Thursday, November 28, 2024

Loxahatchee Groves

Lox Groves Adopts $2.9 Million Budget

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council adopted a preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2015 of almost $2.9 million on Friday, July 18. That’s about 37 percent less than the Fiscal Year 2014 appropriations, with a Truth in Millage (TRIM) rate of...

LGWCD Approves $1.6 Million Budget

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District approved a resolution Monday adopting a $1.6 million budget for next year, reporting $147,265 in excess revenue and no assessment increase. The budget will include the purchase of a new tractor with a box...

Groves Council Throws Out Latest Manure Ordinance

In a 4-1 vote, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council rejected the final reading of a livestock waste ordinance Tuesday that would have required residents to get permits to spread manure on their property. It also would have included best...

LGWCD: More Revenue, Better Drainage And Updated Web Site

Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District supervisors Don Widing and Frank Schiola were unopposed in the latest election cycle and resumed their seats in a swearing-in ceremony held Monday at the LGWCD’s annual landowners meeting. During the annual financial report, Supervisor...

Vinceremos Hosts Chili Cookoff Event

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center held a chili cookoff and volunteer appreciation event on Friday, June 13. Vinceremos staff, riders and volunteers gathered to taste chili, spend quality time with friends and participate in a raffle. For more info.,...

Red Barn Plans 25th Anniversary Celebration

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS If you’re free on Saturday, June 28, you might want to mosey on over to Red Barn Feed & Supply in Loxahatchee Groves. The business is celebrating its silver anniversary with games, prizes, raffles and sales. Established...

LGWCD Thanks Students For Helping Name New Equipment

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District awarded certificates of appreciation Friday, May 27 to three Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School students for naming the district’s two new pieces of canal maintenance equipment. Students at the school participated in a contest to...

Groves Council OKs Resolution Against Minto West Plan

In a 3-0 vote, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council passed a resolution Tuesday opposing amendments proposed by the developers of Minto West to more than double the intensity of current development approvals for the former Callery-Judge Grove land. The Minto...

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary Spring Carnival

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School held its annual Spring Carnival & Silent Auction on Saturday, May 17. Attendees enjoyed food, vendors, bounce houses, games and a silent auction. There was music from the Seminole Ridge High School Jazz Ambassadors and...

LGWCD Scrutinizing Culvert Conditions

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors discussed the condition of culverts Monday, focusing on their ability to move water during storms. Supervisors are concerned that some of the culverts might not be able to function as well...

Groves Council Gives First OK To Manure Dumping Ordinance

In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the first reading of a stronger ordinance to control illegal dumping of animal waste in the town. The new ordinance is designed to replace an existing one that...

Anne Gannon Discusses Changes At The PBC Tax Collector’s Office

Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon talked about new developments and changes at her office with members of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association on Thursday, April 24. Gannon’s office sent out 687,000 property tax bills this year. “That represents...

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Publix Opens Rebuilt Store In The Courtyard Shops

On Thursday, Nov. 21, Publix celebrated the grand opening of the company’s completely rebuilt, larger store in the Courtyard...