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Loxahatchee Groves

Lox Groves Council Rejects Requests For Sign Variances

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council rejected two requests for sign variances on Thursday, Sept. 8. Council members expressed concerns that the larger sign proposed for the new AutoZone store and a second sign at the Culver’s restaurant, both planned...

Lox Groves Council Finalizes Budget For The Upcoming Year

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave final approval Tuesday, Sept. 20 to its budget for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. Including transfers, fund balances and reserves, the town’s total budget for the new fiscal year comes in at...

LGES Creating Partnerships To Support Learning

Any educator would agree that the impacts of “the COVID slide” are very real. Children in the younger grades, in particular, are just now getting back to what was once considered a typical school day. Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School...

Lox Groves Rolls Out New CodeRED Notification System

After years of planning, the Town of Loxahatchee Groves is rolling out its new CodeRED notification system. Members of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council got an overview of the system on Tuesday, Aug. 16 and urged all residents to...

Lockhart Storage Breaks Ground

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lockhart Storage facility in Loxahatchee Groves was held Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the facility’s future location at 14711 Southern Blvd. Loxahatchee Groves Town Council members Robert Shorr, Laura Danowski, Marge Herzog and Phillis...

Groves Council Discusses Solid Waste Issues With Contractor Coastal

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council met with a representative of its solid waste contractor Coastal Waste & Recycling on Tuesday, Aug. 2 and approved an emergency fuel surcharge due to high diesel fuel prices. The council also discussed the...

Lox Council Keeps Preliminary Tax And Assessment Rates Unchanged

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council set its TRIM (Truth in Millage) rates on Tuesday, July 19, leaving its property tax rate and assessment rates unchanged from the current year. Rates could still be lowered as the budget process continues but...

Lox Council Priorities Workshop Focuses On Roads And Canals

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council held a workshop discussion on Tuesday, July 19 regarding its priorities for the future. The discussion was based on a list provided by Town Manager Francine Ramaglia, which was put together after conversations with individual...

Lox Council Kills Overlay, Pans ‘Mobility Hubs’ On Okeechobee

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council agreed Tuesday, July 5 that while some changes may be needed along Okeechobee Blvd., the ones being suggested by town staff did not fit the bill. At the meeting, the council voted unanimously to kill...

Panther Ridge Welcomes New African Leopard Cub

The Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Loxahatchee Groves recently welcomed its newest resident, a female African leopard cub, which brings the total number of exotic cats living at the haven to 23. Even though the facility is a popular destination...

Council Picks Ramaglia To Serve As New Lox Groves Town Manager

After nearly two hours of interviewing five candidates to replace retiring Town Manager Jamie Titcomb, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council unanimously chose Assistant Village Manager Francine Ramaglia as its top choice to replace Titcomb on Tuesday, June 21. Town Attorney...

Loxahatchee Groves Hosts Family Fun Day At The Park

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves hosted its first Family Fun Day at Loxahatchee Groves Park on Saturday, June 18. Attendees enjoyed bounce houses and a Kona Ice truck. Included in the day was a chili competition featuring members of...

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Murder Mystery Brings Intrigue To Wellington Green

The Village of Wellington collaborated with the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, July 19 for a summertime murder...