The Coastal Star

The Coastal Star is a monthly publication that focuses on the coastal areas of South Florida, including South Palm Beach, Hypoluxo Island, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Highland Beach, and the waterfront neighborhoods of Delray Beach and Boca Raton.

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Gumbo Limbo sea turtle rehab center shut down; gift shop, too

2 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Steve Plunkett

Visitors to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton on Friday could only view patients in the nature center's rehabilitation unit from behind a gated fence after the Coastal Stewards abruptly closed the marine hospital and the nature center's gift shop following a Thursday vote by the nonprofit's board of directors. By Steve PlunkettBELOW RIGHT: A sign posted on the fence alerted patrons to the nonprofit board's decision.
Gumbo Limbo sea turtle rehab center shut down; gift shop, too

2 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Steve Plunkett

Visitors to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton on Friday could only view patients in the nature center's rehabilitation unit from behind a gated fence after the Coastal Stewards abruptly closed the marine hospital and the nature center's gift shop following a Thursday vote by the nonprofit's board of trustees. By Steve PlunkettBELOW RIGHT: A sign posted on the fence alerted patrons to the nonprofit board's decision.
Along the Coast: New life rings at inlets signify safety

3 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Tao Woolfe

A new water-rescue ring stands at the Boynton Inlet, thanks to the work of Sarah Perry. Her nonprofit donated the devices in honor of her late son, Aden Perry, whose photo graces each one (at top).
Council to consider allowing sargassum removal from town beach

3 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Mary Thurwachter

Related: By Mary ThurwachterAlong the Coast: Record seaweed levels headed our way Lantana's policy is to leave sargassum alone, but the record amount forecast prompted the town to seek expert input on whether to rake its beach (above). Jerry Lower/The Coastal StarIt's that time of year again when beachgoers arrive at the Lantana shoreline to find large swaths of seaweed blanketing the sand. It leaves little, if any, space to park a chair or spread a beach blanket.
Council goes with two-story option for Town Hall

3 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Hannah Spence

A preliminary design shows a two-story Town Hall. The council also looked at three-story proposals. Rendering providedBy Hannah SpenceThe South Palm Beach Town Council decided at its May meeting to construct a two-story Town Hall instead of a three-story one - while facing opposition from a handful of residents who insisted that renovating the existing structure was all that was needed.
New gate apparently marks end to beach access dispute

3 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Jane Musgrave

By Jane MusgraveA gate to the beach completed last month at the end of Tropical Drive protects a pathway that had been the subject of a dispute between drive residents and their Turtle Beach condominium neighbors. Jerry Lower/The Coastal StarA long-running feud between Ocean Ridge neighbors over beach access appears to be over.
Worker killed in apparent electrocution while trimming coconut palm

3 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Henry Fitzgerald

Boynton Beach firefighters/paramedics wheel a gurney back to their medical transport vehicle following a possible electrocution on June 4 in Ocean Ridge. Boynton Beach Fire Rescue and Ocean Ridge police responded to reports of a tree trimmer being electrocuted while trimming fronds on a coconut palm behind a home on Beachway Drive. Jerry Lower/The Coastal StarBy Henry FitzgeraldA worker was killed Wednesday morning while trimming a palm tree behind a residence at 4 Beachway Drive in Ocean Ridge.
Rising prices, uncertainty challenge nonprofit providers of food

3 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Rich Pollack

By Rich PollackEat Better Live Better in Delray Beach is worried about filling all the bags it needs to supply the 1,500 households it serves each month. 'We were able to come up with June, but we're not sure about July,' says board member Jackie Ermola. ABOVE: Volunteer Frank Cottone (l-r), staffer Wesley Hinds-Francis and volunteer Delio Molina pack up.
City hears design ideas for its oldest homes

3 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Tao Woolfe

By Tao WoolfeOne idea is to move the 117-year-old Andrews House (above) near the historic Magnuson House and turn them into a downtown historic destination. Tim Stepien/The Coastal StarNo decisions have been made about preserving two historic Boynton Beach pioneer homes, but ideas for their use are cropping up like fissures in old- growth timber.
Travis Kelce spending offseason in Boca Raton's Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

3 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Christine Davis

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was training with Andrew Spruill (left) at Johnny O's gym while staying in Boca Raton. The gym featured Kelce on its website. Photo providedBy Christine DavisThere's no shortage of real estate activity around Boca Raton's Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club this spring. For starters, residents there have seen Travis Kelce out and about in the neighborhood.