Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer scored airtime after the Democratic mayoral primary in New York. Screen grab provided
By Mary Hladky
As soon as democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York on June 24, Boca Raton
Judi Alweil and her daughter, Karen Alweil Helfman, from Stitches by the Sea hold a needlepoint canvas depicting Atlantic Avenue downtown. Delray Beach residents are paying for each stitch to raise money for the Arts Garage. Behind the pair are wome
Sargassum inundated South County’s shoreline and, as seen here at South Beach Park, more kept washing ashore — creating a barrier for surfers and swimmers to cross to get to the ocean from the beach. Larry Barszewski/The Coastal Star
By Steve Plunkett
The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District has wired the city $10,227,451 as early payoff of the bond that enabled acquisition of the Ocean Breeze property for the new North Park and is eagerly awaiting transfer of the title.
Th
As part of Boca Raton’s centennial celebrations, the city has invited artists to submit proposals for artwork to adorn the Mizner Park Amphitheater’s stage doors.
Inspiration for their works will come from an earlier centennial celebration effort kno
By Janis Fontaine
An appeal that would have prevented Boca Beach Chabad from securing a new home in an office building on East Palmetto Park Road has been dropped.
Boca Raton City Manager George Brown said the appeal was removed from the July 14 Com
By Mary Hladky
Penn-Florida Companies’ 101 Via Mizner luxury apartment building in downtown Boca Raton has been sold for $235 million and could be converted into condos.
Penn-Florida faced losing the 366-unit building at 101 E. Camino Real when an af
After reviewing scores of applications, Boca Raton City Council members have winnowed to seven the number of city manager candidates they will interview for the city’s top job.
The council will conduct interviews on Aug. 12 and could make a selection
Restaurants serve up tacos, burgers, sushi and more that adhere to Jewish dietary laws
Chinese food such as steamed chicken dumplings, top, long noodle soup, middle, and sesame chicken, bottom, can keep their same flavors and still be prepared follow
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County's new slate of officers includes (l-r) Aurora Arthay, Dr. Regine Bataille, Grace Halabi and Sharon Hill, who are pictured with Matthew Criscuolo and Chris Duke. Photo provided
The Literacy Coalition of Pal
Nonprofits First celebrated the Class of 2025, the fifth in its Advancing Leaders program, by honoring 10 accomplished professionals representing nonprofits from across Palm Beach County. Each person completed an intensive six-month leadership develo
Participants swung into action for HomeSafe and raised $77,000 in proceeds that will go toward helping thousands of children and families and prevent future cases of abuse. ‘By playing here, you are helping to save the lives of vulnerable, deeply tra
Recognizing outstanding individuals and community partners whose contributions have supported the Boca Raton Historical Society, the festive event brought together board members, staff, supporters and volunteers to reflect on the 2024-25 season. Amon
On June 19, 1865, news of freedom made its way to Galveston, Texas, where the enslaved finally were informed of their emancipation by Union troops more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
Graciela Lara Valverde of Delray Beach has breast cancer and started using Road to Recovery in May 2024 when treatment left her feeling too weak to drive. ’It makes everything easier for me,’ she says of having a driver. Photo provided
By Hannah Spe
Gear up for savings as many restaurants initiate summer specials. In addition to $29 and $39 prix fixe menus, expect a wide participation next month when Flavor South Florida hits and restaurants add special lunch and dinner deals to their menus. For
Jill Merjeski suggests taking shorter walks with cool-down breaks when temperatures rise above 85. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Dealing with hot temperatures comes with living in South Florida. But especially these summer months, we need to truly
Father Andrew Sherman is celebrating his 20th anniversary at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church with a special brunch hosted by the Episcopal Church Women Ministry in honor of him on Aug. 10 at the church at 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.
Sherman is a
Lorraine Funk (left) of Lake Worth Beach and Kellie Quinn of Boynton Beach take instruction from Katelyn Eisenberg of Boca Raton during yoga at the Delray Equestrian Center. The horses are Memphis and Rocky. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Jan Engor
Drs. G. Peter Gliebus, Amy Laitinen and Frank Vrionis (l-r) were recently named participants in the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation’s inaugural scholars program. They are accompanied by hospital CEO Lincoln Mendez (rear) and (l-r) Wendy Elli
