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Tax Talk

Dear Friends:
As your Constitutional
Tax Collector, I greatly
enjoy visiting the many
organizations we have here
in Palm Beach County.
Whether speaking to a
neighborhood coalition or a
group from a local Chamber
of Commerce, one of the
rewarding aspects of my
job is to meet with citizens
and share information about my office and the services we Gone is the small DMV building that once stood at
provide. My community engagement ambassadors and I the site to be replaced with a 23,735-square-foot facility with you! Lobster season begins Aug. 6 and runs through
are always eager to join you at your meetings and events, designed with a bright and spacious interior. The new March 31, and there are a few things you need to know
so consider inviting us to speak to your group – we are location will provide expanded road test capabilities and before venturing out to bring home that lobster feast:
always eager to share the latest news and materials from ample parking and room for expansion to meet the needs 1. You need more than just a saltwater fishing license.
our agency! of our growing community. There is a special permit for catching spiny lobsters in
If you are interested in inviting us at your next meeting The population of Palm Beach County is expected to Florida.
or event, please visit https://www.pbctax.com/contact-us/ grow by 16 percent by 2030. For every new home built, 2. Divers must stay within 300 feet of a dive flag and
request-a-speaker/ and complete the online request form an additional 2.3 people will need the services of the tax any boat traveling within 300 feet of a dive flag must go
and we will reach out to you to discuss your request. collector’s office. This new service center will give us the at idle speed.
I look forward to hearing from and seeing you! ability to meet these needs and serve clients more efficiently 3. Spiny lobsters must be larger than 3 inches
Sincerely, now and in the future. We are very fortunate to be able to measured in water from between the eyes to the start of
Anne M. Gannon, bring this new facility to the surrounding communities. the tail (the carapace). Possession and use of a measuring
Constitutional Tax Collector, When construction is complete in early 2024, the device is required at all times.
Serving Palm Beach County current Tax Collector’s Service Center in the North 4. Do not take egg bearing lobsters. Egg bearing
County Governmental Center will close. The new service females carry their brood on the underside of the tail. If
Construction Starts On PGA center in the City of Palm Beach Gardens will be the third you see orange stuff that looks like it should be on sushi,
put that lobster back!
facility designed by architectural firm Song + Associates
Service Center and constructed by The Morganti Group Inc., both in West 5. Lobsters need to be caught whole. Using any device
Palm Beach. that could puncture or crush the “shell” is not allowed,
The construction vehicles are in place, and I am excited neither is separating the tail from the body.
to announce construction is underway on the newest, state- Don’t Be Shellfish: There’s 6. There is a bag limit of six lobsters per day per
of-the art service center in Palm Beach Gardens. person.
This new service center, located on PGA Boulevard, Plenty Of Lobster! For more information or to purchase a saltwater fishing
is part of our ongoing commitment to provide the citizens license and lobster permit, visit www.myfwc.com.
of Palm Beach County unparalleled service. As the North August brings some of the hottest temperatures of the Have fun, be safe and enjoy your Florida spiny lobster!
County grows, we must expand our service capabilities to year. It is a great time to go take that dip in the ocean
accommodate the needs of the community. and maybe even end up bringing a lobster dinner back Tax Talk on page 6
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