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Editorial Board PGA POA Communication Corner from page 1

you can reach POA security at
Editor: James A. Cioffi (561) 627-1600. Here is a photo
james@jcclaw.com of the St. Moritz patrol vehicles.
Feature Writers: Dawn Levinstein, POA POA Security has been active and
Commissioner Maria Marino engaged and we are appreciative of
Katie Roundtree their efforts in all our communities.
Architectural Review Committee
Contributing (ARC) Update
Reporter: Don Kiselewski The ARC reviews an average of approximately 120 TITLE XXIII – MOTOR VEHICLES. Chapter 316 -

Your editors strongly believe that the number applications from residents each month and each ARC STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
of people who do become involved with any meeting averages about four hours. The ARC oversees a host 316.1995 – Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path.
news medium directly reflects on that medium’s of requests for different types of property improvements. Universal Citation: FL Stat § 316.1995 (2016)
excellence, versatility and broad viewpoint. PGA National communities and residents are working daily 316.1995 Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path.
Therefore, we invite PGA residents to contribute to improve their beautiful site, which in turn showcases (1) Except as provided in s. 316.008 or s. 316.212(8), a
articles or current, timely news items and/or the PGA National community as a beautifully maintained person may not drive any vehicle other than by human
“Letters to the Editors.” and friendly gated community. There are currently 12 to power upon a bicycle path, sidewalk, or sidewalk area,
Articles/letters are subject to editing and editors’ 16 properties for sale, and in 2022, a total of 73 homes on except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary
right to publish. Submission must include writer’s the market. Just a reminder that if you are thinking about driveway.
name, address and telephone number. Unsigned articles making outside home improvements in preparation for a (2) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic
/letters will not be published. Opposing views to article sale or because you are ready to make such improvements, infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided
viewpoints contained in this paper are welcome. in chapter 318.
Articles do not necessarily represent the viewpoint please find additional information and the necessary forms
of the C.A.N.! organization. Submissions should at www.pga-poa.com under documents and forms or call (3) This section does not apply to motorized wheelchairs.
be mailed or delivered by the tenth of each month the POA office at (561) 627-2800. Quarterly Council Of Presidents Meeting Update
for the following month’s publication (example: by Maintenance Committee Update – Time To Play! On Oct. 24, 25 HOA presidents attended the Quarterly
January 10 for February publication) to: Perhaps you have seen workers adding new playground Council of Presidents meeting. Updates were provided and
C.A.N.! Editors equipment at Marlwood Park and Burwick Park? The work the presidents had an opportunity to ask questions and/or
or should be done soon and kids and grandkids, friends and share concerns. It was great to finally bring together the
Contact the publisher for additional information neighbors will be able to enjoy brand-new playgrounds! HOA and condo presidents and the POA Board, after a
regarding submissions, fax (561) 627-9088 or e-mail We are pleased to support this important addition to lengthy absence due to COVID protocol. The POA Board
canpga@yahoo.com. our community. Winter annuals are now being planted looks forward to the quarterly meetings and learning more
Let’s hear from you. throughout the community. about the ongoing good work of the PGA HOA’s and condo
Motorized Equipment On All Sidewalks associations. Thank you to the presidents who attended the
Did you know that motorized equipment (electric bikes, meeting; we look forward to seeing additional presidents
etc.) are not permitted on sidewalks? Please be aware at the next quarterly meeting.
that POA Security has the authority to stop someone for Long-Range Planning Committee Update
this violation. There is also a Florida Statute that prohibits The committee is continuing discussions about the
motorized equipment on sidewalks and Palm Beach Gardens PGA Boulevard Renovation project. This project relates
police can enforce statue statutes inside PGA National. to the area between the main entry and the west end of
Please do not be caught by surprise when riding your electric PGA National along PGA Boulevard. The committee is
bike. This regulation is in addition to the PGA POA Rule hopeful that there will be final recommendations and an
6.14 that states: “Golf carts, mopeds, go-peds, go-carts, approach with project estimates available for the POA
scooters and other motorized equipment are not allowed Annual Meeting March 2023. We are thankful to the
on pedestrian/bike paths, sidewalks, parks, parking areas committee for keeping this project on the front burner!
or grass and swale areas … ”

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