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VOL. 34 NO. 3 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com MARCH 2024

PGA POA Communication Corner

Submitted by Gail Coppage are thrilled that the Cognizant Classic was hosted by the vehicles, it is important that we each recognize just how
PGA POA Communications PGA National Resort this year, and we welcome all new many vehicles come through PGA National each day.
Committee visitors. With PGA National serving about 40 communities,
Happy March and Happy Congratulations and Best Wishes and seasonal residents and guests back during the high
Spring! Congratulations and best wishes to the POA Board season, traffic congestion is not a dream, it is a reality.
Have you ever noticed members! Returning board members: Keith Ahronheim, Tree Trimming on PGA Boulevard
that South Florida also Mike Engelsher, Bob Kramer and Jim Kraus and new Did you notice some tree trimming happening on PGA
e xpe rie nce s spri ng board member Connie Goldberger will serve a two-year Boulevard? The trees west of Ryder Cup Boulevard were
weather? Aside from recent term on the POA Board. in serious need of trimming. The POA recently hired a
rains and winds, the birds The results of the election of officers and the names of all vendor to tackle this work and we are pleased that our own
are chirping even more, nine members of the board will be posted on the PGA POA “spring cleaning/clearing” will happen in this location.
the sand cranes are out and website (www.pga-poa.com) after the organizational meeting. Running, Biking and Scooters
about looking for mates, new buds on flowering trees Traffic and Trucks With miles of roadways and so many residents and
are blossoming and of course, the roads and restaurants Spring is a time for cleaning and PGA National is guests, activity is at an all-time high in PGA National.
are still full of cars and people! Residents, families and no exception. There are many contractors out and about The POA wants to remind everyone to have reflectors on
guests are enjoying the beautiful city of Palm Beach cleaning roofs, driveways, pruning landscaping, adding clothing or bikes and scooters when traveling within our
Gardens and PGA National. Have you noticed a recent new landscaping, and doing both interior and exterior communities. We recognize that our area is a beautiful
increase in many guests? The increase may be because of work. What does that mean for PGA residents? Trucks, spot for recreation, but please know if you are in the
the Cognizant Classic, played at the PGA National Resort trucks and more trucks. Many of our narrow roadways roadways during peak, off-peak or even late night or very
the week of February 26 through March 3. Many guests within PGA National communities are difficult to traverse early morning hours, be protected by wearing some type
enjoy a few weeks or longer for a visit, golf, sightseeing when there are multiple trucks parked in the roadways. of reflective material so that you can be seen by drivers.
or other recreation within PGA National and throughout Please be sensitive to walking, biking and driving We want you to remain healthy, happy and safe while in
Palm Beach County. Please be careful driving and please around these trucks. PGA National. Have fun, but please stay safe!
have patience with drivers who may be unfamiliar with While we remind PGA communities and their HOAs
our roads and driving distances to area attractions. We about the need for diligence regarding parking contractor
Commissioner’s Update

Beach Restoration Efforts In over 22 miles of beach and dune restoration projects for the dune systems where natural recovery is not possible. The
Singer Island Emergency Dune Restoration is 50 percent
benefit of tourists, residents and coastal property owners.
Palm Beach County Dunes are accumulations of wind-blown sand abutting complete, focusing on protecting county construction
the beach. They are stabilized by salt tolerant native plants accesses and publicly accessible beach areas. Coral Cove
By Vice Mayor Maria that have deeply-penetrating, extensive root systems. As the Emergency Dune Restoration will immediately follow
Marino plants become buried, new roots develop on the recently completion of Singer Island and will focus on recovery
Palm Beach County’s buried stems while new stems emerge from the sand. Dunes of dune areas within the county park and adjacent public
47-mile coastline is a help minimize erosion and protect coastal infrastructure access areas. Coastal Resources Program staff are also
playground for millions of from storm damage. working with local Inlet Management District, municipal,
residents and tourists each Recently you may have observed shoreline erosion. state, and federal partners to facilitate restoration of
year. Our beaches serve as Our beaches sustained moderate additional damage to a affected major beach nourishment projects areas where
one of the best defenses number of previously identified “hot spot” areas of erosion appropriate.
against wave damage through the end of 2023 as a result of repeated strong The county’s dune restoration efforts are funded by a
caused by winter storms frontal storm systems and their associated onshore winds. portion of Tourist Development Council bed taxes which
and hurricanes. However, Despite additional erosion to these localized areas, we have are used as a local match for state and federal grant dollars
the constant erosion of our observed natural recovery and sand accumulation over the that are contingent on providing public access to the sandy
beaches is an undeniable reality and maintaining the quality past month as conditions have begun to normalize. These beach area. The intent of our efforts are to maintain a
and sustainability of beaches is of the highest importance. limited periods of recovery are more typical to the county’s beach and dune system using public dollars on a regional
The Palm Beach County Department of Environmental winter beach season and a number of positive indicators, scale where historic development has impacted the natural
Resources Management, through its Shoreline Enhancement such as seaward accumulation of beach sand and significant system’s ability to respond to erosion.
and Restoration Program, builds environmentally-sensitive, nearshore sandbar formation, are good indicators that sand We hope and expect that recent observations of natural
cost-effective projects to protect and restore the natural perceivably lost to erosion in recent months is still present recovery will continue as conditions normalize and the
function of beaches and dunes. The department encourages in the coastal system and will continue to facilitate natural significant amount of sand within nearshore coastal waters
improved sand management practices at inlets and promotes recovery. finds its way back onto dry beach areas.
the removal of non-native vegetation from sand dunes. Since The worst-hit dune-only county project areas have Your input on areas of concern is very helpful. As
1989, Palm Beach County has participated in or constructed emergency construction contracts in place to facilitate always, please contact me if I can be of assistance at (561)
restoration of engineered 355-2201 or by email at MMarino@pbc.gov.