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      Tax Talk from page 1                                 Palm Beach County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund Rent     “Most tax collector offices, including my own, were
                                                         and Utilities Assistance Program provides one-time rental   forced to close their doors to the public to reduce the
      Anne Shares Important                              and/or utility assistance to residents who have experienced   spread of illness,” said Gannon. “I am proud of the
                                                                                                           work we did to help safely reopen tax collector offices
                                                         loss of income, reduction in hours or unemployment due to
      Information About Rent And                         COVID-19. Applications are accepted online and by drive-  throughout Florida. Many of us transformed from a walk-
      Utility Assistance                                 through at the county’s Community Services Department   in business model to one that requires appointments for
                                                         offices in West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach. Please call
                                                                                                           in-person service.”
                                                         (561) 355-4792 to make an appointment and learn about     As FTCA president, Gannon also provided guidance
        With COVID-19 continuing to cause extreme hardships   drive-through hours.                         to tax collectors in Volusia, Broward and Miami-Dade
      for many in Palm Beach County, I often hear from     Please note: A valid driver license or state identification   counties. These counties are transitioning from appointed
      residents who are deeply worried about paying their bills,   card (ID) is required to apply for this program. If you   to independently-elected constitutional tax collectors.
      especially for housing and utilities. Fortunately, there is   need help obtaining a valid driver license or state ID card,   This transition is required by Amendment 10 which was
      help available locally, and I am pleased to share these   please visit www.pbctax.com to make an appointment for   approved by Florida voters in 2019. She also assisted
      important program details with you.                in-person service at one of our offices.          several tax collectors with improving their websites to
                                                           Florida Power and Light (FPL) is also helping its   provide citizens with greater access to online services.
           Deadline for the October                      customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to     “I am proud of the innovative practices we developed
                                                                                                           and implemented during a very trying time,” reflected
                                                         COVID-19. The company has suspended disconnections
             Issue is September 15                       for nonpayment and continues to waive late fees and   Gannon. “These operational changes are helping all tax
                                                         additional payment extensions to help customers manage
                                                                                                           collectors provide more efficient service to the citizens
                      Mail or email to:                  past-due balances.                                of Florida when they need it most.”
          Bill Thompson, 18583 Lake Bend Drive             Customers may also qualify for assistance through
                ws.thompson@comcast.net                  the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program     Important Dates And
                                                         (LIHEAP) and FPL’s Care to Share Program. To learn
                                                         more, please visit www.fpl.com.                   Deadlines
        Disclaimer
           Copy appearing herewith may not be the viewpoint of   Gannon Reflects On Her                    Sept. 7  Labor Day – offices closed
        The Shores Board of Directors or its newsletter editor. Nor                                        Sept. 30  Local business tax receipt renewals due
        should responsibility be assigned for accuracy or validity or   Year As President Of The                   September installment payment plan payment
        articles contributed by residents or other articles chosen by the                                          due
        publisher or the editor.                         Florida Tax Collectors                            Oct. 5   Deadline to register to vote in the 2020 general
                                                                                                                   election.
                                                         Association                                          Born in November? Registrations expired at midnight

               Realtime Property Management                                                                on your birthday. Renew 90 days in advance at www.
                    of South Florida LLC                   When Hon. Anne M. Gannon began her one-year term   pbctax.com.
          Beth White, RPA, LCAM, President/CEO           as president of the Florida Tax Collectors Association
                  bwhite@realtimepm.com                  (FTCA) on August 28, 2019, she began her term focused
               140 Intracoastal Drive, Ste. 403          on providing leadership and advocacy in support of all tax
                      Jupiter, FL 33477                  collectors and the Floridians they serve. Then she faced
                                                         a global pandemic crisis.


             The Shores Of Jupiter Homeowners
                       Association Inc.
               Board Of Directors, Committee

        Board Of Directors:
        David Lindley, President ................................. 743-5522
        Emily O’Mahoney, Vice President .................. 747-9048
        Bill Thompson, Secretary ............................... 762-1832
        Steve Jackson, Treasurer ................................. 743-1608
        Art Cummings, Director ................................. 743-0047
        Andrea Peralta, Director ................................. 748-3463
        Barry Parker, Director ..............................785-320-1745

        Architectural Control And Documents Committee:
        Andrea Paralta, Chair ...................................... 748-3463
        Emily O’Mahoney, Vice Chair ........................ 747-9048
        Barry Parker .............................................785-320-1745
        Compliance Committee:
        Art Cummings, Chair ...................................... 743-0047
        Lakes And Parks Committee:
        Dave Lindley, Chair ........................................ 743-5522
        Landscaping And Irrigation Committee:
        Emily O’Mahoney, Chair ................................ 747-9048  CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.
        Crimewatch Committee:
        Steve Jackson, Chair ....................................... 743-1608        ATTORNEYS AT LAW
        Welcoming Committee:
        Andrea Peralta ................................................. 748-3463
        Infrastructure
        Steve Jackson, Co-Chair ................................. 748-1608     Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate
        David Lindley, Co-Chair ................................. 743-5522       Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations
        Communications and Newsletter Editor:
        Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832
        Realtime Property Management of South Florida LLC:
        Beth White ...................................................... 763-0086
          bwhite@realtimepm.com



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