VOL. 35 NO. 9
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SEPTEMBER 2025
PGA POA Communications Corner Submitted by Gail Coppage, PGA POA Communications Committee Welcome to September in South Florida at PGA National! Here’s to sun, fun, showers and thunder rumbles! Welcome To The New POA Property Manager We welcome Lea Ann Robinson, who has joined us as our new POA Property Manager. Lea Ann will serve in the role of property manager that was previously held by Dawn Levinstein. Dawn is retiring after 27 years as the POA Property Manager. Lea Ann began her work with the POA on August 1 and will be training alongside Dawn for the next two months. Lea Ann provided the following message: “Hello, PGA National! I am so excited to have been given this amazing opportunity to work at such a prestigious Master Association at PGA National. A little bit about me personally; I am the mother of one son, and I have been with my husband over 25 years. We have a sweet little miniature Aussie that we all love. Professionally, I have spent the better part of my life working in Property Management. I worked in many different fields such as HOA, COA, Commercial Management, Rentals, Real Estate, and Marketing. I have been with Lang Management for approximately four years. I was given the privilege of training all our new LCAMs over the past year and a half. I am grateful to the PGA Board of
Directors and Lang Management for placing their faith in me. I look forward to learning from Dawn’s many years of experience. I look forward to working with everyone and welcome future questions, suggestions or ideas.” Welcome to the PGA National POA family, Lea Ann! Thank You And A Bittersweet Goodbye We say goodbye to Dawn Levinstein who served as Property Manager for the POA for 27 years. Her efforts and support of all that is PGA National is well known throughout our community and Palm Beach Gardens. Lang has agreed that, in order to ensure a smooth transition between property managers, Dawn has agreed to be available to Lea Ann and the POA in the next few months. We thank Dawn for her longtime service to the POA and wish her all the best in new adventures in retirement! New POA Board Member The POA Board of Governors welcomes Gail Horvath to the Board. Gail Horvath takes the unexpired seat of longtime Board member Ginny Luongo who passed away recently. Gail is currently a Director of the Preston HOA and has expertise in finance, with a background in Private Banking/Wealth Management. We welcome Gail to our POA team and look forward to her input and interest in the work of PGA National. Reserve Study Underway The POA Board recently approved the completion of a new reserve study for PGA Property Owners Association. This will update the existing reserve study that was done over seven years ago. Once completed, the Board will use this information to determine if the current reserves are funded properly as well as plan the timing for major common
property repairs. Thank you to the Finance Committee for their continued diligence in this regard! Hurricane Season This is your monthly friendly reminder that we are still in the throes of Hurricane Season. It may be calm and quiet one moment, and then significant storm activity suddenly will swirl around us. Be prepared with a plan, the ability to quickly remove small outdoor items, close hurricane shutters if needed, have some nonperishable food and water, a weather radio or weather app for your phone/iPad, and batteries for flashlights. All the above suggestions will go a long way toward being prepared for your first storm of the season. Please review the PGA POA website for hurricane protection tips. https://pga-poa.com/. You can find the hurricane handout on the left side of the home page under the heading Docs and Forms. Safety Is The Key Living in a gated community offers so many positives, from great walking and bike riding to parks, proximity to golf courses, tennis and of course pickleball courts. There is a natural beauty within PGA National because each community takes great care and pride in landscaping and seasonal plantings. Please remember; however, to keep your car doors locked and remove the key. Keep windows up and do not keep valuables inside your vehicle. While car break-ins continue to remain low in PGA National, we remain susceptible to crime just like any other community. Make sure your doors and windows are closed and locked PGA POA Communications Corner on page 2
Commissioner’s Update Welcoming Joseph Abruzzo As County Administrator By Maria G. Marino On behalf of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, I am pleased to share that on July 24, 2025, the Board unanimously approved a contract appointing Joseph “Joe” Abruzzo as our next county administrator. Abruzzo will officially assume the role on August 19, 2025, under a five-year contract with renewal provisions. This moment marks a pivotal transition in our county’s leadership. Following the retirement of Verdenia Baker on May 31, 2025, after nearly four decades of extraordinary public service, including 10 years as county administrator,
Palm Beach County enters a new chapter. In the interim, Todd Bonlarron, former assistant county administrator, stepped up to serve as interim county administrator. Todd’s steady and capable leadership during this transitional period has ensured continuity in our day-to-day operations, and the Board is deeply grateful for his dedication to public service. The county administrator’s role is one of immense responsibility, overseeing a $9 billion budget and more than 7,000 employees who serve the 1.6 million residents of Palm Beach County. After a comprehensive process that drew 240 applicants, Abruzzo was selected from a field of four outstanding finalists. His background in both financial management and administration, coupled with his understanding of county operations, made him the clear choice. Abruzzo has served as Palm Beach County’s clerk of the circuit court and comptroller since his election in 2020, where he has led approximately 650 employees, managed a $70 million budget, and has safeguarded nearly 6 billion annually in public assets. His experience as the county’s chief financial officer, treasurer, auditor, and clerk to both the Board and the circuit court has given him a rare and valuable perspective on the inner workings of our government. Prior to his current role, Abruzzo also served in the Florida Legislature, where he gained critical experience in statelevel budgeting and policy. Throughout the public interview process and commissioner deliberations, Abruzzo consistently
demonstrated his commitment to transparency, innovation and collaboration. He expressed a clear vision for modernizing government system by leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance efficiency while maintaining a people-first approach. The Board’s decision on June 17, to select Abruzzo was made after thoughtful interviews, public forums and private deliberation. In the initial vote, he received support from the majority of commissioners, and, in a show of unity, the Board later cast a unanimous vote to affirm his appointment. His professionalism, humility and deep-rooted commitment to public service resonated strongly with all of us. We are also mindful of the legacy left by Verdenia Baker, whose long and distinguished career set a high standard for excellence in county administration. She led with wisdom, grace, and an unwavering commitment to the public good. We again extend our heartfelt thanks to her for a lifetime of service to Palm Beach County. As we welcome Abruzzo into this new role, we look forward to working closely with him as we continue to build on the progress of recent years. His official transition will begin in August. Palm Beach County, proudly holding a AAA credit rating, is charting a future rooted in innovation, financial responsibility and outstanding public service. With Abruzzo as county administrator and the continued collaboration of our dedicated staff, partners and residents, I am confident we will rise to every opportunity and challenge that comes our way. Please join me in welcoming Joseph Abruzzo as our next county administrator. As always, if I can be assistance to you, please contact me at (561) 355-2201 or mmarino@pbc.gov.