Saturday, July 12, 2025

Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

Houston Astros Mascot Visits With PWH Patients

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Houston Astros mascot Orbit visited with pediatric patients at Palms West Hospital. Everyone was thrilled to meet Orbit and get a signed autograph from the mascot of the 2017 World Series champions.

Lox Groves Incumbent Jarriel Seeks Fourth Term On Council

Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel is running for his fourth term on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council. He faces two challengers, Phillis Maniglia and Neil O’Neal III, in his bid to retain Seat 1. The election will be on Tuesday,...

Community Activist Phillis Maniglia Seeking Lox Council Seat

Phillis Maniglia, a regular at Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meetings, is challenging incumbent Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel in the race for Seat 1. Fellow challenger Neil O’Neal III is also on the Tuesday, March 13 election ballot. Maniglia, a real...

O’Neal Puts Focus On Roads In Race For Groves Council Seat

Political newcomer Neil O’Neal III is running against incumbent Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel and challenger Phillis Maniglia for Seat 1 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council. The election will be Tuesday, March 13. O’Neal is a fourth-generation Palm Beach County...

LGWCD Board Addresses Canal Trash Problem

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors on Monday discussed ways to clean the community of trash, especially in the canals. The canal trash problem became evident when recent canal dredging unearthed large amounts of trash and junk...

WRMC To Construct Freestanding Emergency Department In Westlake

Wellington Regional Medical Center, working with the City of Westlake, announced plans this week to expand access to emergency care in central Palm Beach County with the construction of a freestanding emergency department in Minto’s Westlake development. The hospital received...

Rainforest Clinic Hosts Annual Parrot Party

The Rainforest Clinic for Birds & Exotics hosted its annual Rainforest Parrot Party on Sunday, Feb. 11 in Loxahatchee Groves. Veterinarian Dr. Susan Clubb, owner of the clinic, gave educational presentations during the day, along with other presenters. Specialty...

ITID Board Selects Michael Brillhart For Manager Post

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors hired Michael Brillhart as their new district manager Wednesday, subject to references, background checks and salary negotiation. Brillhart, who lives in Vero Beach and has history as a planner for various municipalities...

Lox Groves Council OKs Staff Research On LGWCD Local Bill

Town of Loxahatchee Groves staff asked for permission Tuesday to work on details of the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District becoming dependent to the town. A bill to allow the change, subject to a referendum, is making its way through...

Lox Council Wants To Use Easements For Road Drainage

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council selected a method of stormwater retention Tuesday that uses 10 feet of residents’ easement as the primary method to get water off the roads and preserve their surfaces. In a special workshop before the county...

Lox Groves Officials Attempting To Address Road Problems

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves has announced a new road-grading policy that will include grading three times a month for all 16.4 miles of roads recently inherited from the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District. Those include all lettered roads, as...

Indian Trail Sets Special Meeting To Discuss Road Improvements

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last week called for a reconvened meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 7 to address water control and road improvement projects, as well as a special meeting to decide the phasing of road...

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Fourth Of July Brings Fun & Fireworks To Wellington

The Village of Wellington held its annual Fourth of July holiday celebration on Friday, July 4 at Village Park....