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Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

Town Rejects Minto’s Help In Designing Okeechobee Blvd.

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday declined an invitation by Minto to collaborate on plans for Okeechobee Blvd. Councilmen Tom Goltzené and Ryan Liang recused themselves from voting because of financial and property interests at the former Callery-Judge Grove...

Lox Groves Council Drops Referendum On Bond Debt Rules

In a 3-2 vote Tuesday, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council dropped a referendum to ask voters whether they want to let the council decide on issuing bonds requiring repayment of more than three years, which would have eliminated the...

Several Acreage Projects In County Five-Year Plan

The Palm Beach County Commission approved its five-year capital and road improvement comprehensive plan update on Tuesday, and included were a number of projects in The Acreage. The capital plan approved this week includes a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office...

Sem Ridge Basketball Holds On To Defeat Jupiter 64-56

BY GENE NARDI The Seminole Ridge High School boys varsity basketball squad hosted rival Jupiter High School on Friday, Dec. 12 and held on to defeat the Warriors 64-56. Out of the gate, the Hawks took a commanding 20-6 lead, giving...

Church Hosts ‘Back To Bethlehem’

Community of Hope Church hosted its 10th annual Back to Bethlehem celebration Friday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 14. The event took visitors back in time to the City of Bethlehem where they learned about life at the time...

LGWCD Supervisors OK New Lobbyist Registration Policy

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Monday that will require lobbyists to register before conducting business with the district. The idea was introduced by Supervisor Don Widing several months ago, and a draft of...

Holiday Theme At Acreage Music Fest

The Acreage Landowners’ Association hosted a holiday-themed Acreage Community Park Music Fest, along with a classic car cruise-in and a special chili cookoff Saturday, Dec. 6. Ten different bands performed, Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance, and the...

Girl Scouts Gather For Holiday Party

A dozen Girl Scout troops gathered Sunday, Dec. 7 at Loxahatchee Groves Park for a “Share the Season” holiday party. The girls put together holiday dinners for local families, collected toys and clothing, and prepared cards for the military....

Electrical Wiring Stolen From Vacant Acreage Homes

DEC. 8 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a vacant home on 75th Lane North in The Acreage on Monday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report,...

ITID Board Congratulates New Commissioner

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Wednesday congratulating newly elected District 6 County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, who was on hand to swear in newly re-elected supervisors Ralph Bair, Jennifer Hager and Carol Jacobs. Supervisor Michelle...

Lox Council OKs Moratorium On Okee Commercial

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday approved a six-month moratorium on commercial development approvals along Okeechobee Blvd. to give town staff time to come back with recommendations on how to address further commercial applications on the thoroughfare. The council...

Special Evening Puts Focus On Frontier’s New Choice Program

Frontier Elementary School held a special STREAM Night on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to introduce current and prospective students and families to the school’s science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math (STREAM) programs. The event also showcased the school’s Environmental &...

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GPL Tourney Brings Fun & Flair To Patagones Polo Club

The 2024 Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, was held Saturday, April 6 at...