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
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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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Theater: How do you sign Sondheim?
Business Spotlight: First sale recorded for Bluewater Cove in Gulf Stream
Coastal Star: First on scene at cycling crash explains how lifesaving effort was part of job
Dining: Former chef moves to Boca Raton, opens butcher shop
Health: Joy of pickleball comes with cautionary stories about injuries | New device for treating A-fib at Delray Medical Center
House of the Month: Heavenly views in Highland Beach|Boater’s delight on waterfront in Delray
Meet Your Neighbor: Rena Abrams
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
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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