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Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

Sem Ridge Using Spring Football To Set Goals For The Future

Last season, under the direction of first-year head coach Rick Casko, the Seminole Ridge High School football program fell just shy of making the post season. But this spring, the Hawks are busy acquiring experience for a young squad...

Groves Council OKs Contractor To Evaluate Assessment Policy

The Loxahatchee Town Council on Tuesday, May 7 approved the renewal of a contract with Munilytics to evaluate the non-ad valorem assessment process that was used by the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District before it became dependent to the...

Seminole Ridge High School Class Of 2019 To Graduate May 17

Seminole Ridge High School’s Class of 2019 will graduate on Friday, May 17 at a 9 a.m. ceremony held at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. At the top of the class are Valedictorian Aneeshea Cason and Salutatorian Gracie...

Major Road Repair Project Underway In Lox Groves

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council heard reports from most of its advisory committees, staff and consultants on Tuesday, May 7, with Town Engineer Larry Peters reporting that staff had put down more than 5,000 tons of rock on its...

Acreage, Loxahatchee Groves Prepare For Hurricane Season

The Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves are preparing for the upcoming hurricane season under the guidance of two seasoned veterans. Indian Trail Improvement District Manager Rob Robinson worked for the South Florida Water Management District before his current job, and Loxahatchee...

Minto Sells 270 Acres In Westlake For Age-Restricted Community

Minto Communities USA has taken the first significant step toward diversifying the product mix in Westlake. The developer recently sold a 270-acre parcel within the 3,800-acre master-planned community to Kolter Homes, which plans to develop an age-restricted, active-adult neighborhood....

Pierce Hammock PTO May Fair Country Jamboree

It was a fun-filled evening at Pierce Hammock Elementary School’s May Fair Country Jamboree on Friday, May 3. Children were delighted to have their faces painted and eat cotton candy while participating in activities held throughout the school. Food...

Horses That Help Hosts Patriotic Party In The Acreage

Horses That Help held a Patriotic Party on Saturday, May 4. At the free event, children with special needs and at-risk youth were treated to horseback riding, animal encounters, games, food, arts and crafts and more. Veterans from Project...

No Assessment Hikes In ITID Budget Proposal

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors held its first public hearing Wednesday, May 1 on a proposed budget of $18,576,613 for fiscal year 2020, which is higher than the current year’s budget but holds assessments steady or...

County Endorses Loxahatchee Groves Funding Request For Roundabout

The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday, April 30 approved an application to the Palm Beach County Transportation Planning Agency for a roundabout at Folsom Road and Okeechobee Blvd. that would be compatible with a possible future four-lane road...

County Critical Of Mecca Farms Impoundment Plan

The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday, April 30 directed staff to continue a proposed Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project, but to reconsider the use of the Mecca Farms property as an above-ground impoundment. Commissioners also expressed concern about the...

Loxahatchee Groves Farm Growing Sod For Miami Dolphins

Loxahatchee Groves has a new neighbor, on an 80-acre site, growing sod for the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Matt Tacilauskas manages the facility, located north of North Road between B and C roads. He 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...