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VOL. 30 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2022
Thwarting Criminal Activity
By Justin Mocha, Director of Security unlocked, steal what they can from an unlocked vehicle, the community securing our property, as well, or we will
and if the keys are located within, they will occasionally run the risk of developing a reputation we do not want to
Boca Pointe experiences less crime than the drive the vehicle off property. have.
surrounding area, but it is not crime free. It is imperative It does not take much time to commit these crimes. Our best tool is outreach. It is free, and it is effective.
that residents, guests and vendors understand that leaving Although we perform 7,000 miles of security patrol per Remind your neighbors, guests, and vendors to secure
property unsecure will create the opportunity for crime, month, the odds that a patrol officer will stumble upon their property. We want criminals to know that they will
and crime will occur under those conditions eventually one of these crimes in progress is slim. not find easy scores in Boca Pointe, and that will make
irrespective of what other security measures are in place. Security is continually modifying our procedures it less likely that we are targeted.
Property crime committed on unsecured vehicles is the and protocols, introducing new technology, and keeping If you have any questions or concerns give me a call
most common both within Boca Pointe and the immediate abreast of trends in the area in order to stay ahead of the at (561) 672-3309 or Justin.Mocha@aus.com.
surrounding area. Criminals will target vehicles that are curve. We require the cooperation of everyone within
From The Desk Of Mayor Weinroth
Team PBC goes to Tallahassee corporate relocations, expansions and international trade. The WWII veterans, the nonprofit is recruiting local veterans
efforts have a lasting and sustainable impact on our county. to be recognized.
January 11th was the This past year, the BDB facilitated 31 corporate Interested WWII veterans can contact Conrad Ogletree
official start of the Florida relocations and expansions that created 3,028 high-salary at conrad@toplinerev.com.
Legislative Session and Team jobs and $150 million in capital investment.
Palm Beach County was in At the same time, visitors continue to flock to the area History corner
the house and the senate! in record numbers fueling our local hotels, small businesses
The county was fully and restaurants. This is extremely important to our economy In 1872, Palm Beach’s first permanent settler, Charles
represented, including all and the residents who work in the tourism industry. “Charlie” Moore moved into Augustus Lang’s abandoned
seven county commissioners. house in Lake Worth. Charlie acquired more land on Palm
It was a whirlwind of New area code in Palm Beach Beach and across Lake Worth, near Lake Magnolia.
meetings with many state As word spread northward of the paradise the pioneers
leadership members to discuss County had discovered, family, friends and other new settlers
the needs important to our followed in increasing numbers from many states.
county and its residents. On our agenda were a number of Palm Beach County was recently assigned 728 as a new The Lake Worth Pioneers Association was organized
proprietary issues such as affordable housing, food resources, area code (in addition to 561). in 1894, early enough to record arrivals from first-hand
water quality/storage and transportation. Anticipating that phone numbers starting with 561 will knowledge; those who did not stay long were left off
Additionally, we continued to advocate for home rule run out by 2023, the new number was assigned by the Florida the roll. Descendants of the original members still hold
since the state has preempted local governments from Public Service Commission. annual picnics and share stories handed down through
regulating local issues such as vacation rentals, tree trimming It will serve the same geographic boundaries as the 561 area the generations.
regulations and pet sales. code and will be assigned to new telephone numbers and/or If you require assistance, please contact our office
As always, we are grateful to our state partners for their time additional lines. All existing 561 numbers will not be affected. at 561-355-2204 or email RWeinroth@pbcgov.org.
and effort. Session will continue through March 11, and a full For more information, visit http://www.floridapsc.com/.
complement of the county’s lobbyists will remain in Tallahassee The BPCA
to monitor bills and appropriations important to our residents. PBI welcomes its 13th airline
Business Development Board Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is pleased to welcome Management office
will be closed on
Palm Beach County Breeze Airways with service starting on February 19.
Some of the destinations include New Orleans, Louisiana;
Akron/Canton/Columbus, Ohio; Charleston, SC; and Monday, February
It’s been a successful year for economic development with Norfolk/Richmond, VA. 21st in observance
a record-breaking number of new companies and families PBI serves more than 6.7 million passengers annually
moving to the area. We were the #1 county in Florida for and offers 200 nonstop flights daily with 13 airlines! of Presidents’ Day.
growth in 2021, and 2022 looks even better! For more information, visit https://www.pbia.org/.
As mayor of Palm Beach County, I have the opportunity
to serve on the Business Development Board of Palm Beach Nonprofit highlight: Veterans
County (BDB) Executive Committee. Please Help
The BDB is the county’s official economic development & Homefront Voices
organization that attracts and retains business investment through
Veterans & Homefront It’s a New Year! Now is the time to clean out
Voices is a local nonprofit your closets!! The homeless shelters are accepting
that connects our veterans used clothing. Please bring any clean, gently used
with Junior ROTC cadets to clothing that you would like to donate. The drop off
capture, preserve and share location is at the BPCA office located at 6909 SW
the veteran’s legacy. 18th St., Suite A120 in the Boardwalk shopping plaza.
In addition, this year The donations are distributed to local churches and
marks the 80th anniversary homeless shelters. Help make a difference to those
of WWII. In preparation less fortunate.
for several upcoming Thank you!!
celebrations honoring local