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Deadline for the May Issue Tax Talk

is April 15 Dear Friends, Census 2020: Make It Count!

Mail or e-mail to: On Thursday, March 19,
Bill Thompson, 18583 Lake Bend Drive I closed all tax collector By now, you have likely received an invitation to
ws.thompson@comcast.net offices to the public and respond to the census including instructions on how
suspe nde d i n-pe rson
to respond by mail, online or by telephone. Everyone
service until further notice. living at your address counts including grand and great-
Last year we served over grandparents, parents and guardians, children, extended
800,000 clients in person. family, multiple families, roommates and caregivers.
Disclaimer
Copy appearing herewith may not be the viewpoint of That’s almost 70,000 Please participate because there is much at stake!
The Shores Board of Directors or its newsletter editor. Nor face-to-face interactions Palm Beach County receives approximately $1,600 in
should responsibility be assigned for accuracy or validity or each month. We must do federal funding for each person counted. With 1.5 million
articles contributed by residents or other articles chosen by the everything we can to slow Palm Beach County residents, this funding equates to
publisher or the editor. the spread of COVID-19. approximately $2.4 billion annually. These funds are used
At the same time, this agency must continue to provide locally for our schools, healthcare programs, housing,
essential services to our community. The collection and transportation, infrastructure and other critical services.
Realtime Property Management distribution of property tax is vitally important, especially Also, Florida’s census data could result in additional
of South Florida LLC in these extraordinary times. Property taxes fund critical congressional representation for our state based upon the
Beth White, RPA, LCAM, President/CEO services in our community including public safety, total response to the census.
bwhite@realtimepm.com emergency response, the school district and healthcare For more information, please visit 2020census.gov.
140 Intracoastal Drive, Ste. 403 programs. Our driver’s license and motor vehicle services
Jupiter, FL 33477 have a direct impact on people’s ability to work which
affects our local economy.
That is why we will continue to work behind the
scenes, serving you online at www.pbctax.com and by
The Shores Of Jupiter Homeowners mail.
Association Inc. These are extraordinary times filled with many
Board Of Directors, Committee unknowns and constant change. I will continue to
Board Of Directors: keep you up to date on www.pbctax.com, by email
David Lindley, President ................................. 743-5522 at ClientAdvocate@pbctax.com and on Twitter (@
Emily O’Mahoney, Vice President .................. 747-9048 TAXPBC).
Bill Thompson, Secretary ............................... 762-1832 Please follow all local and state orders related to
Steve Jackson, Treasurer ................................. 743-1608 COVID-19 and stay healthy.
Steve Jackson, Director ................................... 743-1608 Sincerely,
Art Cummings, Director ................................. 743-0047 Anne M. Gannon,
Andrea Peralta, Director ................................. 748-3463 Constitutional Tax Collector, Important Dates And
Barry Parker, Director ..................................................... Serving Palm Beach County
Architectural Control And Documents Committee: Deadlines
Art Cummings, Chair ...................................... 743-0047 Important COVID-19 Update
Emily O’Mahoney, Vice Chair ........................ 747-9048 April 1 2019 property taxes are delinquent
Lakes And Parks Committee: Driver’s License Appointments And Road Tests April 30 2020 Installment Payment Plan application
Dave Lindley, Chair ........................................ 743-5522 Cancelled deadline
Landscaping And Irrigation Committee: At the time of this newsletter’s publication, all driver’s Oct. 1 REAL ID deadline. Born in June? Your
Emily O’Mahoney, Chair ................................ 747-9048 license appointments and road tests have been cancelled registration expires at midnight on your birthday. Renew
Crime And Safety Committee: through April 30. Palm Beach County residents can online at www.pbctax.com.
Steve Jackson, Chair ....................................... 743-1608 reschedule an appointment for a later date. Please note
Welcoming Committee: we may need to cancel future appointments depending Important 2020 Election Dates
Andrea Peralta ................................................. 748-3463 on the status of COVID-19 in our community.
Infrastructure Serving You Online And Deadlines
Steve Jackson, Chair ....................................... 748-1608 We are here to serve you online! Many common tax
Communications Newsletter Editor: collector transactions can be completed online including: 2020 Primary Election
Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832 • Pay Real Estate Property Tax July 20
Realtime Property Management of South Florida • Pay Tangible Personal Property Tax Deadline to register or change party
LLC: • Pay Local Business Tax Aug. 18
Beth White ...................................................... 763-0086 • File and Pay Tourist Development Tax Election Day
bwhite@realtimepm.com • Renew Driver’s License 2020 General Election
• Renew Vehicle and Vessel Registrations Oct. 5
Please visit www.pbctax.com for service today! Deadline to register
Serving You By Mail Nov. 30
Bill’s Box from page 1 Some transactions cannot be completed online but we Election Day
we accepted his wish. It was a hard decision for him. He loves can help you by mail. Please make your payments payable For more information, please visit the Palm Beach
The Shores of Jupiter. At this annual meeting in the presence to Tax Collector, Palm Beach County. County Supervisor of Elections website at www.
of Shores homeowners, financial wizard Mike Stevens was Mail your payment to: Tax Collector, Palm Beach pbcelections.org.
presented remembrance gifts from the board on behalf of all County, P.O. Box 3715, West Palm Beach, Florida 33402-
Shores homeowners. 3715.
Election: Art Cummings, Steve Jackson and Barry Parker For additional assistance, please call (561) 355-2264,
were elected to two-year terms on the board of directors. Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email
Night Creatures ClientAdvocate@pbctax.com.
Just learned of a raccoon visit. I don’t know the
circumstances so what I have to say is not directed to the
homeowner who reported. In cases I have heard about in
the past, people are advised to keep their garage secure. $59
Discouraged, the “coon” will go elsewhere for dinner. The Introductory Massage
raccoons and other wildlife have not gotten over that this
used to be their home.
Coronavirus
For me to comment on specifics of this disease would
be silly. Whatever is said today will not be the same when
this newsletter issue is received by our readers. There is
one positive affect for me. Being outside at the end of each
day standing with neighbors at a distance of about 8 feet is
soothing when all hell is breaking loose. I have talked to
people passing by for the first time, making new friends and
getting to better know close neighborhood friends. We all 561-745-1002
take the virus and the ease in which it is rapidly spreading
seriously. We are taking all precautions seriously. However, 654 West Indiantown
enjoying our comradeship relieve the pressures we all feel
practicing separation and being homebound. The good thing Road, Jupiter, FL 33458
is these warm feelings will last beyond present conditions. www.drlaruffa.com
Allrighty Then
I got wound up, but other topics will wait. Wave when
you go by my house.