Deborah Hartz-Seeley's Blog – September 2011 Archive (22)

Tuesday, Oct. 4

Public screening of the documentary Delray Then and Now with a discussion of the city’s history led by Dorothy Patterson of the Delray Beach Historical Society.

Free, 2 p.m. at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave.

Wednesday, Oct. 5

“The Early Years of Delray Beach,” a lecture by Harvey Oyer III, whose great-great-grandfather was one of southeast Florida’s first settlers, and…

By Angie Francalancia

Depending on whom you’re asking, the new parking meters in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park and at the city’s beaches are either a boon or the bane of residents’ travels.

Five months after the city installed new meters at what Mayor Susan Welchel calls the “primo” spots near the beach and in Mizner Park, one thing is certain: The program is a boon to the city’s coffers, bringing in more than $250,000 from the $1.50-per-hour fees. About…

Steve Geffrard ’10 — Golden Gloves heavyweight boxing champion

Daniel Reilly ‘07 — Rhode Island House of Representatives (Youngest mem-ber at age 21)

 …

Howard Schnellenberger will wrap up a career

of more than half a century of football during the

debut season of Florida Atlantic University’s new

stadium on the school’s Boca Raton campus. Photo by Tim Stepien…

St. Andrew’s opened in 1961 as a boarding school for boys — even

the cheerleaders were male. Photo courtesy of St. Andrew’s School

 …

By Jerry Lower, Publisher

One of the joys of living in our coastal area is the wide variety of arts and cultural organizations located within short reach. 

On any given night, a drive of less than half an hour can enrich our lives by exposing us to visual arts, live music, dance and…

Peter Brockway, managing partner of a private equity firm,

gives time and money to his favorite charity, Boca Helping

Hands. Photo by Tim Stepien

By Liz…

By Boca Raton Police Chief Dan Alexander

 Residential burglaries in Boca Raton almost doubled last month compared to the same period in 2010. In August 2011, we also had almost 50 percent more automobile burglaries compared to August 2010.

A residential burglary case we worked recently illustrates the challenge we are facing. An observant resident saw two suspects in his neighbor’s backyard. 

Responding officers captured the lookouts in the getaway car, waiting in…

Spin, the ultra lounge, opened last month at Mizner Park.

Expect a menu of small plates. Photo provided

By Jan Norris

The fall brings a number of parties and galas to Boca Raton, with the big blow-out being Meet Me on the…

By Paula Detwiller

As this year’s sea turtle nesting season winds down, biologists are encouraged by a continuing upward trend in the number of nests seen on Palm Beach County beaches.

“Based on preliminary data, 2011 will be another record-breaker,” said Paul Davis of the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management. “We’ve seen a record number of loggerhead and green turtle nests, and one of the highest counts ever for…

By Steve Plunkett

Residents recycled more plastic bottles, glass jars and newspapers than town officials expected, resulting in almost a $35,000 rebate from the Solid Waste Authority and an official letter of praise.

“They wanted to extend their congratulations to all our residents,” Town Manager Kathleen Weiser said at the Sept. 6 Town Commission meeting.

“As a result of the outstanding recycling efforts by your residents, the town of…

Only a few beach cottages like this one occupied the barrier

island around the time of Delray’s incorporation.

Photos courtesy of the Delray Beach Historical Society

 …

 Countess de Hoernle’s 99th birthday

  Peter Blum Family YMCA, Boca Raton

Children serenade the Countess de Hoernle as she celebrates

her 99th birthday on Sept. 19 at the Peter Blum Family YMCA 

of…

Jewish Community Foundation

Woodfield County Club

 …

Marbella currently has a mix of green and gray windows.  Photo by Mary Thurwachter

By Margie Plunkett

A glass company fighting the city’s thumbs down on green impact windows it had already…

Florida Atlantic University and its food concession company say

they plan to offer typical stadium fare, plus a few surprises — like

skewered chicken — when the new football stadium opens Oct. 15. Photo…

By Arden Moore

Just like us, not every dog wants to be best pals with every dog he meets. Sure, some form friendships at the speed of a tail wag. Others occur after the perfunctory sniffing and a mutual short romp. But accept the fact that not all dogs dig all dogs.

In canine introductions, consistency reigns. Dogs don’t lie. They don’t disguise their feelings. Problems arise when people misread canine communication — or…

At home in Highland Beach, Marilyn Morgan with her son

Dan as well as her husband, Mike, and their dog, Mandy. Photo by Tim Stepien

By Mary Thurwachter

A few years ago, Marilyn…

                                                Tracy Rosof-Petersen of Lake Worth drew inspiration from her dog Dani

                                                 when she designed a dog park (see photo below) for the second annual

                                       …

                                                        Africa USA boasted a 260-foot geyser. The theme park closed in 1961

                             and the area now is home to Boca Raton's Camino Gardens neighborhood. Images provided

By Liz…