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Royal Palm Beach

Webster Aims To ‘Restore Civility And Order’ On Royal Palm Council

Former Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Martha Webster is seeking a return to public office, hoping to bring a different operational style to the dais. She is running for mayor in the Tuesday, March 11 election against incumbent Mayor Matty Mattioli...

Mattioli Seeking Final Term To Cap Long RPB Career

Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli is asking voters to give him one final term in office to send his long political career out on a high note, as several projects he has long worked on will come to...

Matula Would Encourage More Resident Input

Felicia Matula, one of three candidates challenging incumbent Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli, promises to be a pro-active leader who encourages more people to become involved in local government. Matula, who ran for mayor two years ago and lost...

Bennett Hopes To Bring ‘Fresh Voice’ To RPB Council

Royal Palm Beach businesswoman Laurel Bennett hopes residents will give her a chance to be their voice on the dais as she seeks the mayor’s seat in the Royal Palm Beach municipal election. Bennett, along with two others, is challenging...

RPB Zoners OK Easing Mixed-Use Commercial Rules

The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval Monday of a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment requested by the new owner of the commercial portion of the Cypress Key development on Southern Blvd. west of the Crestwood Square...

Royal Palm Beach’s Mayoral Candidates Face Off At Forum

Residents of Royal Palm Beach had the opportunity Tuesday to hear from all four mayoral candidates in a forum hosted by the Town-Crier and moderated by retired WPTV NewsChannel 5 anchor Jim Sackett. Two-term incumbent Mayor Matty Mattioli will face...

RPB Gearing Up For West Fest To Mark Park’s First Birthday

West Fest is returning Friday through Sunday, Feb. 28 through March 2, and it’s being organized by the Village of Royal Palm Beach, which promises an event unlike anything the western communities have ever seen. “West Fest used to be...

RPB’s Sunshine League Opens Season

The Sunshine League kicked off its season Friday, Feb. 14 at the Bob Marcello Baseball Complex in Royal Palm Beach. The Sunshine League provides opportunities for players of all ability to enjoy a fun game of baseball, where everyone...

Royal Palm Seniors Enjoy Valentine’s Day Party

The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activities Group held a Valentine’s Day Party on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Guests enjoyed lunch, along with performances by Charizma, dancing, candy and more.

Team Kickoff For RPB Relay For Life

“Marga-Relay-Ville” is the theme of this year’s Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life. A kickoff team meeting was held Thursday, Feb. 13 at the MarBar Grill. The Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday,...

RPB Council Drops New Entrances From Park Changes

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved master plan amendments for Royal Palm Beach Commons Park last week without two new pedestrian and bicycle entrances at the park’s north end. Residents near the proposed entrances presented a petition in opposition...

Two RPB Officials Return To Council Seats Unopposed

Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara and Councilman Richard Valuntas each got another two years in office having drawn no opponents when filing closed Tuesday. Hmara returns for a second term in Seat 1, while Valuntas is beginning his...

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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...