Page 6 - Boca Club News - August '19

Page 6, Boca Club News
Council Corner: Summer in the City

By Boca Raton City Council member Library. Unfortunately, that is where our extremely popular the District’s golf course designs. Everyone is hoping this
Monica Mayotte, a 21-year resident of Community Garden is located. I have put the Brightline course will have amenities and accessibility for golfers and
Boca Raton who has been active in the personnel in touch with the Junior League of Boca Raton non-golfers alike.
community, both in our local schools (who runs our garden) to begin discussions about where the City staff is busy working on the city budget for 2019-
and as a city advisory board member. garden could be relocated. My idea is to put it on the rooftop 2020 fiscal year. The city holds two budget hearings in
Summertime in the city of Boca of the proposed station’s parking garage. I would also like to September, which are always open to the public. The
Raton is typically the time when year- see this as an opportunity to expand our community garden preliminary budget hearing will be on Monday, September
round residents hang out on a fairly to additional areas of our city so that more residents have an 9th, at 6:00 pm at City Hall. The final budget hearing will
empty beach, can get a restaurant opportunity to participate in a community garden. Stay tuned be on Monday, September 23rd, at 6:00 pm at City Hall.
reservation and a parking space downtown. But this year as we progress through the process. The budget for the year will be adopted at the final hearing.
doesn’t seem to be the case. Boca Raton is as busy as if it Another project that is getting a lot of press is the Beach As always, check out www.mizneramp.com for the
were season! There always seems to be something going on. and Parks District’s golf course project, Boca National year-round events happening at Mizner Park Amphitheater.
One of the most exciting opportunities for Boca Raton Golf Course. This course is the old Ocean Breeze course And check out the city website, www.myboca.us, for events
is the possibility of a Brightline/Virgin Train station in our located in the Boca Tecca neighborhood. The Beach and happening around the city.
downtown. City Council and staff began discussing a possible Park District, a separate governmental, taxing entity from Enjoy the rest of your summer. It’s hot out there...so
station at the end of July. Brightline/Virgin Trains would the city, is contemplating a millage rate increase to finance don’t forget to hydrate!
like to build a station adjacent to the Downtown Boca Raton the new golf course. City Council is currently reviewing
From the Desk of Palm Beach County

Commissioner Robert S. Weinroth:

County Leads State in Ag Production

Robert Weinroth, a former member of the to avoid heat-related disorders such as heat stroke and heat working outside.
Boca Raton City Council, was elected exhaustion. • Be alert to signs of heat-related illness. Know the warning
as a Palm Beach County Commissioner Heat stroke occurs when the body no longer sweats, and signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Look for, and check
to replace Steven Abrams, who retired body temperatures reach dangerous levels. Symptoms include on, other workers who might be at high risk.
due to term limits requirements. dry, hot reddish skin and lack of perspiration, high body • Avoid direct sun. Find shade or block out the sun if possible.
Palm Beach County is Florida’s top temperature, strong rapid pulse, chills, confusion and slurred • Eat smaller meals. Eat fruits high in fiber and natural juice.
agricultural producing county and takes speech. Avoid high-protein foods.
the title of largest agricultural producing Heat exhaustion is our body’s response to the loss of Keep Your Pet Safe in the Heat. Don’t forget your pets
county east of the Mississippi River! water and salt, typically through sweating. Symptoms also are subject to the effects of the heat! Here are some tips
Some Palm Beach County farmers have been in business since include excessive perspiration, weakness/fatigue, dizziness to help keep your pets safe in the summer:
the 1800s planting pineapples and tomatoes. or confusion, clammy skin, muscle cramps and flushed • Pets can get dehydrated quickly; offer them plenty of fresh,
In 2017-18, Palm Beach County generated over $1.4 billion complexion. clean water. If outdoors, make sure they have a shady place out
in agricultural sales. For anyone spending time outdoors working or playing, of the sun, and be careful not to over-exercise them.
In western Palm Beach County, billions of dollars are here are some helpful tips: • Symptoms of overheating in pets include excessive panting
generated by farming industries from packing houses to sugar • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids; drink about 16 ounces or difficulty breathing, increased heart and breathing rate,
mills, harvesting equipment, and transportation systems. Major before starting and five to seven ounces every 15 or 20 minutes. drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse. Symptoms
growers continue to produce in the Agricultural Reserve west • Avoid dehydrating liquids. Alcohol, coffee, tea and can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomiting with
of the turnpike in South County, a 21,000-acre area that was caffeinated soft drinks do not hydrate the body and can hurt an elevated body temperature.
designated as a preservation (primarily for agriculture) by the more than help. • It’s illegal to leave your pet alone in a parked vehicle, which
Board of County Commissioners in 1980. • Wear protective clothing. Lightweight, light-colored and can lead to fatal heat stroke. It’s OK to trim longer hair on a
Palm Beach County currently leads the nation in the loose-fitting clothing helps protect against the heat. Change dog, but don’t shave your dog. Their layers of hair serve to
production of sugar cane, sweet corn and sweet bell peppers. clothing if it becomes saturated. protect them from overheating and sunburn.
It leads the state in the production of rice, lettuce, radishes, • Pace yourself. Work at a slow, even pace. Know your limits • Brushing cats more often than usual can prevent problems
Chinese vegetables, specialty leaf and celery. and ability to work safely in heat. caused by excessive heat.
For seven months out of the year, fresh fruit and • Schedule frequent breaks. Take time for rest periods and • Apply sunscreen or insect repellent that is labeled safe for
vegetables coming out of Florida feed over 80 million people water breaks in a shaded or air-conditioned area. use on animals.
worldwide. New technology and improved disease-resistant • Use a damp rag. Wipe your face or put it around your neck. • Be careful of very hot asphalt, which can cause burns on
crop varieties have helped Florida’s farms become more • Avoid getting sunburn. Use sunscreen and wear a hat if your pet’s paws.
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