Page 12 - Martin Downs Bulletin - November '21

Page 12, Martin Downs

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Brought To You By Your convenient in three easy steps and all done in less than two How many times do we receive calls on

Tax Collector Ruth ‘Ski’ minutes. The machine will walk you through the process by three-day weekends, such as the Labor Day
weekend, from individuals that didn’t realize
telling you what to do.
Pietruszewski First – enter your license plate number or pin number with their tag expired and were now afraid to go
your date of birth. out of town?
Renew On Evenings – Weekends – Holidays Second – pay with a debit or credit card. The answer is that we can’t begin to count
Third – print your decal and registration. the number. This new service will not only
We’ve partnered with The kiosk is available whenever Publix is open, so you can offer convenience, but will surely relieve a
Publix to offer a self-serve renew on weekends, evenings and even on holidays! lot of stress and help a lot of people. With
kiosk that prints registrations How many critical workers, especially medical personnel, the unpredictability of COVID-19, the mask
on the spot! Our self-serve reached out to us during this pandemic unable to renew their or no mask, the vaccinated or unvaccinated,
kiosk is available now at the registrations because of their overwhelming work schedule? we’ve all been impacted. The stability of
Town Center Publix in Palm Many people have family that live in other states, and when having the ability of renewing almost any
City at 2750 Martin Downs they have emergencies and short notice to go out of town, they time you need to, provides comfort and
Blvd. Any resident from any may need to renew their registration immediately that evening eliminates the mental stress.
Florida county may renew at or that weekend. So visit the Martin Downs Publix in Palm City and try our
this kiosk. How many times do we get calls from parents that their son “nifty” new service. We continue to strive to meet the needs of
Renewing your registration or daughter was home from college for only the weekend and the public. We’re here to serve you!
couldn’t be easier or more needed their tag renewed?
Treasure Coast Outdoors

Goliath Grouper Season So it made sense for the application fee. If you “win,” you have to pay a permit

Another FloriDUH Idea Florida Fish and Wildlife fee of $500 for a chance to catch a 20- to 36-inch fish.
Commission to consider This reminds me of those carnival games.
By Jim Weix allowing them to again be To add to the hilarity of the situation, Gary Nicklaus,
Florida is famous for harvested. Unfortunately, one of the commissioners of the Florida Fish and Wildlife
many things and not all of the season approved made Commission that voted for the season, suggested that
them are complimentary. no sense and promises to be another example of how not people opposed to a goliath grouper season, should
One is our “Florida man” to do things. apply for permits and then not use them. Welcome to the
stories, which depict some The first goofy part is the size limit allowed. With a FloriDUH Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Floridians doing some fish that is commonly 200 to 400 pounds and 50 to 72 Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
really stupid things. inches, the size limit will be between 20 and 36 inches. conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer.
Why does the Sunshine These smaller fish need to be released and allowed to Jim is included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s
State generate so many grow, not caught. Hall of Fame, for his work in helping restore thousands
nutty stories? One tongue The next issue is the cost and allowed harvest. Only of acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The
in cheek explanation is that 200 fish can be harvested on the Atlantic side south to Keyes Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941
nuts roll downhill and Florida is the lowest spot east of Palm Beach County. There will be a lottery with a $10 or by email: jimweix@jimweix.com.
the Mississippi River.
So many of us were not surprised when the Florida BusiNess spotligHt
Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to approve a whacky
fishing season on goliath grouper. This new season may
just top Florida’s poorly planned and failed attempt to
have a bear season. Medicare Corner With Gillie • Orthopedic shoes (with only a few exceptions)
As most anglers know, the goliath grouper was once • Outpatient prescription drugs (with only a few exceptions)
an abundant apex reef predator, which can grow to 400 It’s Time For Medicare Annual Enrollment • Routine foot care (with only a few exceptions)
pounds. They feared nothing, which made them easy Period (AEP) Oct. 15 To Dec. 7 • Routine physical exams (beyond the annual wellness visits)
targets for divers using spear guns. Anglers also found What Medicare Does Not Cover: • Screening tests (with some exceptions)
them easy to catch. As a result, they were overharvested Health care costs that are • Shots (vaccinations — except those approved)
and became protected in 1990. not covered include, but are • Some diabetic supplies (like syringes or insulin unless it is
Fortunately their population rebounded. Some people not limited to: used with an external insulin pump)
now say that there are too many, which is negatively • Acupuncture • First three pints of blood
affecting other reef species. • Ambulance services (except • Additional charges for a private hospital room
in emergencies or when the
• Private nursing care
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danger if other transportation
• Meals delivered to the home
was used)
• Chiropractic services, except • Medical charges billed by relatives
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. for some limitations • Intermediate care
• Dental care and dentures
• Custodial care
. Wills and Trusts (with only a few exceptions) • Services not considered reasonable or medically necessary
. Probate • Cosmetic surgery by Medicare (In 2014, due to a federal court case, Medicare
Real Estate Closings
. Business Matters • Custodial care (help with bathing, dressing, using the must now cover “sexual reassignment” if it is deemed
bathroom, and eating) at home or in a nursing home
“medically necessary” by a physician.)
• Health care while traveling outside of the United States (except Medicare Advantage Plans can fill in the gaps that
in limited cases) Medicare does not cover in most instances. Call today for
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