The South County Civic Center in Delray Beach may face budget cuts, but groups that pay to use the facility haven’t been informed, and county officials have not commented on concerns raised by Robert Schulbaum, president of the Alliance of Delray Residential Associations, that cuts are coming and that they will hurt organizations that use the facility.
The summer doldrums have hit Pineapple Grove hard, but there is hope that a unique advertising scheme will help generate business. Using an idea from the past, business managers, city officials and one dedicated artist are working to make Pineapple Grove an immediate thought rather than an afterthought when customers go looking for boutique items, art and unique dining experiences.
Shirley Jacobs noticed that an aging population didn’t have the monthly means at certain times of the year to feed their friendly felines and chow-hungry canines so she set up a drop-off and pick-up plan at two area Publixs and the Caring Kitchen. She even recently sent off 125 pounds of dog and cat food to earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Jacobs started Prevent Euthanasia To Dogs Or Cats Society, an organization that needs the community’s help with “no-kill solutions.”
Hosting the International Tennis Championships, the ATP Champions and World tours may have helped Delray Beach land as one of 10 finalists in the “Best Tennis Town” contest.
The Intracoastal drawbridge on George Bush Boulevard, which connects State Road A1A to Swinton Boulevard on the mainland, will be closed for rehabilitation until Dec. 13.
Residents of Tropic Bay and Tropic Isles say they’re disgusted that the owner of Delray Plaza supports the proposed construction of a Wal-Mart on the neighboring property.
Police trying to determine cause of death
Police recovered a dead body from a canal off Lake Ida Road on Wednesday.
Delray Beach nonprofit adds board members
Jill Williams and Carol DeCicco joined the board of directors of Therapy Dogs of South Florida, in Delray Beach.
With a $28.8 million budget, the Police Department takes a big chunk out of this city’s tax revenue. City officials voted on Tuesday to change that, but it comes with a $37,000 price tag.
A local photographer’s best works are on display at the Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture in Delray Beach .