Loxahatchee Groves magistrate fines two properties for lingering code violations; one case renoticed

A special magistrate on July 7, 2025, found two properties in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves to be in continuing violation of local code and assessed daily fines that began July 3 and will continue to accrue until the violations are cured.

The hearing, held at town hall and presided over by Special Magistrate Amity Barnard, considered multiple enforcement matters. Town staff present included Deanna Thomas, code enforcement officer; Karen Gardner Young, director of community standards; Sammy Brown, town clerk assistant; and Craig Lauer, public works superintendent.

In case 25040004, involving property at 1470 A Road (listed to Javier and Rosa Garcia), the town presented photographs and evidence the magistrate said show piles of manure and related processing activities on the parcel. Deanna Thomas testified the property was initially cited April 1, 2025, and that a prior special magistrate hearing on June 2 resulted in a finding of violation. Thomas told the magistrate that as of July 2 the town observed that the violations remained.

Paul (Paulo) Santana, who identified himself as the agricultural operator and representative for the…