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TOP/PAST:Delray Beach police search Black men parked at the beach in 1956. Officials did not allow Black people on city beaches until 1962, slowly relenting in the face of negative national publicity. Photo provided by Delray Beach Historical Society

BOTTOM/PRESENT: Boynton Beach residents gathered in February to march to Sara Sims Park for the burning of copies of three racist ordinances. Photo provided by City of Boynton Beach

Clearing the books of a racist past: How coastal cities have dealt with written remnants of Jim Crow era

Editor's Note: Embrace chances to learn from history, good and bad

More local history

Boca Raton: A view from the home front - For a boy on Boca’s coast, World War II was exciting; exhibit reveals time of subs and spies

Delray Beach: Delray Beach Historical Society exhibit brings boom of 1950s and ’60s back to life 

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Top Stories
Along the Coast: Home size discussed: Gulf Stream - Ad hoc committee to tackle ways to cut massing of new homes | Delray Beach - New rules limit square footage of city’s coastal homes
Boca Raton: Recusal order affirmed - ‘Clear bias’ against beach home puts key figures off case | Judge chides Singer, Mayotte and O’Rourke, says beach project didn’t get fair hearing|Election: Thomson retakes seat on council; Drucker brushes off challenge|Drucker named deputy mayor as Mayotte bids adieu
Delray Beach: Election: It’s ‘Tom, Tom and Juli’- Departing mayor hails clean sweep by candidates she supported
Gulf Stream: Traffic tickets dismissed against driver who crashed into A1A cyclists
Highland Beach: A1A roadwork south of Linton Boulevard postponed until at least late May |State launches yearlong project to widen, resurface A1A
Lantana: Boaters win fight to keep Intracoastal access
South Palm Beach: Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run|State agrees to a lower A1A speed limit in town|Letter
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Obituaries
Friedman | Hebding | Matthewman

House of the Month: Heavenly views in Highland Beach|Boater’s delight on waterfront in Delray

Meet Your Neighbor: Mark Zarrilli

Outdoors: It’s prime time to explore the reefs for grouper and hogfish

Pets: Trip across the pond shows animal lovers can be found everywhere

Philanthropy: Former foster child to speak as advocate at Angel Moms Brunch |Planned arts center names key fundraiser

Religion: Tibetan monks make lasting impression at Delray yoga studio|14 seminarians ordained as transitional deacons

Tots & Teens: Chabad’s teen center brings out best in fun, friendship, service

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