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Dear Friends: Introducing The Welcome daily. Next, we provide onsite nutrition classes with our licensed
Well, the heat is on as dietician, to teach participants about meal planning and eating
we enter the height of the Guide strategies to minimize risks. Finally, after a few months and
summer weather here in at the end of this annual program, employees are re-screened,
South Florida. And while When I first moved and those results are compared to their initial results. Those
we all find comfort inside to Palm Beach County employees who are successful in achieving healthier results are
with the air conditioning I remember how eligible to receive a reduction in their health insurance premiums
blasting, there are some intimidating it was to for the entire year!
wonderful outdoor things get settled into a new I am so thrilled that we are able to offer this valuable wellness
to do this time of year, area. Since then, there program to the employees and “hats off” to their commitment
especially now that the has been immense to their Journey to Good Health.
tourist season is over and growth in our county.
those of us that are “year-rounders” can enjoy lesser In 2022, more than 13,000 people made the move to Palm Say What? I Can Renew My
crowds. For instance, there’s nothing like an early Beach County. Settling into a new town comes with a lengthy
morning stroll on the beach to watch the sunrise or an to-do list of tasks ranging from updating your driver’s license Registration At Publix?
opportunity to head out west to the edge of the Everglades to registering to vote. Knowing who to contact for each
to watch a beautiful summertime sunset. There are many item can be a daunting endeavor. To make the process a What does a Publix
wonderful things to do in Palm Beach County and here little easier, our office is pleased to offer a Welcome to Palm sub have in common with
are a few ideas to get you started: Beach County Guide. This comprehensive guide includes your vehicle registration?
• Enjoy the many activities at our Palm Beach County everything from “how-tos” for updating a driver’s license Both can be conveniently
parks, from camping, to playgrounds, and water activities and vehicle registrations through the tax collector’s office, picked up at Publix Super
– there is a variety of things to do. For more information, to signing up for Homestead Exemption, important phone Markets in only a matter
visit https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/pages/default. numbers, education options, and even fun facts about our of minutes! Our easy-to-
aspx. county. If you have friends or family planning a move to our use MV Express kiosk
• For those that prefer the indoors, why not visit the county, an online version of the guide is available at www. allows you to not only
current exhibits at the Norton Museum of Art? For details, pbctax.com/welcome-guide. renew your registration,
visit https://www.norton.org/. but it will also print the
• For you water enthusiasts, there is swimming or Journey To Good Health registration with the decal sticker, you will be on your way in
surfing at our wonderful beaches or perhaps an island no time! Don’t believe me? Check out this video that walks you
adventure at Peanut Island (https://discover.pbcgov.org/ Employee health and wellness have remained a focus for through the process: MV Express Kiosk How to Video - https://
parks/Locations/Peanut-Island.aspx). me since being elected to office in 2006. The American Heart www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jppdve90zWY.
There is plenty more to do around our fantastic Association previously awarded my agency the “Fit Friendly Keep in mind, if you have a stop, hold or expired registration,
community, so I encourage you to visit https://www. Workplace” designation. Furthermore, my office offers Journey you cannot renew your registration using the MV Express kiosk.
thepalmbeaches.com/ to find that perfect summer to Good Health, a wellness initiative designed to reduce the As of right now, we have six MV Express kiosks located in
adventure. incidence of chronic disease. Publix Super Markets throughout Palm Beach County. To find
Enjoy your summer and have a great Fourth of July Our Journey to Good Health program offered to employees the location nearest you, visit www.pbctax.com/kiosks/.
holiday! features three key elements to help guide them to healthy living.
Anne M. Gannon, First, in February, employees were invited to participate in health July Important Dates
Constitutional Tax Collector, screenings, which are designed to target the factors that influence
Serving Palm Beach County cardiovascular health, such as blood sugar, cholesterol, blood

www.pbcgov.org pressure, and body mass index (BMI). Each participant then
received a Fitbit to track their daily steps, qualifying them to be
eligible for special incentives if they walk at least 10,000 steps

Attention Dog Owners

It is your responsibility to pick up after your dog.
It’s the law.
Some of you have been negligent in doing so.
Please keep our
Boca Pointe community beautiful!

Hot Topics

Group Notice

We are a women’s group who remember Reva
Tucker. Hot Topics has resumed meetings every Friday
and are seeking new members. Please join us for lively
discussions at 11:00am to 12:30pm at the Boca Pointe
Community Office. If you would like more information
or to sign up, please call 561-715-8298. 