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Loxahatchee Groves

Horses Star At Big Dog Fundraiser

Bocoy Stables in Loxahatchee Groves will host the Bocoy Stables Backyard BBQ, featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales, to benefit Big Dog Ranch Rescue on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. The family-friendly event will be free and open to...

Good Earth Farm Celebrates Zebra’s First Birthday

The Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee Groves held a first birthday party for the farm’s zebra on Sunday, Oct. 28. Families enjoyed cake, games, and hay and pony rides while visiting with the zebra. For more info., visit www.goodearthfarm.info...

Groves Mayor Reads To LGES Students

Have you heard the latest buzz? Approximately 100 kindergarteners from Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School went “buggy” over Bumblebee Boy, a.k.a. Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning, reading Ladybug Girl and The Bug Squad as part of the Literacy Coalition of...

LGWCD To Focus On Drainage, Town To Take Over Roads

In a joint meeting Tuesday, the two governing bodies of Loxahatchee Groves took steps to refine their relationship, with the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District agreeing to turn over recently paved roads to the town. Meeting at the Central Palm...

Tiny Tikes Academy Aims To Support Children And Parents

Tiny Tikes Academy is the newest preschool, kindergarten and daycare center for children ages 2 to 12 serving the western communities. With three locations in Palm Beach County, the academy’s goal is to give back to the communities it...

Groves District Seeks $844,000 To Make Storm Repairs

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District has applied for almost $844,000 in assistance to repair culverts and berms that failed during Tropical Storm Isaac. District Administrator Clete Saunier reported on the damage and repairs needed at the LGWCD board meeting...

SFWMD Discusses Storm Response With LGLA Members

Representatives from the South Florida Water Management District brought the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association up to date last week about what was done to deal with the deluge of 12 to 18 inches of rainfall from Tropical Storm Isaac. “We...

Lox Council To Seek Advice On New Rule

In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council authorized its attorney to ask Florida’s attorney general for an opinion on a recent amendment to state statutes regarding non-residential farm buildings, fences and signs. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said...

LGWCD Board: Less Lucrative Contract For Saunier

In a workshop session Monday, the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors set parameters of a new contract for longtime District Administrator Clete Saunier that would mean significantly less in salary and benefits. Although most supervisors ranked Saunier,...

Lox Council OKs Change Allowing PUDs On Southern

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday to an ordinance amending the town’s Unified Land Development Code to allow planned unit developments (PUDs) on two large parcels of land along Southern Blvd. The need for a PUD ordinance...

Rainforest Clinic Offers Veterinary Care For Birds, Exotics

Tropical parrots, penguins and tigers are some of the exotic animals that can be treated at the Rainforest Clinic for Birds & Exotics. Dr. Susan Clubb, the owner, is an experienced and internationally known board-certified veterinarian. She is a 1978...

LGWCD Finalizes Annual Budget

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Monday setting its assessment rate and certifying its assessment roll, projected to bring in $1,564,885 in revenue for fiscal year 2012-13. The board set assessment rates in July...

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HCA Florida Palms West Annual Robotics Night May 12

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital welcomes the community to learn more about robotic surgery and hear from leading robotic...