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JANUARY 2025
PGA POA Communications Corner Submitted by Gail Coppage, PGA POA Communications Committee H a p p y N e w Ye a r ! Happy New Opportunities, Friendships and Involvement! Annual Meeting Date And NEW PLACE This is a reminder that the PGA POA Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Mirasol in the Mirasol Clubhouse. Sign-in begins at 5 p.m. Parking will be available at the Mirasol Clubhouse. Please add the date, time and new place to your calendar. Residents will receive the notice and ballot for the annual meeting in January. Remember: Even if you cannot attend the annual meeting, we ask that you still review the candidate materials and cast your vote for directors of the Board of Governors. Your vote is important and your vote counts! We want to hear from you! We welcome your attendance and engagement at the annual meeting. Please stop by and say hi to us! Thank you in advance for your time and attention regarding this election.
Annual City Of Palm Beach Gardens Joy Drive All of the residents in the PGA National community are extremely generous and their efforts made the holidays brighter for a lot of local children; however, the Glenwood and Villa D’Este communities go above and beyond and collect gifts at their annual holiday party. Both of these communities deserve a lot of recognition, both for the amount of work their boards and committees undertake to make their community’s holiday event a success, and for the generosity and kindness of their residents who help make the City of Palm Beach Gardens Police and Fire Department’s Annual Joy Drive a huge success. Thank you to everyone! PGA National New Year’s Resolutions It’s that wonderful early time in the new year where we think about where we have been, where we are going, and what lies ahead. New Year’s resolutions are always a good way to prepare us for the new year. Here are some thoughts for resolutions: • We will take care when driving throughout all PGA National neighborhoods, understanding that young children, older adults, walkers, joggers, bikers, strollers and ongoing resort maintenance and PGA National maintenance are all a daily part of our traveling lives in our community, not to mention public access through Ryder Cup Boulevard. Keeping the speed limit, remaining aware of the movement
around you (including wildlife), and taking care to take time to get to your destination will do wonders for keeping PGA National safe. Our PGA National family is important to us, and we want everyone to remain safe. • We will be smart about security, keeping car doors locked when parked, removing delivered packages from our doorsteps, being aware of our surroundings at home, and remaining on the lookout for any suspicious behavior unusual for your neighborhood. We are thankful for St. Moritz security patrols throughout PGA National, but we all need to do our part to keep our communities safe and protected. • We will offer a lending hand if an older neighbor needs help transporting trash barrels, or reaching for a newspaper in the driveway, or if there is a spot of trash on the ground near us, we will remove it to keep PGA National looking good. Our community is only as good as all of us are collectively! • We will remember to find our patience when the roads around us are crowded, and it takes longer for us to get to appointments, meetings, golf games, pickleball, lunch and dinner. Counting to five (and sometimes more than 5…), doing some simple shoulder stretches while we are waiting, PGA POA Communication Corner on page 2
Commissioner’s Update Palm Beach County: Driving Innovation, Safety, And Growth For A Brighter Future By Mayor Maria G. Marino I t ’s t r u l y a n h o n o r to become the mayor of a county that is a driving force for economic growth, innovation and quality of life. Palm Beach County s tands as a beacon of progress, built not by chance, but through thoughtful planning, consistent effort, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Palm Beach County thrives on strategic investments that yield transformative results. For every dollar invested in economic development, we see exponential returns—more businesses, more jobs, and a stronger tax base. We’ve proven that we act local while thinking global. Public Safety is the foundation of any thriving community. From emergency management during storms to initiatives by
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), we are committed to ensuring residents feel secure. A shining example is our whole blood program, one of only 121 in the nation, which enables medically trained first responders to perform life-saving blood transfusions in the field. Through its safety education, the Drowning Prevention Coalition reached nearly 24,000 people, and 2,200 kids ages 2 to 12 took free or reduced-cost swim lessons. Investments in public safety provide tangible returns: stronger communities, lower insurance premiums, and enhanced quality of life. When people feel safe, businesses thrive, families grow, and communities flourish. That’s the kind of return on investment we can all celebrate. What makes Palm Beach County such a desirable destination for businesses and families? It’s the outstanding quality of life, with 110 parks, beaches, and recreational areas that turn living here into a dream. These spaces are more than just amenities; they are vital investments in our shared well-being. Programs like Park Rx, also known as Park Prescriptions, is part of a national initiative that encourages healthcare professionals to prescribe time spent in nature to improve patients’ health and well-being. This past year, we completed two major restoration projects in our estuaries: Sawfish Island and Tarpon Cove. These initiatives created critical seagrass, oyster reef, and mangrove habitats, supporting wildlife, improving water
quality, and enhancing coastal resilience. Coastal resilience is important for maintaining our pristine beaches and natural habitat. The county spent nearly $6M this past year on dune projects and beach renourishment and over 1.4 million cubic yards of sand was placed on county beaches. That volume would fill 150 Jupiter Lighthouses! Education in Palm Beach County is more than Vanderbilt. In addition to our higher education options, we have three technical high schools in our county. College may not be for everyone, but education is. Palm Beach County is buzzing with transformational projects designed to meet the needs of yesterday and today while anticipating tomorrow. Recent accomplishments include the completion of the PBSO District 1 Marine Unit Facility, the Supervisor of Elections Production Facility, and the Canyon Branch Library. Upcoming renovations at Roger Dean Stadium and expansions to the Animal Care and Control Building will further enhance our infrastructure. Solid Waste Authority has the No. 1 renewable energy facility in America. Transportation is another cornerstone of our growth strategy. By collaborating with all 39 municipalities, we are developing a Countywide Transportation Master Plan that ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility for everyone. Commissioner’s Update on page 2
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