Thursday, July 3, 2025

Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

LGWCD To Focus On Drainage, Town To Take Over Roads

In a joint meeting Tuesday, the two governing bodies of Loxahatchee Groves took steps to refine their relationship, with the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District agreeing to turn over recently paved roads to the town. Meeting at the Central Palm...

Four ITID Candidates Speak At ALA Forum

The Acreage Landowners’ Association hosted a candidates forum Monday at the Acreage library, offering voters a chance to hear from the four candidates seeking two available seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. Incumbent Seat 2 Supervisor...

Tiny Tikes Academy Aims To Support Children And Parents

Tiny Tikes Academy is the newest preschool, kindergarten and daycare center for children ages 2 to 12 serving the western communities. With three locations in Palm Beach County, the academy’s goal is to give back to the communities it...

Port Commissioner Richards Faces Re-Election Challenge

Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Wayne Richards (left), a Democrat, faces a general election challenge from Republican George Black (right). The Port of Palm Beach is governed by a five-member commission elected by residents in the Port of Palm Beach...

Planned McDonald’s Raises Traffic Concerns For ITID

Indian Trail Improvement District officials recommended Wednesday that developers planning to build a McDonald’s restaurant at the southeast corner of Orange Blvd. and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road get more traffic studies from the county before ITID will consider giving...

ITID Candidate Question 4: Thoughts On Park Expansion Project

From now until the election, the Town-Crier will ask questions each week to the four Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors Seat 2 and Seat 4 candidates. This week’s question: What are your thoughts regarding ITID’s plans for...

Groves District Seeks $844,000 To Make Storm Repairs

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District has applied for almost $844,000 in assistance to repair culverts and berms that failed during Tropical Storm Isaac. District Administrator Clete Saunier reported on the damage and repairs needed at the LGWCD board meeting...

SRHS Football Posts 37-12 Homecoming Win Over Pahokee

BY GENE NARDI The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football squad hosted Pahokee on Friday, Oct. 5 for the Hawks’ homecoming game, rolling over the Blue Devils 37-18. Prior to the game’s start, homecoming court members walked the field with JROTC...

Hawks Celebrate Homecoming Activities

Seminole Ridge High School held its homecoming ceremony before the Hawks’ varsity football game against Pahokee on Friday, Oct. 5. Jared Skinner and Stephanie Cuellar were crowned homecoming king and queen. On the field, the Hawks defeated the Blue...

SFWMD Discusses Storm Response With LGLA Members

Representatives from the South Florida Water Management District brought the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association up to date last week about what was done to deal with the deluge of 12 to 18 inches of rainfall from Tropical Storm Isaac. “We...

ITID Candidate Question 3: Paved Vs. Unpaved Roads In The Acreage

From now until the election, the Town-Crier will ask questions each week to the four Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors Seat 2 and Seat 4 candidates. This week’s question: What are your thoughts regarding paved versus unpaved...

Lox Council To Seek Advice On New Rule

In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council authorized its attorney to ask Florida’s attorney general for an opinion on a recent amendment to state statutes regarding non-residential farm buildings, fences and signs. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said...

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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...