By Mark Hollis, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Nov. 27--The decadelong saga of trying to craft a growth plan for western Palm Beach County entered a crucial stage Monday with county commissioners promising to tailor a plan more to the liking of residents who want the area's rural character preserved.

By Joel Hood, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Sep. 30--THE ACREAGE -- When Palm Beach County recently struck a deal with local officials to allow residents here to ditch their backyard wells and pay for county water, many, predictably, dug in their heels.

By Joel Hood, South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 27--LOXAHATCHEE GROVES -- The town of "turtle waters" is losing its turtles.

By Joel Hood, South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 27--LOXAHATCHEE GROVES -- The town of "turtle waters" is losing its turtles.

By Andy Reid, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Feb. 22--WELLINGTON -- Residents worried about development crowding western Palm Beach County got more bad news Wednesday, with word that GL Homes formally submitted plans for 12,235 homes on Loxahatchee citrus groves.