For this year’s PB Shakespeare Festival, a story that ends happily - July 5, 2025

Published in Palm Beach ArtsPaper

This summer, Trent Stephens thought everyone could use a break.

“There’s a lot of conflict in the world. So we thought that our community might benefit from a romance, a story where everything turns out OK in the end,” said Stephens, Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival's artistic director.

And that’s why the festival is bringing back Shakespeare's The Winter’s Tale for the festival’s 35th season, which opens in July.

PRICE FLOORING: Quality Floors, Stress-Free Renovations - April 1, 2025

Published in Atlantic Ave Magazine

April 2025 issue, pg. 66: Price Flooring is your one-stop shop for flooring and baths. This family-owned and operated store offers quality flooring, tile, bathroom tile, and carpets at low prices and in a variety of designs and colors. Whether you are looking for interior or exterior flooring for your home or office, Price has you covered with its extensive selection and outstanding service.

'Get Your Guac On' Across South Florida - March 1, 2025

Published in Atlantic Ave Magazine

March 2025 issue, pg. 80: If you’re looking for a local restaurant that serves freshly made and customizable avocado-based dishes at affordable prices, Guaca Go is just the place. The Key Largo-born company has locations in West Palm, Boynton, and Delray Beach.

Managing Investments in Life, Finances & Beyond -March 1, 2025

Published in Atlantic Ave Magazine

March 2025 issue, pg. 66: For Bryan DeFrances, Managing Director – Investments, building and maintaining trust is the most important part of financial advising. With a passion for helping families, business owners, widows, divorcees or institutions meet their financial goals, he works with Wells Fargo Advisors in their Palm Beach office to provide each client with the resources needed to help achieve their success.

Safety needs delay north county quiet zones / A call for more Brightline safety measures delays quiet zones in Palm Beach County - Jan. 20, 2025

Published in Stet News Palm Beach & WLRN

It looks like trains will continue to sound their horns in northern Palm Beach County for at least a few more months — far longer than officials had hoped.

Officials in some north county cities thought they would meet federal standards before the end of 2024 but in the new year are still scrambling to win approval.

Why Johnny Can't Read -- Cursive, That Is - Sept. 10, 2024

Published in MediaLab@FAU

Many of today's students never learned to read or write cursive, and most adults say they cannot read their colleagues' handwriting. But is cursive making a comeback? Some Florida schools are teaching it again, and cursive enthusiasts say script still matters. (Republished from Medium.com).

Lake Park Balks / Lake Park stays behind while northern Palm Beach County cities get quiet zones

Published in Stet News Palm Beach & WLRN

Cities in northern Palm Beach County, armed with federal grants, are spending more than $3 million on safety features for rail crossings to silence train horns.

Yet the train horns still sound and could continue to sound in perpetuity in some sections of north county.

Silencing trains - April 30, 2024

Published in Stet News Palm Beach newsletter

Four northern Palm Beach County cities are closing in on silencing train horns, one has already silenced them but a sixth city is going down the opposite track. 

McCoy sues city, again - Feb. 6, 2024

Published in Stet News Palm Beach newsletter

Riviera Beach Council member Tradrick McCoy’s most recent lawsuit against the city he is elected to lead would block a referendum to raise money for park improvements.

Septic tanks among water-quality concerns in Florida — but fix is costly, FAU panelists say - Feb. 6, 2024

Published in The Invading Sea

Panelists discussed water-quality issues as part of Florida Atlantic University’s public lecture series, Frontiers in Science.

Surfrider Foundation gives Florida a D- grade in coastal management, but South Florida officials disagree - Feb. 6, 2024

Published in The Invading Sea

Florida scored 'OK' in sediment management but 'Bad' in coastal armoring, development and sea-level rise.

Scars Unfound - Spring 2025

Published in Coastlines Literary Magazine

Page 39: A poem about a girl finding strength within herself to finish her battle.

Writing on the wall: Cursive's history and potential for resurgence - May 1, 2024

Published in MediaLab@FAU: Cursive hasn’t been taught in Florida schools since the introduction of Common Core standards in 2010, but it’s still a useful skill for many professions. The handwriting style is ever-evolving, and there is debate on its prominence in today’s society.

Open Books: A Mosaic of Diversity in People and Pages - Feb. 1, 2024

The Barnes & Noble on University Drive has something for everyone.

~ A creative writing exercise.

For abused children and teens, a place that fosters hope - May 19, 2023

Published in The Sunshine Report: Survivors of abuse and trafficking find solace and support at Place of Hope, with multiple locations across Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast.

Sea turtles are still endangered, and here's why - Nov. 18, 2022

Despite the protected status sea turtles have been granted by the Endangered Species Act of 1973, conservation efforts can only do so much to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, human activity, and infectious diseases on their population.

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