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COMMUNITY NEWS
JULY 2014
VOL. 15 NO. 7
The Allure
At Abacoa
This new luxury rental community in Abacoa Town
Center, continues to make great progress! Currently, The
Allure is planning on first occupancies in the fall and full
completion in 2015.
A pre-leasing center is currently open in Town Center at
1209 Main Street Suite 108; please plan on stopping by. Also
please see The Allure’s informative, new Web site: www.
allureatabacoa.com. Plan on checking back in frequently for
updates!
SAVE
THE DATE
The Allure at Abacoa
Abacoa Annual Meeting
November 19
5:00-6:00pm Social Hour
6:00-7:30pm Meeting
NEW SHORT
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Abacoa Golf Club: Public Welcome,
Summer Renovations Planned!
Ever wondered if Abacoa Golf Club sits back and takes
it easy during the summer months? Absolutely not! Since
the ownership change back in 2012, Abacoa Golf Club has
made tremendous improvements on the golf course and in
the clubhouse, and we are nowhere near done! This summer
when everyone sits back, relaxes and enjoys the long
summer days, we will be hard at work making even more
improvements. Here are just some of the projects we have
planned:
• Regrass some of our tees. Last year, we regrassed the
tee portion on the driving range. The new addition of the
Celebration Bermuda grass proved to be very successful,
providing a much better hitting surface. This summer, we
will be regrassing and enlarging some of the course tees.
Full course play will continue as we will be regrassing
the tees in a manner that
will not affect play.
• Construct an outdoor
building that will house
the automatic range ball
dispenser. This will allow us
to extend the driving range
hours, add the flexibility of
three different size baskets
and offer bulk pricing. You will also have the convenience of
purchasing range balls via credit card directly at the machine.
• Correct the drainage issues on the driving range and
replace the target greens.
• Create an indoor – outdoor bar with big screen
televisions on the patio.
• Adding a beautiful pergola with climbing
bougainvillea on the back terrace which will enhance your
dining and banquet experience.
Play a round of golf or join us for lunch this summer so
you can check us out as we upgrade our facility! Remember,
we are not a private club … we are accessible for your
enjoyment!
Abacoa Golf Club
“For the Distinguished Public Golfer!”
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16373 132 Terrace N
18382 120th Trail N
3265 Wymberly Drive
3450 W Mallory Blvd
1307 N Jeaga Drive
1339 N Jeaga Drive
1365 Islamorada Drive
1250 Dakota Drive
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BEDS/BATHS
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4/3
4/2
4/3
4/3
3/2
3/2
3/2
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5/4
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$468,000
$435,000
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$465,000
$467,000
$270,000
$250,000
$560,000
$335,000
$935,000
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APOA Update
Abacoa Sees Positive Change in 2014!
Excitement is sure running
high with so many great things
happening in Abacoa. By Beth Kelso
Executive Director
Abacoa POA
The Courtyard Marriott
Hotel opened in mid-June
and immediately played host
to a slew of baseball teams
playing in a tournament
at Roger Dean Stadium.
Their Starbucks bistro is
also attracting a solid flow
of coffee and tea enthusiasts
each morning. Stop in and take the 10 cent tour.
This joyous event was immediately followed by the great
news that the theater is looking to come back to Abacoa Town
Center. This proposed “Cinebowl” entertainment complex
will also sport a bowling alley, large arcade, IMAX theatre
and a restaurant/bar with indoor & outdoor seating. What
about parking you say? No worries, valet parking will be
provided for quick, easy access.
The new Allure at Abacoa in Town Center is also well on
its way to completion. Stop by their leasing center on Main
Street near LeMetro to check it out. As a former renter, one
thing I noted immediately is that they have elevators!
Looking for something to do over the summer? The
Dinner & a Show series was so successful in the spring,
that Town Center is continuing it over the summer. So get
ready to enjoy: July 5th – The Party Dogs; August 2nd – The
Driftwoods; and September 6th – Like Honey. And it’s
FREE!
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And finally, the news you have all been waiting for. The
Abacoa Annual meeting this year will be a stream lined
event! We’ll begin with a few short presentations updating
you on what’s going on in Abacoa and then, the main part of
the time will be spent answering your questions! So mark
Wednesday, November 19th, on your calendar to be at LifeLong
Learning on the FAU campus from 5:00-6:00pm for social
networking, with the meeting starting promptly at 6:00pm.
Abacoa POA
Meeting Notices
Official notification is posted via the bulletin board
outside the Abacoa POA office as well as the www.
Abacom.com Web site. Members may now download
Abacoa POA agendas and minutes from our Web site.
Notice of Monthly Abacoa POA Board meeting –
No July meeting.
Notice of Monthly Abacoa POA Community
Architect (CAC) meeting – Third Thursday – See
agenda for posted time.
**All Abacoa POA meetings to be held at the offices
of the Abacoa POA, 1200 University Blvd., Suite 102
unless otherwise posted. All agendas, as well as approved
minutes, will be available at www.abacoa.com.
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Community
Canterbury Place
Canterbury Place
Canterbury Place
Charleston Court
The Island
Mallory Creek
Mallory Creek
Mallory Creek
Mallory Creek
Mallory Creek
Mallory Creek
Mallory Creek
Martinique
Newhaven
Newhaven
Newhaven
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Tuscany
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Address
111 Mulligan Place
106 Galway Lane
123 Ashford Avenue
314 Legare Court
177 Bermuda Drive
3450 W Mallory Blvd
3265 Wymberly Drive
1365 Islamorada Drive
1339 N Jeaga Drive
1307 N Jeaga Drive
1250 Dakota Drive
3307 E Mallory Blvd
128 Saint Pierre Way
140 Day Lily Drive
134 Sweet Bay Circle
190 Paradise Circle
1932 Jeaga Drive
1597 Jeaga Drive
144 Soriano Drive
288 San Remo Drive
102 Santiago Drive
121 Barcelona Drive
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an article herein, the APOA is not endorsing the writer,
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The APOA will not be responsible for errors contained
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121 BARCELONA - $795,000
Bed/Bath
3/2.5
4/3.5
3/3
3/2.5
3/3.5
3/2
3/2
5/4
3/2.5
3/2.5
3/2.5
3/2.5
4/3
3/2.5
4/3
3/2.5
5/4
3/3
4/3
5/3.5
4/3.5
5/3.5
Pool
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
S/F
1,822
3,474
2,102
1,800
1,800
1,858
1,815
3,193
1,601
1,501
1,890
1,501
2,612
1,413
2,662
2,008
2,686
1,830
1,830
2,932
3,371
3,507
127 FLORENCE - $675,000
List Price
325,000
598,000
454,000
245,000
306,500
484,000
479,900
599,900
255,000
284,900
350,000
299,000
539,900
269,900
625,000
449,000
640,000
319,900
299,000
659,000
749,000
795,000
Sold Price
320,000
554,000
425,000
250,000
306,500
467,000
465,000
560,000
250,000
270,000
335,000
295,000
525,000
252,000
575,000
415,000
610,000
300,000
280,000
637,000
650,000
780,000
Days on Mkt
17
208
116
119
0
72
90
178
22
24
44
10
100
93
33
6
14
27
23
148
143
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Abacoa POA News & Activities
Community Relations Coordinator Reflections
By Michelle Banks,
Community Relations
Coordinator
The summer is flying by
and we are still enjoying
getting together at Abacoa
Lunch Bunch! We had
a delightful time getting
to know each other and
enjoying great food at Sal’s
Italian Ristorante in the Sea
Plum Plaza last month! We
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Beautiful diamonds, bracelets,
rings and unusual gifts
played a fun icebreaker… It’s amazing the interesting things
you learn about people when you get to know a little about
them!
Abacoa Happy Hour at Mr. Zhang’s was divine as
well. We enjoyed satisfying drinks and appetizers, which
included Asian wings and dim sum. Delicious!
We are looking forward to some great events coming up
this fall. Our “Teas Around the World” event on Sunday,
Oct. 12! Enjoy teas from different countries and food
pairings at the Abacoa Golf Club!
Get on the bus with us and enjoy the complimentary bus
ride to the Epcot Food and Wine festival on Saturday,
Oct. 18!
On another note… I really have been enjoying meeting
with some of our Abacoa businesses! There are several
ways we can help promote you at no charge! This is an
added value for being a business member of Abacoa. Please
contact me at michellebanks@abacoa.com to find out.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Take time to enjoy Abacoa! Be well!
July 3 and 4 – Mega Bash at 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Roger
Dean Stadium. Fireworks, live tribute bands, a MEGA
Kid’s Area and great Minor League Baseball action.
July 4 – Fourth of July Celebration at 4 to 9:30 p.m.
at Abacoa Town Center. Entertainment • Food • Kid’s
Activities, American-made Classics Car Show • Fireworks
Extravaganza
July 11 – Food Truck Invasion at 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Food trucks are back to invade Abacoa! Enjoy a variety
of different food trucks in Abacoa Town Center.
July 11 – Movie Night at Roger Dean Stadium –
Enjoy the movie Turbo after the game. Game time 5:35
p.m. Daytona Cubs v. Jupiter Hammerheads.
July 16 – LeMetro is Back! Abacoa Happy Hour at
LeMetro from 5 to 7 p.m.
July 17 – Abacoa Lunch Bunch at Jumby Bay
Island Grill from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Be sure to make your
reservations by July 16 at www.abacoa.com.
July 19 – Abacoa Community Garden at 9 a.m.
–Come out to see what’s growing in your Abacoa
Community Garden!
July 26 – Dinner and a Show Series – The Eagles
Tribute Band at Abacoa Town Center Amphitheatre at
7:30 p.m.
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Abacoa Golf Club
Greetings From Warren
Golf Thought Of The Week
Which part of your game should you improve?
It’s a good time of the year to stop and take stock of your
golf game. Every golfer I know wants to enjoy their golf and
finding ways to enjoy it even more is worth a little “think time.”
So, which part of your game, if you improved just a little,
would add the most to your fun? I’m asking that question
quite specifically because I’m pretty sure I know which
improvement would have the biggest impact on the scorecard.
But I’d like you to focus for a moment on “enjoyment.”
Most golfers I speak to get the greatest thrill out of
approach shots that soar high and then land close to the
pin and stop. The manufacturers seem to think it’s a big,
booming tee-shot that gives you the most fun. The better
players amongst you may get the greatest kick out of a
shot that requires you to work the ball around a corner.
But whatever shot it is that, when executed well, gives
you that really special feeling on the course, please ask
yourself: “Over the next two weeks, what can I do to
improve that part of my game?”
If it’s a little revision on the technique or some time
on the practice ground, then make that commitment.
Remember, if there’s anything we can do to help, contact
us. Our business is actually your golf game.
Happy Golfing! Warren
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Roger Dean Stadium Round-Up
Palm Beach Cardinals Having An Impact On
And Off The Field
By Brian Newton
The Palm Beach Cardinals, the Class-A Advanced affiliate
of the St. Louis Cardinals, have had a terrific first half to the
2014 season. The team landed five All-Star selections to the
Florida State League South roster, individuals have won
weekly league awards and have been promoted within the
organization, and overall, the team has been winning a lot
of games.
None of the individual honors or impressive team winning
streaks come close to how the 2014 squad has impacted the
community off the field.
Last month the Cardinals teamed up with the Vs. Cancer
Foundation to raise money to help the fight against childhood
cancer. On Tuesday, June 17, Roger Dean Stadium hosted
the Vs. Cancer Foundation Fundraiser Night at the ballpark.
Members of the Palm Beach Cardinals lined up to get their
heads shaved on the dugouts following the game that night
against the Jupiter Hammerheads.
Prior to the event, players on both the Cardinals and
Hammerheads collected donations via fundraising pages
to support the cause. Once the Cardinals learned that half
of all proceeds from the fundraiser would benefit national
childhood cancer research and the other half would help local
children at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, the team joined
together to make the event a huge success.
The whole team took to social media right away, getting
hundreds and hundreds of retweets from family, friends and
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the donations started pouring in.
The team goal of $5,000 was met after just three days
of fundraising and was eventually shattered by hundreds of
dollars. Members of the team, led by Charlie Tilson and Joe
Cuda, created an autographed ball giveaway for select fans
who donated. The team spread the news via Twitter that five
autographed balls would be given away at random to those
who donated to the cause.
“I’m just glad I could be a part of this,” Cuda said. “I
never would have thought that it would have created this
much buzz. It’s crazy how the baseball community is so
connected together.”
On June 17, the Cardinals scaled the home dugout
following the game to cap an extremely successful
fundraising campaign by shaving select team members
heads. Players who participated in the head-shaving event
were: Cuda, Tilson, Iden Nazario, Bruce Caldwell, Alex
Mejia, Jesus Montero and Jimmy Bosco. Even head trainer
Keith Joynt stepped onto the dugout barbershop to support
the cause.
For the Cardinals, this wasn’t a one-time ordeal. Players
have been giving back to the community all season long.
In early May, members of the team signed up to visit Palm
Beach Children’s Hospital to spend time with children for a
few hours before a home game. While just a few guys were
asked to ride along for the visit, multiple players asked if
they could go as well.
While the fact that the Palm Beach Cardinals ranked in the
top five in numerous batting and pitching categories among
Florida State League teams in the first half of the season
is impressive, the character of the guys in the Cardinals
clubhouse is something to be commended.
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Avoiding The Dangers Of Lightning
2014 Severe Weather
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Monday, February 24:
Lightning Awareness Day
Last Labor Day (Sept. 2) was
a stormy one across south Florida.
Early in the afternoon as storms
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pressure-washing a tractor-trailer decided to crawl underneath
the vehicle to seek refuge from the elements. This turned out
to be a tragic mistake as lightning struck very close by and the
massive amounts of electricity traveled across the wet ground
and struck the three men huddled underneath the truck. One of
the men was killed and the other two were seriously injured.
Despite the recent decrease nationally in lightning-related
deaths, events such as the one above happen practically every
year. In an area so vulnerable to lightning such as south
Florida, it is critically important to remember one basic safety
rule that can keep you safe when lightning roars.
This important rule is: when thunder roars, go indoors! No
place outside is safe from lightning. All three lightning-related
deaths in south Florida in 2013 occurred outdoors. A metalenclosed vehicle is a good alternative, but only if no enclosed
buildings are nearby. The greatest numbers of people in Florida
are struck while near or on a body of water. Many others are
struck while standing under trees. Another vulnerable location
is an open area with few trees such as construction sites, ball
fields, playgrounds or golf courses. School-related activities
also rate high in lightning vulnerability. These include walking
to and from school and after-school events.
The large number of high-rise buildings in south Florida
also puts construction workers and even residents in upper
floors at a greater risk since tall objects are struck by lightning
much more frequently than objects close to the ground.
Recent studies have shown that teenage boys are the most
likely group to be killed by lightning in Florida. The age
group from 10 to 19 years of age has the greatest number of
deaths, followed by those in their 30s and 20s. The number of
10 to 19 year old lightning deaths is greater than the number
of lightning deaths of those 40 and older.
Don’t Just Look Straight Up
There are several myths about lightning that are important
to dispel. One is that lightning only strikes when dark clouds
are directly overhead and/or rain is falling. Several cases in
the past few years have proven this to be false. Lightning
commonly strikes several miles away from the heavy rain
area of the thunderstorm, and in some cases can strike up to
10 miles away or more! This type of lightning is misleadingly
referred to as “dry lightning” or “bolts from the blue,” but
they actually originate from the side of a thunderstorm cloud
and are just as deadly as those that occur in the middle of a
heavy downpour. Therefore, the greatest danger often comes
with the first or last flash because that’s when people least
expect lightning to strike. This is why it is so important to
head indoors as soon as the first clap of thunder is heard.
Darkening clouds are usually the first sign that lightning may
strike nearby. Wait in a safe indoor location until 30 minutes
after the last thunder is heard or the all-clear signal is given
at parks, beaches and other public locations.
Be Informed. Be Prepared
If planning to be outdoors, stay informed of the
latest weather conditions by listening to NOAA
Weather Radio or by monitoring the latest forecasts
via television, radio, personal computers and mobile
devices. Have a safe indoor location planned and be
prepared to take shelter inside an enclosed building
if a thunderstorm approaches or forms nearby.
Although the National Weather Service does not
issue specific lightning warnings, products such as
the Hazardous Weather Outlook and the Surf Forecast
describe the daily lightning danger in south Florida
on a scale ranging from none, to slight, to moderate
to high. When a storm producing excessive lightning
is observed or is imminent, a Special Weather
Statement/Significant Weather Advisory is issued to
alert of its location. Checking these products before
venturing outside can make the difference between
life and death.
Remember, any thunderstorm can produce a
lightning flash which can kill you and those nearby.
For further lightning information, as well as daily
hazardous weather outlooks which indicate the threat of
lightning over south Florida, as well as special weather
statements, please visit the National Weather Service in
Miami Web site at www.weather.gov/southflorida.
For general lightning safety tips as well as educational
material, please visit the National Weather Service lightning
safety page at www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov.
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The Single Scene Column©
20 Reasons to “Revolutionize”
Your Love Life in July!
By Kelly Leary© M.S., President & Founder
of Revolution Dating
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves
growing on the trees, just as things grow fast in movies, I had
that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again
with the summer.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
1. Because: You Can!
2. If not now, then when?
3. You will never be as young as you are today.
4. Florida is booming with full time summer residents in
2014 more than any other year in history.
5. Hot Summer Nights are more fun in tandem!
6. Summer love strikes with instant chemistry (think Sandy
and Danny in the movie, GREASE).
7. Summer nights last longer!!
8. Summer Kayak and Paddle Board Parties are planned
all summer long for our Clients!
9. This is the happiest and healthiest time of the year...
you’re at your best physically in the summer.
10.Summer Weddings: don’t go alone. Your date awaits at
the revolution!
11. “Christmas in July” Phenomenon: by the time the Holiday
Season is here you will be in a RELATIONSHIP! Play
it forward and holiday love can be yours. Don’t wait till
the last minute to revolutionize your love life in time for
Seminar Dates:
July 15th & July 29th
Abacoa Country Club
the Holiday parties!
12.B O N U S : F A L L
IN LOVE IN THE
SUMMER and New
Year’s Eve 2015 will
be much more FUN!!
13.Finding love is easier
in the summer than
you think...nostalgic
memories create
biochemicals that
will rev up engines of
attractive suitors.
14.The Summer marks “a rite of passage”...consider it...a
NEW START.
15.The Florida Keys: Isn’t it better to plan a weekend
getaway for two?
16. The Palm Beach Island End of Summer Party with My
Team and I! This will be the Singles Event of the Summer.
17.Kissing late night in the pool (we all remember this).
18.Your love life could use some HEAT, don’t you think?
19.Your smile is prettier with a gleam of summer in your
eyes and a glisten to your skin.
20.Summer is sexy and so are YOU!
Kelly Leary©, President of Revolution Dating and The
Florida Matchmaker, has 23 years in the dating industry and
a Masters Degree in Psychology. She has been profiled by
ABC News, The Palm Beach Post and other publications. All
Revolution Dating members are prescreened first, including
background checks. Professional member photos are taken
by the staff. Revolution Dating is not online dating or blind
dating. In addition to providing matchmaking services that
make singles “Couples” through their exclusive membership,
Kelly also holds private singles events. For confidential
information on how to start your own REVOLUTION
of LOVE, please call (561) 630-XOXO (9696) or visit
Revolution Dating at www.revolutiondating.com.
Revolution Dating Society
Photos:
Fireworks don’t have to end on the 4th of July with this
hot club in your local area. You can have fun all month long
at these Revolutionary Singles Events. The following photos
were taken at several of Revolution Dating’s Summer Mixers
(I.E. Summer Camp for Adults). These events are attracting
more and more excitement for Florida singles and have become
the talk of the town...ages range from 25-75. Guests must be
Single, Divorced, or Widowed and pre-screened by Kelly and
her A-Team Staff. Many new friendships and summer romances
have already blossomed as a result of these exclusive events.
If you are looking to REV UP your Summer of Love 2014,
this selective singles club is the solution to the local singles
dilemma: “Where do I meet quality singles?” Call RevDating
today to HEAT up your summer and be sure to secure a spot at
the July 11th Palm Beach Island Dinner Party or the July 31st
Mid-Summer Nights Mixer. RSVP to 561-630-XOXO (9696)
or register at www.revolutiondating.com.
*All inquiries are private and confidential. Parties are
not mandatory, and many do opt out for one-on-one set ups.
This club sells out. Don’t wait.
Lovely ladies walk the red carpet at the RevDating April
Love-Fest 2014.
Love at first sight at the Monthly Cocktail Mixer?
The Single Scene Column© on page 10
Page 10, Abacoa
The Single Scene Column© from page 9
RevDating’s 1st Kayak & Paddle Board
Adventure of the Summer on May 21st.
Attractive young pros mingle at the 2nd
Kayak & Paddle Board Social on June 12th.
We ª REVOLUTIONARY SUMMERS!
Northern Notes
Stormwater Drains – The Importance Of Keeping Them Clean
By O’Neal Bardin Jr.,
Executive Director
Northern Palm Beach
County Improvement District
If you look in the street
outside of your home or office
and search the parking lots and
roads around town, you will
probably find storm drains.
Most of the drains in your
neighborhood are maintained
by your HOA/POA. The drains
along major roads are generally maintained by the city or Northern.
During heavy rainstorm s, drains can become clogged with leaves
and debris. After heavy rains and especially prior to a tropical
storm, ensure that the drains are clear by raking the debris away
from the drains to allow for proper drainage. If drains are clogged,
then water cannot drain and there is a potential for flooding.
Did you ever wonder where these drains go? A common
misconception about storm drains is that they go to a
wastewater treatment plant. This is not the case. Storm drains
transport stormwater to the nearest canal, lake, wetland or
ocean. Storm water is the excess rainfall that isn’t absorbed
into the ground and runs off to nearby lakes, canals, the
Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean. Along the way, it
can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants and
carry them into our surface waters. Much of this stormwater
receives little or no treatment! Storm water often contains
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Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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• Now Offering Ladies’ Clinics
• Booking Tournaments For 2014. Call For Details
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Northern Notes from page 10
materials found on streets and parking lots such as oil,
gasoline, soil, litter, pet waste, fertilizers, pesticides, leaves
and grass clippings. When these materials enter lakes,
wetlands and the ocean, they can pollute the water, kill fish
and close beaches. That means what goes in, comes out, into
the waters we use for fishing, boating and swimming.
Why It Matters:
• Debris can be harmful to wildlife and clog drains by
reducing the ability to drain water
• Nutrients (from leaves, grass, fertilizers, pesticides and
herbicides) can lead to fish kills and excessive amounts of
algae in the water
• Bacteria (from pet waste and dead animals) can produce
health concerns
• Sediment can reduce the system’s ability to handle
potential flooding and adversely affect aquatic organisms
• Chemicals, oils and paints can be toxic to plants and
animals
You can help control stormwater pollution. By
participating in the following activities, we help to ensure a
healthy water system:
• Properly discard leftover oil, chemicals, paints and
pesticides.
• Refrain from washing chemicals down paved driveways
and sidewalks or down the sink or storm drain.
• Maintain a healthy lawn and plant trees and shrubs.
• Refrain from applying pesticides on windy days.
• Wash cars on the lawn, not the driveway, or take cars
to a commercial car wash.
• Prior to storm events, stake the storm drains to help
clearing efforts during flooding.
Intentional dumping and discharging into stormwater
systems, as well as accidental spills that could enter the
system should be reported immediately so remedial action
can be taken by the proper response team.
*****
NPDES tip: If you suspect a discharge or spill is hazardous,
call 911! For all other discharges, spills and illegal dumping
call the local entity responsible for the stormwater system (a
reporting list may be found at www.stormwaterandme.org)
or call the FDEP Environmental Crimes toll-free number
(1-877-2-SAVE-FLA or #DEP from your cellular phone).
Property Matters
Dear Friend:
School’s out and many
families are planning
summer vacations. If you’re
taking a road trip, why not
breeze by long toll lines?
Stop by any of our offices
and purchase a SunPass
mini or transponder.
Speaking of roads, safety
first. Remember school’s
out. Please use extra caution
and don’t text while driving. It can wait.
2014 Legislative News
Sales Tax Holidays
Mark your calendar! Three sales tax holidays were created
in the recent Legislative session. The total estimated savings
to consumers is $105 million.
1. Hurricane supply sales tax exemption holiday is May
31 – June 8
Items exempted:
• storm-related supplies including self-powered radios
up to $50
• tarpaulins up to $50
• first-aid kits up to $30
• batteries up to $30
• gas containers up to $30
• generators up to $750
2. Back-to-school sales tax exemption holiday is Aug. 1-3
Items exempted:
• clothes, backpacks, shoes and wallets up to $100
• school supplies including notebooks, pens and lunch
boxes up to $15
• personal computer and accessories up to $750
3. Energy-efficient appliances sales tax exemption holiday
is Sept. 19-21
Items exempted:
• appliances and other devices that meet the federal
government’s designation of an Energy Star or WaterSource
product up to $1,500 (room air-conditioners, clothes
washers, water heaters, swimming pool pumps, toilets and
irrigation controllers)
Several items received permanent sales tax exemptions
including:
• Therapeutic pet food prescribed by veterinarians
• Prepaid meal plans for college students
• Children’s car seats
• Children’s bicycle helmets
Lower Fees For Motorists
Another law passed this session that saves motorists $20 to
$25 for their vehicle and mobile home registrations, based on
the weight of the vehicle. That’s because the Florida Legislature
voted to a rollback of vehicle-registration fees they increased in
2009. The new law takes effect Sept. 1. Early projections claim
that motorists will save over $395 million a year.
The fee reduction does not apply to two-year renewals.
Anyone renewing for two years before Sept. 1, will not benefit
from the registration fee reduction. I recommend vehicle
owners only renew for a one-year period until the legislation
becomes law on Sept. 1. The legislation also prohibits any
refunds for higher fees paid before the Sept. 1 effective date.
If you have questions, contact your state senator or
representative. Locate your state senator or representative
at www.leg.state.fl.us.
Love Fishing?
This year mini-lobster season is July 30 and 31. Don’t
wait. Time is running out to get your permit. Our office issues
fishing permits. Learn more at pbctax.com/hunting-fishing.
Permits are also required for regular eight-month lobster
season August 6 – March 31.
In July we celebrate American independence, take a
moment to remember our soldiers who protect our freedom.
Let’s look forward to the day our troops will be home and out
of harm’s way.
Sincerely,
Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector
Page 12, Abacoa
Town Center Happenings
Abacoa Town Center’s Dinner & A Show
Free Concert Series Extended
After the success of the first Dinner & A Show Concert Series, Abacoa Town Center has
announced it will be extending the concert series through September.
The Dinner & A Show Concert Series is a series of free concerts held at the Abacoa
Town Center amphitheater featuring tributes to iconic bands and performers that span the
generations. The series answered the call for more lively community events that appeal to
the entire family while bringing more value to the businesses of Abacoa Town Center. The
first concert series, sponsored by the Abacoa Town Center, paid homage to The Beatles,
Bon Jovi and Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers.
For the last year, Abacoa Town Center has been working on a revitalization initiative
and has since updated its signage program, launched a new Web site (www.PlayAbacoa.
com) and worked to elevate certain events including Abacoa Town Center’s Fourth of July
Celebration, the monthly car show and Magical Moments, which is hosted in December. In
addition to the Dinner & A Show Concert Series, Abacoa Town Center introduced the new
Pumpkin Patch Family Fun event in October giving away more than 500 free pumpkins to
benefit local charity, Little Smiles.
“We have made many improvements over the last year and the response has been
overwhelming positive,” said Jackie Awve, marketing consultant for Abacoa Town Center.
She has worked closely with the property management team and businesses to re-define the
business and entertainment district that has long been known as the heart of Abacoa and
Jupiter. “It is great to see the center and its local businesses regain attention as a result of
the series. Everyone agreed that it made sense to keep this going.”
With dates set for July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 20, Abacoa Town Center will be announcing
the performances for the upcoming shows on their Web site shortly. Guests are encouraged
to enjoy dinner at one of the Abacoa Town Center restaurants before or after the free concert
show. Many of the restaurants have exclusive menu items, special pricing and scheduled
additional live entertainment for the Dinner & A Show Concert Series events. For a complete
listing of restaurants, visit www.PlayAbacoa.com/explore/dine. Soda and water sales at the
amphitheater will benefit a different local charity each month.
Abacoa, Page 13
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FAU Features
FAU Jupiter’s Lifelong Learning Society Appoints
Three Advisory Board Members
Florida Atlantic University has announced the
appointments of Gayle Jacobs, Irene Ross and Lisa Troute
to its Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter Advisory Board.
“The current board members decided that Gayle, Irene
and Lisa were the ideal candidates because of their proven
leadership skills and extensive management experience,” said
René Friedman, executive director of the Lifelong Learning
Society.
Jacobs graduated from Montclair State College with
degrees in political science and public administration. She
was deputy director of the consumer affairs division of the
Department of Law for the state of New Jersey. When she
retired she became a volunteer docent for The Museum of
Contemporary Art and eventually moved to Florida where
she founded and served 10 years as president of the Theatre
Guild for Dramaworks.
Ross taught elementary through high school levels in
New York City. She held adjunct teaching positions at Hunter
College, the College of New Rochelle and Manhattanville
College. Following retirement from teaching, she founded
an educational consulting business.
Troute began her teaching career in Wallingford, Conn.
and subsequently taught in Italy and Oregon before moving
to Palm Beach County. For the School District of Palm
Beach County, she taught elementary school. She also held
an adjunct position at Nova Southeastern University and
FAU. Following retirement, she consulted for educational
institutions and publishing companies.
Lisa Troute, advisory board member, Lifelong Learning
Society; Gayle Jacobs, advisory board member, Lifelong
Learning Society; Irene Ross, advisory board member,
Lifelong Learning Society
Hibel Museum Summer Art Camp Offers Special Pricing
For Final Week
The Hibel Museum’s Summer Art Camp has been up
and running since June, and only a few weeks remain before
the final flight lands. This summer’s theme is “Around the
Art World in 30 Days.” Students have been “traveling” to
various Asian countries, Australia, New Zealand, Russia
and the Middle East learning about and painting like the
artists from those places. The Great Masters of Europe will
be explored July 14-18 with Mrs. Lightman, Palm Beach
County art teacher.
While the camp has been filling up, there is still available
space the final week, July 21-25. The last flight will travel
to Africa plus North and South America to discover many
of the artists from these continents. For this week only, the
cost is reduced to $100 for a week full of enrichment, all art
supplies and two daily snacks. What a deal!
July 25 is also the date of the art show and reception
at 3 p.m. Campers from all the weeks of camp are invited
to return for the event. Artwork attached to the different
countries or continents done by each student will be hung in
the museum for everyone to enjoy. The public may stop by
the Hibel Museum throughout the week of July 28 to view
the children’s works.
To register a child between the ages of 6 and 16 for the
summer art camp or for more information, please contact
Carol Davis, education director, at (561) 622-5560 or e-mail
Abacoa
Golf Club
Public Golf at its Finest!
June 2nd
to
Oct 15th
2014
MON –
FRI
$45
$40
$30
SAT-SUN &
Holidays
7:0012:00
12:002:30
After
2:30
$55
$50
$35
All rates include greens fee and cart. Add 6% for applicable taxes.
561-622-0036
or book online at
abacoagolfclub.com
Abacoa Grille Room
Serving Lunch Daily 11 – 3
Happy Hour Daily - 3 till close
Planning a Special Event?
Contact us for:
Weddings….Bar Mitzvahs…Birthdays
Anniversaries…Rehearsal Dinners
Reunions…Holiday Parties…etc.
Spanish and Portuguese spoken here!
I-95 to Donald Ross – East to Parkside, then left.
In June, Laura and Paula Moreno set up the table for campers to eat their
snacks and lunch at the Hibel Museum of Art’s Summer Art Camp.
her at hibelgalleryjupiter@gmail.com. Camp
runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
The Hibel Museum of Art is located on
the FAU campus in Abacoa at the corners of
University Boulevard and Main Street across
from the front entrance of Roger Dean Stadium.
The museum is open Tuesday through Friday
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge to
enter, but donations are greatly appreciated.
These and sales in the gift shop support the
museum’s programs and give scholarships to
art camp students in need of the experience
but not able to pay the full amount.
Ask Dr. G …
I have two young children. My mother
was recently diagnosed with cancer and
has moved in with us while she is going
through treatment. Is there anything
that will help me feel less overwhelmed?
and commitment and can be a very rewarding
experience. It’s important that you find your
balance.
I had a patient who suffered a brainstem stroke,
he became very agitated and was unable to walk,
speak or eat by himself. His wife was his primary
caregiver and she found herself resenting her
husband and feeling terribly guilty about it. She
planned a trip to see her family and wanted to
cancel because of her husband’s condition. Her
children encouraged her to go and take advantage
of the respite services hospice offered. She went
reluctantly and upon her return, she realized how
much she missed her husband. It renewed her
sense of purpose after getting some much needed
rest.
Finding a balance is always easier said than
done, many of my patient’s caregivers feel they
are being selfish for putting their own needs first
or inadequate if they seek help. It’s important to
identify your own personal barriers and find ways
to move past them. Caring for your mother will
be one of the most challenging things you’ve
ever done. It will also one of the most meaningful
and personally rewarding. Your time, assistance
and presence are a gift beyond measure to your
mother, she would want you to make sure you’re
taking care of yourself as well.
Faustino Gonzalez, MD, FACP, FAAHPM
(Reader Submitted)
You are not alone
in your struggle. I
see many caregivers
in your position who
share your feelings.
First, let me say that
caregiving at any
age is a difficult job.
Family caregivers are
especially vulnerable,
you balance multiple
roles placing more
demands on your time,
which compounds the stress you experience. The
most important thing to remember on this journey
is to take care of yourself.
On an airplane when the oxygen mask falls
in front of you, what do you do? As we all
know, the first rule is to put on your own mask
before helping anyone else. Only when we help
ourselves first can we effectively help others.
Caring for yourself is one of the most important,
and one of the most often forgotten, things you
Chief Medical Officer, TrustBridge (Hospice of
can do as a caregiver.
Palm Beach County and Broward County, Hospice
You have assumed a caregiver role for your
by the Sea, FocusCare and Harbor Palliative)
parent, while simultaneously juggling work and
raising children. Statistically, you’re facing an
Have a question for Dr. G? E-mail fagonzalez@
increased risk of depression, chronic illness and hpbc.com with the subject line “Ask Dr. G,” your
possible decline in quality of life. On the other question could be answered in his next column!
hand, caring for your mother demonstrates love
Abacoa, Page 15
Local Realtor, Dylan Snyder, Joins Hundreds
Of Agents Across The Country In The First
Ever ‘Great Home Giveaway’
Dylan Snyder, CEO of The Snyder Group at Keller
Williams Realty of Jupiter, is one of hundreds of real estate
agents across the country who has invested in “The Great
Home Giveaway” sweepstakes that will allow area citizens to
enter for a chance to win one of 16 $10,000 down payments,
and one $100,000 grand prize to be used toward the purchase
of their new home.
All current home seekers can register to win by
entering their information on Dylan’s Web site: www.
PalmBeachFLHouses.com.
The contest officially kicked off June 11 and runs through
Jan. 31, 2015. The $10,000 down payments will be given
away every two weeks, until the end of December. The grand
prize winner will be announced in early January.
Anyone who enters the contest will be eligible to win
one of the 17 total prizes available throughout the year. The
earlier you enter, the more opportunities you have to win.
This is the first time local Realtors have ever joined forces
in order to give away such a substantial amount.
Dylan Snyder has been a Realtor in South Florida for
14 years and has helped over 1,000 people find their dream
homes. Dylan wanted to participate in the home giveaway
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Could It Be
Dyslexia?
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D.
Licensed School
Psychologist
All children with
dyslexia can read – up to a
point. But, they often do not
sound out words and instead
use clues such as pictures,
word shape and guessing
based on the first letters of
the word. Their memory
quickly becomes overloaded
and by third or fourth grade, a student with dyslexia knows
he or she struggles. Parents know too.
There is dyslexia testing but public schools do not
evaluate children for dyslexia. Surprisingly, their learning
disability evaluations do not look for a specific learning issue.
Students with dyslexia often struggle because they are not
doing “bad” enough to qualify for special help in school. A
child must be severely dyslexic to qualify for extra school
help. Thus, parents of children with mild-moderate dyslexia
need to have their child evaluated by a psychologist that
specifically tests for dyslexia and also identifies the child’s
strengths. Working with a tutor who specializes in dyslexia
can help.
Warning signs of dyslexia in elementary students include:
slow, choppy reading, difficulty remembering the sounds
of words, difficulty sounding out words and poor spelling.
Warning signs of dyslexia in older students include: difficulty
remembering what was read, slow reading, low reading
comprehension, and scores low on state tests.
Many times children with dyslexia feel they are “dumb”
because of their reading difficulty. They often have other
talents such as drawing, art, dance and athletics that need
emphasized. Students need to know their dyslexia can be
overcome. For example, Charles Schwab is dyslexic. The
Web site: www.SchwabLearning.org is a great resource for
parents who suspect their child may have learning difficulties.
Dr. Forgan is a licensed school psychologist and can
evaluate your child for ADD, dyslexia and other learning
problems. Call Dr. Forgan at 625-4125 to discuss your child
or visit his Web site: www.JimForgan.com.
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Wow! We Did It! Over A Ton Of Food Collected!
A car full! One bag at a time. We are growing and making
a difference.
Congratulations to everyone that participated in the June
14 pickup for the Palm Beach County Food Project.
A ton is equal to 2,240 pounds and we collected 2,775
pounds of food. There were 185 green bags picked up by 15
Neighborhood Coordinators. Thank you to all of our very
faithful and committed donors in the Heights of Jupiter.
Because of you our local pantries are able to continue helping
those in need and not have to turn people away.
We have come a long way! Last June 15 bags were
collected totaling 225 pounds. With that being said, we still
have a long way to go to reach our potential. We have the
potential to offer several tons of food to these pantries every
other month. There are 1,600 homes in the Heights and we
have approximately 225 homes signed up so far. Our goal
is 1,000! We can do it with your help. Jump on board as
either a Neighborhood Coordinator who signs up 15 people
on his/her street or as a donor for one of our established
coordinators. Please call Kay Heisler, our district coordinator
at 748-4525 and she can help you get set up. We are in need
of more coordinators on many of our streets; please consider
stepping up and offering your help.
There are three other areas in the county that are beginning
to become active in the Palm Beach County Food Project.
They are located in Abacoa, Mirabella and Wellington.
As you can see, this project is gaining momentum and the
Heights of Jupiter is leading the way. How proud we can feel
that we are making a difference one green bag at a time and
setting an example for other neighborhoods to follow.
Please mark your calendar: Saturday, Aug. 9 is
our next pickup. If you go to the project’s Web site:
palmbeachcountyfoodproject.org you will see an updated
list of some of the most needed items. Also, our Height’s
Web site: HeightsofJupiter.com has a lot of information that
will keep you updated as to what else is happening in the
neighborhood.
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JUPITER - RX-10021736 – 5BR/4.1BA
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house & 4 car garage on almost 2/3 of
an acre. Gorgeous designer touches &
upgrades throughout, including stacked
stone fireplace, large screened-in lanai &
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BEACH GARDENS RX-10032782 – 2BR/2BA – 1,513 sq.
ft. Divosta built, pristine condition, Capri
model. Accordion shutters on all windows in
the home & screened patio. Two car garage
with attic storage & storage cabinets.
Enclosed patio & fenced yard. $342,700
SINGER ISLAND - RX-10023254 –
4BR/4BA – 3,200 sq. ft. – Custom Built CBS
Pool Home. Open Great Room features new
Marble Floors, Plantation Shutters, Big Open
Kitchen, Sliders Across Entire Back of Home.
In ground heated 15x30 Pool/Spa. Garage w/
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$1,299,000
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floor plan w/ over-sized living room that is
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JUPITER - RX-10035534 – 4BR/3BA
– 2,332 sq. ft. The kitchen has been
completely renovated. There is a huge
covered & screened patio as well as the
decorative pavers around the pool making
for easy entertaining. New A/C in 2013 &
new roof in 2011. Beautifully landscaped
lot with a great location.
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10036080 – 3BR/2BA – 1,734 sq. ft. This onestory CBS home offers a great floor plan w/
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overlooking huge fenced yard. Perfect for all
your entertaining needs and plenty of room for
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– 3BR/3BA – 2,761 sq. ft. Fabulous custom
built Sabatello home that is one of a kind.
Very well-maintained home located on a
desirable oversized corner lot. Kitchen has
granite countertops, natural gas stove &
water heater.
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PALM BEACH GARDENS RX- 10038859 – 4BR/2.1BA – 2,481 sq. ft.
Beautiful 4BR/2.5BA + loft home. Situated on
large private lot with nice fenced-in yard with
room to add a pool. Renovated Kitchen with
new wood cabinets & granite countertops
with tiled backsplash.
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TEQUESTA - RX-10039350 – 4BR/4.1BA
MARC SCHAFLER
561-531-2004
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ANITA MCKERNAN
561-346-8929
– 4,791 sq. ft. Former model home in private
gated enclave off the blue water Intracoastal with
Boat Slip for 48 ft yacht or lift for smaller boat.
Spacious 4BR/4.1BA has a true chefs Kitchen
w/ subzero and thermadore appliances, Large
Island, fine cabinetry plus beautiful granite tops.
Private pool with covered lanai. $1,295,000
MARC SCHAFLER
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10040023 – 3BR/2BA – 2,202 sq. ft. Move
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Professionally decorated. New tile on the
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story town home in PGA National Patio Homes. End
unit location with spacious green area adjacent to entry.
Contemporary and practical floor plan plus one car garage, 2
patios and community pool. One of the few PGA communities
surrounded by golf course views and also close to the Resort
and Members Golf Club.
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& lovingly maintained. Many recent updates. The home has lush
tropical landscaping in front & back. The back landscaping provides
maximum privacy for the large pool, spa & patio areas of the home. The
extended screened patio area accessible from the great room features
a summer kitchen & a large, furnished sitting area & dining area. There
are artistic, hand painted details throughout. The ambiance of this home
is very much like the homes on Palm Beach.
$875,000
TEQUESTA - RX-10047607 – 3BR/2BA
PALM BEACH GARDENS - RX-
– 3BR/2.1BA – 2,249 sq. ft. Great 3BR/2.1BA
pool home. Brick paver driveway & walkway.
Living room has coffered ceiling & crown molding.
Kitchen is extremely light & airy w/ Corian
countertops & raised panel cabinets. Covered
patio for entertaining w/ a custom pool w/ waterfall
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561-809-3233
KATHLEEN NAGRO
561-316-8727
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bedroom plan, family room, large fenced
yard & 2-car garage. The kitchen has a new
stainless steel refrigerator, & the a/c is only
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patio off the family room.
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ELLEN LEHRER
561-719-6818
10048888-3BR/3BA – 2,852 sq. ft. Less than a year young immaculate
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baths, master bedroom down, almost 3,000 sq. ft. Beautiful impact glass
front door. Plantation shutters and impact windows throughout. Terrific
office built-ins, wine cooler, continuous hot water circulator. Granite.
Stainless. Slide-out Kitchen drawers. Plumbing and electric for future
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Commissioner’s Update
Mobile Apps Share County Information
By Commissioner
Hal R. Valeche
Addicted to your
smartphone? You’re not
alone. According to recent
research, more than 50
percent of mobile phone
users in the United States
are now smartphone users
and that number continues
to rise. Current estimates
project more than 192
million smartphone users in the United States by the
year 2016. With that in mind, county government has
been working diligently to make more of our most often
requested information available via mobile apps.
Since hurricane season has started, I would recommend
you download the free Palm Beach County Disaster
Assessment and Resource Tool (DART) App. DART
provides residents with information and tools used to
prepare for a disaster with the ability to report damage to
their home or business in the immediate aftermath of a
disaster. Damage reports will help emergency managers
get an immediate countywide “picture” within hours of
a disaster event to help prioritize response efforts. The
application is an additional outreach method to keep the
public safe and informed before, during and after disasters.
Features of the application include evacuation information,
evacuation zone identification and shelter information. In
addition, the app provides grocery and building supply
stores and gas stations with generators that will be open
after a disaster passes. DART is available at no charge from
Apple’s iTunes Store and the Android Google Market.
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Department has created a customer-friendly mobile Web
site for smartphones and tablets. Here you’ll find the most
frequently sought information about the parks system,
such as how to find a particular park, reserve a facility,
boat trailer parking information, book golf tee times and
register for recreation programs. Visit http://pbcparks.com
to be directed to the Web site.
The staff of the Environmental Resources Management
Department has created a new natural and artificial reef map
that’s available as a smartphone app. Since its inception in
1987, ERM has deployed artificial reefs using materials such
as ships, concrete and lime rock boulders. With assistance
from the Palm Beach County Reef Research Team citizen
divers, ERM staff regularly monitors these reefs. In order
to draw attention to the importance of artificial reefs and to
help recreational divers and sportsmen locate them, ERM
created a Web-based and smartphone map that draw the
reef location data in real time from its survey database.
Map users can view important information such as GPS
coordinates and reef depth. In addition, the smartphone
app shows the user’s relative location when navigating
to a reef. The Web-based reef map can be viewed online
at www.pbcgov.com/erm/coastal/reef/artificialreefmap/.
For instructions on how to download the ESRI ArcGIS
Smartphone app and view the reef map, visit www.pbcgov.
com/erm/mobile-maps.
The county’s Library Department recently unveiled
CreationStation, a free public digital media lab and
recording studio, located at the Main Library on Summit
Boulevard. At CreationStation, you can create multimedia
content with state-of-the-art Apple computers, a photo
scanner, sound recording and editing equipment, and a
green screen. The CreationStation was made possible
by a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund of the
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin
counties, sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach
County Library System Inc.
If I can be of assistance to you, please don’t hesitate to
contact my office at 355-2201 or by e- mail at hvaleche@
pbcgov.org.
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Science On The Cutting Edge
Scripps Florida Scientists Wins $2 Million Grant
To Study Impact Of Early Nutrition On Lifespan
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps
Research Institute (TSRI) have been awarded a $2 million
grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National
Institutes of Health to study the effects of early nutrition on
lifespan and overall health.
William Ja, a TSRI assistant professor, is the principal
investigator for the five-year study.
During critical periods of growth and development,
particularly during early stages of life, animals are highly
sensitive to nutrition – or lack of it – and modify their metabolism
accordingly. This “nutritional-priming” phenomenon causes
physiological changes that can persist throughout life and can
have a marked impact on life-long health.
In humans, imbalanced nutrition during early childhood
greatly influences future health and development, and poor
diets during early growth periods can increase the likelihood
of developing obesity, diabetes and heart disease in later life.
“This study will provide new strategies to develop drug
candidates that could reverse the effects of a poor early diet – and
that have the potential to improve human healthspan,” Ja said.
In addition, he noted, the cellular mechanisms underlying
the effects of early diet on metabolism and aging have
been largely unexplored. Unraveling those fundamental
mechanisms are a primary aim of the new study.
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flies live 80 days rather than 80 years, so we can rapidly see
how different diets alter lifespan.”
For example, preliminary data generated by TSRI
graduate student Sany Hoxha showed that even a brief
exposure to a high-protein diet during early adulthood – a
critical period of both fly and human development – reduces
lifespan compared to animals fed a low protein diet during
the same period.
“Protein stimulates the same aging pathways in flies as
in humans,” Bruce added. “It has not been well studied, but
we think excessive protein intake in early life may also have
a negative effect on human aging.”
The number of the grant is 1R01AG045036-01A1.
About The Scripps Research Institute
The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is one of the world’s
largest independent, not-for-profit organizations focusing on
research in the biomedical sciences. TSRI is internationally
recognized for its contributions to science and health, including
its role in laying the foundation for new treatments for cancer,
rheumatoid arthritis, hemophilia and other diseases. An
institution that evolved from the Scripps Metabolic Clinic founded
by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps in 1924, the institute
now employs about 3,000 people on its campuses in La Jolla,
Calif., and Jupiter, where its renowned scientists – including
three Nobel laureates – work toward their next discoveries. The
institute’s graduate program, which awards Ph.D. degrees in
biology and chemistry, ranks among the top 10 of its kind in the
nation. For more information, see www.scripps.edu.
Once available to the public, this and other press releases
are posted on the TSRI Web site at http://www.scripps.edu/
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561.352.3399
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bonnie@bonnieclark.com
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MARY SAXTON | 561.762.2770
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Sixth Grade Student’s Scientific Findings
Spur Vital Scientific Research
By Barbara Bretan, APOA POA Staff
With her sixth-grade science project, Lauren Arrington,
a student at The King’s Academy, spurred important
scientific research of invasive lionfish. “I thought my
project could help people understand lionfish not only
are affecting ocean ecosystems but also estuaries, which
are important because they serve as nurseries for many
fish species.” said Lauren. Dr. Craig Layman, chancellor’s
faculty excellence fellow at North Carolina State University
said that Lauren’s research “was one of the most influential
sixth-grade science projects ever conducted, demonstrating
something that scientists should have done years before.
It was the final push that spurred us to just do the study
ourselves. The findings have important implications about
the potential scope of the lionfish invasion, that is, that
estuaries throughout the Caribbean may soon be impacted
by the invasion.”
Lauren’s science fair project, “Understanding
the Limitations of Lionfish Invasions,” focused on
understanding the salinity limit lionfish can tolerate and
was recently referenced in the peer-reviewed scientific
publication Environmental Biology of Fishes. Lionfish
are invasive (non-native) predatory fish that have a big
impact on native fish, because they eat large quantities of
juvenile native fish. Research has clearly demonstrated the
detrimental effect of lionfish on Florida’s reefs, but little
was known about how prevalent lionfish are in estuaries
such as the Loxahatchee River. Lauren, now a seventhgrader at The King’s Academy, conducted preliminary
laboratory experiments during research for her sixth grade
science fair project.
Layman and his graduate students from Florida
International University were researching lionfish in the
Loxahatchee River, and they found lionfish further up river
than anyone expected. Lauren was familiar with Layman’s
research and wanted to figure out exactly how far up river
lionfish could survive; she did a controlled experiment at
The River Center in Jupiter. Based on insight provided by
Layman, Lauren set up eight aquaria with a single lionfish
in each tank. Lauren monitored the lionfish daily as she
slowly lowered the salinity in the aquaria. To everyone’s
absolute surprise, Lauren’s lionfish survived with no
adverse impacts in nearly freshwater (salinity of six parts
per thousand, which was very low for a fish that typically
lives in the ocean).
After making such an exciting find, Lauren shared her
results with Layman. Then Layman and Zachary Jud (one
of Layman’s graduate students) decided to take Lauren’s
study to the next level. That additional research was printed
in the Environmental Biology of Fishes. Visit Layman’s
research blog to read his posts about Lauren’s project:
http://absci.fiu.edu/2013/02/interview-with-ayounglionfish-scientist/
http://absci.fiu.edu/2013/01/best-science-fair-project-everlionfish-salinity-tolerance/.
Youth Bicycle Helmets And Child Restraint Systems
And Booster Seats Become Tax Exempt On July 1
Child Restraint Systems And
Booster Seats For Use In A
Motor Vehicle
Effective July 1, child restraint systems and booster
seats for use in motor vehicles are exempt from sales tax.
Components or accessories that are sold separately from
the child restraint system or from the booster seat remain
subject to sales tax.
Example: A customer purchases a travel system stroller
that includes a stroller, an infant car seat and an infant
car seat base. At the same time, the customer purchases
a car seat mirror, so that the driver will be able to see the
child while driving. The infant car seat and car seat base
are designed and approved to be used in a motor vehicle
as a child restraint system. The sale of the travel system
is therefore tax exempt; however, the sale of the optional
mirror is subject to sales tax.
Youth Bicycle Helmets
Effective July 1, bicycle helmets marketed for use
by youth are exempt from sales tax. To qualify for the
exemption, a helmet must state on a label or packaging,
or in its general instructions for use, that it is intended for
use as a bicycle helmet for youth. The exemption does not
apply to bicycle helmets marketed for adults.
For More Information
This document is intended to alert you to the
requirements contained in Florida laws and administrative
rules. It does not by its own effect create rights or require
compliance.
For forms and other information, visit our Internet site at
www.myflorida.com/dor or call Taxpayer Services, 8 a.m.
to 7 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays,
at (800) 352-3671.
For a detailed written response to your questions, write
the Florida Department of Revenue, Taxpayer Services, MS
3-2000, 5050 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 323990112.
E-Services – To file and pay sales and use tax
electronically (e-file and e-pay), visit our Internet site.
Want the latest tax information?
• Subscribe to our tax publications or sign up
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• Follow us on Twitter @MyFLDOR_TaxInfo
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Ali’s Alliance Casino Night At Abacoa
Brad, Amy, Marla and Mark
David Chirico, Mike Gross, David Cowan, Carol Casella
Michael and Carol Watson, Jackie and James Wolfe
Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
Ali’s Alliance hosted an evening of fun while supporting a charity that connects cancer
patients and caregivers to the help and cutting-edge treatments available.
Guests enjoyed poker, music, dancing and casino games and a full buffet plus prizes while
supporting a great charity. It was a perfect date night at the Abacoa Golf Club in Jupiter.
General casino admission with 3,000 gaming chips was $50 plus $25 additional to sit in
the poker tournament with a grand prize valued at $2,500.
Ali’s Alliance is finding listings across every ZIP code in the United States in outreach to
connect cancer patients with the help and cutting-edge treatments they need. This fundraiser
will help them reach that goal.
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Let the games begin
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Boxing or Kickboxing Fitness workout
For You and A Friend*
*Must present ad, one per person. l Jupiter location only.
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Sherry Shive, David McCowan, Kim Brown, David Trumpler, Kelly Seitz, Derek Felbinger
Time for some buffet
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Summer Exploring
July 6
Hike In Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Bring plenty of
water; meet at 8 a.m. at the JD gate. Lunch at Dune Dog’s afterward.
Contact: Mary Miller at (561) 391-7942. Public/Moderate.
Come out with the Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida
Trail Association and explore the great outdoors!
July 5
John Prince Park Walk. Take this exercise walk in the
park with breakfast afterward at TooJay’s. 7:30 a.m. Contact:
Paul Cummings, (561) 963-9906. Public/ Leisure
July 7
Monthly Chapter Meeting. Social: 7 p.m. Program: 7:30
p.m. To be announced. Contact: Sherry Cummings, (561)
963-9906. Public/Leisure
July 12
Trail Maintenance. Work in J. W. Corbett Wildlife
Management Area. Meet at the south entrance at 6 a.m. for
a “clip and walk” on the part of the ocean to Lake Hiking
Trail that is east of the main grade. This will include the
“Hole in the Wall,” a beautiful cypress swamp. Contact: Paul
Cummings, (561) 963-9906. Public/ Leisure
July 19
Okeeheelee Park Stroll. Join a lively group for fun and
adventure in the park – a great way to exercise. 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Pete’s Place afterward. Contact: Daisy Palmer,
(561) 439-5780. Public/Leisure
July 20
Blowing Rocks Walk. Meet at Coral Cove in Jupiter
at 7:30 a.m. and walk to Blowing Rocks and the preserve.
Breakfast afterward. Contact: Sherry Cummings, (561) 9639906. Public/Leisure
July 26
Hike In Apoxee. Join Joe Rosenberg at 8 a.m. for a 9-mile
hike to enjoy this beautiful area. Plenty of water is a must.
Contact: (561) 859-1954. Public/Moderate
July 27
Solid Waste Authority (SWA) Hike. Roam through this
300-acre greenway trail system off Jog Road. Good chance
for spotting wildlife. 7:30 a.m. Contact Alan Collins, (561)
586-0486 or (954) 681-2100. Public/Leisure
August 2
John Prince Park Walk. Enjoy your surroundings as you
walk in this attractive park. 7:30 a.m. Breakfast at TooJay’s
afterward. Contact: Paul Cummings, (561) 963-9906. Public/
Leisure
August 3
Hike In Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Meet at 8
a.m. at the gate for an invigorating hike. Bring plenty of
water. Contact Mary Miller at (561) 391-7942. Public/
Moderate
August 4
Monthly Chapter Meeting. Social: 7 p.m. Program: 7:30
p.m. To be announced. Contact: Sherry Cummings, (561)
963-9906. Public/Leisure
August 9
Trail Maintenance. Work in J. W. Corbett Wildlife
Management Area. Meet at the south entrance at 6 a.m. for
a “clip and walk” on the eastern part of the trail. Contact:
Paul Cummings, (561) 963-9906. Public/Leisure
August 16
Okeeheelee Park Stroll. Walk with your friends and
socialize in the park that’s the best-kept secret in Palm
Beach County. 7:30 a.m. Breakfast at Pete’s Place afterward.
Contact: Daisy Palmer, (561) 439-5780. Public/Leisure
August 23
Hike In Apoxee. Join Joe Rosenberg at 8 a.m. for a 9-mile
hike to enjoy this beautiful area. Plenty of water is a must.
Contact: (561) 859-1954. Public/Moderate
August 24
Yamato Scrub Hike. On the north side of Clint Moore
Road, this natural area is the southernmost large scrub
on the southeastern coast of Florida. 7:30 a.m. Contact:
Alan Collins, (561) 586-0486 or (954) 681-2100. Public/
Leisure
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