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VOL. 30 NO. 12 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com DECEMBER 2020

PGA POA Jottings

By Dawn Levinstein, As a reminder, the procedure for BARCODES (for gate procedure will remain in effect.
PGA POA access) have changed: They are no longer instantly issued. We look forward to seeing you again soon. In the

WHO ARE YOU? HAVE A copy of your vehicle registration must be delivered with meantime, please stay safe and Happy New Year!

YOU HEARD? $10.00, and both should be
The POA has established placed through the mail slot in
an email alert system so the POA office door. Be sure to
that we can let you know of note your phone number so we 7100 Fairway Drive
Suite 29
urgent or important matters can call you when the barcode is Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(like storm updates). In the ready. We will call the same day
past, we contacted your or the following business day to Phone: (561) 627-2800 Fax: (561) 622-6324 Email: DawnL@LangManagement.com
neighborhood association let you know the car is registered
and asked them to pass along and that you can return. Upon
information to the residents; the POA will now be able to arrival, simply call us from the
send the message directly. curb so we can come out and PROPERTY OWNER’S NAME: _____________________________________________________________
It is important that we have your correct email address. attach the barcode.
In this issue, there is a ‘PGA POA OWNER CONTACT While some have called us ADDRESS IN PGA NATIONAL: _____________________________________________________________
FORM’ to be filled out and mailed or hand delivered to bad words and pointed out how
the POA office. We respectfully request that you send it in difficult we are making it for
promptly. Please note, email addresses are never published them by requiring a copy of the PROPERTY OWNER’S EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________
and will be used for POA matters only. registration, others feel it is a
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! more efficient way of handling CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS:
I can’t believe 2020 is almost over – seems like I blinked the procedure (ie: instead of
and it was gone! Who knew that it would be a year of solitude standing in line waiting your
and frustration and that paper towels and toilet paper would turn while the staff runs in and ( )___________________ Name of person who has this phone: _____________________________
become a precious commodity? I know a number of people out attaching barcodes). There
who either experienced COVID or lost loved ones to the are a large number of owners ( )___________________ Name of person who has this phone: _____________________________
pandemic and I also know people who think the whole and renters who travel in and
thing is “not real.” Nevertheless, for your safety, the PGA out of Florida and passing papers
POA Board of Governors and Lang Management took the and working face-to-face puts
pandemic seriously and the office has remained closed to you (and us) at risk, so to all
everyone except staff. We have been inside every day and who have graciously accepted Please print clearly and return this form to the PGA POA office right away:
none of the POA services changed except for the personal the changes: Thank you – Your PGA POA
interaction. All ARC applications, lease or sale applications understanding is appreciated. 7100 Fairway Drive
and barcode applications should be placed through the mail Please note: Once COVID-19 Suite 29
slot in the front door or sent via regular first class mail. is just a memory (which we all Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Questions are answered via phone or email. hope will be soon) the barcode
Commissioner’s Update

By County Commissioner focused on keeping our tax rates low and investing public day when moving people means more than just getting in
Maria Marino dollars wisely. This included encouraging economic your car and when development is centered near a mobility
Greetings! As the newly development, bringing jobs and new businesses to the hub to make that easy. With the advent of Brightline, the
elected District 1 County community all while balancing the creation of quality county and the municipalities will continue to ensure quiet
Commissioner, I am thrilled housing, recreational venues and preserving conservation zones are installed at rail crossings, security measures are
to be serving our residents lands and water storage for future generations. in place and train horns will be used just for emergencies.
in Northern Palm Beach Collaborating with national, state, and local officials As a lifelong small business owner, I appreciate the
County. I look forward to on regional transit issues has also been a focus of mine. challenges that face our local businesses when adapting
working with all of you to Looking for alternate modes of transportation is a priority to crises and changing market conditions. The lifeblood
enhance the high quality as mobility is on the rise all around us. A goal would be to of our local economy is our small business owner, 80
of life we enjoy as well as take more cars off the roads but have more cost-effective percent of which employ 10 people or less. Also, we are
being a watchdog on our and convenient options to move people from place to place. blessed to live in an area where our climate and lifestyle
budget to make sure your tax dollars are being spent wisely. Whether that be from home to work, school, entertainment are attracting larger companies, thus diversifying our
During my tenure on the Palm Beach Gardens City or recreational venues, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing,
Council, as mayor, vice mayor and council member, I light rail or walking will be the future. I look forward to the Commissioner’s Update on page 3