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New District 6 Commissioner Melissa McKinlay Takes Her Seat

County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, the new District 6 representative on the Palm Beach County Commission, was sworn in Tuesday, formally taking her seat on the dais. McKinlay took the oath of office from State Attorney Dave Aronberg, joined by her...

Lox Council Moves Toward Purchasing Chamber Building

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council authorized its staff Tuesday to proceed with the purchase of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce building at F Road and Southern Blvd. Town Manager Bill Underwood said he had gotten two appraisals...

Wellington Prepares To Seek New Waste Hauling Proposals

The Wellington Village Council hired attorney David Dee as a consultant for solid waste services last week and immediately put him to work helping prepare a request for proposals (RFP). Council members had said that they were satisfied with their...

ITID Approves County Permit For 60th Street Intersection

In a 4-1 decision, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors granted the county a special drainage permit Wednesday to improve the intersection at 60th Street and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. after hearing input from several dozen residents...

Equestrian Leaders See Bright Season Ahead In 2015

With upbeat, optimistic presentations, leaders of the local equestrian community addressed members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon held Wednesday at the Wanderers Club. Featured speakers included Mark Bellissimo of Equestrian Sport Productions, Marla Connor of the...

County Reviews Legislative Priorities For Upcoming Session

Legislative Affairs Director Todd Bonlarron outlined Palm Beach County’s list of legislative priorities for the upcoming session in Tallahassee at Tuesday’s meeting of the Palm Beach County Commission. “We’ve separated our agenda this year into two parts, because we feel...

Wellington Council Decides To Switch Tallahassee Lobbyists

The Wellington Village Council voted to hire lobbyist Coker Consulting last week to represent them in Tallahassee, replacing David Ramba of the Ramba Consulting Group. Council members were not happy with the services provided by Ramba, who was hired in...

Grand Champions To Host The USPA International Cup

Officials at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington are excited to present the USPA International Cup Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 29. The opening ceremony takes place at 12:30 p.m., followed at 1 p.m. by the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends...

Dance Arts Conservatory To Audition For ‘Annie Jr.’ Nov. 22

Auditions for the musical theater show Annie Jr. by Broadway Stars of Dance Arts Conservatory will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dance Arts Conservatory (11260 Fortune Circle, Suite J1, Wellington). The irrepressible comic...

Area Residents Helped Make Buddy Walk A Big Success

When Wellington’s Joe and Chari Sassin told Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization Executive Director Terri Harmon that their team Benjamin’s Buddies had a goal to raise $20,000 for the 20th annual Buddy Walk, Harmon never had a doubt that...

Young Professionals Event Helps Horses Healing Hearts

On Nov. 1, the Young Professionals of Wellington hosted Wicked at the Wanderers, a casino and costume party for a cause. A smashing success, the event was attended by more than 300 people and allowed the Young Professionals of...

Scholarship For Student Who ‘Stands Tall Above Alcohol’

With a $500 scholarship and more than $1,500 in prizes overall, the Wellington Rotary Club has announced its support of the fifth annual Underage Drinking Prevention School Bus Poster Contest, which will culminate with an awards ceremony on Wednesday,...

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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...