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Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

Board Awards ITID’s Executive Director A 10 Percent Raise

Indian Trail Improvement District Executive Director Burgess Hanson received a glowing evaluation from the ITID Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, June 9, receiving a 10 percent pay increase to $185,000. “Mr. Hanson, we know that you love this job. You...

Tighter ITID Budget Includes Increase In Assessments

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a $12.5 million budget for fiscal year 2021-22 on Wednesday, June 9 that would raise the average non-ad valorem assessment about $45 annually per acre to compensate for infrastructure improvements...

Council OKs Plan For 50-Acre Westlake Landings

While many Florida municipalities struggle with how to contain growth, the City of Westlake welcomes expansion. After all, it’s part of the plan. “It’s very exciting to see developers willing to come in,” said Mayor Roger Manning during the Monday,...

Western Pines Dedicates New Wall Of Service

Western Pines Middle School held a special event on Thursday, June 3 to unveil its new Wall of Service, which pays tribute to Western Pines graduates who have or are serving in the U.S. military. Additionally, the Wall of...

Indian Trail Residents Could See $45 Per Acre Assessment Increase

Even with a $1.3 million whack to the proposed fiscal year 2021-22 budget, Indian Trail Improvement District residents face a per-acre assessment increase of $45. The news came during the annual budget proposal presented by Executive Director Burgess Hanson to...

Concert In The Acreage Honors Memorial Day Holiday

On Saturday, May 29, the Acreage Landowners’ Association hosted a concert at Acreage Community Park in honor of Memorial Day weekend. The band Friday at Five that performed songs such as “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” “Feel it...

Seminole Ridge High School Class Of 2021 Graduates June 16

Some 515 graduates from Seminole Ridge High School will get to participate in something their predecessors of a year ago were denied, a processional in cap and gown to commemorate graduation. “It’s not exactly back to normal,” Seminole Ridge Principal...

Groves Council Frees Up More Money For Roads In Current Budget

Loxahatchee Groves Town Council members agreed Tuesday, June 1 to shift funding for Okeechobee Blvd. corridor improvements to its 2022 budget, opening the door for the use of money in the current budget on other road projects. At stake is...

Lox Groves Seeks To Streamline Permitting And Code Enforcement

Permitting and code enforcement have been thorns in the sides of residents for years, agree Loxahatchee Groves Town Council members. On Tuesday, May 18, the council took a step toward removing that thorn, or at least easing the pain. The...

ITID Plan Mitigates Wider Roads And Favors Limited Neighborhood Commercial

Over the next five to 10 years, wider roads, more traffic and additional commercial space are coming to The Acreage, wanted or otherwise in the semi-rural community. How to best manage the inevitable changes and maintain the area’s rural...

Indian Trail To Reserve Rescue Pump For Santa Rosa Groves

Hurricane season is just ahead, and that could mean more flooding and impassible roads in the Santa Rosa Groves neighborhood that is currently seeking activation into the Indian Trail Improvement District. While it’s too late for a permanent solution this...

Seminole Ridge Flag Football Team Reaches State Final Four

When the Seminole Ridge High School girls flag football team started practicing back in February, the team had a number of goals for the season — have an undefeated regular season, win the district title, win the district playoffs,...

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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...