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      Commissioner’s Update




      Strategic Planning To Provide                     relocations or expansions during this two-year period. More   procurement opportunities.
                                                                                                             Supporting  economic  development  also  requires

                                                        than 70 percent of those companies are from other states,
      Essential Services                                predominantly New York and California. This has resulted   revitalization  of  neighborhoods  through  community
                                                        in the creation of more than 2,500 jobs and $150 million   improvements.  This  includes  access  to  parks,  road
      By Commissioner                                   of capital investments.                            resurfacing, streetlights and sidewalks.
      Maria Marino                                         To promote economic revitalization and support the      As the nation’s leader in sugarcane and fresh sweet
         Planning programs and                          creation of diverse job opportunities, the county’s cross-  corn production, and Florida’s leader in growing sweet
      projects for the highest and                      departmental team takes advantage of grant opportunities   peppers, lettuce, specialty leaf, rice, radishes, cucumbers,
      best use of your tax dollars                      and  programs  at  the  state  and  federal  levels,  with  an   celery,  eggplant,  herbs  and  sod,  Palm  Beach  County
      requires cross-collaboration                      emphasis on business development in distressed census tract   supports a viable and diverse agricultural industry. Through
      of  county  departments.                          areas, including Opportunity Zones. We are consistently   educational workshops and training events, the county has
      This  approach  prevents                          evaluating systems to make it easier to do business in Palm   assisted thousands of farmers, nursery growers, landscapers
      operating in silos, which                         Beach County, with expedited permit review in our Building   and residents to preserve and enhance agriculture, encourage
      can undermine the vision of                       Division and construction of infrastructure improvements.   workforce safety, practice Florida-friendly landscaping, and
      an organization and create                        Further, the county coordinates efforts by stakeholders   create more community gardens.
      inefficiencies.                                   in the Biotech Industry Cluster to develop wet lab space,      Student apprentice programs help meet local needs and
         Working with County Administration and the Strategic   incubators, and a teaching hospital.       provide our young workforce with valuable experience.
      Planning and Performance Management Division of the      The county’s Department of Housing and Economic   Opportunities are available in the departments of Water
      Office of Financial Management and Budget, the County   Development works with businesses to help them leverage   Utilities, Youth Services, Parks & Recreation, the Building
      Commission has adopted six strategic priorities for the   financing for construction and working capital through   Division, and Fire Rescue.
      county. These priorities include economic development,   federal low-interest loan programs. They also contract with      I  hope  this  gives  you  some  insight  on  how  county
      housing  and  homelessness,  environmental  protection,   technical assistance providers who offer one-on-one help   departments work together to give you the “best bang for
      infrastructure,  public  safety,  and  substance  abuse  and   to entrepreneurs. The Office of Small Business Assistance   your buck.” Please contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by
      behavior disorders. Cross-departmental teams over the past   performs outreach to help small businesses become certified,   email at mmarino@pbcgov.org, and let me know how I
      two years have tackled each of the six priorities through   and expand their capacity to participate in government   can help you.
      establishment  of  goals  and  performance  measurement
      tracking the completion of projects. Here is a recap of
      progress by two of the priority teams.              The Singles Scene Column                                            ©
      Environmental Protection
         Efforts  to  sustain  our  healthy  beaches  included
      replacement of 2.1 million cubic yards of sand; regulatory   The Market Is Hot!                      wants. They may be demanding and uncompromising.
      sea  turtle  nest  lighting  inspections;  the  monitoring  of                                       They may be rigid in and out of the bedroom. They may
      fecal coliform bacteria levels at county beach parks; and,   By: Kelly Leary, M.S.,                  be worth it though! I would not rule them out.
      improved educational signage.                       The Florida Matchmaker                              Old Construction: Worth the wait. Look for a solid
         To maintain our diverse ecosystems, the county, utilizing      “I’m the key to your               foundation. Choose cement over wood. Look for good
      a large complement of volunteers, stays on top of eliminating   new h om e.” ~~ Your                 lines and structure. Don’t be fooled by an attractive
      invasive/exotic vegetation coverage in our natural areas,   Favorite Love Broker                     outward appearance and forgo the inspection! Get a
      and continuously advocates for state and federal support      The Florida market                     reliable second and third opinion and listen to your gut.
      for infrastructure that will reduce harmful discharges to   is booming and getting                   We all have untapped intuition–if you listen to your
      the Lake Worth Lagoon, our delicate estuaries, and water   stronger every day–and                    inner voice. Seek out the opinion of a true friend when
      resources. The Water Utilities Department regularly inspects   I’m not talking about                 in doubt. Even easier, when in doubt–don’t proceed.
      private and public facilities for compliance with wellfield   Real Estate.                              Waterfront vs. Western Communities: This is a
      protection and petroleum tank regulations.             There is a singles’                           matter of preference. Do you prefer mountains or the
         Natural resources, beaches, parks facilities and recreational   tsunami going on right            ocean? You can also have the best of both worlds too–if
      areas contribute greatly to our health and quality of life,   before your eyes. Dynamic duos may have broken up,  you date smart!
      and create positive outdoor experiences for residents and   thousands of singles have moved to the area during the     It’s a seller’s market and let’s face it, when you
      visitors. The county completed 18 improvement projects in   pandemic and countless others have given up on dead  date you are selling yourself and buying someone else
      targeted revitalization areas, including community gardens,   end relationships and online dating. Add this to an  in a sense (comparatively speaking). Hopefully you
      neighborhood parks, and traffic calming and pedestrian safety   already dismal bar scene and you will come up empty  don’t have to try too hard. There’s such a thing called
      features. The county’s park acres-to-resident ratio is 1 acre   handed and empty hearted every time.   “over-staging.” Be you. Aim true. Believe in yourself
      of park property to 184 residents.                     Singles Beware of the following pitfalls when it  and move with care and kindness at your center.
         To promote sustainable and resilient practices, the   comes to our current dating climate. MANY risks     Welcome to the dating boom in Florida! We can’t
      county is incorporating policies in our capital improvement   abound today, more now than ever before. During  wait to explore the market with you. It’s HOT!
      projects, has established a master plan to increase tree   our pandemic era, the dating stakes are high.      Thank you for sharing your time with me again
      canopy in parks, has invested in solar power initiatives,      The Short Sale: Typically, a disgruntled male or  today. Thank you to Seabreeze Publications for noticing
      and is replacing old ballfield lighting with LED lights.  female that doesn’t want to be single. They didn’t  my talent (as a matchmaker and writer) so many years
         Efforts will continue to support these goals, develop   choose this label per se, and they are mad at any and  ago. These locally published papers focus on sharing
      overall waste reduction strategies, and expand partnerships   all things that made them single. There is some hope  good news with our readers in our communities. Do tell
      with local stakeholders.                            with therapy and a healthy time-out to rebuild thy soul.  your friends to read and process the positive news. They
      Economic Development                                Please contact us for recommendations.           will thank you later. Be their hero. Be your own hero.
         The environmental amenities and parks in our county      The Foreclosure: This is a man or woman you want  Keep it simple, folks. We all need something FUN to
      are some of the quality-of-life features that draw businesses   to stay away from at all costs. This person is likely  talk about and something to look forward to as a whole.
      to our community. The top four industries by employment   damaged or destroyed, sadly. They really should not     Can’t wait to see you at our LOVE-FEST 2022! We
      are professional and business services, trade/transportation/  be dating as they are in some kind of a crisis. They  will be celebrating my 31 years in the love business.
      utilities, education and health services, and, leisure and   are likely in shambles–from financial to emotional  I am so grateful to know all of you. Thank you for
      hospitality. Palm Beach County has earned the title of   or physical destruction. This is the saddest type of  talking about a revolution! Please mention this article
      “Wall Street South,” having drawn more than 30 corporate   single to encounter. They need so much work–it may  for special Valentine’s Day scheduling!
                                                          be impossible. This will take a long commitment on                                 XOXO, Kelly
                                                          the buyer’s part to rebuild. The question remains: Is it   #LoveOffLine #DateLocal #More4Uin2022
          F AIRWAY PHYSICAL THERAPY                       worth it?                                                    #URSecretsSafeHere #EventsReturning
                                                             The Renter: He or she is not secure for whatever
                          IS NOW                            reason. They may be new to the area (which is okay,                           #TellYourFriends
        FUNXION REHAB                                     as long as they are rooting down in some way here     Kelly Leary© has 31 years in the dating industry

                                                          in Florida). How long is the lease? What are their  and a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She’s been
                  CENTER!                                 intentions? Are they financially sound or amidst a  profiled by  The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher
                                                          financial setback? Why do they rent? Find out before  Magazine, Stuart News, etc. Revolution Dating
                                                          you proceed, without judgment. Just the facts, please.   clients are pre-screened including background checks.
                 Brett Richman, PT Owner                     Lives with Family: What is their age? Occupation?  Professional photos are taken by the staff. Revolution
                                                          Cultural position? Why do they live with family? Is it  Dating is not online dating or blind dating. In addition
        Physical Therapy Visits also offered              a home with an east wing? Or is it by default?   to providing matchmaking services that make singles
                                                             Lives with a Roommate: What is their age? Why?  “UN-single” through their exclusive club membership,
        in the home for convenience at no                   How? Who? What? When? Have fun exploring this  Kelly and her team also provide feedback from your

        additional cost!                                  topic as some have valid reasons and remain age  dates when appropriate. Call 561-630-XOXO (9696)
                                                          appropriate while others are not.                or 772-932-HERE (4373) for a LIVE interview
                   Most Insurances accepted                  New Construction: Usually upscale, up to date,  with a matchmaker. You may also visit us at www.
                                                          and likely financially secure. This person knows what  revolutiondating.com. *All inquiries are confidential.
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