Page 10 - Juoiter Ocean Mile - November '22

Page 10, Jupiter Ocean Mile
‘Rendezvous At The Light’ Event

Returns To The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

The annual festive “Party in Paradise” returns to the shores and returning cultural programs. A magical silent auction Tommy Bahama Jupiter, Aqua Grill, Brick & Barrel, Cafe
of the Jupiter Inlet on Nov. 19 when guests will “Rendezvous will nestle amongst the breezy swaying palms and twinkle Chardonnay, Guanabanas, Hog Snappers, Little Moir’s
at the Light” for the not-to-be-missed waterfront fundraiser lights. With this year’s Rendezvous auction online, anyone Hibiscus StrEATery, Lina’s Crema di Limoncello, Lynora’s,
benefitting the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 can join in on the evening’s bidding featuring highly sought- Mana Greek Fusion, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Oceana Coffee,
Captain Armour’s Way, in Jupiter. The twinkle-lit gala, with after premium packages. Seminole Reef Grill, Stormhouse Brewing, Topside at the
delectable hors d’oeuvres from popular local restaurants, live Guests sponsoring tables are invited to attend the VIP pre- Beacon and FineMark National Bank & Trust’s Chef Daniel
music, and a magical silent auction, takes place from 6 to 9 party beginning at 5 p.m., specially catered with delicious Diaz. Guests will also enjoy delicious wines and select beers
p.m. on the historic grounds of the iconic lighthouse and is creations by Tequesta’s EVO restaurant and Chef Erik from local providers.
presented by The Law of Firm of Charles D. Jamieson. P.A. Pettersen. Tickets are $150 per person. For more information and
The event officially marks the beginning of the holiday Rendezvous attendees will enjoy sampling culinary about this event and tickets, visit www.jupiterlighthouse.org.
season for Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum as well as new delights generously provided by local restaurant favorites:
Medicare Corner With Kathy O

As an insurance agent issues and a fixed income so additional benefits were very Most extra benefits of a local agent happen after you enroll. I
who specializes in Medicare important to her. When I would ask her questions about her am a resource for my members. I can reorder lost cards, answer
plans, I am often asked “why coverage, she had no idea and no one to turn to for help. It benefit questions, give a list of specialists, review notices, claim
do I need a local agent?” broke my heart to see her struggle and frustrated me that I statements and so much more. The best part is there is no cost
Medicare can be complex didn’t have the knowledge to help her. I had a life and health to you the Medicare recipient!
and confusing with all the license since 2008 but was only trained in life insurance. I’m an educator of Medicare Basics: I guide you through
different options and all I also did customer service for property and casualty but enrollment. We meet one on one to review and analyze your
the mailers, commercials could not offer my own mom the type of support I could specific health situation and needs. We review the features
that promise the moon, give my clients at work. A close friend working with United and benefits and limitations of plans. I also look up costs of
suggestions, “facts” or Healthcare Medicare plans encouraged me to take the training medications, check out doctors and networks and compare
stories you might hear necessary to be appointed and I joined him in 2013 working multiple plans with you.
from friends, relatives or with Medicare consumers. My mom was my first client. I speak Medicare: Supplement, Drug Plan and
neighbors. In fact, my mom fell into this web of confusion, Many people are great at Internet research and can analyze Advantage Plan.
and I watched her struggle with navigating plans as she and choose a plan that works for them. But did you know; if For a free Medicare Plan review please call me.
moved between North Carolina and Florida and during you choose a plan and enroll, you cannot add a local agent later? Kathy Olejniczak, Agent,
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Town Of Jupiter News

By Jim Kuretski, Mayor, The Town has collected $2.5 million from developers for and commercial property owner in the Town would have
Town of Jupiter inclusionary housing for commercial and industrial projects. The benefitted by that.
The high inflation rate Town Council is responsible to decide how to invest these funds During the Sept. 22 final public hearing on the Fiscal
since 2021 has created to create future affordable housing opportunities in Jupiter. Year 2023 budget, I identified revenue streams that were
significant financial hardships Since the Town is nearing buildout of its vacant residential underestimated in the budget plan and proposed eliminating a
to residents and businesses. properties, future opportunities to create affordable housing units vacant town staff position to enable the Town’s ad valorem rate
The cost of housing in Jupiter within Jupiter will be increasingly more challenging. to be reduced.
and south Florida, has been Governmental Fiscal Accountability Ultimately, the Town Council voted four to one to maintain
skyrocketing, with property The Town was fortunate to have its overall real estate tax a flat ad valorem tax rate that achieved a 13.1 percent increase
resales occurring in a seller’s base increase by 13.1 percent, mostly attributable to property in total ad valorem tax revenues.
market. This month’s news resales that occurred last year. Property resale events resulted The Town should have lowered its ad valorem tax rate, to
report provides insights about in very significant increases in the taxable property valuations do its part to limit governmental cost increase burdens to its
Town efforts to (1) have affordable housing units in Jupiter and for those properties. residents and local businesses, particularly at this time with such
(2) limit cost increases in governmental revenues/taxes to do its There are 16,243 residential units that have an annual unprecedented financially challenging conditions. I am not alone
part in controlling the overall costs of living in Jupiter. 3 percent “Save Our Homes” taxable property valuation in my public service approach, as more local governments in
Affordable Housing increases on CAP. Accordingly, I advocated for an offsetting Palm Beach County opted to lower their ad valorem tax rates
Over the past two decades, we have continued to implement 3 percent reduction in the Town’s tax rate. Every residential this year, than I recall ever happening before.
infrastructure improvements in older charter neighborhoods in
Jupiter that have more affordable housing costs, in efforts to
improve the desirability of living there.
We had 1,589 affordable housing units constructed
through Abacoa DRI obligations. The mandated affordability
requirements expired after five years. The five-year period was
the governmental standard for affordable housing units at the
time of Abacoa’s master plan approval.
We had longer term success with Barcelona, a 351-unit rental
community constructed three years ago. Seventy-five workforce
housing units were constructed, with mandated affordability
requirements, valid for 30 to 50 years.

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