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VOL. 28 NO. 11 www.seabreezepublications.com NOVEMBER 2020

Chairman’s Corner Safety On The Road

$440,625.00 – What Does That Mean To You?
By Justin Mocha, Director of Security
By Barry J. Haberman, BPCA Chair and President
We know from our analysis of radar data that traffic within Boca Pointe is
The Master Association has negotiated with Comcast increasing as we get into the season and some COVID-19 restrictions are lifted—this
(XFinity) for a per unit compensation fee of $125.00 for a has the potential for creating some dangerous conditions, as there are still more
grand total of $440,625.00. residents and guests sharing the roads as bicyclists or pedestrians. The following
Boca Pointe Community Association has decided to are some guidelines to ensure we are following road safety best practices.
have this money, from Comcast, given to the individual For vehicle drivers-- #1 rule is adhere to the speed limit and all posted traffic
Homeowner Associations. signs. Remember that you have the right of way at golf course path crossings. It can
What a great job the Cable Committee and your Board be dangerous to stop for golf carts on the road. A vehicle behind you may not see
did for the community. the golf cart passing in front of you, and could attempt to pass on your left leading
Outside companies wanted 25% of the total amount for to potential disaster. Come to a complete stop at all stop signs and look both ways
negotiating the contract. for pedestrians and cyclists before proceeding.
Additionally, we negotiated that those that have a combination HD DVR would be getting For bicyclists- #1 rule is to be aware that your actions are unpredictable to
that monthly charge of approximately $23.00 including taxes removed from their statement vehicle drivers and pedestrians. Bicyclists are considered ‘vehicle traffic’ when they
for the term of the contract. are riding their bicycles, and should travel in the direction of traffic, not against
If you do not have the aforementioned service just call Comcast and they will send the traffic. Bicyclists should yield to pedestrians, and adhere to all posted signage on
equipment to you at no charge and no monthly fee. Boca Pointe property. If you ride your bicycle after dark, wear bright and reflective
These are just a few of the things that your Boca Pointe Community Association Board clothing.
does so as to save everyone money. For pedestrians/joggers- #1 rule is to walk/jog on the sidewalk, not in the streets.
Please be safe and healthy. Boca Pointe Drive and Via De Sonrisa Del Norte have sidewalks all along the road,
Wear your masks and stay socially distanced. there is no area without sidewalk coverage. Social distancing can be achieved on
On behalf of my wife Gail, myself, your Boca Pointe Community Association Board of the sidewalks by giving wide berths to others by utilizing the full width of the
Directors, and Staff, we wish all of our Great Residents a Happy and Bountiful Thanksgiving.  pavement as well as any grass areas when passing each other. Move into single file
when being overtaken or passing another resident. Your actions on the road are also
Holiday Magic unpredictable, and walking or running in the street adds more potential for disaster
than is necessary. Walk or jog defensively, pause or stop at intersections on the main
At Mizner Park With 47 roads and do not assume cars and bicycles see you even if you make eye contact.

While we can see from our radar data that programs like Traffic Hawk have
reduced speeding, there are obviously other traffic and safety concerns on the roads.
Foot Animated Holiday Tree Please adhere to them so that we can all enjoy the property safely. 

Happy Thanksgiving
By Hillary Reynolds

Spectacular Display With Free Nightly Performances
Get into the holiday spirit at Mizner Park, Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from the Board of Directors and the
327 Plaza Real in Boca Raton, starting Saturday, staff at the Boca Pointe Community Association!
November 21, and through the first of the New BPCA Office Will Be Closed
Year, with decorations galore to include a 47’ In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the BPCA Management office
animated holiday tree located at the South end will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. 
of the center near Yard House (not at the Mizner
Park Amphitheater).
There will be no public holiday tree lighting
ceremony or event this year. Shred Event
Five 25-minute free musical Tree performances
will happen nightly from November 21 through
the holiday season at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 Our next community Shred Event will take place on Friday, December 11th from
p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The tree will be 10am-1pm.
illuminated between shows. For everyone’s safety, this shred event will be contactless. ALL DRIVERS ARE TO
REMAIN INSIDE THEIR VEHICLES. Please place shredding boxes/bags inside your
Holiday Magic At Mizner Park on page 4 trunk. When you pull up, please pop your trunk and an attendant will remove the items.
The event will be held at The Club at Boca Pointe (parking lot). For those residents that
do not live on the west side, you can enter into the main gate on Powerline Road or through
the gate on SW 18th St. and proceed to the guest lane with photo ID. Please state that you are
attending the Shred Event for entry. Follow the signs indicating where the MicroShred truck
will be parked.
Please note: Paper only, 5 boxes or bags per household. No plastic or metal,
no media devices (hard drives, USB drives), no x-rays, CD’s, DVD’s or
cardboard.
Let MicroShred destroy your unwanted
personal documents safely and securely! 