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Commissioner’s Update

Post-Hurricane Season of Hurricane Nicole, a Category 1 storm that came ashore on U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Weather Service. We
Fortunately, we were spared most of the damaging effects
kept the public informed through news releases, two press
Wrap-Up North Hutchinson Island just south of Vero Beach on Nov. conferences, and numerous social media posts.
10, as areas like ours to the south did not bear the brunt of the The county opened seven general population shelters,
By Commissioner storm. Having witnessed in real time, Category 4 Hurricane one pet-friendly shelter, and a special needs shelter, housing
Maria Marino Ian, which decimated coastal communities in Southwest 517 of the general population, 21 special needs persons,
Now that we are officially Florida, and which spawned tornadoes in western Delray and 29 pets. Emergency staff monitored more than 8,000
finished with the 2022 Beach, residents took the warnings, watches and evacuation power outages, and handled 1,095 calls to our Emergency
hurricane season and we orders seriously. Information Center. Public Works crews locked down eight
can reflect on the late-season The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) quickly bascule bridges to allow continuous vehicle traffic, and
storms that made landfall on moved into activation on Nov. 7 and reached Level 1 full removed 49 signal heads and 20 LED blank out signs. Staff
Florida’s shores, it is helpful activation on Nov. 9, as hurricane watches and warnings conducted damage assessments countywide.
to learn how our county were issued, returning to normal operations the following Beaches are the first line of defense against the enormous
programs work to keep us Tuesday. During this activation, our incident command team energy from tropical systems that threaten our coastal communities.
safe and protect our properties kept in contact with all 39 municipalities and participated County-managed beaches were well prepared and performed
and natural resources. in daily conference calls with the State of Florida EOC, the as designed to mitigate significant damages associated with
Hurricane Nicole. Extensive dune and beach restoration work
completed over the past few years provided protection to our parks
The Singles Scene Column © and infrastructure from damages seen elsewhere on Florida’s
coast. County staff perform beach condition assessments prior
The 2023 Singles Market is Lives with Family: What is their age? Occupation? Cultural to and immediately following passage of tropical systems as part
of their emergency management roles. Preliminary assessments
HOT! position? Why do they live with family? Is it a home with an east suggest county beaches experienced some sand loss from the dry
wing? Or the basement?
By Kelly Leary, M.S., beach, but we are already seeing some natural recovery as some
of this material naturally migrates back to the beach by typical
CEO/Matchmaker Lives with a Roommate: What is their age? Why? How? Who?
“You’re so vain. I bet you What? When? Have fun exploring this topic as some have valid wave conditions.
think this song is about reasons and remain age appropriate while others are not. I come We were truly fortunate that we ended up outside the direct
you.”— Carly Simon right out and ask this in my interviews, but if you do it you will path of Hurricane Nicole, but given the unpredictability of
look intrusive. Only the matchmaker can ask this type of question. storm systems despite the advances in weather forecasting,
Happy New Year Everyone! this underscores the need to keep our personal emergency
Isn’t it remarkable how New Construction: Usually upscale, up-to-date, and financially plans ready and our hurricane supplies stocked. You can
quickly time flies with each FIT. This person knows what they want and is customizing it to access the Hurricane Planning Guide at Official Palm Beach
passing year? Tis’ another suit their needs. They may be demanding and uncompromising.
golden opportunity to get They may be rigid in and out of the bedroom. They may be worth County Hurricane Planning Guide (pbcgov.org), or request
it right! I hope everyone is it though! I would not rule this out. a print copy by calling the Emergency Information Center
setting up their vision boards at (561) 712-6400.
and manifesting an ideal and Old Construction: Worth the wait. Look for a solid foundation. If I can be of assistance to you, please contact me at (561)
dreamy year ahead. January is the BEST month on the calendar to Choose cement over wood. Look for good lines and structure. 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@pbcgov.org.
make changes. Hold your ground this year. Don’t let the time slip Don’t be fooled by an attractive outward appearance and forgo
away from you--just don’t. You will thank me later for this gentle the inspection! Get a second and third opinion and listen to your
nudge. For those of you that are single and frustrated, know that the gut. Seek out the opinion of a true friend when in doubt.
Florida market is booming--and I’m not talking about Real Estate. Professional
Waterfront vs. Western Lifestyle: This is a matter of preference.
There is a Singles Tsunami going on right before our eyes~~and it Do you prefer the mountains or the ocean? You can also have the
has been going on for months. Thousands of singles have moved to best of both worlds too--if you date smart! Wouldn’t it be nice to Firefighters Of
our local area in the last couple of years, former dynamic duos have have a partner with a home in two zip codes?
broken up, and countless others have given up on online dating for
good. ONLINE DATING took an even bigger nose dive in the This is a tough market and let’s face it, when you date you are
last three years. It is more absurd than ever before. It is Babylon selling yourself. Hopefully, you don’t have to try too hard. Don’t Palm Beach
meets the Wild West of dating and it is destroying norms and over sell. Believe in yourself. Move with care and kindness at
the modern dating culture in multiple ways. Men and women your center and you will never lose.
are not enjoying the transition and loss of general dating County
decorum. THIS is why matchmaking has become so popular. Welcome to the dating boom in Florida--offline-in REAL LIFE!
The future is bright.
MATCHMAKING has become more attractive to quality Safety Tips
singles as a traditional approach to expanding your social circle Thank you for sharing your time with me again today. Thank
wisely. Consider these basic facts as you move towards your you to my publisher for noticing my talent (as a matchmaker
decision to hire a matchmaker. Would you prefer a matchmaker and writer) so many years ago. This paper is about sharing If part of the way you
who is LOCALLY established? Does your matchmaker have an good news with our readers in our communities. Do tell your celebrate the holidays is to
ACTUAL OFFICE or does she want to meet you out in public? friends. Keep it simple, folks. We all need something FUN display a live-cut Christmas
Would a REAL matchmaker seek to enroll you on a zoom or a to talk about and something to look forward to in 2023. tree, it is probably time to
phone call? Doesn’t that miss the point? We meet all of our clients Together--anything is possible. consider taking it down to
in our office in-person. Our private practice is centrally located reduce the fire hazard risk.
to all of you (NOT out of state) right on PGA BOULEVARD. Our hotlines do blow up in January, so call soon to beat the rush! No matter how much effort you put into trying to
We have been here for ten amazing years and counting and we We can’t wait to here your story!
could not be happier. We have much more love to share too--in keep the tree hydrated, time and air conditioning will
the coming year. We continue to learn and grow and change, for XOXO, Kelly dry it out in a month or so. As the needles and branches
ourselves and for you. It is an honor to serve all of you, sincerely. dry out, the risk of fire increases, especially if there is
#LoveOffline #DateLocal #SecretsSafeHere #TellYourFriends even the smallest break in the insulation on the wiring
With that thoughtful note, join me as I entertain the concept #SustainableLove of the lights. If the lights are incandescent bulbs and
of comparing the current singles market to the real estate not LEDs, heat buildup from those bulbs can create a
market. Multiple risks abound in 2023 for a buyer (aka: Kelly Leary© has 32 years in the dating industry and a Master’s hazard also.
dater). The stakes are high. Enjoy my fun comparison below Degree in Psychology. She’s been profiled by The Palm Beach
and let me know what you think! Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News, The Sun Sentinel, As you take the lights and ornaments off your tree
Vero Beach 32963 and many more over the years. Revolution and home, it is a good idea to take time to check the
TYPES OF SINGLES ON THE MARKET: Dating members are pre-screened including background condition of all electrical wiring before you pack them
The Short Sale: Typically, a disgruntled person that does not checks. Professional photos are taken by the staff. Revolution down if you intend on using them again next year.
want to be single. They didn’t choose this label per se, and they Dating is not online dating or blind dating. In addition to Proper storage can help protect electrical
are mad at the world. There is some hope with healthy therapy providing matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single” components and wiring. Excessive heat and humidity
or a time-out to rebuild thy soul. through their exclusive club membership, Kelly and her team can take a toll as lighting and decorations sit in storage
also provide feedback from your dates when appropriate.
The Foreclosure: This is a man or woman you want to Call 561-630-XOXO (9696) or 772-932-HERE (4373) for a for the next 10 to 11 months.
stay away from at all costs. This person is likely damaged or LIVE chat with a matchmaker. You may also visit us at www. With the hopeful approach of cooler weather, you
destroyed, sadly. They really should not be dating as they are in revolutiondating.com. *All inquiries are confidential. may find a need to turn on your heating system just to
some kind of crisis. They are likely in shambles--from financial get the occasional chill out of your home. The first time
to emotional or physical destruction. This is the saddest type of you turn it on, you may notice a slight smell of the dust
single to encounter. They need so much work--but it’s not your being burned off the heating coils that has accumulated
job to renovate. This will take a long commitment on the buyer’s over the year. This is normal. If you believe it to be
part to rebuild. The question remains: Is it worth it?
more than that, or if you are simply in doubt, don’t
The Renter: This person is just not secure for a reason. They hesitate to dial 9-1-1 to have it investigated.
may be new to the area (which is okay, as long as they are rooting Stay safe and well.
down in some way here in Florida). How long is the lease? Steen Eriksson,
What are their intentions? Are they financially sound or amidst a Professional Firefighters
financial setback? Why do they rent? Find out before you proceed, of Palm Beach County Local 2928,
without judgment. If you have concerns, just ask me what I think. HOAN@iaff2928.com