Page 16 - Boca ViewPointe - February '21

Page 16, Viewpointe February 2021

Tax Talk

As the pandemic Last Chance to Get a Property in March 2020, new processes and safety measures were
c on t i nue s t o a f fe c t implemented in every office, often ahead of county
ne arl y eve ry a spec t Tax Discount executive orders. These proactive measures were put in
of our daily lives, I am place to ensure this agency could continue to provide
taking this opportunity to Pay real estate essential services in the safest manner possible.
share information about and tangible personal What We’ve Done
important safety measures property tax in — Required face masks or cloth face coverings of
implemented in our offices. February to receive anyone entering our offices.
I put these measures in the 1% discount on — Installed protective barriers at all front counters.
place at the beginning of the your 2020 property — Placed social distance signage and markers in all
pandemic and will continue taxes. There is no offices.
to refine them as needed. discount available in — Installed air purification systems in every office.
Even with these safety measures, we find ourselves March. Pay smart, — Conducted mandatory onsite COVID-19 education
periodically understaffed due to COVID-19. In these pay online at www. and testing for all employees.
instances, wait times may be longer than normal, even pbctax.com today! What We Continue to Do
with an appointment. If you arrive for your scheduled — Limit our services to Palm Beach County residents
appointment and find there is a long wait time, please Delinquent Business Tax and new residents only.
consider rescheduling your appointment for a later date — Require an appointment for in-person service.
or different location. I know this can be inconvenient Notices — Promote contactless payment methods in our
and thank you in advance for your patience. offices.
A quick reminder... our offices are closed Monday, Have you received a delinquent business tax notice? — Provide staff with cloth face coverings, plastic
Feb. 15 for Presidents’ Day, but we are always open to Don’t wait! An additional $250.00 fine is applied on gloves, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes.
serve you online at www.pbctax.com. February 1 pursuant to Florida Statute 205.053. Pay — Require daily temperature and blood oxygen level
Regards, smart, pay online at www.pbctax.com today to avoid checks of all employees.
Anne M. Gannon further penalties. You can also pay by mail or drop your — Initiate periodic deep cleaning at all locations.
Constitutional Tax Collector, payment in one of our secure drop boxes located in our With every decision I make, I strive to balance our
Serving Palm Beach County office lobbies during regular business hours. most urgent mission to provide essential services while
protecting the health of our staff and clients. Over these
Steps We Are Taking to past several months, we quickly learned we must remain
flexible to adapt to new ways of working. Transforming
Protect the Health of our how we serve you is part of my commitment to continuous
Employees and Clients improvement.
Important Dates and
As this agency and our country continues to deal with
the spread of COVID-19, I remain focused on protecting Deadlines
the health of our employees and the public. Beginning
Feb. 15 Presidents’ Day – Offices closed
Feb. 28 Last day to receive 1% property tax discount
Do you have an
April birthday? Your
registration expires
at midnight on your
birthday. You can renew
your registration up to
90 days in advance at
www.pbctax.com. 

Seeking Viewpointe

Writers Choosing The Right Wine
For Your Perfect Or

By Lisa Cammaleri

Do you have an interesting story to share? Imperfect Valentine!
The Viewpointe is always looking for new and
talented writers to submit articles on current events,
the social scene, restaurants, movies, family matters, By Laura Berrio, Freelance Plan a dessert date! A beautiful bottle of rosé (hot category
village life etc… Writer/Blogger in wine currently) or champagne pair nicely with chocolates.
We welcome news from Village Boards about There is so much pressure The lighter the chocolate, the lighter the wine and the darker
activities or events in their community, which would on couples to pick the perfect the chocolate, the darker, more full bodied the wine. If
be of interest to Boca Pointe residents. gift for that special someone your love’s favorite is in the middle with buttery, Belgian
Please submit your article to lisa.cammaleri@ on Valentine’s Day. Planning milk chocolates or white chocolate, a sweet wine such as
fsresidential.com for review and consideration.  a special evening and picking a muscat pairs nicely. If you decide to forego the wine and
that perfect bottle of wine can have champagne, select a sec or demi-sec so the sweetness
seem daunting on this holiday complements the chocolate.
of “love.” If this is not your first Valentine’s Day and you need to
Let’s make picking a step it up a notch … pick a vintage from a special year (first
perfect wine an easy part of the date, wedding anniversary, birthday, etc.).
planning. Once you decide on what you are going to do and A couple of mid-priced favorites of mine would be a
where you are going to do it, the wine choice is narrowed 2016 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon or a Taittinger
down. A picnic outside vs. a formal dinner call for a very Champagne. Although a little pricey, if you want that very
different wine. special bottle, 2007 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne and
If you want to plan a sunset picnic on the beach, you need the 2002 Michael Magnien will not disappoint!
a wine that travels well or opt for a bottle of champagne! If Just remember to stay true to your tastes and stick with
you are planning on cooking, then the wine choice needs what you know. Follow your heart and sip with the one you
to pair with the featured entrée. If you are channeling your love!
inner Julia Childs and preparing Beef Bourguignon, a full ~ Cheers
bodied, deep red wine would be my first choice. Valentines ~ Keep the conversation going and
come in many shades of crimson … uncork the perfect red the wine flowing!
to complement your special cupid celebration. Follow the Vine at: www.
If all of this seems overwhelming, try starting simple. VineVibeUncorked.com.

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