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Wellington Tightens Rules On Vacation Rentals

The Village of Wellington took a big step this month toward tougher rules for short-term vacation rentals as the industry deals with complaints, backlash from cities and attempts to tighten regulations across the country. Residents in one Wellington neighborhood, Sugar...

2023 Westlake City Revenues Fell $1 Million Short Of Estimates

Documents shared during the Tuesday, Nov. 7 meeting of the Westlake City Council show that revenue estimates for fiscal year 2023, which ended Sept. 30, were off by more than $1 million — and not for the better. Going into...

Panther Ridge Welcomes A New Arrival

Nestled in Loxahatchee Groves, just off D Road, is a special place called the Panther Ridge Conservation Center. There, you can meet big cats of all kinds, including the newest edition, Kai. Kai is a three-month-old mountain lion, also known...

ITID Plans To Keep Closer Watch On Annexation Maneuvers

The Indian Trail Improvement District is reshuffling responsibilities of several board members to keep a closer eye on neighboring governments that may be looking to annex parts of the district. “A lot of movement will be happening over the next...

Both Westlake Seats Go Unopposed; New Face Will Join Council

There will be no municipal election in the City of Westlake in March 2024 as only one candidate filed for each of the two available seats. Incumbent Councilwoman Charlotte Price Leonard received no opposition in seeking a full, four-year term...

FPL Updates Groves Council On Progress Burying Power Lines

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council heard an update from Florida Power & Light representatives Tuesday, Nov. 7 regarding the recently completed upgrades that buried the power lines in the southern half of the community, and the easement issues that...

PBCHS Senior Night Doubles As ‘A Salute To Service’

On Friday, Nov. 3, Senior Night at Palm Beach Central High School was a “who’s who” of leaders in the western communities. The evening’s theme was a “A Salute to Service.” It all started with the coin toss prior to...

PBCHS, TKA Ready For Second-Round Football Playoff Games

This year’s high school football regular season is in the books, and the post-season playoffs are underway. Of the six local schools, three had winning seasons, three had losing seasons and three experienced some post-season success. Broncos Are Best in...

Lacrosse Clinic Aimed To Get Local Youth Involved In The Sport

On the morning of Sunday, Nov. 12, Palm Beach Lacrosse hosted a complimentary instructional lacrosse clinic at Okeeheelee Park for any interested area youth, ages 10 to 14. The clinic was sponsored by USA Lacrosse. The turnout included 22...

Registration Open For 2024 Flags For The Cure Charity Tourney

The 17th annual Flags for the Cure Charity Flag Football Tournament, which benefits the American Cancer Society, is now accepting registrations for the upcoming 2024 tournament to be played at Wellington’s Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) from Jan. 3 to...

TKA Swim Teams Finish Strong At The State Championships

The King’s Academy girls and boys varsity swimming teams had a pair of stellar performances at this year’s Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A state swimming championships, which were held Saturday, Nov. 4 at Florida Aquatics Swimming &...

Judge Gives Partial Victory To ITID In Roads Lawsuit

The City of Westlake is booming but a suit filed by its largest property owner and developer against a neighboring government appears to be a bust. Circuit Judge Richard L. Oftedal issued a partial judgment Oct. 16 ruling that Minto...

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Seminole Ridge Class Of 2025 Celebrates Graduation

More than 540 Seminole Ridge Hawks traded their talons for tassels as they marched across the South Florida Fairgrounds...