Layaway makes a comeback Nov 10, 2008
Buying for the future: Barbara Campisi (right) of Delray Beach discusses a layaway purchase with Diane Bennett, a customer service manager at Burlington Coat Factory in Boynton Beach. Amanda Voisard/The Post. (The Palm Beach Post)
Before killings, woman faced angst, isolation Nov 9, 2008
Gale, who like Burger is a former New Yorker, said she had met Burger while visiting her own mother in August 2007 in Delray Beach ... But when Gale came to Delray Beach to visit her mother, Burger sometimes stayed with them "because it was too uncomfortable to stay in the house and listen to Jess have hours-long virtual dates with her new lover online and/or on the phone.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Bears roll into playoffs Nov 8, 2008
The victory not only earned revenge for Melbourne's 2007 16-13 victory in the showdown game for a playoff spot, but moved Bayside (6-3, 4-1 in district) into a Nov. 21 first-round date in Delray Beach against Atlantic Community (8-1). The Bears, who have won four straight, captured the 2006 playoff-berth battle against Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Boca builder retreats after condo market tanks Nov 6, 2008
In the meantime, Altman has been forced to reopen its sales center at a Delray Beach project after half the contracts there fell through ... Yes and no. Mortgage broker Jennifer Bellis closed in April on a $360,000 unit at the Astor Condominium in Delray Beach's Pineapple Park neighborhood, even though she realized its value had fallen. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hastings, Klein, Wexler win re-election Nov 5, 2008
full-time; stayed at his mother-in-law's Delray Beach house while in Florida; and had no permanent residence in the state. Wexler later rented an apartment west of Boca Raton to satisfy his critics. (The Palm Beach Post)
Vote, but not here: Nov 4, 2008
Voters in two Delray Beach precincts, 4060 and 4070, have reported that a machine that scans the ballots is broken. Acting Elections Supervisor Brad Merriman assures those votes will be counted. (The Palm Beach Post)
Some voters still showing up at early voting sites Nov 4, 2008
Camacho was in line to get one for a home-bound 81-year-old he contacted working a phone bank in Delray Beach for candidate Barack Obama. The line outside the office continued to grow as the morning wore on. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nonprofits First is transforming the social services landscape Nov 3, 2008
One such agency is the , in Delray Beach. Executive Director Cathy Cohn said it was set up in 1986 after more than 900 mothers gave birth in the county during 1985 without any prenatal care. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Near-death experience spawns health tonics Nov 3, 2008
MIAMI BEACH Bradford Beckerman was a manager at a downtown Delray Beach nightclub several years ago when he was hit by a car while walking to work. It nearly killed him. (The Palm Beach Post)
Gun sales surge as uncertainties stoke fears Nov 3, 2008
DELRAY BEACH Consumers may be cutting back on going out to eat and buying new clothes, but at the Delray Shooting Center off Linton Boulevard, guns remain good as gold. "Business has gone up dramatically in the past year - the last couple months especially," owner Mike Caruso said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Latest arrest reports Nov 2, 2008
Arrested: Francis Anthony Aarons, 64, of Delray Beach. Charge: driving under the influence. (Florida Today)
Delray Beach, home of the $1 million massage Nov 1, 2008
News, weather, sports on. or call 561-801-0893. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ask Jamie: South Florida loaded in 2010 Oct 31, 2008
(Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson), (Delray Beach Atlantic), [d]Darren Kitchens[/db] (Homestead) and (Homestead) are among about two dozen more defensive backs who will be playing on Saturdays. Linebackers (Miami Random Everglades), (Miami Gulliver Prep) and (Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer) will be highly recruited. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
OBITUARY: Gary S. Maltz, 49 Oct 29, 2008
Born in Everett, he was the devoted son of Edward and Audrey (Covin) Maltz of Delray Beach, Fla ... From there they drove to Delray Beach to spend two very special weeks playing golf and drinking martinis with their parents who live right on a golf course at a country club. (Bolton Common, MA)
250 mourners show up for funeral; grave site not ready Oct 29, 2008
Mr. Mirtil is a former Delray Beach resident who moved to Orlando about two years ago ... Mr. Mirtil's body is now back in the funeral home in Delray Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
Major Employers to Attend Job Fair for Veterans on November 7 Oct 28, 2008
Kathryn Schmidt, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Alliance, announced, "We are proud to hold this annual event that not only recognizes the veterans for their service to our country, but also highlights their unique skills and qualifications for local employers. Many major Palm Beach County employers have committed to attend the Job Fair because they value the skills and workplace readiness of veterans and want to screen, recruit and hire local veterans for their... (PR Newswire)
Delray house fire guts home, kills dog Oct 28, 2008
Delray Beach house fire guts home, kills family dog ... Delray Beach house fire guts home, kills family dog ... A house fire killed a family dog and gutted a home Tuesday west of Delray Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
PBC tourism strategy pushes diversity Oct 26, 2008
Delray Beach and Boynton Beach: The 'village by the sea' is a beach town with a traditional downtown 'main street' full of cozy bistros; Boynton Inlet provides a popular fishing area. Pahokee, Belle Glade and South Bay: A haven for outdoor activities: Fishing, hunting, sunset viewing on Lake Okeechobee and camping. (The Palm Beach Post)
Voting lines long, patience short Oct 24, 2008
Rallies, some featuring food and music and all featuring free bus rides, are planned Saturday at parks in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Riviera Beach, South Bay and Fort Pierce. The crush at the polls has inflamed some voters, and a group of federal politicians on Thursday asked top state officials to step in to help get the lines moving. (The Palm Beach Post)
Crist fills court vacancy Oct 23, 2008
Gov. Charlie Crist has appointed Palm Beach County Court Judge Donald W. Hafele of Delray Beach to the bench of the 15th Judicial Circuit. Hafele will fill the vacancy created by Judge Jeffery Winikoff, who died of a massive heart attack in June. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
New Courtyard Boynton Beach Opens with Florida's First ‘Lobby of the Future’ Property Offers New Modernized, Socialized Lobby Experie Oct 23, 2008
The Courtyard Boynton Beach is managed by Ocean Properties, Ltd. Hotels ts, a full-service management company headquartered in Delray Beach, Fla. It is the first in Florida, and the first of three Ocean Properties hotels, to be reflagged and updated to include the new Marriott Courtyard hotel lobby. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Blake, Andreev advance at Swiss Indoors Oct 23, 2008
The 28-year-old right-hander improved to a 44-22 match record on the season, highlighted by reaching the quarterfinals or betterat 11 ATP events, including runner-up finishes at Delray Beach and Houston. Russian sixth seed Igor Andreev advanced to his eighth ATP quarterfinal of the season as he edged past Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6(6), 6-7(0), 7-5 in two hours and 34 minutes. (Xinhuanet, China)
Local leaders head to Haiti Oct 22, 2008
Riviera Beach Mayor Thomas Masters, Lake Worth Mayor Jeff Clemens, Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Wayne Richards and Delray Beach Commissioner Mack Bernard are among the elected officials who will travel to Saint-Marc, a coastal town north of Port-au-Prince ... Bernard, who was born in Haiti and reared in Delray Beach, said the elected officials and 11 members of Palm Beach County Haiti Relief will walk the streets and hand out vouchers that Haitians can used to claim one of the more than 1,000... (The Palm Beach Post)
South Palm Ortho Spine Institute: World Renowned Orthopedic Specialist and Medical Author, Dr. Stewart Eidelson, is Growing Strong in Providing the Much Needed Help in the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis in South Florida Communities Oct 21, 2008
As you walk in to the newly opened Delray Beach facility (additional locations in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach), you can not help but to feel the breath of fresh air this facility has to offer. There is a beautifully decorated large waiting area, helpful staff members (all obviously trained in their field), various other physicians each with their own role in encompassing every area in the treatment of spinal stenosis. (PR Newswire)
FORGIVE AND FORGET... Oct 21, 2008
Marvin and Claire Herschaft, who live west of Delray Beach, said they both considered supporting McCain after it became clear Clinton wouldn't be the Democratic nominee. The Herschafts, who are Jewish, said they consider McCain a stronger friend of Israel. (The Drudge Report)
Long lines at early PB County voting Oct 21, 2008
Twenty-eight-year-olds Crist Jarrett of Delray Beach and Nik Meredith of Boca Raton held a tailgate party and campout in the parking lot of the Southwest County Regional Library, one of 11 early voting spots in the county. They started at 8 p.m. Sunday and say they drew about 30 people at the party's peak to celebrate polls opening this morning. (The Palm Beach Post)
Early voting lines form overnight Oct 20, 2008
Twenty-eight-year-olds Crist Jarrett of Delray Beach and Nik Meredith of Boca Raton held a tailgate party and camp out in the parking lot of the Southwest County Regional Library - one of 11 early voting spots in the county. Politics watch. (The Palm Beach Post)
Parties planning big pushes to grab early votes Oct 18, 2008
In addition to door-knocking and sign-waving, events include Friday's golf tournament at PGA National Estates Golf Course off Northlake Boulevard and a Magic Bus for Band Benefit on Sunday at the Blue Anchor British Pub in Delray Beach. To drum up support for early voting among young voters, two men are organizing a Tailgating Party and Camp-out at the Southwest County Regional Library off Glades Road from 8 p.m. Sunday until polls open at 10 a.m. Monday. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fall weather slips into South Florida Oct 18, 2008
The forecast lows Saturday night include 68 for Wellington, 69 for Delray Beach and 67 for Fort Pierce ... Winds are expected to remain calm Saturday, but could begin to pick up a bit Sunday afternoon, gusting up to 23 mph in Delray Beach, for example. (The Palm Beach Post)
S. Fla. foreclosures continue to rise Oct 17, 2008
In Palm Beach County, hardest-hit cities were West Palm Beach (664), Lake Worth (354), Boca Raton (319), Boynton Beach (296) and Delray Beach (167). As some areas of the country, such as Detroit, seem to be exiting the foreclosure crisis, approximately 3. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Elly Schroeder Oct 16, 2008
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 25, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Durant. Visitation : Onehour before service, church. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wexler campaign held note on house Oct 16, 2008
Lynch put Wexler on the defensive in July when he got conservative Fox News personality Bill O'Reilly to report that Wexler, who owns a house in Maryland, didn't own or rent property in Florida and was registered to vote at his in-laws' address west of Delray Beach. While maintaining there was nothing wrong with the arrangement, Wexler bowed to pressure and began renting an apartment west of Boca Raton. (The Palm Beach Post)
Sun-splashed Miami on a budget Oct 14, 2008
The Tri-Rail is a convenient, affordable way to navigate the region, with stops including area airports, Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. One-way fares are $2-$5. (CNN -- Travel)
FBI raid illuminates McCarty's split with top ally Oct 13, 2008
But on the day the FBI raided McCarty's Delray Beach home Sept. 26, MacDiarmid revealed he had been cooperating with federal investigators since last spring ... "He's a genius when it comes to political campaigns," said former Delray Beach City Commissioner Jon Levinson, whose 2003 and 2005 reelection campaigns were run by MacDiarmid ... But Delray Beach Democratic activist Andre Fladell said MacDiarmid and McCarty's relationship began to suffer because MacDiarmid began claiming he could sway... (The Palm Beach Post)
* Japanese teenager Nishikori advances without firing a shot Oct 11, 2008
The Croatian was struck down by fever and bronchitis to hand the 18-year-old Nishikori a first semi-final since Delray Beach in Florida last February. Nishikori, ranked 77th, is fast-tracking up the ATP rankings and is the first serious contender from his country since Top 50 Shuzo Matsuoka a decade-and-a-half ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Report: Coastal home prices dip slightly Oct 11, 2008
Delray Beach followed closely, with an average $103,643 drop. Oakland Park (down $128,771) Boca Raton (down $133,952) and Lantana (down $86,000) rounded out the top five. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Worthing Place to finally break ground Oct 8, 2008
After nine years of planning, litigation and market frustration Worthing Place, a 217-unit residential project in Delray Beach, is ready to break ground ... Considering the state of the real estate industry today, this is a very positive development for Delray Beach, and we are thrilled to be under way, said Worthing Place developer Bill Morris, president of ... It s a reflection that they understood that Delray Beach is not overbuilt in terms of rentals probably less than a 5 percent vacancy... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Real estate blog Oct 6, 2008
Lehman s big loans in the county include $84 million to Lincoln Property for Office Depot s headquarters in Delray Beach and $43. 25 million for the Publix shopping center at Federal Highway and Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach ... Maria Sachs (right), D-Delray Beach, hosts a foreclosure-prevention workshop in Delray Beach Monday. (The Palm Beach Post)
McCarty link to Delray bond probed Oct 5, 2008
DELRAY BEACH Federal investigators are probing whether Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty influenced a city decision to hire her husband's bond underwriting firm to handle a $24 ... Firms that employed Kevin McCarty, the husband of Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty, have handled bond issues worth a total of at least $89 million for Delray Beach since 1997 - often without competitive bids ... City of Delray Beach $24,635,000 9/26/2007 Bear, Stearns & Co. $131,474. (The Palm Beach Post)
Money at issue in commission race Oct 5, 2008
Greene's commission district stretches from Lake Park to Delray Beach, but Wade is focused most on her hometown - Riviera Beach ... In 2005, the group called for her resignation, angered by comments she made after a grand jury cleared a Delray Beach officer in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jerrod Miller. (The Palm Beach Post)
Q: Florida Politics Oct 5, 2008
Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach ure Coast news, sports, entertainment, jobs, cars, homes. Palm Beach Post reporters. (The Palm Beach Post)
Delray Beach developers to unveil new eco city Sep 25, 2008
The developers, Delray Beach developer Anthony Pugliese III and Subway restaurants founder Fred DeLuca, were to unveil their vision for Destiny on Wednesday. Plans for Destiny 65 square miles of property at the rural outpost known as Yeehaw Junction, where State Road 60, U.S. Highway 441 and the Florida's Turnpike converge include 200 miles of navigable waterways, which are expected to feature water taxis, said Randy Johnson, Destiny s chief operating officer. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
More to Stadium closing than goodbye Sep 24, 2008
MacPhail will turn 91 next month and now resides in Delray Beach, Florida. When I contacted MacPhail, he said he had watched the closing Yankee Stadium ceremonies on television and "they brought back a flood of memories.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
South Florida Foreclosure Tour to launch in Delray Sep 23, 2008
They are thinking about providing coffee and doughnuts for the first tour, scheduled for Oct. 11, of homes in Delray Beach. Real estate in South Florida. (The Palm Beach Post)
McCarty backs Abruzzo, stirs suspicion anew Sep 22, 2008
Duke and some other Bucherites are irked that Margolis was encouraged to run by Delray Beach Democratic operative Andre Fladell and other Bucher foes. "He's a nice person," Duke said of Margolis. (The Palm Beach Post)
Delray Beach mortgage broker pleads guilty to fraud Sep 20, 2008
A Delray Beach man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to steal more than $1. 2 million in client money. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
More Followers than McCain? Rich Schefren Live Show Debuts at Top of UStream.TV Sep 18, 2008
Delray Beach FL (PRWEB) September 18, 2008 -- Can a live Web 2 ... Strategic Profits is a privately held company headquartered in Delray Beach, Fla. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Foreclosure sale set for Pineapple Grove Village Sep 17, 2008
The unsold condos in Pineapple Grove Village in Delray Beach will be sold at public auction after a loan formerly held by Lehman Bros. led to a foreclosure lawsuit against the developer. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Sampling of outstanding loans by Lehman Bros. Sep 17, 2008
Tischam Speyer Archstone Smith Delray Beach LP (Cameron Park) $29. 9 million. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
West Boynton, Western Communities and Pop Warner football Sep 16, 2008
The Wellington Warriors 11U travel baseball team added another medal to its growing collection, earning a first-place finish in the 12-and-under division at the Delray Beach Labor Day Tournament. Wellington, which finished seventh at the Triple Crown World Series in Colorado this summer, earned victories against teams from around the state, including a handful of 12-and-under squads. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hope for housing: Inventory shrinks Sep 14, 2008
Beth Levine quickly learned that she couldn't be stubborn if she hoped to sell her home in Delray Beach. With one child and another on the way, she and her husband decided to move to a larger home west of Boynton Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
S. Fla. mortgage foreclosures continue to rise Sep 13, 2008
mortgage foreclosures continue to rise - South Florida Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Delray precinct where ballots weren't counted Sep 13, 2008
None of the ballots of 110 voters in precinct 4072 who voted at the Delray Beach Baptist Church were counted on election night, officials revealed on Friday. Election night results showed 45 ballots were cast in precinct 4072. (The Palm Beach Post)
Silver lining for Soares: Ex-cop admits steroids deals Sep 12, 2008
Forgione, who ran Infinity Longevity in Delray Beach, admitted selling the steroids oxymethaolone and testosterone to a recipient on Cataract Street in Cohoes on Sept. 23, 2005. He also acknowledged selling testosterone to the same address on Dec. 20, 2005. (Albany Times Union)
Ex-Boca officer guilty of selling steroids Sep 12, 2008
Former officer Anthony Forgione, 43, who operated Infinity Longevity and Wellness Referral Service, was arrested in his Delray Beach office in November and extradited to New York as part of a nationwide crackdown by the Albany district attorney called Operation Which Doctor that has lasted more than three years. On Thursday, Forgione pleaded guilty to the illegal sale of oxymetholone, a steroid, and testosterone in September 2006. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jose Lambiet's Page 2 Live Sep 12, 2008
The $500,000-winner of Big Brother 9, Delray Beach s Adam Jasinski, thought it d be a good idea to bring his galpal to his plastic surgery last week ... Danny DeVito poses outside his South Beach eatery DeVito with Delray Beach restaurateur David Manero and Michael Brauser ... Bostwick is in South Florida this week for the Delray Beach Film Festival. (The Palm Beach Post)
Florida Class Action Filed Against Fannie Mae by Law Offices of Aronberg & Aronberg -- FNM Sep 12, 2008
com 2160 West Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33445. Source: Aronberg & Aronberg. (Primezone Releases)
4-star sets UofL visit Sep 11, 2008
Florida four-star sets Louisville visit. Josh Helmholdt CardinalSports. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Beer dinner pairs great ale, food Sep 10, 2008
In fact, during the month of August alone, there were beer dinners in Delray Beach, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter ... Delray Beach, FL 33483. (The Palm Beach Post)
Single ticket wins Fantasy 5 jackpot Sep 9, 2008
The winning ticket was sold in Delray Beach. Prize payouts are as follows. (Florida Today)
FAU senior dies surfing off Delray Sep 9, 2008
FAU senior dies in surfing accident off Delray Beach ... FAU senior dies in surfing accident off Delray Beach ... Off the coast of Delray Beach, 200 yards north of the nearest lifeguard tower, Florida Atlantic University senior Jason Weinstein caught a wave on his roommate's 9-foot longboard, taking it all the way to the beach, and grinning during the paddle back out to his friends. (The Palm Beach Post)
Funeral set for man who drowned off Delray Beach Sep 9, 2008
(AP) -- Funeral services have been set for a surfer who drowned off the coast of Delray Beach while taking advantage of tropical storm waves ... A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Delray Beach. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Lobbyists spared as budgets slashed Sep 8, 2008
They include Stuart and Delray Beach. "Before you cut employees or services, you're going to cut that," Delray Beach Finance Director Joseph Safford said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tally in doubt in 2nd race Sep 7, 2008
Teams of employees from the supervisor of elections office inspected every ballot that was cast in precinct 5042, whose voters are assigned to the Hagen Ranch Road Library in Delray Beach. According to the certified results from the machine count, 166 people in that precinct cast ballots on or before Aug. 26, the day of the election. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ike veers, but South Florida not in clear Sep 6, 2008
They included about 2,700 households around Jupiter Farms, 3,300 in the Delray Beach area, 450 in St. Lucie and Indian River counties and 280 in the Wellington area. Hanna was expected to make landfall near the North Carolina-South Carolina border early today. (The Palm Beach Post)