VOL. 35 NO. 8
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AUGUST 2025
PGA POA Communications Corner Submitted by Gail Coppage, PGA POA Communications Committee Stormy Skies This is your friendly reminder to have a plan in place for the potential of difficult weather during the summer months in South Florida. The PGA National POA Website (www.pgapoa.com) offers hurricane information and handy tips. You can find the hurricane handout in the left-hand column of the POA website homepage, under Docs and Forms. Being prepared and understanding what you need to do ahead of time will make dealing with summer storms less stressful. Trimming And Removal Of Landscaping Debris If you own a single-family home, the summer months are an especially good time to walk through your yard and determine which landscaping plants and trees might need to be trimmed. Oftentimes just prior to a significant storm announcement, residents and landscapers spend significant
time trimming shrubs, trees, etc. and suddenly you can see large mountains of landscaping debris along streets. Don’t wait until the last minute to take care of necessary trimming. And remember to check the weekly schedule for the Palm Beach Gardens Waste Removal, especially the days of the clam truck pickup for large-scale landscaping debris removal. Residents of single-family homes must put out debris only one day before the scheduled clam truck pickup. If you are a condo resident, take care to check the areas around your condo complex. Let your COA Property Manager know about any landscaping issues now, such as fallen tree branches, dead trees and broken tree limbs. If you see any other landscaping issues in PGA National while out and about enjoying our beautiful acreage, please notify Dawn at the PGA POA Office. Dawn can be reached at: (561) 627-2800 or by email at dawnl@langmanagement.com. What Is Ganoderma? Speaking of landscaping, the photo at the right shows what happens when a Ganoderma infected tree is cut down and the stump is left in place. Ganoderma is an infectious disease that kills palms (and some other species of trees). Please note that POA ARC approval is required for any tree to be removed, even
if infected, but the approval letter is clear that the stump must be removed or ground when the tree is cut down. One reason for removing/grinding stumps of diseased Ganoderma trees is that the disease remains in the stump and the spores released from the conch (mushroom looking disease growing in the middle of the stump) can become airborne and infect other trees. Check your property for any diseased trees and speak with your landscaper or a tree expert about next steps and remember to contact the ARC for approval before dealing with this issue. TAKE NOTE! Northlake Road Closure To Repair Railroad Crossing Palm Beach County Commissioners recently approved the work request of the CSX Railroad to repair the railroad crossing at Northlake and Beeline Highway this summer. It PGA POA Communications Corner on page 2
Commissioner’s Update More Than Books: Everything Your Palm Beach County Library Offers
By Mayor Maria G. Marino Libraries have long been regarded as cornerstones of communities, offering not just access to books, but a wealth of resources that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning, and strengthen neighborhoods. The Palm Beach County Library System exemplifies this role, offering a robust catalog of services that extend far beyond the traditional idea of shelves lined with novels and encyclopedias. Recently the Palm Beach County Library System has been recognized by the Florida Library Association as the winner of the 2025 Maria Chavez-Hernandez “Libraries Change People’s Lives” Award. This honor highlights the library’s commitment to fostering community engagement and providing valuable resources for individuals of all abilities. Expansive Digital Offerings A great advantage of our library is its expansive digital
library, which makes knowledge and entertainment accessible anytime, anywhere. With just a library card, residents gain free access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming media through platforms such as cloudLibrary, hoopla, Flipster, and Freegal. • cloudLibrary lets users borrow thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, plus access magazines and newspapers from around the world. • hoopla is a treasure trove for entertainment lovers, offering instant access to free movies, TV shows, comics, music, audiobooks and eBooks. • Flipster offers digital magazines across a wide range of interests—from cooking and fitness to news and fashion. All titles are available instantly with no holds or waiting lists. • Freegal allows access to about 18 million songs. The collection has music from over 93,000 labels with music spanning more than 90 countries. For those on the go, or unable to visit a physical branch, these resources allow users to enjoy reading or viewing content from their phone, tablet, or computer. Summer Activities Palm Beach County Library branches host hundreds of programs every month for children, teens, adults, and seniors. These include story times, book clubs, author talks, financial literacy workshops, English language learning classes, and tech training. Event schedules for all library branches are updated monthly. Residents are invited to join the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge at the Palm Beach County Library System. Children, teens, and adults can earn prizes by reading and participating in fun activities. Visit any Palm Beach County Library System location and sign up between June 2 and July 31 to receive an activity log. Complete it and return it
to receive a prize (while supplies last) and enter the grand prize drawing. Additional Resources The Library System also serves as a bridge to social services, hosting outreach events with local nonprofits and county agencies. From tax assistance to voter registration, the library is a resource hub for more than just books. Once again, Palm Beach County has partnered with the School District of Palm Beach County to provide free summer lunches to all children ages 18 and younger. The free summer lunch program starts June 3 through July 25. Lunch is served at all library locations, Monday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and snacks are available from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.pbclibrary.org/locations for a list of all library locations. Additionally, each child (ages 18 and younger) is eligible for one free weekend meal kit every Friday while supplies last. Each includes kid-friendly, nutritionally sound and culturally appropriate food sponsored by the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Participating north area libraries are Gardens Branch, Jupiter Branch and Tequesta Branch. Professional research librarians can help you find reliable information on any topic: in-person, over the phone or through our website. Most branches offer in-person BookA-Librarian sessions for one-on-one assistance. Meeting Spaces And Technology Access Many branches offer free meeting rooms and study spaces. Free Wi-Fi, public computers, and low-cost printing services are available at every location, helping ensure all residents can stay connected, regardless of their personal access to technology. If you live in Palm Beach County and haven’t signed up yet, please visit a Palm Beach County Library location and sign up for a library card today! For more detailed information contained in this article, please visit www.pbclibrary.org. If my office can be of additional assistance, please call (561) 355-2201 or contact me at mmarino@pbc.gov. Mayor Maria G. Marino is the District 1 Commissioner and is the current Mayor of Palm Beach County.