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Wellington Council Votes To Move Tennis Center

The Wellington Tennis Center will be moving, but to where remains undecided. Members of the Wellington Village Council voted 4-1 this week to move the center, which has been adjacent to the Wellington Community Center since the village purchased the...

Wellington Grants Permit For Ridge Horse Shows

Members of the Wellington Village Council unanimously granted an equestrian special-use permit Tuesday to The Ridge at Wellington for several horse shows this season despite a protest from Equestrian Sport Productions. The Ridge at Wellington is a show facility in...

Wellington Switches League Lunch To Polo Club

Lawsuits aimed at certain members of the Wellington Village Council have prompted the council to move a League of Cities luncheon planned next month at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. When the issue of whether to move the event...

RPB Agrees To Slightly Loosen Garage Sale Rules

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council eased some of its limitations on garage sales last week after a resident asked that sales be allowed more than twice a year. At the Jan. 17 council meeting, Community Development Director Rob Hill...

At Council Meeting, Jarriel Disputes Manager’s Memo

Loxahatchee Groves Town Councilman Ron Jarriel defended his actions last week after the town’s management company criticized him for directly asking the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District for help with hedging work on a town road. His action drew a...

Wellington Chamber Learns Benefits Of Crime Stoppers

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday learned about Crime Stoppers, the civilian volunteer nonprofit dedicated to providing anonymous tips to law-enforcement officers across the nation. Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County President John Shwiner was on hand to share...

RPB Zoners Oppose Drive-Through For SR 7 Shopping Area

The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval Tuesday of an application for upgrades to the Anthony Groves commercial development, but recommended against a proposed restaurant drive-through lane after a representative of the nearby Victoria Grove residential...

Gauger: Mental Health Looms Large In Gun Debate

Officials from the Palm Beach County School District and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spoke on gun issues at last week’s public forum meeting hosted by County Commissioner Jess Santamaria at the original Wellington Mall. “We’re very active at...

RPB Agrees To Fund Median Sign For Cypress Head

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved a median entry sign for the Cypress Head community last week. The sign will be built by village staff on Cypress Head Avenue, and measures will be taken so it is not placed...

Mall At Wellington Green Names Marc Strich New Manager

Retail veteran Marc Strich has been named the new general manager of the Mall at Wellington Green. Strich succeeds Dorian Zimmer-Bordenave, who was promoted to regional vice president of center operations for the Taubman Company. Michigan-based Taubman owns, leases...

Whole Foods Program Helps County Food Bank

Whole Foods Market in Wellington has donated $1,482 to the Palm Beach County Food Bank, representing donations made by customers during the months of November and December to its Grab and Give Program. Customers at the store on State Road...

Thieves Take $15,000 In Jewelry From RPB Home

JAN. 22 — A resident of La Mancha called the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Royal Palm Beach on Tuesday afternoon to report a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.,...

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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...