Page 14 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - September '21

Page 14, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office Property Appraiser’s “Achieving the CEAA was not easy,” said Palm Beach
from page 13 County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS. “But
Office Earns Certificate Of it simply underscores our commitment to providing the
professional representation might include an attorney, absolute best service to the people of Palm Beach County.”
a licensed real estate appraiser or broker, or a certified Excellence According to one judge, Palm Beach County’s application
public accountant. If someone who is not a licensed for the CEAA was, “The best submission that I have graded
professional represents you, you must sign the petition The Palm Beach County … This could be a model for future CEAA applicants.”
or provide written authorization or power of attorney for Property Appraiser’s Office The CEAA evaluates an entire jurisdiction rather than an
your representative. has earned the Certificate of individual, so the requirements place a strong emphasis on
During the hearing, a special magistrate will ask you Excellence in Assessment teamwork and group achievement. Jurisdictions that earn
to present your evidence and testimony in support of your Administration (CEAA) the CEAA demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the
petition. In most cases, to win a reduction in appraised from the International assessment and appraisal disciplines to both their constituents
value before the VAB, you must prove that the county’s Association of Assessing and their peers.
appraisal of your property exceeded market value and Officers (IAAO). This
explain why. A representative from our office will then recognition is the highest Holiday Office Closure
present evidence in support of the property valuation, professional honor for an
denied exemption, etc., depending on the issue. You will assessment jurisdiction The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
have another opportunity to comment before the end of offered by the IAAO, as it recognizes those who utilize best (including all of our service centers) will be closed in
the hearing. appraisal and assessment practices in their offices. observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6.
Keep in mind, although the decision of the magistrate
is binding, the hearing itself is an informal process. The
VAB will mail you a written copy of its final decision.
Regardless of the outcome of your hearing, you must pay
all or the required portion of your taxes by April 1 to keep
your petition valid and avoid additional cost and fees. Award Winning Service and Operations
After The Hearing
The VAB must issue all final decisions within 20 Team at La Posada Creates an Elevated
calendar days of the last day it was in session. You may
file a lawsuit in circuit court if you do not agree with the Experience for Residents
VAB’s decision.
For more information about the VAB in Palm Beach
County, email vab@mypalmbeachclerk.com or call them La Posada, a Kisco senior living
at (561) 355-6289. community in the heart of Palm Beach
Gardens, specializes in providing its
residents with a full-service, resort-style
lifestyle. Thanks to a unique approach and
philosophy centered on the satisfaction
and peace of mind of residents, La
Posada maintains a focus on five-star
service in all areas. Residents have access
to a variety of luxury amenities and
conveniences, from chef-prepared meals
to concierge services, state-of-the-art
wellness programs and so much more. It’s
this commitment to five-star service that
recently earned La Posada team members
the President’s Tanzanite and Effective La Posada - gated community in Palm Beach Gardens
Team awards from parent company Kisco
Senior Living. recipiency of the Effective Team award for their efforts
The annual awards recognize the individuals and teams and perseverance over the last year helping residents
who work diligently each day to make a difference in the maintain a sense of ease and peace of mind, while
lives of the residents and fellow associates around them. This providing quality service and managing results.
impressive achievement is a testament to the high-quality A key element to La Posada’s success is the
service that residents, their families, and La Posada staff community’s commitment to safety and security. These
enjoy every day. The President’s Tanzanite award is given to primary initiatives have long been an integral aspect
an associate who goes above and beyond Kisco’s company of La Posada’s philosophy, and the communities team
standards, exemplifies dedication to quality work and members are trained to ensure that all the worry is taken
provides outstanding service to residents. Sebasjon Larsen out of living an independent lifestyle. At all levels,
received this year’s award for his unwavering commitment trust and transparency are key components that provide
to each resident and his professionalism at all levels. residents and their loved ones with confidence. La
Posada continues to proactively prepare, plan, and protect
against outside threats to ongoing service delivery. The
community follows best-in-class protocols and continues
to set the standard for keeping its residents and associates
comfortably safe and sound.
Featuring 193
luxurious independent
living apartments and
11 independent living
cottages, in addition
to assisted living
La Posada Operations Team apartments, memory
Car Detailing “At La Posada, our primary aim is to provide exceptional care suites and private
rooms for short-term
service for those who call our community home,” said
rehabilitation and
Boat Detailing Brad Cadiere, executive director of La Posada. “This skilled nursing, the
recognition of our associates from our parent company is
community provides
Pressure Cleaning one that we don’t take for granted. Our aim is to ensure opportunities to
that our residents know we are diligently focused on
strengthen the mind,
providing them with service that enables them to live and
body and spirit at all Sebasjon Larsen receives
enjoy an independent lifestyle every single day. While we levels of community President’s Tanzanite Award
We Come To Your do not work for recognition, it’s an honor to see our team life.
acknowledged for all they have done over the course of
Home, Business, the last year.” “We’re incredibly proud of the vast array of service
and program offerings that we provide to make every day
Marina The Operations Team, led by Paulina Jacobs and at La Posada distinctive,” said Cadiere. “We’ve worked
including Yolanda Saniago, Marisol Tassy, Rick diligently to create a myriad of choices and opportunities
Premium Wash starts at only $50 Minichino, and Bob Kinney, at La Posada’s dedication for our residents to enjoy. Our community offers the
was further recognized by the Operations Team’s
ability to thrive all while living on one’s own terms.”

Call (561) 222-1721 Now is the right time to consider the invigorating environment La Posada offers.

Schedule your personal tour or RSVP to attend the upcoming Resident Panel Lunch and Learn on
September 29 -- call (561) 277-0680 or email LaPosadaRSVP@kiscosl.com.