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Panther Ridge Conservation Center Introduces New Cheetah Cubs

On Thursday, Feb. 20, the Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Loxahatchee Groves held its annual fundraiser “Take a Dip on the Wild Side” and introduced the public to its two newest residents — a three-month-old pair of cheetah cubs. Guests...

PBSC Forum Focuses On Supporting Patients And Caregivers

Five panelists engaged in an informative discussion on health and wellness Thursday, Feb. 20 when Palm Beach State College hosted a Chronic Illness Forum at its Loxahatchee Groves campus. A diverse crowd gathered in the campus lecture hall for an...

Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Fair Held At PBSC Campus

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves, in partnership with Palm Beach State College and Gehring Insurance, hosted a Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Fair on Monday, Feb. 24 in the lecture hall at PBSC’s Loxahatchee Groves campus. There was a...

Big Dog Ranch Rescue Hosts Valentine’s Night Out

Big Dog Ranch Rescue hosted its first major fundraiser on site at its new location in Loxahatchee Groves on Friday, Feb. 14. Big Dog’s Valentine’s Night Out brought the fun of a western atmosphere to the sold-out event. Guests...

Lox Groves Incumbent David DeMarois Seeks Second Term

Councilman David DeMarois was elected to Seat 5 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council in March 2017. After serving one three-year term, he is now seeking re-election, facing a challenge from longtime community activist and former Councilwoman Marge Herzog....

Marge Herzog Seeks Return To Lox Groves Town Council

Longtime community leader and former Councilwoman Marge Herzog is challenging incumbent Councilman David DeMarois for Seat 5 of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council in the Tuesday, March 17 election. Herzog, 78, sat on the first council after the town incorporated...

Lox Council Discusses Changes To Advisory Committee Policy

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council discussed a reorganization of its advisory committees at a workshop Tuesday, Feb. 18, and one key point of contention was whether to allow non-residents to serve. The council also discussed the number of allowable non-excused...

Westlake Sets New Qualifying Period After Advertising Error

The Westlake City Council on Monday, Feb. 10 approved a new qualifying period for council candidates. The new dates will be Tuesday, Feb. 25 through Friday, March 6. The action was taken after an advertising error was discovered regarding...

ITID Hosts Meeting With Hopes Of Getting SR 7 Back On Track

The Indian Trail Improvement District hosted a public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Seminole Ridge High School about the recent deletion of State Road 7 from the long-range transportation plan by the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency. The TPA’s...

Indian Trail Board OKs New Contractor To Finish Acreage Park

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, Feb. 12 approved a new contractor to finish Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion. Project Manager Jim Orf said the district has found a contractor, Loren Jock Trucking, who is willing...

Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center Dinner & Auction

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center held its 33rd annual Dinner & Benefit Auction on Friday, Jan. 31 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Guests dressed in “Wild West Chic” enjoyed a silent and live auction, call to the...

Western Pines Teacher Receives Statewide Superstar Award

Karen Villalobos, an eighth-grade science teacher at Western Pines Middle School, is the recipient of the first Scientist in Every Florida School (SEFS) Superstar Award. The University of Florida’s Museum of Natural History established the Thompson Earth Systems Institute in...

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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...