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The Coastal Star is a monthly newspaper providing news and information to the South Florida coastal communities of South Palm Beach, Hypoluxo Island, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Highland Beach and coastal neighborhoods of …
Gumbo Limbo Aglow! - Events - The Coastal Star
12/6 - Gumbo Limbo Aglow! at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton. Experience holiday ambiance w/special evening visit to “glowing” outdoor aquariums. Holiday refreshments, yard games, festive photo op w/mascot Luna. Age 7+; child under 18 must participate w/an adult. Held again 12/13, 20 & 27. 6-7:30 pm. $15/member; $19/non-member. Reservations required: 561-544-8605 ...
Along the Coast: Four Old Key Lime House workers shot, two dead …
Dec 10, 2024 · By Steve Plunkett Two men are dead and two others are hospitalized after an early-morning shooting Dec. 10 in Lake Worth Beach following a holiday party. All four men worked at the Old Key Lime House restaurant in Lantana. Restaurant owner Ryan Cordero could not be reached for comment. But he told television station WPTV-Channel 5 that his employees went to The Rock Irish Pub at 614 Lake Ave ...
Delray Beach: Cemetery may be fit for national historic recognition ...
Dec 4, 2024 · A worker records a headstone during an inventory of the Delray Beach Memorial Gardens Municipal Cemetery in June. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star Survey maps graves and occupants, opening a new avenue into Delray’s history More local history stories: Centennial Celebrations!; Boynton Beach: City’s oldest house gets one more chance for a new life; HIghland Beach: How town grew from wilderness ...
Along the Coast: Taking stock of turtle season
Dec 4, 2024 · Down year for nests hints at another surge in 2025 By Steve Plunkett Following a record-breaking 2023, people who monitor sea turtle nests up and down south Palm Beach County’s coast faced an easier workload this season. And the season, which officially ended Oct. 31, isn’t over yet. While South County sea turtle nests were down almost 40% this year from the year before — from 4,851 to ...
Health Notes: Boca Regional has a new chief medical officer
Dec 2, 2024 · Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health, has appointed Dr. William Holubek as its new chief medical officer. “With his proven track record of leadership and operational excellence, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Holubek to be a part of our team here at Boca Raton Regional Hospital,” said Lincoln Mendez, North Region executive of Baptist Health and CEO of Boca Raton Regional ...
Ocean Ridge: News briefs - News - The Coastal Star
Dec 4, 2024 · Grant covers most of land purchase cost — At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Ocean Ridge Town Commission approved the use of a $1,054,000 grant to pay itself back most of the money it spent to purchase the Priest property for conservation and preservation. The 10-acre property, on the Intracoastal Waterway, is a mangrove swamp with related marine habitat and sits just northwest of Town Hall. Ocean ...
Highland Beach: A day in the life of the fire department; after half ...
Dec 4, 2024 · After Highland Beach Fire Rescue responded to an accident involving a car and bicyclist, more than eight fire and police officers came to the aid of the cyclist, who was taken to a hospital as a precaution. This was part of a 24-hour shift that began on a recent morning. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star By Rich Pollack It was the first call of the day and one that many fire departments ...
Along the Coast: Condos mostly meet year-end deadline for …
Dec 4, 2024 · Reports are first step toward recertification By Rich Pollack Time is running out for several dozen remaining area condo associations that are required to file state-mandated inspection reports by the end of the year. Under a state law passed in the aftermath of the 2021 collapse of Surfside’s Champlain Towers South, condominium buildings that are over three stories in height and more than ...
Outdoors: Rare sighting sends birders flocking to Boca’s Gumbo …
Dec 2, 2024 · Merti Rittgers (above from left) of Delray Beach, Derik Bowen of Coconut Creek and Kari Longshore of Montana came to Boca Raton on Nov. 12 to catch a glimpse of a rare and beautiful bananaquit (Coereba flaveola), which was feasting on firespike nectar in the butterfly garden at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star By Rich Pollack For all intents and purposes, the ...