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Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

Loxahatchee Groves Voters To Weigh-In On Bond Proposal

A referendum question asking Loxahatchee Groves voters whether they favor a bond for up to $6 million to pave roads is on the Tuesday, March 14 ballot. If approved, the bond would be repaid solely through local-option gas tax revenue...

ITID Board Hears About Acreage Incorporation Plans

Former Indian Trail Improvement District Supervisor William Gotthelf led a discussion about the possible incorporation of The Acreage at a special meeting of the ITID Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, March 1. Gotthelf, who is working with Preserve the Lifestyle...

Tom Goltzené: Keep The Town Heading In The Right Direction

Wrapping up his second three-year term on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené is hoping that town voters return him for a third term on Tuesday, March 14. Goltzené, who holds Seat 5, is being challenged by...

Dave DeMarois: Big Changes Needed In Town Government

After serving for 19 years on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors, Dave DeMarois is challenging Loxahatchee Groves Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené in the race for Seat 5 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council. The election...

ITID OKs Activation Of New Units For Northlake Commercial Land

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last week approved resolutions activating newly created units 19A and 19B, totaling about 60 acres that run along Hamlin Blvd. south of Northlake Blvd. The board also reviewed a proposed drainage plan...

ITID To Decide On Manager’s Contract Extension Or RFP

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will discuss the renewal of District Manager Jim Shallman’s contract or whether to send out a request for proposals (RFP) for a new manager at its meeting on Wednesday, March 15. At...

Rainforest Bird Clinic Educates Visiting Students

BY JACK LOWENSTEIN The Rainforest Clinic for Birds and Exotics hosted parents and students from Christian Homeschool Support of the Western Communities at the clinic’s aviary in Loxahatchee Groves on Friday, Feb. 17. Christian Homeschool Support President Margaret Cooper said this...

Little Smiles Nerf Gun Fun At Palms West

Little Smiles held a Nerf Gun Games event at Palms West Hospital on Friday, Feb. 17. The special event, sponsored by FPL, allowed pediatric patients to run around and play with their friends, along with Palms West Hospital staff,...

ITID Board Calls For Meeting To Discuss Incorporation Effort

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, March 1 to discuss Acreage incorporation efforts, as well as legislative priorities. At a meeting Wednesday, Supervisor Betty Argue noted that Preserve the Lifestyle of the...

New Palm Beach State College Campus To Open Tuesday, Feb. 28

Palm Beach State College’s new Loxahatchee Groves campus will hold its grand opening celebration Tuesday, Feb. 28 with a reception at 4 p.m., a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. and campus tours at 5 p.m. Located at 15845 Southern Blvd.,...

DeMarois Takes On Goltzené For Seat On Lox Town Council

Former Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Chairman and 19-year Supervisor Dave DeMarois is challenging Loxahatchee Groves Town Councilman Tom Goltzené for Seat 5 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council. Seat 5 is the only council seat up for election this...

LGWCD Seeks Another Joint Meeting With Town On Roads ASAP

During a discussion of quit-claim deeds Monday required by the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors to turn over remaining district roads to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Chairman Frank Schiola passed the gavel to make a...

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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....