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November 2019 Viewpointe, Page 19
From The Desk Of Palm Beach County Commissioner

Robert S. Weinroth: Emergency Texting, Passport

Service, And Mermaids On Our Shoreline

Tips on Dealing with Iguanas such as salmonella. Below are tips on dealing with these giant lizards that
Though typically not are likely here to stay.
Though iguanas are not native to South Florida they aggressive, Iguanas can Discouraging Iguanas
are thriving in the warm climate and their population is and will defend themselves • Never feed iguanas.
growing. if cornered by pets or • Protect plants
Iguanas can grow up to six feet long and they are a people, using their sharp with cages or screen
nuisance. They eat valuable landscape plants, shrubs, teeth, nails and powerful enclosures.
trees, as well as orchids and other flowers and even bird tails. • Use iguana-
eggs. As with all wildlife, resistant plants such as citrus, milkweed, pigeon plum,
Their burrows can cause extensive damage to iguanas are protected by oleanders, coonties, etc., in your landscape.
construction and seawalls. animal cruelty laws, and • Install sheet-metal cylinders approximately 18 inches
Iguana droppings along decks, docks and pools are not hurting or killing them from the base of trees to prevent iguanas from climbing.
just annoying they are also a source of harmful bacteria inhumanely is punishable by law. • Create an L-shaped wire barrier along the bottom of
seawalls and other fixed objects to prevent iguanas from
digging underneath.
Habitat Modification
• Avoid planting iguana favorites such as hibiscus,
orchids, impatiens, roses, garden greens and melons
• Remove protective cover such as dense thickets and
piles of landscape timber or rocks.
• Fill vacant burrows with rocks.
Humane Discouragement
• Keep a water hose ready and available to spray
basking iguanas on pool decks or boats.
• A startling noise will also create an unwelcome
atmosphere for a sunning iguana that feels a bit too much
at home poolside.
• Hang CDs near seawalls or dangle them like wind
chimes from trees or prized plants. Their reflective
surfaces often scare away iguanas.
For more information on coexisting with iguanas, visit
Dealing with iguanas in the S. Florida Landscape. If you
have an iguana problem, the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commissioner recommends you contact a
critter control company licensed to trap these animals.

Playtime and Pickleball

One of Palm Beach County’s
greatest assets is our award-
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The park locations range from oceanfront to the
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Everglades. The amenities are extensive and include
boating, camping, golfing, swimming, snorkeling, water
skiing and nature centers, just to name a few.
REDUCED playtime is our business” and they take it very seriously.
The county’s Parks and Recreation’s motto is “your

New facilities accommodate the latest in leisure trends, as
well as the always-popular, timeless needs of our growing
community.
One example of a growing trend in parks nationwide
is pickle ball. It is considered the fastest growing sport in
the country. According to the USA Pickleball Association,
the sport has had a 650 percent increase in numbers over
the last six years. It initially became popular with the 55-
plus crowd but is now just as popular with the younger
generation.
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ping pong. Players use special paddles and a wiffle ball
and nets and court sizes are smaller than their tennis
counterparts. It is also affordable and the game is quick,
usually about 15 minutes each.
Palm Beach County’s Parks and Recreation Department
has pickleball courts at no charge on a first come, first-
served basis during regular park hours. Currently,
pickleball courts are available in Caloosa Park in Boynton
Beach, Lake Lytal Park and Okeeheelee Park in West
Palm Beach.
For detailed information on the county’s park
locations, amenities and special events, visit http://
discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Amenities/.

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On October 16 and 17, 2019, Commissioner Weinroth
along with County Mayor Mack Bernard, Commissioner
Melissa McKinlay and almost 100 Florida county
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