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Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

Lox Council Frowns On Expansion Plan For Troubled Plaza

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday tabled an application by Palms West Plaza to expand until it cleans up its act. The plaza owner is asking to almost double its square footage from 27,135 square feet to 52,675 square...

Loxahatchee Groves Animal Clinic Now Seeing Furry Patients

It’s all about keeping four-legged furry animals healthy and happy at the Loxahatchee Groves Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Maria Yanguas, an emergency veterinarian, knew what her future would hold from a young age. “My dad was a vet,” she said. “I...

Expert Lays Out Pros, Cons Of Acreage Incorporation

Lynn Tipton, director of the Florida League of Cities’ FLC University program, visited the Acreage Landowners’ Association meeting Tuesday, June 14 to discuss the pros and cons of incorporation. “The Florida League of Cities is the statewide association of municipal...

LGWCD Candidates Answer Questions At LGLA’s Forum

Three candidates for two open seats on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors met in a forum hosted by the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association on Thursday, June 9. The candidates are incumbent Supervisor Dave DeMarois and first-time...

Races Heating Up For Seats On The Indian Trail Board

At least one of two races for seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will likely be thrown into the Aug. 30 primary election, with three candidates expected to be on the ballot for Seat 4,...

Indian Trail Supervisors Approve Trimmed Budget For 2016-17

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors adopted a $13,170,613 budget on Wednesday for fiscal year 2016-17, trimmed from a $14,045,613 preliminary budget presented last month. The budget is lower than the current $13,974,729 budget for fiscal year 2015-16. “This...

College Introduces Campus Provost Dr. Maria Vallejo

Palm Beach State College threw a reception at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Tuesday announcing Dr. Maria Vallejo as provost of the Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses. Vallejo, a 17-year resident of Wellington, served as provost of...

Pawsitive Direction Program Graduates Second Class Of Canines

By Hailey George The Pawsitive Direction program pairs prisoners with rescue dogs for them to train. Denise Rock and a rescue organization known as the Loxahatchee Animal Rescue Community (LARC) developed the program to serve both at-risk prisoners and at-risk...

Vinceremos Summer Kickoff Hoedown

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee Groves held a summer kickoff hoedown on Friday, June 3 with new volunteers, volunteers, riders, staff and friends at its new barn. Everyone had a great time as they enjoyed dinner and...

Lox Groves And Indian Trail Prepared For Hurricane Season

Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage have unique challenges in preparing for a hurricane due to large properties and miles of canals to keep clear. “I’m very proud of our people,” Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning said. “For the most part,...

Forum To Offer Look At LGWCD Board Candidates

A candidates forum will be held Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13869 Okeechobee Blvd.) featuring the three candidates running for two available seats on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of...

Two State Titles In A Row For Sem Ridge Flag Football

BY GENE NARDI The Seminole Ridge High School flag football team has established itself as a dynasty, winning back-to-back state championships. The Hawks have won five state titles in the past seven years, branding them as a dominant force in...

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RPB Celebrates Independence Day At Commons Park

The Village of Royal Palm Beach celebrated Independence Day with its annual Fourth of July Celebration at Royal Palm...