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Published 17 hours agoWestern Academy The Focus At RPB Education Board Meeting
There was a full agenda at the September meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board. Western Academy Charter School Principal Tsiri Miller and Parent Teacher Committee President Madeline Martinez provided the board with details of the school’s approach to education…
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Published 17 hours agoIndian Trail Improvement District Launches Online Permitting System
On Oct. 1, the Indian Trail Improvement District launched a new online permitting system, giving residents and applicants the ability to submit permit requests, track their progress and make payments online. The new service is part of ITID’s ongoing effort to modernize district…
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Published 17 hours agoWellington Seniors Enjoy Havana Nights Luncheon
Wellington seniors gathered for a luncheon with a “Havana Nights” theme on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Wellington Community Center. The luncheon included a performance by Lore Pereira and Marvin Meza of Sugar Music Latin Band.
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Published 17 hours agoTwo Very Different Halloween Experiences Take Over South Florida Fairgrounds
This October, the South Florida Fairgrounds offers two ways to celebrate Halloween: family-friendly fun at Spookyville in Yesteryear Village, or haunted thrills at Fright Nights. Spookyville: Fun for the Whole Family Spookyville invites families on Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and…
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Published 22 hours agoMy Granddaughter Can Be A Challenge, But A Fascinating One
THE SONIC BOOMER My granddaughter Tess is a challenge. She’s 12 now, so she’s even more of a challenge than she was as a tot. I’m not saying this is a bad thing. “Challenging” people often grow up to be quite successful, rising to heights no one ever expected. But those of us…
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Published 22 hours agoAmerican Heritage Schools Again Leads Florida In National Merit Semifinalists
American Heritage Schools, which celebrates 62 years of fostering academic excellence and shaping future leaders this school year, recently announced that 95 seniors (65 from the Broward campus and 30 from the Palm Beach campus) from the Class of 2027 were named National Merit…
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Published 22 hours agoCertified Security Systems Donates $1,000 To Western Academy Charter School In RPB
Certified Security Systems, a locally owned security camera and alarm company serving South Florida, has donated $1,000 to Western Academy Charter School in Royal Palm Beach — a school with roots that run through three generations of one of the company’s own founding families.…
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Published 22 hours agoCardinal Newman To Host Open House On Nov. 1
Cardinal Newman High School will welcome prospective students and their families to an open house on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The beautifully landscaped, 40-plus-acre campus is located at 512 Spencer Drive in West Palm Beach. Registration is required. For more than…
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Published 22 hours agoWellington El Welcomes Special Patriot Day Guest
On Friday, Sept. 11, the fifth-grade class at Wellington Elementary School had the incredible opportunity to learn about Sept. 11, 2001, from someone who experienced that day firsthand, Major Anthony Makowski. Makowski served 20 years as an NYPD police officer, including during…
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Published 22 hours agoMounts Botanical Garden To Hold Plant Sale Oct. 3-4
Mounts Botanical Garden welcomes the community back for its beloved Fall Plant Sale & Family Festival, taking place Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the garden. Held three times a year, Mounts’ plant sales have grown into one of South Florida’s…
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Published 22 hours agoWellington Will Host ‘Mystery Behind The Magic’ On Nov. 7
Tickets are now on sale for Wellington’s re-imagined dinner theater experience featuring magician and mentalist David Frost. Prepare for an evening where nothing is quite what it seems. The Village of Wellington invites guests to step beyond the ordinary at “The Mystery Behind…
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Published 22 hours agoWellington Begins Water Meter Replacement Program
The Village of Wellington recently announced the launch of its Water Meter Replacement Program, a long-term initiative designed to modernize the community’s water utility infrastructure and enhance customer service through advanced metering technology. This past summer,…