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Overlooked Easement Now Officially Part Of 64-Acre Lotis Project

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board approved the voluntary annexation of a 25-foot section of easement Wednesday, July 14 that everyone thought had already been annexed into the village, perhaps long ago. The 64-acre Lotis development on State Road 7...

Coach Rick Casko: Forever Linked To The Sport Of Football

Seminole Ridge High School head football coach and Royal Palm Beach resident Rick Casko has been living the sport of football for more than 50 years. Casko has decades of experience as both a player and a coach. As...

Tyler Jolly Relishes The Present While Planning For The Future

Because of the pandemic, last fall’s college football season didn’t take place for many NCAA Division II and Division III programs. Due to the unique circumstances caused by the pandemic, student-athletes who didn’t get a chance to play last...

Village Of Wellington Partners With Boys & Girls Club On Tennis Program

The Village of Wellington Community Services Department has partnered with the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington on a tennis summer camp. For the program, which began June 28 and continues through July 30, basketball courts...

Wellington Budget Of $133.2 Million Keeps Tax Rate Unchanged

The Wellington Village Council heard a presentation Tuesday, July 13 on the village’s proposed $133.2 million budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The council approved a Truth In Millage (TRIM) property tax rate of 2.47 mills with a drainage assessment...

Westlake Plans Multi-Purpose, Lakeside Fitness Trail

A site plan for a mile-long wellness and fitness trail on 39 lakeside acres just off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road was approved Monday, July 12 by the Westlake City Council. It was one of several quality-of-life issues addressed at...

New Village Hall Highlights $63.8 Million Royal Palm Beach Budget

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council heard a presentation from staff on the village’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-22 on Wednesday, July 7, with a key takeaway being that the village will not have to borrow from reserves...

County Planners Support Change At Arden, Amendment For Coconut Palm Plaza

The Palm Beach County Planning Commission recommended approval of two site plan amendments in the western communities on Friday, July 9 — one at Arden and one for the proposed Coconut Palm Plaza. The 1,210-acre Arden development on the north...

TAP Brings ‘Shrek The Musical’ To Wellington In August

Live theater returns to Wellington when the independent performing group Theatre Arts Productions (TAP) presents Shrek The Musical on the Wellington High School stage Aug. 6, 7 and 8 with a cast of 28 actors from age 7 to...

Lox Council Approves Site Plan For Culver’s Restaurant

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved a site plan Tuesday, July 6 for a Culver’s restaurant on 1.39 acres of land owned by Solar Sportsystems, which is developing the 90.32 acres at the northeast corner of Southern Blvd. and...

Loxahatchee Groves Adopts Unchanged Preliminary Assessments For 2021-22

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council made several approvals related to the fiscal year 2021-22 budget on Tuesday, July 6. The preliminary non-ad valorem assessment for solid waste collection was set at $450 per unit for residential curbside service, the ad...

RPB Zoners Support Birthing Center, Tuttle Bridge Requests

The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval Tuesday, June 29 of a zoning text amendment to allow birthing centers in the community. The commissioners also approved new pavers and lighting for the Tuttle Blvd. Bridge. Birthing Center...

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Flavors ‘Decades Tour’ A Tasty Traveling Experience

On Thursday, June 5, the Greater Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted Flavors 2025, now in its 22nd year. Several...