PGA’s Community News Community Awareness Network
VOL. 36 NO. 3
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MARCH 2026
PGA POA Communications Corner Submitted by Gail Coppage, PGA POA Communications Committee Happy March and Happy Spring! February turned out to be a bit cooler than expected, so the warmer days and evenings are just feeling glorious in PGA National! The birds are all expressing their delight at the warm and sunny South Florida weather! You might even see new sand crane babies wandering around the communities. Please be careful when driving and walking in the area, because there is much greater activity on the roads and sidewalks. We share the roads with our beautiful wildlife who have been here a lot longer than our community. Spring is a beautiful time for new growth so enjoy these moments together with friends, family and nature.
Annual Meeting The PGA National POA recently held its 46th Annual Meeting at the PGA Resort on Wednesday, February 18. The meeting notice was mailed to PGA National residents Jan. 7. Included in the notice packet was a summary of the audited financial statement which is also available on the POA website. Because of publication deadlines, election results are not posted in this column. You can find the results of the election and names of all board members on the PGA POA website (www.pga-poa.com). We will continue to work toward building new interest and engagement, including strong voter turnout. We welcome you to join us for a POA Board meeting which is held the fourth Monday of the Month beginning at 3 p.m. at the POA Offices at 7100 Fairway Drive, Suite #29 in Palm Beach Gardens. Congratulations to the re-elected and new POA Board members! Municipal Election Election Day is Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens. Early voting is not available. The deadline to return your Vote-By-Mail-Ballot is Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m., to the Supervisor of Elections’ Main Office or by 5 p.m. to
a Branch Office or Secure Ballot Intake Station. The North County Branch Office is a secure ballot intake station located on 3188 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens (2nd floor of Courthouse). Use the Voter Information Lookup on the votepalmbeach.gov website to find your specific precincts and voting location. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. POA Fiscal Planning The new fiscal year begins July 1. During this time the POA Board reviews expenses and current and future needs of the community. The assessment notice and payment information will be mailed to all property owners on June 1, so if you have moved in the past year, please contact the POA office at (561) 627-2800 to ensure your correct mailing address is on file. Update On PGA Boulevard Fence Repairs Fence Repairs and tree removal began in February. The area needed to be dry before work could commence. It is expected that up to ten trees will be removed and fence repairs will occur along PGA Boulevard. PGA POA Communications Corner on page 4
Commissioner’s Update Where History, Land, And Legacy Converge: Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park By Commissioner Maria G. Marino At first glance, Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park appears serene, with quiet trails winding along a peaceful river and shaded by Florida’s natural beauty. But beneath this calm landscape lies more than 5,000 years of human history, making it one of the most extraordinary historic sites in Palm Beach County and throughout Florida. This land tells a story that stretches from the earliest Indigenous inhabitants of the Archaic Period to one of the most consequential battles of the Second Seminole War. It is a rare place where environment, culture, and military history intersect, and that convergence makes it profoundly important to protect and share with future generations. Long before the Battles of the Loxahatchee in 1838, this land was the ancestral homeland of Indigenous peoples who lived in harmony with the river and
surrounding ecosystems for millennia. It was not simply occupied, it was stewarded. These communities cared for, respected, and sustained the land, passing down knowledge and traditions over countless generations. Honoring that legacy today means listening, learning, and preserving. Preservation is not just about protecting acreage; it is about recognizing heritage, honoring legacy, and ensuring these stories are told with dignity, truth, and respect. Our responsibility is to protect this land with the same care shown by those who came before us. The Battles of the Loxahatchee represent a defining chapter in Florida’s history and stand as one of the most significant engagements of the Second Seminole War. In recognition of its historical importance, the Loxahatchee Battlefield
was listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, and the Loxahatchee River was federally designated a “Wild and Scenic River” in 1985 an honor held by only two rivers in Florida. Remembering what happened here remains important even 188 years later, as history shapes who we are today. When people can see, hear, and experience history through reenactments and living history programs, it comes alive beyond textbooks, revealing the human stories behind the events. Commemorating the Battles of the Loxahatchee helps us understand where we have been, how far we have come, Commissioner’s Update on page 2