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Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

Manager Hopes August Vote Could Help Fund Lox Groves Road Work

Loxahatchee Groves roads have suffered with the recent rains, with two roads closed due to flooding until the town drained the water. “We have temporarily recovered both North B and North E roads,” Town Manager Bill Underwood told the Town-Crier...

WRMC Breaks Ground For Westlake ER Facility

On Thursday, May 24, Wellington Regional Medical Center hosted a groundbreaking event for the hospital’s new Westlake Emergency Services Facility, a 10,379-square-foot emergency medical facility. The new facility will be at 16600 Persimmon Blvd., at the corner of Seminole...

Seminole Ridge Sends 593 Graduates Into The Future

Seminole Ridge High School graduated 593 seniors during a commencement ceremony at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Monday, May 21. Principal James Campbell credited students for their support in assisting the school during a stressful year. “As I think...

Quarter Auction Held To Benefit Barky Pines

KB and MM Quarters for Kindness held a quarter auction to benefit Barky Pines Animal Rescue on Thursday, May 17 at the Wellington Trace Tavern. There were raffles as well as the quarter auction, and food was available for...

ITID Resumes Discussions With GL Homes About Traffic Issues

GL Homes has renewed its effort to build about 3,800 homes on approximately 2,800 acres in the northwest quadrant of Indian Trail Improvement District after trying unsuccessfully to transfer most of those development rights to property it owns in...

After Weeks Of Drenching Rain, ITID Preparing For Next Deluge

The recent spate of drenching rain has left central Palm Beach County communities furiously pumping water to stay ahead of rising water levels. While most areas have stayed well below flood status, the Indian Trail Improvement District is warily...

Indian Trail Improvement District Open House

The Indian Trail Improvement District held an open house on Saturday, May 19 at the ITID Administration Building. There was an informal meet-and-greet with staff and guests from other agencies. Food and refreshments were provided. The most common topic...

FDOT’s Southern Blvd. Widening Work About To Get Underway

The Florida Department of Transportation held a preconstruction open house Thursday, May 10 at Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall to discuss the upcoming project that will add two lanes to Southern Blvd. from west of Lion Country Safari Road to...

LGWCD Seeking Ownership Of Canal Easements

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors is looking into purchasing the easements for its canals and adjoining property, the ownership of which have been in question since 1918. The purchase price of $27,000, from Southern States Land...

ITID Board Picks Tim Sayre To Fill Dunkley’s Seat

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors chose Acreage Landowners’ Association President Tim Sayre on Wednesday, May 16 to fill the vacancy created by the April 28 death of Supervisor Gary Dunkley. The board is required by state statute...

Open House May 19 Aims To Explain ITID’s Role In Community

The Indian Trail Improvement District will hold an open house on Saturday, May 19 to answer questions from the public and show what the district does. The open house will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ITID...

‘The Wizard Of Oz’ On Stage At Acreage Pines

On May 8, the Acreage Pines Elementary School Drama Club put on their production of “The Wizard of Oz: A Very Foxy Version,” which is drawn from the school’s mascot, the fox. The play featured approximately 30 students from...

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Northlake Closure Expected To Start On Friday, Aug. 1

As the western communities brace for a traffic tsunami caused by the complete closure of Northlake Blvd. at the...