Page 12 - Boca Club News - May '23

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Memo from County Tax Collector from page 11 doors, between July 1st, 2022 and June 30th, 2024. For more to the car’s next owner. Here is some of the information your
information, visit floridarevenue.com/homehardening. Now is car can store that you will want to be sure to remove before
the lives of the LGBTQ+ community and those impacted by also a good time to do an assessment of your yard and trim trees selling or donating:
HIV and AIDS. I also appreciate the many folks who stopped that might cause damage to your home or property during a storm. • Phone contacts/address book if you synced your phone
by our information booth as my team and I enjoyed answering Hurricane Guide. Even relatively minor hurricanes can with your car.
questions about our office. We hope to see more of you at future leave you without power and water for a few days. Make • Location data such as home and work addresses, or routes
events! sure you are prepared by having enough food, water, and you frequently take, could be stored in your navigation system.
Hurricane Season. June first marks the start of what can be medical supplies for your family members and your pets. For • Garage door codes for your home could be stored.
a very stressful time of year – Hurricane Season. Hurricanes are a comprehensive list of supplies visit pbctax.com/hurricane- Some cars have apps that control your car’s functions
part of the reality of living near the coast and major hurricanes guide-request/ to view and request a copy of our new and and/or locate your car, so make sure you also clear any of
are becoming more and more prevalent. However, the key to improved pocket-size hurricane guide. these connections. How do you clear your car of this valuable
navigating hurricane season is to be prepared and have a plan. Dump the Data. Planning on buying a new car? Before you information? Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual to find
This year, to help you prepare, visit noaa.gov/hurricane-prep get rid of your old one, there is some cleaning up you need to out how to do a factory reset to return settings and data to
for more information. do. Personal items are not the only thing you need to remove; their original state, contact your dealer or visit your vehicle
Preparing Before Hurricane Season. In 2022, the Florida your old car could have your personal information saved in manufacturer’s website. Remember, if you are not transferring
Legislature passed the Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption its electronic system. Your car is like a computer and can store your license plate to your new car, be sure to take it with you
on the purchase of impact-resistant doors, windows, and garage a lot of important information that you don’t want available and surrender it properly. Visit pbctax.com for details.
From the Desk of County Commissioner

Marci Woodward: An Update from Marci

Commissioner Woodward, a 20-year admire the precise plantings and quietude. For more information, visit fullercenterfl.org.
resident of Boca Raton, was elected Additionally, The Morikami Collections house more than Local Government 101.
in November 2022 as Palm Beach 7,000 Japanese art objects and artifacts, including a 500-piece Constitutional Officers. Constitutional Officers were
County District 4 Commissioner. collection of tea ceremony items and more than 200 textile established by the Florida Constitution and are independently
She serves on the following board pieces and fine art acquisitions. It is an impressive public amenity elected officials. Palm Beach County has seven constitutional
of directors as a representative of open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit officers who manage their departments separately from the
the county commission: Palm Beach morikami.org. Board of County Commissioners, including:
Transportation Planning Agency; Rechargeable Batteries Linked to Fires. Throwing • Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
South Florida Regional Transportation rechargeable batteries in a recycling bin or the garbage puts • Property Appraiser
Authority (TriRail); Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council; property and lives at risk since they are known to ignite • Public Defender
CareerSource Palm Beach County; Palm Beach Cultural spontaneously. • Sheriff
Council, and Value Adjustment Board. Ms. Woodward graduated Please do not put rechargeable batteries in the garbage • State Attorney
from the University of South Carolina-Aiken with a Bachelor’s or recycling bin. They need to be disposed of at one of the Solid • Supervisor of Elections
Degree in Fine Arts. Waste Authority’s (SWA) designated centers, or at major retailers • Tax Collector
Congratulations to the Florida Atlantic University men’s with drop-off locations. The county commissioners, sitting as Additionally, they establish the budgets for their offices,
basketball team for their historic season! I had the honor of the SWA Board, recently requested SWA officials initiate a independent of the operating budget set by the Board of County
presenting the team with a proclamation declaring April 15th- public outreach campaign concerning the proper disposal of Commissioners.
22nd, 2023, as Florida Atlantic University’s Men’s Basketball rechargeable batteries. Supervisor of Elections. The Palm Beach County Supervisor
Team Week! Additionally, we asked staff to explore installing specially of Elections (SOE) office administers voter registration and all
The team not only achieved the best season in FAU’s history designed disposal bins for these batteries at convenient locations federal, state, county, municipal, and special district elections for
but also became one of the greatest teams in the history of countywide. Regular alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, and Palm Beach County. They issue voter information cards, update
college basketball, achieving a remarkable 35-4 record, winning 9 volts) can be placed in your garbage. For more information, voter registration lists, and provide Vote-by-Mail registration,
a Conference USA Championship, and earning an automatic visit https://www.swa.org/Facilities?clear=False. Early Voting, Election Day voting, and voting by mail.
spot in the NCAA Tournament from a field of 68 teams. Nonprofit Spotlight. The Fuller Center, a local nonprofit in Other duties and responsibilities include maintaining
They charged on and won four straight games in the NCAA Boca Raton, is dedicated to providing opportunities for hundreds election equipment, hiring and training poll workers, equipping
Division I basketball tournament and placed Palm Beach County of working families in our community every year. polling places, and providing information and statistics on voter
on one of the greatest stages in American sports by winning its The center’s mission is to educate and empower hardworking, registration, voting, and elections.
way into the Final Four of the playoffs. Although the Owls did under-resourced families and children to achieve their full Palm Beach County has a canvassing board responsible for
not advance to the National Championship, the FAU community potential through quality programs, including early childhood canvassing ballots and certifying and transferring the results of
is proud of our team, and we look forward to next season. education, summer camp, and family support (i.e., vocational state and federal elections to the Division of Elections. For more
In addition, we presented a certificate of congratulations to training and employment placement). They believe every child information, call (561) 656-6200 or email info@votepalmbeach.
Coach Dusty May, 2023 Coach of the Year. May is the Owls’ all- should have the chance to learn, grow, and experience success in gov.
time leader in coaching wins with a record of 101-60. He brings school and life regardless of their ability to pay. They currently If you require assistance, please contact our office at (561)
immense passion, determination and a commendable work ethic serve over 700 children in our community. 355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org.
to the program, and his efforts have created an enduring legacy
for FAU men’s basketball.
Another highlight this month was hosting the South Florida
Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) Board Meeting in
my home chambers at the Robert Weisman Palm Beach County
Governmental Center in West Palm Beach! ARCHIVE GALLERIES
Thank you to all the county staff who made it a success, Palm
Tran for the transportation, and Marni with The Little Kitchen
Cookie Co. for the beautiful (and tasty) flamingo cookies.
Palmetto Park Bridge Update. Below is a recent update PAYS HIGHER PRICES FOR FINE ART AND ANTIQUES
from the Engineering and Public Works Department on the
Palmetto Park Road Bridge project:
The construction phasing necessitated re-routing certain • Oil Paintings • Sterling Silver • Collectibles
utilities (i.e., water main) since they are attached to the south • Oriental Rugs • Objects of Art • Fine Crystal
bridge (eastbound travel) and must be done before removing the • Tapestries • Sculptures • Orientalia
remaining south bridge structure. This work is expected to be
completed by the end of the month, pending Florida Department • Fine Furniture • Bronzes • Tiffany Items
of Health approval. • Service Plates • Porcelain • Clocks
The contractor has completed the installation of the
wastewater pipelines, which will be put into service following
testing, and the old pipes will be abandoned. We Also Purchase Men’s And Ladies’ Items Including:
Installation of roadway drainage pipes has begun on the west
side of El Rio Canal and will be complete once the old water • Old Watches • Cufflinks • Smoking Items • Coins • Antique Jewelry
and wastewater mains are grouted and out of service. • Designer Handbags • Fine Modern Jewelry • Vintage Costume Jewelry
The project schedule shows completion in September 2023.
I live nearby and recognize the impact this project is having
on residents and businesses, and I will continue to monitor it One Piece Or Entire Contents Purchased
closely and provide updates.
A Must-see: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION, NO OBLIGATION
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, with its unique
gardens and collections, is one of Palm Beach County’s most
treasured cultural attractions.
Be transported to Japan through art exhibits, an authentic CASH 561-498-7536 COURTEOUS
tea house, cultural festivals, and an incredible .8-mile walk PAYMENTS IN HOME
through Japanese-inspired gardens. The gardens have 25 stops UPON REQUEST SERVICE
where visitors can see waterfalls, koi fish and other wildlife, and
an extensive bonsai collection. You will feel drawn to sit and