anne Geggis/The Coastal Star
By Christine Davis
The long-running saga of a construction eyesore in Manalapan has another chapter: The Nigerian oil mogul
The community-based nonprofit that provides food and financial and medical assistance to people in need welcomed more than 60 guests to the Heart & Spirit Society Open House. The Heart & Spirit Society is a group of Boca Helping Hands ambassadors ded
Artists group finds inspiration, enjoyment in ever-changing hues of South Florida outdoors
TOP: Resting on the grass at Mizner Park, the palette of plein air painter June Knopf awaits another brushstroke.
MIDDLE: Susan McKenna List, another member of
Co-chairwoman Natalie Beck (in pink) with (l-r) her husband, Connor Beck; mother, Loretta Parker; and Arlene Herson at the 2023 gala. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Boca Ballet Theatre will open the curtain on its 33rd season during the signature “A Sta
Among those attending the American Humane fundraiser televised on Thanksgiving Day were (l-r) Gail Worth, Frank Orenstein and Christine Lynn. Photo provided by Capehart
Philanthropist Marc Leder’s $2 million pledge to “Keeping the Promise — The Campa
Men Giving Back of South Palm Beach County distributed $530,000 to two dozen local nonprofits during its third annual event. Nearly 250 members, nominees and guests enjoyed cocktails, music, a raffle and dinner as they honored representatives of the
More than 275 attendees celebrated Impact 100 Palm Beach County’s annual event, highlighted by an engaging interview with the co-chairwomen of the Grant Review Committee. Ingrid Kennemer, Noreen Payne and Shannon Moriarity delved into a discussion ab
Child advocate Melissa Haley organized a gathering for the Center for Child Counseling where new and existing members learned more about how to advance and improve children’s mental health, safety and well-being. They also learned more about Haley’s
The Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller’s Palm Beaches Commandery offered a solemn ceremony to recognize inductees for their achievements and contributions to their community as well as their desire to contribute to the goals
A pup-tacular time was had by all at the annual benefit for Tri-County Animal Rescue that featured cute boutiques, photos with (and without) pooches, an extravagant brunch, a doggie buffet, live music and lots of raffle prizes. Funds help rescued pet
Indoor and outdoor dining at Polpo in Manalapan provides panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
At last! Cooler weather is upon us. Finally, it’s comfortable enough for outside dining.
Plenty of options exist, thanks to c
Kids race during a family day for the Islamic Center of Boca Raton, which calls itself an open religious organization for all and does not keep any membership. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
The terrible violence in the Middle East has forced many
