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Boca Club News, Page 9
Memo from County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon:

We are Winners...So are You!

By Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional and serve clients more efficiently now and in the future. We stuff that looks like it should be on sushi, put that lobster back!
Tax Collector serving Palm Beach are very fortunate to be able to bring this new facility to the 5. Lobsters need to be caught whole. Using any device that
County. You can reach her office surrounding communities. could puncture or crush the “shell” is not allowed; neither is
by Email: ClientAdvocate@ When construction is complete in early 2024, the separating the tail from the body.
taxcollectorpbc.com. Phone: (561) current Tax Collector’s Service Center in the North County 6. There is a bag limit of six lobsters per day per person.
355-4271. Governmental Center will close. The new service center in the For more information, or to purchase a saltwater fishing
As your Constitutional Tax City of Palm Beach Gardens will be the third facility designed license and lobster permit, visit www.myfwc.com. Have fun,
Collector, I greatly enjoy visiting the by architectural firm Song + Associates and constructed by The be safe and enjoy your Florida spiny lobster!
many organizations we have here in Morganti Group, Inc, both in West Palm Beach. And the Award Goes to...Just last month, I announced
Palm Beach County. Whether speaking to a neighborhood Don’t Be Shellfish: There’s Plenty of Lobster! August that my agency had won three awards from the National
coalition or a group from a local Chamber of Commerce, one brings some of the hottest temperatures of the year. It is a great Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), and
of the rewarding aspects of my job is to meet with citizens and time to go take that dip in the ocean, and maybe even end up the winning continues!
share information about my office and the services we provide. bringing a lobster dinner back with you! Lobster season began Once again, I am honored to announce that my agency has
My community engagement ambassadors and I are always August 6th and runs through March 31st, and there are a few been recognized with two awards from Graphic Design USA
eager to join you at your meetings and events, so consider things you need to know before venturing out to bring home (GDUSA), for our 2022 Tax Planner and Services Guide and
inviting us to speak to your group; we are always eager to that lobster feast: our 2021/2022 Annual Report. For nearly 60 years GDUSA’s
share the latest news and materials from our agency! American Inhouse Design Awards have been the original and
If you are interested in inviting us at your next meeting or premier showcase for creative professionals at corporations,
event, please visit https://www.pbctax.com/contact-us/request- non-profits, institutions, associations and more. This year’s
a-speaker/ and complete the online request form. We will reach showcase featured more than 7,000 entries and my agency’s
out to you to discuss your request. two entries were recognized in the top 10%! I am so pleased
I look forward to hearing from, and seeing, you! that our agency’s creative work continues to be recognized
Construction Starts on PGA Service Center. The on a national level.
construction vehicles are in place, and I am excited to announce If you haven’t had a chance to check out our award-
construction is underway on the newest, state-of-the art service winning publications, you can view them online and order
center in Palm Beach Gardens. hard copies by visiting https://www.pbctax.com/tpsg/ to see
This new service center, located on PGA Boulevard, our 2022 Tax Planner and Services Guide and https://www.
is part of our ongoing commitment to provide the citizens pbctax.com/annual-report/ to view our 2021/2022 Annual
of Palm Beach County unparalleled service. As the North Report.
County grows, we must expand our service capabilities to
accommodate the needs of the community. 1. You need more than just a saltwater fishing license. There
Gone is the small DMV building that once stood at the site, is a special permit for catching spiny lobsters in Florida. It's Back To School Time!
to be replaced with a 23,735-square-foot facility designed with 2. Divers must stay within 300 feet of a dive flag, and any
a bright and spacious interior. The new location will provide boat traveling within 300 feet of a dive flag must go at idle speed. Drivers be aware of
expanded road test capabilities, ample parking and room for 3. Spiny lobsters must be larger than three inches measured students and school
expansion to meet the needs of our growing community. in water from between the eyes to the start of the tail (the zones.
The population of Palm Beach County is expected to grow carapace). Possession and use of a measuring device is required
by 16% by 2030. For every new home built, an additional 2.3 at all times. Students always cross
people will need the services of the tax collector’s office. This 4. Do not take eggbearing lobsters. Eggbearing females at the crosswalks.
new service center will give us the ability to meet these needs carry their brood on the underside of the tail. If you see orange

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