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Incumbents Win In Wellington, RPB

Wellington Vice Mayor Howard Coates and Councilwoman Anne Gerwig secured new four-year terms Tuesday, easily beating back challenges from two political newcomers. Meanwhile, incumbent Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli narrowly won re-election. In the race for Wellington Village Council...

Gerwig: Different Viewpoints Are Crucial On Council

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig believes that she brings a unique and important viewpoint to the Wellington Village Council and hopes voters return her for a second term on Tuesday, March 11. Gerwig faces a challenge from political newcomer and seniors advocate...

Lascola Puts Focus On Senior Issues, ‘Civility’ On Council

Sharon Lascola hopes Wellington residents recognize her passion and drive to help others, and choose her Tuesday, March 11 for a four-year term in Seat 2 on the Wellington Village Council. Lascola is challenging incumbent Councilwoman Anne Gerwig in her...

Coates Sees Himself As A Stabilizing Force

Wellington Vice Mayor Howard Coates believes the village needs his experience as a mediator to help retain stability and consistency on the Wellington Village Council. Coates faces a challenge from political newcomer Matt Kurit in the Tuesday, March 11 election. Born...

Kurit Puts Focus On Supporting Schools And Green Space

Education activist Matt Kurit is hoping voters will share his vision for the community and elect him to Seat 3 on the Wellington Village Council next week. Kurit faces incumbent Vice Mayor Howard Coates in the Tuesday, March 11 election....

Council Assures Resident That Cypress Key Light Has Not Moved

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last month assured a resident of the Cypress Head neighborhood that no final changes had yet been made to the site plan for the nearby Cypress Key mixed-use development — including the location...

Lox Council OKs Low Density Commercial For Drysdale Land

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave the owners of the 6.55-acre Drysdale property on Southern Blvd. a green light Tuesday for a commercial land use. The commercial use was previously outlined for the property in the town’s comprehensive plan. At the...

Wellington Lacks Jurisdiction Over ‘Sober Houses’

The Village of Wellington may have its hands tied when it comes to regulating “sober houses” in the community, Wellington officials told residents Tuesday. More than 100 residents flocked to the Wellington Community Center for a town hall meeting, where...

NRI Institute Draws Ultrasound Medical Institute To RPB

The NRI Institute of Health Sciences is adding a new component to its nursing school in the Royal Plaza shopping center in Royal Palm Beach. According to NRI Secretary/Treasurer Dan Splain, an ultrasound program will soon join the facility. “NRI Institute,...

FDOT Reviews Latest Plans For Southern Blvd.

Florida Department of Transportation consultants reviewed the latest plans for Southern Blvd. improvements from Crestwood Blvd. to Palm Beach Aggregates with members of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association on Thursday, Feb. 27. Patrick C. Leung with Stantec Consulting said the...

Wellington To Crown A New ‘Idol’

The Village of Wellington will crown its third annual Wellington Idol on Saturday, March 8 at the Wellington Amphitheater, and 24 contestants are still in the running for the top prize. Now in its third year, Wellington Idol brings local...

Bi-Lo Holdings Foundation Supports CAFCI Scholarships

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement in Florida Inc. (CAFCI) is proud to announce that the Bi-Lo Holdings Foundation is investing $5,000 with CAFCI to help enhance, maintain and sustain the community’s quality of life, consistent with the culture and traditions...

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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...