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Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

Rawlings Estates Plan Would Bring 58 New Homes To ITID Area

Almost 60 new homes will be coming to a parcel just west of The Acreage under a development plan for a 104-acre parcel known as Rawlings Estates, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors heard at a meeting...

Fast Turnaround: Council OKs Changes To Westlake Landings Commercial Plaza

Members of the Westlake City Council sent a loud and clear message Tuesday, April 2 that Palm Beach County’s fastest-growing municipality is eager to support business investment within its boundaries, according to Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor. “We welcome with open arms...

2 Little Chicks Coop & Premier Events Hold Egg Hunt

On Friday, March 29, 2 Little Chicks Coop in The Acreage, together with Premier Events, held an Easter Egg Hunt. April Caraballo of Premier Events said she always wanted to do something amazing for children in The Acreage. “I...

Artificial Intelligence In Agriculture: Helpful Or Harmful For Floridian Farmers?

By Niles Sood Palm Beach County is the largest agricultural district in Florida, leading the nation in the production of bell peppers, sugarcane and sweet corn. It also leads the state in various commodities, like lettuce, celery and rice, generating...

Seminole Ridge Flag Football Grads Playing Strong At Keiser

Thanks to the contributions of five Seminole Ridge High School graduates, the women’s flag football team at Keiser University in West Palm Beach is one of the top collegiate flag football teams in the nation. Those five players are senior...

ITID Re-Opens Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park

On Saturday, March 9, the Indian Trail Improvement District held a grand re-opening ceremony for the district’s Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park, located at 14780 Hamlin Blvd. The park closed back in October for major renovations and upgrades. The ceremony...

Maniglia, Kane Win Loxahatchee Groves Council Seats

There will be one new member and one returning member once the new Loxahatchee Groves Town Council is seated after the municipal election held Tuesday, March 19. Seat 1 incumbent Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia held back a challenge from resident Robert...

ITID Attorney: Proposed Road Changes An ‘End Run’ Around Court’s Ruling

A request to add two streets in The Acreage to Palm Beach County’s Thoroughfare Identification Map (TIM) is an attempt to circumvent a judge’s ruling concerning access to Indian Trail Improvement District roads, ITID’s attorney in the matter said...

Area Residents OK Wellington’s Annexation Across Southern

Resident electors in 258 acres on the north side of Southern Blvd. near Seminole Pratt Whitney Road voted 19-0 in a referendum Tuesday, March 19 to become part of the Village of Wellington. The vote by property owners in what...

Six Clouded Leopard Cubs Born At Panther Ridge

Clouded leopards are endangered, and there’s no pretty way to paint the picture. With less than 3,500 to 5,000 in the wild, and maybe 200 under human care, Animal Curator Sadie Ryan at the Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Loxahatchee...

Wawa Celebrates Opening Of Long-Awaited Store Location In Loxahatchee Groves

Wawa, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, opened its new store in Loxahatchee Groves at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 7. The store is located at 15475 Southern Blvd. Dozens of Wawa fans were on hand as the...

SpringFest Event In Westlake March 24

In anticipation of inclement weather, the City of Westlake’s second annual SpringFest has been rescheduled from Saturday, March 23 to Sunday, March 24 from noon to 4 p.m., directly across from the Lodge at Westlake Adventure Park (5490 Kingfisher...

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Rotary Celebrates RPB Milestone At Tribute Dinner

The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club held its annual Tribute Dinner on Saturday, June 14 at the Royal Palm...