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New Chamber Hosts Installation Gala

“An Inaugural Celebration in Paradise,” the first installation gala of the newly merged Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday, April 27 at the Pavilion at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The chamber’s 2012-13 Board...

Lion Country Seeks OK To Expand Walk-Through

The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission last week approved modifications necessary for an 11-acre expansion at Lion Country Safari’s walk-through area. The modifications include a 70-foot height exception to allow construction of a zip-line tower and a special exception to...

All Paws Animal Clinic In NCCF Bark & Bowl May 18

All Paws Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital in Royal Palm Beach. Its mission is not only to give quality care to animals but also to give back to the local community. One of the many charitable causes the...

LGLA Members Briefed On Sugarland Wind Project

At the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association meeting Thursday, April 26, Robin Saiz of Wind Capital Group gave a presentation on the Sugarland Wind project, a 200-megawatt wind farm planned just east of Belle Glade. Wind Capital Group started out as...

Individualized Education At The Learning Foundation

School is difficult enough for many students and can be even more challenging when they don’t have the proper learning environment. The Learning Foundation of Florida was founded 10 years ago to provide students with the opportunities they need...

Lox Groves Resident Sets Up Free Web Directory

Loxahatchee Groves resident Larry Lefkowitz announced last week that he has set up a new town directory web service. Speaking at the Thursday, April 26 meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association, Lefkowitz said that the site, at www.loxahatcheegroves.com, went...

Vote On County Sales Tax Surcharge Postponed

A narrowly divided Palm Beach County Commission decided Tuesday to postpone moving forward on a sales tax surcharge to fund transportation projects. The idea was proposed to offset money cut from the county’s transportation budget. Assistant County Administrator Brad Merriman...

Green, Energy & Climate Conference May 16-17

By Chris Felker The 2012 Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo is rapidly approaching. The event is slated for May 16-17 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. This year, the conference is being staged under the umbrella of the new...

Eco-Friendly Services From Palm Beach Aquatics

Keeping the lakes and environment clean since 1998, Palm Beach Aquatics offers full-service restoration and maintenance. Owners Jeff Mangel and John Natale — a former marine biologist and management and marketing professional, respectively — established the company after the...

10 Seniors Awarded Central Chamber Scholarships

The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce held its annual scholarship awards luncheon Monday, presenting $1,000 scholarships to 10 graduating seniors from area high schools. Dr. Jim Laub, dean of the MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University,...

The Shaggy Dog: Grooming Services For All Breeds

Dogs are a part of the family, and groomers at The Shaggy Dog understand that. Owner Anne Rondeau and her employees treat people’s beloved pets as their own. “I have customers who have been coming with their dogs all their...

Four Local Leaders Honored With ‘Stiletto Awards’

The Palms West Community Foundation presented its 2012 Women of the Year Stiletto Awards in four different categories at a luncheon April 12 at Breakers West Country Club. The winners were Joanne Stanley with Republic Services in the Corporate category,...

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Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ Is One Of The Best Films Of The Year

‘I’ On Culture Let’s make it simple. Ridley Scott’s long delayed sequel, Gladiator II, is the best film I have...