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VOL. 30 NO. 7 www.seabreezepublications.com JULY 2022
Farewell
By Justin Mocha, Director of Security left Boca Pointe for another opportunity. I’m fortunate couldn’t have been happier sharing this office space with
and thankful that I did not. anyone else. Thanks to BPCA staff past and present.
For sixteen years I have been proud to serve Boca I would also like to give special thanks to Barry J. There isn’t enough space in the paper to individually
Pointe. Even long journeys must come to an end, and I Haberman. Barry has always been supportive of me and thank every resident or vendor I have enjoyed a
have informed Boca Pointe Community Association that the security team, often taking principled stands on issues relationship with over the years. There have been good
I will be resigning my position as Director of Security when it would have been easier to roll over and allow times and tough times, but through it all I have always
effective July 22, 2022. I will be involved in selecting myself or security to “take the fall.” This is commonplace been treated with respect and dignity by everyone whose
a successor, and Allied Universal / BPCA will have a in the industry, and I have never had to experience it in path I’ve crossed. Thank you.
qualified replacement in place when I go. large part due to Barry’s trust and integrity. I will miss I will especially miss my security team, who I believe
Some of you will already know that I’m not one for our Saturday Publix encounters. are the best team in South Florida. Everything that I have
long goodbyes, but I would like to thank the Boca Pointe Thanks also to the Access Control Committee been able to accomplish I owe to my team, who take care
community for allowing me the opportunity to learn and members past and present. Over the last six years, Boca of daily operations at Boca Pointe like it is second nature.
grow. I am beyond grateful that BPCA leadership recognized Pointe has implemented many new security programs, You are all in good hands. Thank you.
my aptitude and made a long-term investment in my success. technology, and procedures—most of which had to be Finally, I want to thank Joey Barcia. Even though he’s
In particular I would like to give thanks to Marty built from the ground up. The success of these programs not with us anymore, I think of him often and many of
Frankel, who was BPCA Chair at the time I was hired. is thanks to the committee’s diligence and teamwork. the lessons he taught me have served me well, and will
Marty believed in me enough to approve my rapid Although the composition of Boca Pointe Community continue to do so on my next journey.
promotion to Captain, without which I would likely have Association has changed significantly over the years, I Thanks again.
From The Desk Of Mayor Weinroth
Property Fraud Alerts foreclosure prevention, parenting information and special Things to Do This Summer
needs services.
According to the FBI, Another resource available is the county’s Community The county’s website features a unique page that
property and mortgage Services Department which works in partnership to assist provides links to over 50 websites such as museums,
fraud is the fastest growing residents with emergency services such as food vouchers, sporting and entertainment venues, natural areas and so
crime in the United States. housing, rent and utility payments. much more.
Scammers file fake The county has also allocated millions of dollars for It is a resourceful one-stop opportunity to explore
deeds as if they own homes services in conjunction with similar agencies countywide. the best of everything Palm Beach County has to offer
and lure people into giving If you or someone needs help, please call 211. at discover.pbcgov.org/Pages/Things-To-Do.aspx.
them money to rent or buy
those homes. Animal Fosters Needed Nonprofit Spotlight: Boca
The Clerk of the Circuit
Court & Comptroller’s Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is in dire Helping Hands
office offers a free property need of foster parents and loving homes to adopt pets.
fraud alert service that notifies residents when important Currently, the shelter has more than 100 animals in Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a local nonprofit
documents are recorded in Palm Beach County using their their care and are looking for nearly 50 foster homes. The dedicated to serving the South Florida community by
name or business’ name. Foster Program aims to help as many animals as possible by providing food, financial assistance and job training.
For more information, visit www.mypalmbeachclerk. providing love, care and temporary housing until they are The programs are designed to meet the needs of
com/services/property-fraud-alert. ready for their forever homes. individuals, children and families with the goal of
Adopting today means saving two lives – the one creating self-sufficiency through employment.
Mental Health Resources being adopted and the one coming in to take its place in
the shelter system. From The Desk Of on page 4
Experts agree that our nation is facing a mental health To find a furry friend, visit secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/
crisis and community resources are more critical than snap/home.
ever. Please Help
In our area, 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, a Become a Poll Worker
nationally accredited 24/7 suicide and community
hotline, provides free and confidential crisis intervention, The Supervisor of Elections Office is currently looking Summer is here! Time to declutter your
information, assessment and referrals to community for 5,000 poll workers before the August primary. closet!! The homeless shelters are accepting
agencies. To address the need, a new program, “Adopt a Precinct,” used clothing. Please bring any clean, gently
In addition to mental health services, they offer was recently launched. A charity, association or organization used clothing that you would like to donate.
assistance with food, medical clinics, senior services, can provide volunteer workers at a precinct on Election
Day, and the earnings will The drop off location is at the BPCA office
be remitted directly to their located at 6909 SW 18th St., Suite A120 in
organization. the Boardwalk shopping plaza. The donations
The main requirement for are distributed to local churches and homeless
poll workers is the ability to shelters. You can make a difference to those
work 14 hours on Primary less fortunate. We have received a generous
and Election Day.
For more information, amount of donations recently and we want to
visit www.pbcelections. thank everyone for helping those in need.
org/poll-workers/adopt-a- Thank you!!
precinct.