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Stop to smell the roses at Mounts

The name has changed, but the mission of Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County remains the same.

RPB's Commons Park hosts grand opening

Thousands of area residents turned out to enjoy the three-day grand opening festivities at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park.

Turtle nesting season has record year

Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach has documented 7,341 turtle nests – a new record.

New car rental program is a ticket to ride

A new program offering car rental by the hour targets downtown WPB workers who rely on public transportation to get around.

Can we please have the old PB County back?

Almost 30 years ago, I moved my family from New York down here to sunny Palm ... FULL STORY

Through looking glass, Wellington shows its cracks

Not long ago, after the stalls were cleaned and the horses fed, I took my customary ... FULL STORY

Biloxi Blues at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center

Explore the arts at Dolly Hand this season

As the curtain rises on its 31st season, The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at the Palm Beach State College campus in Belle Glade is set to take patrons on an exploration of the arts. Coming Nov. 15 is Titanic: The Musical. This new national tour revival honors the 100th anniversary of the ill-fated journey. This sweeping musical is winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical. ... FULL STORY

Local Happenings

Orange and Blue readies for ‘Gator Gathering’

If you bleed orange and blue, don’t miss the chance to hear and meet Joker Phillips, ... FULL STORY

Dance the night away to fight breast cancer

ThinkPINKkids, a kid-initiated philanthropic organization, will throw a community-wide ... FULL STORY

Learn kayak fishing at MacArthur Beach

Learn the art of kayak fishing with Ranger Bill Wilson, who will teach kids and adults what equipment, tackle ... FULL STORY

In Brief

County libraries offer downloadable music

The Palm Beach County Library System now offers access to more than 3 million songs ... FULL STORY

21st Annual Lake Okeechobee Hike set

The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold its 21st annual Lake ... FULL STORY

More News …

• More dining options, fun opening soon at WPB’s CityPlace
• Local teen's account of bullying wins her trip to Wash. D.C.
• Meet Palm Beach’s “two-legged historic landmark”
• Mandel Foundation awards $5 million grant to WPB Library
• Merger of area chambers signify ‘new beginning’
• Palms West, Lake Worth chambers plan merger

Women’s association names new board

Ellen Block has been elected president of the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches for the 2012-2013 year. Block takes over the leadership role from ... FULL STORY