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Property Matters

Dear Friends, and other supplies. The tax exemption applies to specific the opposite direction do not have to stop for the bus
Palm Beach County clothing and footwear that cost $75 or less, certain school (painted lines or pavement markings are not considered
schools will be back in supplies that cost $15 or less, and personal computers and barriers). However, these motorists should slow down and
session Aug. 12. If you’re related accessories that cost $1,000 or less. These items watch for students loading or unloading from the bus.
shopping for back to will be exempt from sales tax when purchased during this • Be alert and watch for children especially near schools,
school supplies, mark your time. Mark your calendar and get ready to save! bus stops, school buses and in school parking lots.
calendar to take advantage • Pay extra attention to lower speed limits in school zones.
of Florida’s tax-free holiday Back To School Means • Watch for and obey signals from school crossing guards.
Aug. 2 through 6. Back • Only drive or park in authorized areas to drop off or pick
to school also brings the Sharing The Road up children at school.
return of busier morning
and afternoon commutes. With students heading back to school, it’s imperative Are You One Of The
Keep reading to learn the laws related to motorists and drivers slow down and pay attention. Don’t forget you’re
school buses. sharing the road with young pedestrians, children on bikes Remaining 135,824?
Also this month, the property appraiser mails a “Truth and school buses.
in Millage” (TRIM) Notice of Proposed Property Taxes Nevertheless, many drivers are unaware of the laws Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, any person traveling on a
to all property owners. As a reminder, this notice is not a relating to school buses. Here are some tips for drivers to commercial aircraft will need a REAL ID compliant
bill. If you have questions about the notice, please contact help make school bus transportation safer for everyone. driver’s license or state identification card. You will also
the Property Appraiser’s Office. need a REAL ID compliant credential to enter any federal
Best regards, building.
Anne M. Gannon,
Constitutional Tax Collector

Unclaimed Money Could Be

Waiting For You

Every year, many of our clients fail to cash checks
issued by our agency. We make several attempts by U.S.
mail to inform clients of their unclaimed funds. Good Did you know that over 135,000 Palm Beach County
news! We now post a list of clients with unclaimed funds residents do not have a REAL ID compliant driver’s
on our website, making it possible for you to find out if license or ID card? Are you one of them? The easiest
you have money due. We update this list each month. Visit • All drivers moving in either direction on a two-way way to find out is by looking at your driver’s license or
the “Help and Resources” section of www.pbctax.com to street must stop for a school bus displaying a stop signal ID card. Does it have a star in the upper right corner? If
view the list. Follow the instructions on our website to and must remain stopped until the road is clear of children your credential is missing the star, you are not REAL ID
file a claim with our agency. and the school bus stop arm is withdrawn. compliant.
• On a highway divided by a paved median, all drivers Don’t get caught in the rush! Palm Beach County
Back To School Tax-Free moving in either direction must stop for a school bus residents can make an appointment at www.pbctax.com
Holiday displaying a stop signal and must remain stopped until to renew your driver’s license or ID card. You can renew
the road is clear of children and the school bus stop arm
up to 18 months in advance of the expiration date.
is withdrawn.
From Aug. 2 to 6, catch a tax break on back to school • On a highway divided by a raised barrier or an
essentials such as clothing, backpacks, shoes, tablets unpaved median at least 5 feet wide, drivers moving in

Pet Matters

For The Love Of Animals

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Adoption,
Clinic & Ranch
“For the Love of Animals” features real
stories happening at Furry Friends in
Jupiter. We are The Humane Society of
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the only no-
kill shelter open to the public in northern Thank you to our sponsors! And a special thank you to CBS
Palm Beach County. We’ve been rescuing, Channel 12 for their commitment to our special Telethon event!
rehabilitating, and re-homing the homeless
animals in our community for more than 30 Axe is a Dolly’s Dream Dog and his adoption fee is already paid!
years. Our not for profit 501c3 organization Plus he goes home with you with lots of goodies. Please come see
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption Center, Veterinary Clinic Axe at our Jupiter Adoption Center.
(open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm City Ranch.

President Pat Deshong with CBS Channel 12 Reporter
Hall of Famers Willie Roaf & Kristen Chapman & volunteers
Joe Namath and Mayor Todd Wodraska
Furry Friends’ new
Adopti on Cent e r &
As they say, every picture tells a story. Here is little Jack telling Veterinary Clinic, located
CBS News Anchorman Jim Grimes about his lemonade stand which at 100 Capital Street in the
raised $47 dollars for Furry Friends. Bert and Sallie Korman pledging Jupiter Commerce Park, will
a $100,000 matching donation in memory of their late daughter-in-law. be completed in September
Starbucks on W. Indiantown Road delivering goodies and much needed 2019. We have work to do
caffeine to Furry Friends’ clinic in the wee hours of the morning. and money to raise, but with Photo courtesy of Samantha Farmer
These are just three of the countless examples of how the your help, we can realize
community galvanized to support the Capital Campaign for Furry the dream that’s been the we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
Friends’ new Jupiter-based Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinic on hope of our organization for us continue our animal saving mission.
Friday, July 19th. A telethon, hosted all day by CBS News Channel decades. Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
12, raised more than $237,000 for our vision, our future, our soon- If you would like to be a 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
to-be reality for the many dogs and cats who find themselves at our part of our new beginning, Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
doors and in need of our rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing help. please contact us. Like each 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Historically, July 19th was one of our greatest days! As President nail, block, & tile, every 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
of Furry Friends, words cannot express how proud we are to be your donation, no matter how “Your donation
hometown shelter. And how excited we are to know that our new small, will help make our dream come true… All for the Love of creates th e
home, located in the Jupiter Commerce Park, is nearing completion. Animals. possibilities to
Once built, it will create bright possibilities, not only for the dogs Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call make miracles
and cats in our care, but for the entire community. It will truly be a 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong, happen for our
destination point for everyone to come & be a part of the promise President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development. Furry Friends”
we give to our animals each and every day. The promise of “happily This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
ever after” for every single one… no matter how long it takes. and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so thankful to the sponsors, matter how long it takes to find it. We have many wonderful
donors, volunteers, staff members, businesses and supporters who dogs and cats at our Jupiter Adoption Center and Palm City
make up our vast cheerleading team. With you, we are making the Ranch. We invite you to come visit us! Our website is www.
possibilities for miracles a reality. furryfriendsadoption.org.
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
LOVE of animals! like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
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