VOL. 35 NO. 12
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DECEMBER 2025
PGA POA Communications Corner Submitted by Gail Coppage, PGA POA Communications Committee Happy December and Happy Holidays! Welcome back, PGA National Family, friends, and guests! The holidays are upon us at PGA National and throughout Palm Beach Gardens. The lights are twinkling, friends and neighbors are back home, and the winter flowers have been planted throughout the community. Welcome back, seasonal residents! You were missed! Hoping that your summer home and travels were terrific, and now you are ready to join us for a beautiful winter in South Florida. Getting Into The Spirit Of The Holidays – Palm Beach Gardens Annual Toy Drive Want to share in the love and joy of helping others less fortunate in the community? PGA National has the perfect opportunity for you! The Annual “Joy Toy Drive” is hosted by the Palm Beach Gardens Police and Fire Departments. Police and Fire employees receive a list of children’s needs and toy wants, categorized by family, so that each gift is addressed to a specific child by name. Each child receives gifts from their original list. Police and Fire employees do an amazing job serving as volunteers for this important holiday project, which helps better support the neediest resident families and children in our community. Our own amazing POA office
staff also serve as volunteers! How to help? The POA office has been accepting new, unwrapped toys since November 1 and will continue to accept donations until Friday, December 19, 2025. If you are interested in making a toy donation, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl ages 2-16 to the POA offices. Not sure what toy to purchase? You can also purchase a Gift Card to local stores, Amazon, etc. Older children often request gift cards. You can deposit your donation in one of the large donation boxes located in the lobby. PGA National residents are so generous, and the POA staff have been serving as volunteers for many years for this important holiday toy drive. Thank you to the POA staff and our residents for your time, efforts, and interest in supporting our Palm Beach Gardens community! Here, There And Everywhere Oh, the excitement of our PGA National family is back with us! With this excitement and enthusiasm comes more traffic. More people are walking, biking, jogging, golfing, swimming, and enjoying everything that PGA National has to offer residents. What’s not to love? The weather is beautiful, and people want to be outside; that opportunity is a gift to all of us. With more residents relocating, please plan your trip accordingly and allow yourself and your family extra time to get where you need to go. There will be increased traffic on PGA Boulevard, and a short trip that previously took minutes may now take 20 minutes or longer, especially during the daily rush hour. There are many new residents, family members, friends, and guests visiting beginning in December, and people may be unsure about directions or finding the right streets. Be aware of other cars’ lane changes, often without signals.
Remember to use your signal, stay off your phone, and stay focused on the roadways. We have numerous families and young children in PGA National, with new, younger resident families arriving each year. We love to see families enjoying our community, so please be aware of young and old (and pets) while driving, walking, and biking. Our family thanks you! Making A List And Checking It Twice December is a great time to check out the status of your home or condo, especially if you are newly back in your home. Check for any water damage, infestations, cracks in pavement, roof, or patio. Check your screens for any rodent activity or holes. How does your landscaping look? Take stock of how things look in and around your home, and talk to your landscaper, HOA, or Condo Association property managers if you have questions or concerns about a property issue. You may come across something that others are unaware of, so sharing those concerns can be very helpful. Please also check the PGA POA website to see any new information or revised documents so that you will be prepared to request approval or additional information on a particular topic. Reminder: Any changes to the outside of your home require prior approval from the PGA POA Architectural Review Committee. Mark Your Calendars For The PGA POA Annual Meeting; February 18, 2026! Thank you to those PGA National residents who expressed interest in running for the POA Board of Governors. We appreciate your interest and look forward to your participation! Please save the date for the PGA POA Annual Meeting, PGA POA Communications Corner on page 6
Commissioner’s Update A New Chapter For Jupiter: The Grand Opening Of The Riverwalk And East Coast Greenway Segment
By Mayor Maria G. Marino A long-awaited transformation has finally arrived in Jupiter, Fla., and it’s nothing short of spectacular. The official designation of the Jupiter Bridge Segment as part of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway is more than just a milestone in infrastructure; it’s a moment of celebration, connection, and new possibilities for residents and visitors alike.
This achievement was made possible through a strong partnership between the East Coast Greenway Alliance, the Town of Jupiter, Palm Beach County, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Together, these organizations shared a common vision of enhancing connectivity, safety, and outdoor recreation throughout the region. The newly unveiled Jupiter Riverwalk/East Coast Greenway project is one of the most anticipated developments in the area’s recent history. After years of planning, vision, and community effort, what once was a narrow, outdated bridge with a 4-foot sidewalk and no bike lanes has been completely reimagined. Today, it stands as a state-ofthe-art multimodal gateway, a symbol of progress and unity. The new bridge features an expansive 8-foot-wide riverwalk and sidewalk,
accompanied by 7-foot bike lanes that provide ample space for cyclists, walkers, joggers, and anyone seeking a more active lifestyle. But it doesn’t stop there, scenic lookouts on both sides of the bridge invite people to pause, take in the natural beauty, and experience the breathtaking sights that make Jupiter so special. This isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about connection, connecting neighborhoods to nature, residents to recreation, and visitors to the unforgettable charm of northern Palm Beach County. Whether you’re a local Commissioner’s Update on page 2