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District Would Give Pafford Larger Share Of Area

Now that the Florida Supreme Court has finalized the new maps for the Florida House of Representatives, State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 88) expects to run for re-election in a district that includes a larger share of the western...

Wellington Zoners OK School On SR 7

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board voted Wednesday to recommend approval of two ordinances that would allow for a charter school to be built on 8.35 acres of land south of Stribling Way on the east side of State...

Youth Tennis Program Growing In Wellington

With the aim of fostering a lifelong love of tennis in young children in Wellington, members participating in the U.S. Tennis Association’s 10 & Under Program met Monday at the Wellington Tennis Center to discuss the future. Last summer, Wellington...

Bowen Touts Visionary Leadership, Accomplishments

Wellington Mayor Darell Bowen hopes voters see him as a leader who has served the community well, brought consensus to the council and led the village well through a difficult period. Bowen faces a challenge from former Councilman Bob Margolis...

Lox Ordinance Takes Aim At Manure Dumpers

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council passed a preliminary reading of amendments Tuesday designed to beef up its ordinance that regulates dumping of manure and horse bedding. The council also approved paving missing portions of North Road that were not included...

Margolis Puts Focus On Experience, Transparency

Former Wellington Councilman Bob Margolis hopes that voters will heed his campaign message of experience, transparency and ethics, and elect him mayor on Tuesday, March 13. “I believe that the council should listen and respond to residents’ needs,” said Margolis,...

Wellington Candidates Meet For Final Forum

Candidates for the Wellington Village Council met for the final time Thursday, March 1 to answer questions for voters as part of a forum hosted by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. Two Wellington council seats and the...

Mattioli Offers 18 Years Experience, Touts Success

Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli is seeking re-election Tuesday, March 13, focusing his campaign on his 18-year record of accomplishments in the community. Mattioli faces a challenge from first-time candidate Felicia Matula. As a 30-year resident, Mattioli was first...

Two Remaining RPB Seat 1 Candidates Debate

Jeff Hmara and Selena Smith — the two remaining candidates seeking the vacant Seat 1 on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council — participated in a candidates forum Wednesday night. Ken DeLaTorre, the third candidate in the race, withdrew Wednesday...

Matula Would Bring New Voice, New Perspective

Political newcomer Felicia Matula is challenging incumbent Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli in the Tuesday, March 13 election, promising to bring a new perspective to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. “The council should do what it is elected...

RPB Council Supports School At Albertsons Site

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council unanimously approved an application last week to allow a charter school to open at the old Albertsons grocery store site at the corner of Crestwood and Southern boulevards. A roomful of parents and store...

Al Paglia Seeks A Return To Public Service

Former Councilman Al Paglia hopes voters share his vision for Wellington and vote Tuesday, March 13 to return him to the Wellington Village Council. “Living in Wellington reaffirmed in my mind why I wanted to move here,” he said. “It’s...

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Dressage & Live Classical Music At Brooke Event

Brooke USA hosted its third annual Divertimentos & Dressage fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian...