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Band Making Faces To Perform In RPB On Fourth Of July

Local band Making Faces has been working hard building their unique brand of “roggunk,” a creative blend of rock, reggae and funk. This Fourth of July, the band will be performing at Royal Palm Beach’s “Star Spangled Spectacular” at Royal...

Dr. Woliner Joins ‘Baywatch’ Star At Thyroid Disease Awareness Event

Despite a workout regime and good diet, hair loss, constipation and the inability to lose weight are commonplace for those living with thyroid disease. But that’s no match for thyroid disease health advocate and “Baywatch” star Gena Lee Nolin, whom...

Dozens Enjoy The South Florida Fair’s Golf Event

The John Picano Jr. Memorial Scholarship Tournament, the South Florida Fair’s annual golf tournament, took place at the President County Club on Saturday, June 7. Registration started at 7:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast. The group of 100 players enjoyed...

Thefts Reported At Area Gas Stations

JUNE 19 — An employee of a gas station on Orange Blvd. called the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Thursday to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, the employee arrived at work last Thursday...

Tracy Gaugler Promoted To Principal At RPB Elementary

Assistant Principal Tracy Gaugler will be taking over for Suzanne Watson as the new principal of Royal Palm Beach Elementary School when Watson moves on to be an instructional specialist in the Palm Beach County School District’s Area 3...

Wellington Officials Begin Process To Craft Equestrian Master Plan

With input from equestrians, village leaders and staff, Wellington will again try to draft an equestrian master plan to guide future leaders toward preserving the equestrian community. Members of the Wellington Village Council met Tuesday with Equestrian Preserve Committee members...

Pafford: Sober House Legislation Likely To Return Next Year

Although the Florida Legislature did not pass a bill to help local governments crack down on “sober houses,” State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 86) said he is hopeful that the state will address the issue next session. Pafford addressed the...

Michelle Santamaria Joins County Commission Race

Attorney Michelle Santamaria, daughter of term-limited District 6 County Commissioner Jess Santamaria, qualified for the ballot Wednesday to run as an independent candidate in the race to succeed her father. She joins Democrats Kathy Foster, Melissa McKinlay and Fred Pinto,...

Two Candidates Challenge Andrews For School Board

Two candidates are challenging incumbent Marcia Andrews for the District 6 seat on the Palm Beach County School Board. Child advocate Carla Donaldson and retired school district Chief Operating Officer Joe Moore, both of Wellington, had qualified for the ballot...

Royal Palm Council Approves New Commons Park Master Plan

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved updated plans for Royal Palm Beach Commons Park earlier this month that include a dog park and a revised location for a future senior living facility. However, council members raised concerns at a...

Wellington To Allow Temp Stalls Should A Storm Damage Existing Barns

Members of the Wellington Village Council voted unanimously last week to reinstate an ordinance that would allow temporary stalls for some farms if a major storm were to damage permanent facilities on the property. At a meeting Tuesday, June 10,...

County’s Budget Director Explains Tight Budget Year

Elizabeth Bloeser, Palm Beach County’s director of the Office of Financial Management & Budget, addressed the challenges of preparing next year’s budget despite an increase in property values at a meeting hosted Wednesday by County Commissioner Jess Santamaria at...

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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...