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July 2020 July 2020 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 9

Tax Talk

Dear Friends, On a brighter note, I am excited to let you know we program dedicated $60 million in
As I write this message our launched an entirely redesigned website for the agency at www. federal dollars to local businesses
nation is experiencing one of pbctax.com. The new design is ADA compliant and mobile impacted by the pandemic. Most
the most difficult chapters in responsive, making it easier for everyone to use. of the funding is earmarked for
its history. More than 110,000 A friendly reminder our offices will be closed Friday, July small businesses with 25 or fewer
people in the United States 3 for the holiday. Have a safe and fun July 4th! employees.
have died from COVID-19 Sincerely, Applicants were required
including over 400 in Palm Anne M. Gannon, to provide a copy of their local
Beach County. As we continue Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County business tax receipt, a document
to face record unemployment that many business owners had
and businesses struggle to Tax Collector’s Office Helps Business Owners misplaced. On May 22, the first day
reopen, I have put together a Apply For County Business Grants of the application period, clients
comprehensive list of resources that can help. Please share this From May 22 to June 12, our agency was proud to help local came to our administrative office in the Governmental Center
information with your friends and neighbors – anyone who business owners apply for financial assistance through the Palm seeking help.
needs a hand during this difficult time. Beach County CARES Restart Business Grants Program. The At the time, our office was still closed due to the pandemic.
Tax Collector Gannon worked with county officials and building
security to safely admit clients. Once inside, our team went to
work helping numerous business owners get their business tax
receipt so they could apply for this important grant.
The county may reopen applications depending on how
much money it disburses. For more information, please visit
Palm Beach County’s Housing and Economic Sustainability
Lighthouse webpage.
Adventure Climb Comprehensive List Of Resources For Those
Affected By Pandemic
COVID-19 Testing
• Palm Beach County Public Health Information at (561) 712-
6400 or public@pbcgov.org
• FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, call (561) 642-
1000.
• South County Civic Center, call (800) 209-7919
• Belle Glade: Primary Care Clinic, call (561) 642-1000
Smartphone Tour App • List of over 60 local testing sites at http://discover.pbcgov.
Available in English, Spanish & French org/coronavirus
• Homebound residents may call the Palm Beach County
Lighthouse Climbs • Historic Grounds • Programs • Nature Trails • Gift Shop Emergency Information Center (EIC) at (561) 712-6400 for a
prequalifying assessment for in-home testing.
jupiterlighthouse.org 561-747-8380 Hunger Relief
• School District of Palm Beach County summer feeding
500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter 501(C)3 non profit
Discover the Palm Beaches Florida program at 50+ school feeding sites
• Food assistance through the Department of Children and
Families
The Single Scene Veterans
• Veterans with COVID-19 symptoms should call the VA
Medical Center, (561) 422-8262.
• Veterans in distress should call the VA 24-hour hotline at
Decoding Our New Dating Language Ghosting: When someone you’ve been seeing vanishes (800) 273-8255 or text 838255.
By Kelly Leary, M.S., without a trace. You could have been dating a few days, or • List of smartphone apps for self-help and coping strategies
months, but one day they simply disappear. They don’t return
Founder and President your texts, and may even block you to avoid having the break- at www.mobile.va.gov/appstore/all
The love business is up conversation with you. It’s cowardly, but sadly common,
booming with new clients especially with a vast array of dating apps at our fingertips. • VA-specific information at the U.S. Department of Veterans
and engagement notifications Zombie-ing: If you’ve been ghosted, the culprit may Affairs COVID-19 web page
post-lockdown. I can’t count resurface. It’s usually a decent amount of time after they Unemployment Assistance
how many dynamic duos will disappeared, and they often act like nothing happened, like a • Florida’s Reemployment Assistance Program or call 1-800-
be enjoying the fireworks revived corpse. 204-2418
together because of us. Nexting: With all the apps at our fingertips and singles
Summertime is the kick-off finding it so easy to communicate via a smart phone, anyone • Paper applications in English, Spanish and Creole are
can be anyone. False confidence abounds and many just feel
of The Cuffing Season, the they can jump to the next in an instant...and guess what? They available at all FedEx office locations.
time when finding a girlfriend can. This is a weak testimony to a real man or woman who is • Get help finding a job through CareerSource West Palm
or boyfriend becomes even looking to date sincerely as a romantic goal. If you feel you are Beach.
more appealing as the in this trap, get out quickly. Senior Citizens
countdown to the holidays is Stashing: When the person you’re dating doesn’t introduce
only six months away. Plus, we are all a little more responsibly you to their friends or family, and doesn’t post anything about • Area Agency on Aging Helpline at (866) 684-5885 for
“free” than we were in the Spring. Twenty/Twenty has been you on social media. Basically, you’re their secret boyfriend assistance with food, electricity bills, Medicare and caregiver
tough on us all, but it’s about to turn around! The second half of or girlfriend, while they feel justified in “stashing” you on resources
the year will make you smile with appreciation and hope. the shelf, pretending nothing is going on to the outside world,
In the wake of our “new normal,” I have decided to bring and keeping their options open. If they proclaim you as their • 211’s Sunshine is a free program that provides a daily phone
you up to date on the new “terms” being used on the dating romantic interest, they will have to give up their search. call with a friendly hello and well-being check for seniors who
scene. As always, meeting through introduction by a friend is Benching: Before you have “the talk” with your new are feeling isolated and alone. Call 211 or visit the website at
the best way to go...and that is what we recreate at my club. partner about whether you are in an exclusive relationship,
So Ready-Set-Go. Be aware and enjoy the next chapter of you are at risk of being “benched.” Like the sports term, where https://211palmbeach.org/seniors.
your life. Knowledge is power. The power of love knows no players are left on the bench as reserves, you might find yourself Mental Health Resources
boundaries but first we must know who we are dating and what being someone’s back-up option as they continue to look around. • Palm Beach County Youth Services provides free telemental
goes on “Behind the Screens!” (Yikes). Online daters beware They may come back to you if nobody better comes along, but
today more than ever before...and social media lovers...heed my that doesn’t give one high hopes for the relationship, does it? health services for children and families by calling (561)
advice. It’s just too easy to get into trouble if you are dating via If you are someone who has resisted dating because of all 242-5714.
the internet in any way. In this day and age, dating begins and of the above, I don’t blame you. BUT you do have to stand up • Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety and fear due to
ends with our smart phones. So, let’s get smarter. for what you want at some point and take a strong calculated
Learn the New Dating Dictionary, circa 2020: risk. Not everyone is obsessed with his or her screens! Not COVID-19 may call the Catholic Charities Counseling
Micro-Cheating: Inappropriate flirting or contact with everyone would risk his or her safety, money or sanity on Program hotline at (844) 848-6777.
another that lacks physical touch. It goes beyond emotional internet dating or blind flirting. You don’t have to either. Don’t
infidelity, in that this usually occurs on an electronic device in think of what you have to lose today, think of what you have to
one way or another. How do you know if you have crossed the gain. Be confident, smart, and carry on my friend! It’s time you Local Business Tax Collection Begins
line? If you are doing anything you would not want your partner start dating smart too. You got this--and so do we! Business owners must pay local business tax at www.
knowing about (when it comes to dating or flirting) like texting Let’s claim some internet-independence! pbctax.com July 1 through Sept. 30. Property owners offering
inappropriately, sending photos or sharing intimate feelings XOXO,
with anyone other than your “exclusive” partner, then you are Kelly short term rentals are required to obtain a local business tax
micro-cheating. Kelly Leary, Founder of Revolution Dating has a master’s receipt for each rental unit. Check with your local municipality
Love Bombing: The flame that burns too fast dies quickly. degree in psychology and 29 successful years in the dating for additional business tax payment information requirements.
You feel someone fell madly in love with you but they have industry. A top matchmaker, now known as THE Florida
never met you or you met briefly. In this case you definitely Matchmaker, she has been profiled by ABC News, The Palm
should think twice. Why is he or she falling so fast and they Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, The South Florida Business Important Dates And Deadlines
barely know you? How many times have they done this before? Journal, and numerous other media outlets. Please call our July 1 Local business tax collection begins
Catfishing: When a person lures someone into a hotlines seven days a week at 561-630-XOXO (9696) in the Palm
relationship by pretending to be someone else online or has Beaches and South Florida area or 772-932-HERE (4373) on the July 3 Independence Day
greatly altered their appearance. Catfishes often steal photos Treasure Coast. You may also visit our informational only website Holiday, offices closed
from strangers’ profiles, and sometimes even create multiple at www.revolutiondating.com. All inquiries are confidential. All July 4 Independence Day
personas to make their stories more believable. They will try to applicants must be prescreened in person at our private practice
continue a “fake” relationship for months--always avoiding a to be eligible. This is NOT online dating. July 20 Deadline to register or
face-to-face meeting. change party
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