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VOL. 29 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2021

Chairman’s Corner Safety On The Road

By Barry J. Haberman, BPCA Chair and President
By Justin Mocha, Director of Security
Nearly a whole year has gone by and 2022 is just ahead of
us. How quickly time goes by as we age gracefully. As we come Our analysis of radar and guest entry data indicates that traffic within Boca
to the close of this year, the Board of Directors and Staff of the Pointe has returned to at and, in some cases, above pre-pandemic levels. As
Boca Pointe Community Association led by Board Chairman and restrictions continue to ease, we expect the trend of increasing traffic to continue
President Barry J. Haberman and Kathleen O’Donovan, as your into next year. Anecdotally, we also observe the same increase in pedestrian
Community Association General Manager, want to wish you a and cyclist traffic sharing the roads. This has the potential to create dangerous
Peaceful and Blessed Holiday Season. conditions if we don’t follow road safety best practices.
2021 was a beyond stressful year for many of us, especially For vehicle drivers– #1 rule is adhere to
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Let us take the next few weeks the speed limit and all posted traffic signs.
to relax, reflect, catch our breath and prepare for whatever Remember that you have the right of way at
challenges face us in 2022. golf course path crossings. It can be dangerous
During this holiday season, please take the time to thank those who volunteer on the many boards to stop for golf carts on the road. A vehicle
and committees whose work helps to make Boca Pointe a prestigious place to live. Volunteers give behind you may not see the golf cart passing in front of you, and could attempt
of their time freely and communities such as ours could not flourish without them. We, at Boca to pass on your left leading to potential disaster. Come to a complete stop at all
Pointe, are constantly changing and adding features to our overall look. The staff and volunteers stop signs and look both ways for pedestrians and cyclists before proceeding.
work tirelessly to achieve this. For cyclists– #1 rule is to be aware that your actions
All too often, it is easier to vocalize our complaints and criticisms instead of giving praise and are unpredictable to vehicle drivers and pedestrians.
showing appreciation for someone’s efforts. Maybe if we all try to do better at showing kindness, Cyclists are considered “vehicle traffic” when they are
we can reap even greater blessings for all who live, work and play here at Boca Pointe. riding their bicycles, and should travel in the direction of
The Club at Boca Pointe has been sold to Heritage Golf Group. So now a private organization traffic, not against traffic, in single file. Cyclists should
is in charge of the Club previously owned by equity members and managed by their board. yield to pedestrians, and adhere to all posted signage on
We wish Heritage the best of luck. Boca Pointe property. If you ride your bicycle after dark,
My wife Gail and I look forward to the New Year and wish everyone a Happy and Healthy wear bright and reflective clothing.
For pedestrians / joggers– #1 rule is to walk / jog on the
Holiday Season.  sidewalk, not in the streets. Boca Pointe Drive and Via De
From The Manager Sonrisa Del Norte have sidewalks all along the road, there is
no area without sidewalk coverage. Social distancing can be
achieved on the sidewalks by utilizing the full width of the
By Kathleen O’Donovan, General Manager pavement as well as any grass areas when passing each other.
Move into single file when being overtaken or passing another
As 2021 draws to a close, I would like to take this resident. Your actions on the road are also unpredictable,
opportunity to thank each of you for the continuing honor and walking or running in the street adds more potential for
to serve as your General Manager at Boca Pointe. disaster than is necessary. Walk or jog defensively, pause or
It is a pleasure to collaborate with the Directors of the stop at intersections on the main roads and do not assume cars and bicycles see
Master Board, Committee Volunteers and Village Directors you even if you make eye contact.
who so generously give their time providing insight, ideas, While we can see from our radar data that programs like Traffic Hawk have
and a vision for the future of Boca Pointe. reduced speeding, there are obviously other traffic and safety concerns on the
My team and I will continue to provide the residents roads. Please adhere to them so that we can all enjoy the property safely. 
of Boca Pointe with the utmost level of service, we look
forward to the new year with a cheerful outlook, dedication,
and excitement for what is to come.
On behalf of Lisa, Yvonne, Justin, and myself, we wish you a Happy Healthy Holiday Thank You!!!
Season and look forward to serving you in the New Year. 
We would like to thank our residents for the generous used clothing donations this
The Boca Pointe Community Association wishes year!!! If you haven’t cleaned out your closet yet, now is the time!!!! The clothing donation
everyone a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season!! bin is located at the BPCA management office – 6909 S.W. 18th St., Suite A120.

The donations are distributed to local churches and homeless shelters. Help make
The BPCA office will be closed on Friday, a difference to those less fortunate.
Happy Holidays! 
December 24th and Friday, December 31st. 

Please Help

Prior to COVID, Boca Pointe residents were donating their unused, extra clothing to the
homeless. The homeless shelters are now able to accept clothing again. Please bring any
clean, unused clothing that you would like to donate. The drop off location is at the BPCA
office located at 6909 SW 18th St., Suite A120 in the Boardwalk shopping plaza. Due to
the generosity of Boca Pointe residents, many homeless have been given very much needed
clothes. Let’s continue helping those less fortunate. Thank you!! 