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Retirement Age Key Issue In Alvarez-Goodman Race

Circuit Court Judge Ron Alvarez (above left) faces a re-election challenge from attorney Jaimie Goodman (above right), who hopes to take his place on the bench. Both Alvarez and Goodman are up for the Group 9 seat on Aug. 14....

Attorney Downey Takes Aim At Judge James Martz

Attorney Margherita Downey (above right) is challenging Circuit Court Judge James Martz (above left) for his spot on the bench in this month’s election. Both candidates hope to secure the Circuit Court Group 26 seat on Aug. 14. The nonpartisan...

New Livestock Rules Get First County OK

The Palm Beach County Commission gave preliminary approval last week to a Uniform Land Development Code (ULDC) amendment that would relax requirements for livestock kept in the rural and exurban tiers, which include The Acreage. At the July 26 meeting,...

‘Equestrian Forum’ Hosts Inaugural Meeting

A new voice representing equestrian professionals has come to the table regarding Wellington’s divided equestrian industry. The organization, dubbed the Equestrian Forum of Wellington, is hoping to represent those who make their livelihoods from the industry. More than 75 people...

Lisa Epstein Sees Role For Clerk In Foreclosure Crisis

Nurse and mortgage fraud activist Lisa Epstein is challenging incumbent Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock in this month’s primary election. Both Epstein and Bock are Democrats, but since there are no other candidates in the race, the...

Jody Lane Seeks To Unseat Judge McCarthy

Circuit Court Judge Tim McCarthy (above left) faces a challenge from former Palm Beach Gardens Councilwoman Jody Lane (above right) in his bid for re-election. The two are vying for the Group 2 seat on Aug. 14. The election is...

RPB Zoning OK For Aldi Distribution Center Plan

The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the site plan for Aldi’s regional distribution center July 24, and recommended approval of the plan. The 72.5-acre site is located about 1,500 feet south of Okeechobee Blvd. on the west...

Sharon Bock Puts Emphasis On Expertise, Years Of Experience

Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock is hoping residents see her experience and dedication, granting her a third term in the Aug. 14 primary election. Bock faces opposition from mortgage fraud activist Lisa Epstein. Both Epstein and Bock...

Groves Puts $500K In Capital Plan For Possible Town Hall

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved a capital improvement budget Tuesday including $500,000 to plan for a future town hall and $200,000 for trails. During council members’ discussion of capital improvement plans, Town Manager Mark Kutney explained that capital programs...

One Bid Comes Back For K-Park Property

The Wellington Village Council this month is expected to review the lone proposal submitted for the K-Park property, a science and technology campus proposed by ReInvent America LLC. Discussion of the item is tentatively set for the Monday, Aug. 27...

2013 Lox Groves Town Tax Rate Unchanged

At a budget workshop Tuesday, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council agreed to keep its property tax rate unchanged at 1.2 mills for the upcoming year. Due to a small drop in overall property values, that will bring in slightly...

Jobs, Education, Insurance Top Priorities For Peterson

Melanie Peterson is asking voters to choose her in the Republican primary for State Senate District 25 and give her a shot at going up against the Democratic candidate, State Rep. Joe Abruzzo (D-District 85). Peterson faces attorney Geoff Sommers...

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Helen Marie Harvey – Published Dec. 13, 2024

Helen Marie Harvey, a cherished matriarch and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, in Royal...