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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 …
The Art of Laughter with Headliner Learnmore Jonasi
3 days ago · Join us for an unforgettable evening of stand-up comedy. Featuring the hilarious comic from Zimbabwe, Learnmore Jonasi, whose spectacular audition on America’s Got Talent won him a Golden Buzzer, coming to The Sunshine State to perform. PERFORMER BIO:Learnmore Jonasi is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor. He stands at over 6 feet, his comedy is brought to life by past experiences ...
Delray Beach: New home gets approval for 10-foot-high wall
Jan 1, 2025 · By John Pacenti When it comes to new construction on the barrier islands, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is requiring new houses to be elevated in response to climate change. That means Delray Beach’s 6-foot height restriction on walls isn’t cutting it for the owners of some new coastal homes. Jordan and Megan Dorfman, who are building a two-story home at 319 Andrews Ave., came ...
Ocean Ridge: News Briefs - News - The Coastal Star
Jan 1, 2025 · Mayor against staffers handling code enforcement — Ocean Ridge Mayor Geoff Pugh warned that the town does not want unauthorized staffers acting like code enforcement officers — especially when it comes to ticky-tacky potential violations like a little mold at the corner of a roof. “I just want to make sure that we are solid, that we are not driving around looking for something to code ...
Editor's Note: So long, farewell, adieu (but not goodbye)
Jan 1, 2025 · There’s a phrase I’ve been desiring to say for several years. Finally, I think I can. I’m retired. Yep. There I said it. As of Jan. 1, I turned the editorial reins of this newspaper over to the talented and competent people my husband and I have recruited and hired over the past 16 years — including many who have been with us since the …
Christmas gift - Photos - The Coastal Star
Jan 1, 2025 · Turtle monitors in the Highland Beach Sea Turtle Team received a nice gift as they were able to check on the results of a 71 day-old green sea turtle nest that had hatched out and was inventoried on Christmas Day. Photo provided by Joanne Ryan
Coastal Star: Beach walker turns bottle caps into art
Jan 1, 2025 · Liza Thornton (l-r), Joan Lorne, Darlene Duggan, Ginny Cairo, Sally Willis and Lydia Weis spend hours on the beach collecting discarded bottle caps to turn into art, such as this octopus. Photos provided By Ron Hayes When she’s home in Colorado, Sally Willis walks the ski country’s hiking trails, picking up trash. When she escapes to Gulf Stream every April and November, she walks the ...
Ocean Ridge: Commissioners reject advice to settle with owner of ...
Jan 1, 2025 · Missing and broken windows and doors on the second floor are among violations at the home on Coconut Lane. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star By John Pacenti Ocean Ridge commissioners, in a particularly ornery mood at their Dec. 9 meeting, rejected the town attorney’s advice to settle outstanding code violations and pending litigation with the owner of a dilapidated home. Town Attorney Christy ...
Delray Beach: Commissioner angry about plea deal in defacing of …
Jan 1, 2025 · By John Pacenti Delray Beach Commissioner Rob Long voiced outrage at “a sweetheart plea deal” for a Clearwater man who in February allegedly defaced the city’s rainbow gay pride intersection by leaving a skid mark through it. “We’re not going to allow Delray Beach property to be vandalized and we’re not going to allow messages of hate toward marginalized citizens in our community ...
Along the Coast: Bracing for greater flooding
Jan 1, 2025 · Anglers on a small flats boat make their way past the sea wall at South Inlet Park in Boca Raton. The wall is scheduled for replacement. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star Projects aim to raise ground level, increase sea wall heights By Jane Musgrave A yellow sign, warning “Caution Street Flooded,” has become a fixture in a quiet neighborhood along the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach. For ...