This rendering of the proposed downtown government campus highlights the landscape in front of the new City Hall (upper right). The developer has reduced the project’s density and boosted recreational and green space. Rendering provided
By Mary Hladk
Homeless man given life sentence for killing father — A homeless man was convicted of killing his father in a parking garage at the intersection of State Road A1A and East Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton.
Jared Charles Noiman, 31, stabbed and strang
Boca Raton High School Naval Junior ROTC cadets perform a flag-folding ceremony in honor of deceased U.S. military members. The annual event typically draws hundreds of people, including participants from city police and fire departments. Tim Stepien
Airport revenue has increased in 2025 because visits by President Donald Trump to Mar-a-Lago have diverted more traffic to Boca Raton (above). Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
President Donald Trump’s nine visits to Mar-a-Lago in the firs
By Rich Pollack
Just when it looked like Palm Beach County was on track to finally build a controversial park in Highland Beach, the question of whether to continue with plans for Milani Park — and if so, how many parking spaces to put in it — has on
By Rich Pollack
A full year after becoming the county’s first new fire department in 30 years, Highland Beach Fire Rescue has numbers showing that it matched the expectations of some while exceeding the expectations of others, especially those who pr
By Mary Hladky
Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas and City Council member Andy Thomson are facing off to become Boca Raton’s next mayor in 2026, replacing Scott Singer, who is prevented by term limits from seeking reelection.
Former Council member Robert Wein
By Mary Hladky
Boca Raton officials are firming up plans to build a new police headquarters costing as much as $175 million on city-owned land immediately east of the Spanish River Library.
The new facility, described by Deputy City Manager Jim Zervi
Boca Raton plans to launch an autonomous vehicle pilot project in about three months in a half-mile loop within Mizner Park once federal agencies approve. The goal is to eventually expand the service to city streets. Photo provided
Boca Raton is on t
Humor on exhibit in Highland Beach emerged from artist’s hair-on-fire epiphany
Marissa Acocella with the tools of her craft at home in Highland Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
It was New Year’s Eve 1990 and Marisa Acocella was sea
Ballroom Battle dancers will be (l-r) George Petrocelli, Michael Drews, Mitchell Fogel, Troy Ganter, Michelle Hagerty, Lauren Muñoz, Linda Paton and Allison Stewart. Photo provided by Muñoz Photography
The eight dancers for the 2025 Boca’s Ballroom
Selfless Love Foundation is celebrating a decade of dedication. Since 2015, the nonprofit based in Jupiter has assisted thousands of children in foster care by helping them get adopted and by providing supportive housing for youths aging out of the s
A full field of players raised more than $30,000 for Achievement Centers for Children & Families at the nonprofit‘s sixth annual golf tournament. Achievement Centers, based in Delray Beach, supports hundreds of children and their families by providin
With record-breaking ticket sales of more than 500, the annual Kravis Center Gala featured a performance by Harry Connick Jr. Guests were first ushered in to a 1940s-themed Klub Kravis cocktail reception. The evening concluded with dinner and dancing
The Creative Waves Foundation raised more than $100,000 at an event that featured opportunities to win vacations to Africa and Italy, fine jewelry, a golf outing and a fishing charter. The event also featured songs sung by children from the Belle Gla
Michael and Dale Bare.
David and Dale Pratt.
Dara and Andy Tupler.
JARC Florida, a South County-based nonprofit that provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brought in mor
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Spady House, home of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Steve and Lori Martel served as hosts of a garage-band celebration. As members of the museum’s Society 1926, the Martels are leading efforts to raise $1
More than 850 guests enjoyed the 22nd annual benefit for Achievement Centers for Children & Families as they visited seven exquisite homes with gorgeous views, eclectic art and lush landscaping. More than $200,000 was raised to support people in need
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu strikes a pose at Cloister at The Boca Raton. Photo provided by Sports Illustrated
By Joe Capozzi
The swimsuit models get all the attention in the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. But folks in south Palm Beach Cou
Jo Jo Harder of Boca Raton with her cover dog Romeo and new book. Harder created the America’s Top Dog Model contest, an idea on which the book is based. Photos provided by Jo Jo Harder
By Arden Moore
It’s called the catwalk — the runway that superm
