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Loxahatchee Groves

Lox Groves Council Changes Election Qualifying Period

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the first readings of several ordinances Tuesday, Oct. 5 regarding the way town elections are held, including qualifying dates for the March 2022 council election and calling for referendums to amend election procedures...

Lox Council OKs F Road Work Amid Road Striping Discussion

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 5 approved the continuation of an agreement with Hardrives Inc. for $447,267 to pave F Road from north of Collecting Canal to North Road, including 40 feet east and west on...

Lox Groves Council To Hold Special Meeting Sept. 28 On Okeechobee Blvd. Grants

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council agreed Tuesday, Sept. 21 to hold a special meeting regarding grants for improvements to Okeechobee Blvd. so it can get hard numbers on how much the town would have to pay. The grant money through...

Groves Council Postpones Decision On Okeechobee Overlay

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council agreed Tuesday, Sept. 21 to postpone final approval of a comprehensive plan amendment creating an Okeechobee Blvd. overlay for up to a year so it can allow the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to...

Lox Groves Council Approves $5.2 Million Annual Budget

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council held its first public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2021-22 on Wednesday, Sept. 8, adopting the previous year’s tax rate of 3 mills unchanged, and a slightly higher budget due to increased...

Lox Groves Hears From Regional Planning Council On Consulting

Dr. Kim DeLaney, director of strategic development and policy for the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, gave a presentation to the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Wednesday, Sept. 8 regarding the possibility of consulting with the town on its...

Groves Hiring Code And Permitting Staff To Replace County Process

After years of having its permitting process done through Palm Beach County and hiring numerous different code enforcement officials with arguable results, the Town of Loxahatchee Groves has hired a contractor to transition the town to oversee its own...

Lox Council Approves Site Plan For Groves Town Center

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday, Aug. 17 approved amendments to the site plan for the 4.6-acre Town Center portion of the 90-acre Groves Town Center project located at the northeast corner of Southern Blvd. and B Road...

Town Back-To-School Event A Success With 70 Backpacks Given Away

On Saturday, July 31, the Town of Loxahatchee Groves concluded its first Back to School Backpack Drive. With the donations collected, the town was able to supply backpacks and school supplies to more than 70 elementary, middle and high...

Lox Council, Finance Committee Focus On Infrastructure At Joint Meeting

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council and its Finance Advisory & Audit Committee held a joint meeting on the upcoming year’s budget Monday, Aug. 2, with a focus on creating a capital plan in order to qualify for grants. Assistant Town...

Groves Council Delays Approval Of Okeechobee Overlay To Sept. 21

After a year’s work, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday, Aug. 3 postponed the final reading of the planned Okeechobee Blvd. overlay ordinance to add details that were discussed at the meeting. The final reading will now be...

Lox Council Approves PBSO Contract 3-2, Directing Staff To Have PBSO Talks

At the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 3, Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia called for the review of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office contract with the goal of finding possible cost savings. Maniglia pulled an addendum to the...

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First Ever Family Fun Night & Stroll The Lights

For the first time, Lights 4 Hope is inviting the community to enjoy the lights in a different way,...