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Construction of new and larger houses has been chipping away at the tree canopy that used to shade most of Hypoluxo Island. Many residents would like to see tougher rules to protect the trees. Google Maps
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By Mary Thurwachter
After discussing the matter at three workshops, the Lantana Town Council on Feb. 23 revised its ordinance regulating food trucks on public and private property.
“The old ordinance was made before the proliferation of food trucks,”
Police employee of the year — At the Feb. 23 Lantana Town Council meeting, Police Chief Sean Scheller presented his department’s employee of the year award to executive assistant Karen Dipolito.
Dipolito has worked for the Police Department for 27 y
JJ McDonough, here at his Leeward Staffing office in Boynton Beach, runs luxury hospitality businesses. He and his family, temporarily in Boynton Beach, are awaiting completion of a new home on Hypoluxo Island, where he has lived for almost 15 years
The Yacht Club at The Boca Raton is one of four resort venues that earned five-star ratings with Forbes Travel Guide. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
The Boca Raton received 24 stars in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards. The Beach Club and Spa
Turtle time is coming, so let’s talk elections.
March marks the start of the annual sea turtle season, when beach lighting dims and stakes marking buried turtle nests begin sprouting along the shoreline.
It’s also municipal election season, when loca
Republican Jon Maples and Democrat Emily Gregory will face off in a special election March 24 to replace former Rep. Mike Caruso in the Florida House.
That election comes after the current annual legislative session is expected to end.
Maples, a fin
Town officials make pitch to legislators — Lantana Town Council members and Town Manager Brian Raducci made a short visit to Tallahassee on Jan. 13-14 for Palm Beach County Day at the state capitol.
Raducci said the outing provided local leaders a ch
LANTANA — Dr. Leonard Clark Griff died on Dec. 24 at 90 years of age, surrounded by loved ones at his home on Hypoluxo Island.
Born on Feb. 18, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Griff devoted his life to helping others as a radiation oncologist. Along
Chefs at Garlic Fest will offer free demonstrations, such as this one at a past festival, at noon both days at The Clove, site of garlic-themed food and beverage. The Clove’s premium bar will offer cocktails such as jalapeño margaritas, garlic bloody
Lantana draws families with free films, popcorn at makeshift drive-in
Liam Bingham, 6, of Boca Raton, dozes on the hood of the family car during Lantana’s showing of How to Train Your Dragon in January. The second and final movie of the season wil
The developer backed out of this hotel and retail proposal at 210 E. Ocean Ave. in Lantana, but the town hopes for a future project there. Rendering provided
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By Mary Thurwachter
It looked like big changes w
A special statehouse election primary will be held Jan. 13 for the District 87 seat that was vacated when former state Rep. Mike Caruso resigned his position after being appointed Palm Beach County’s clerk of court and comptroller by Gov. Ron DeSanti
Capt. Austin Nuquist and Lt. Ross Gornall of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue demonstrate using a lifesaving ring at Sportman’s Park. Several rings were installed in Lantana as part of the Aden Perry Hero Life Ring Initiative. Photos by Tim Stepien/The
Employee of the Year recognized — Marc Fichtner, chief of Lantana’s Ocean Rescue, was honored as Employee of the Year during the Dec. 8 Town Council meeting. The award recognizes his dedication and service.
Fichtner “plays a vital role in keeping our
The recently built estate at 110 Churchill Way in Point Manalapan sold for more than $17 million, topping the neighborhood’s previous best by more than $2 million. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
A driver crossing the Ocean Avenue bridge from Lanta
Kamila Diaz joins Lantana Ocean Rescue chief Marc Fichtner as he receives an award from the Town Council for helping to rescue her after a shark had severed the leash to her surfboard. Photos provided
By Patrick Sherry
A Lantana lifeguard walked away
By Patrick Sherry
Lantana’s traditional seagull and sailboat logo, which can be seen throughout the town, might be changing.
The town is considering an entire rebrand with the help of a local marketing agency, which would create a new identity for
By Patrick Sherry
Owners of a nearly $8 million Hypoluxo Island property next to the Ocean Avenue bridge will be building a security wall taller than typically allowed, one that they say will protect their family.
The Lantana Town Council approved a
