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Westlake Council Approves Plan For 90-Acre Soccer Training Academy

The Westlake City Council approved the initial phases of a master plan and site plan Monday, Oct. 28 for an international soccer school on 91.53 acres at the southern end of the community. The council also approved a second 7-Eleven...

ITID Approves R3 Road Plan To Improve Access To District Services

After a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved its R3 road improvement plan to pave or put millings on certain roads that the board has deemed will benefit all residents...

Palm Beach State College Lox Campus Hosts Writing Contest

The Loxahatchee Groves campus of Palm Beach State College recently hosted its second annual “A Picture’s Worth 20 Words” National Day on Writing contest, with the final judging taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The contest is designed to bridge...

ULDC Hashes Out Sign Code Recommendations For Lox Council

The Loxahatchee Groves Unified Land Development Committee recommended final changes to the town’s commercial sign codes on Tuesday, Oct. 29, focusing on the design of monument signs. Committee Chair Marianne Miles suggested discussing commercial signs focusing on what they as...

Families Enjoy Trick-Or-Treat At Seminole Ridge

Parents brought their outfitted offspring to Seminole Ridge High School on Saturday, Oct. 26 to participate in a trick-or-treat event hosted by the school’s Student Government Association. Families stopped for games and goodies at stations throughout the courtyard. Eventgoers...

Loxahatchee Groves Canal Pump Reinstalled In Time For Dry Season

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves had its newly rebuilt and updated canal pump reinstalled and completed on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in time for the dry winter season, which is expected to begin on Nov. 1. “It was completed yesterday,” Town...

Indian Trail Beefs Up Services For Citrus Grove Trunk-Or-Treat

Due to ever-larger turnouts for what has been largely a private Halloween trunk-or-treat event in The Acreage, the Indian Trail Improvement District will open its public restrooms and other facilities at Citrus Grove Park on the evening of Thursday,...

Lox Mosquitoes Inspire Mom To Win ‘Shark Tank’ Golden Ticket

When Kelley Higney moved from California to the western communities six years ago, she was inspired by Loxahatchee’s ginormous mosquitoes to find a solution for her family’s itchy, swollen bug bites. The solution is called “Bug Bite Thing,” which...

Pumpkin Chunkin’ Brings Crowd To Community of Hope

Hundreds of people flocked to the Community of Hope Church’s Loxahatchee campus Sunday, Oct. 20 as it hosted its seventh annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ event. Teams equipped with homemade catapult contraptions competed for the trophy. One team had to forfeit...

Horses That Help Hosts Open House Day At Farm

On Sunday, Oct. 20, the nonprofit Horses That Help held its Fall Open House with many activities for young children. There were horse rides, obstacle courses and a petting area with rabbits and chickens. Horses That Help offers horseback...

Local Fighter Making A Name For Herself In Sport Of Muay Thai

BY MEREDITH BUROW At 20 years old, Coral Carnicella is already an international sensation. The Loxahatchee native competes in Muay Thai, a specialized form of martial arts that originated in Thailand more than 300 years ago. Muay Thai is often called...

Groves Road Improvement Projects To Focus On North B Road

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave staff direction Tuesday, Oct. 15 on uses for about $375,000 in road maintenance priorities, starting with North B Road, which has long been a bone of contention with some residents. Town Manager Jamie Titcomb...

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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...