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      Tax Talk




      Dear Friends,                                      How Does It Work?                                 may be located on an interstate and are intended to decrease
         Of the more than 612,000                           If you are thinking “Crossing to the opposite side of the road?   traffic, they do have some differences.
      tax bills that were sent out in                    How does that work?” you are not alone; instead of trying to      Express lanes are pay-per-use lanes for drivers that want a
      November, as of this writing,                      explain it in words why not hand it over to the experts? Florida   more expected travel time. These lanes have restricted entrances
      86 percent have been paid.                         Department of Transportation put together an informational video   and exits to accommodate drivers on longer commutes. Vehicles
      With property taxes due soon,                      that shows how it works and what it looks like from the driver’s   in the express lane must use a SunPass to pay the associated
      time is running out before                         perspective. Visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9UlegdqNog to   fee. For more information on purchasing a SunPass, visit www.
      the March 31 deadline. To                          watch the video.                                  sunpass.com.
      help remind those property                         Now Open!                                            HOV is an acronym for “high occupancy vehicle.” The HOV
      owners who have yet to pay                            The new DDI is now officially open at I-95 and Glades Road   decal, issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor
      their taxes, we have sent out                      in Boca Raton, with more on the way: I-95 at 45th Street, I-95 at   Vehicles, allows low emission vehicles, hybrid vehicles certified
      63,025 reminder notices to                         Lantana Road, and I-95 at Hypoluxo Road. It is another example   by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and vehicles with
      encourage them to pay their taxes                  of Palm Beach County leading the way in innovation and design.  two or more occupants to drive in a high occupancy vehicle lane.
      before the deadline. Hopefully,                    Is It HOV Or Is It Express Lane?                  The purpose of an HOV lane is to encourage carpooling and
      you have already paid your taxes,                     Driving can be relaxing, stressful, exciting, scary, and   minimize traffic for the hours in which the lane is designated as
      but if not, I encourage you to visit               overwhelming at the same time. That is why it’s important   an HOV lane. However, no matter which lane you are occupying,
      www.pbctax.com and make your                       to know the rules of the road. For example, do you know the
      payment online. If you are one of                  difference between HOV and express lanes? While both lanes   Tax Talk on page 17
      the hundreds of thousands who
      have already paid, thank you!
                                               Regards,
                                        Anne M. Gannon,
                                Constitutional Tax Collector,
                                Serving Palm Beach County
      Jupiter Jubilee


         Mother Nature couldn’t dampen the spirit at this year’s   Stylish Modern Atmosphere     Make Reservations                  happy hour
      Jupiter Jubilee. The TCO Outreach Team attended Jupiter’s                                                                       Mon. - Thurs.
      largest hometown celebration featuring a civic fair, kid’s                                                                   at Bar Only all Day
      activities, K-9 demonstrations and police and fire displays.
      Our team was on hand to answer a variety of questions from                                                                   Mon. - Fri.  3 - 6 pm
      vehicle registrations to preparing first-time drivers along with                                                                 inside Only
      distributing educational materials about agency services.
      Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to ask                                                                       Lunch SpeciaLS
      questions, get materials, and share your feedback on your                                                                       every Day
      positive experiences in our service centers.
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         Our team is always excited to attend community events                                                                         starting at  11
      and have the opportunity to interact with our clients. If
      you missed us at the Jubilee, visit us at these upcoming
      community events:
         • Palm Beach Pride, March 25 and 26 at Bryant Park in
      Downtown Lake Worth Beach
         •  Black  Gold  Jubilee, April  15  at  Torrey  Island
      Campground in Belle Glade

















                                                                  Everyone deserves a doctor who they


      Diamonds Are A Driver’s Best                                     trust and like. One who listens and

      Friend                                                         takes their time to answer questions


         You might be wondering what a precious stone has to do    and address concerns. A doctor who is
      with driving, and the answer is, nothing; however, the shape   available when you need them most.
      of the stone does, allow me to elaborate. A diverging diamond
      interchange (DDI) is a form of vehicle traffic interchange that
      allows the two directions of traffic on the crossroad to temporarily
      divide and cross to the opposite side of the road, creating a   I provide proactive, preventive, wellness & sick care to
      diamond-like shape. The DDI was first introduced in France in   adult patients at my concierge medical practice.
      the 1970s and has since grown in popularity across the United
      States, due to the safety and cost effectiveness of the design.
                                                           To discuss your health needs, and my care model, you

                                                           are invited to a complimentary meet and greet with
                                                           me - by video, phone or, when the pandemic permits,
                                                           in-person at my practice.

                                                           Please call 561.368.0191 to schedule your meet and
                                                           greet with me. I look forward to meeting you.

                                                                                                                      Steven E. Reznick, MD, FACP
                                                                         Recognized as a “Best Doc”.  Practicing in our community since 1979.

                                                                     7280 W. Palmetto Park Road | Suite 205N | Boca Raton | 33433
                                                                                         ww.BocaConciergeDoc.com
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