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For The Love Of Nature Boca Pointe

By Steve Handwerker childcare settings or a public space such as a park or
library. Elements may include play areas with veggie Community
The love of and for gardens, looping pathways and shady spots to just sit and
nature starts at a very look for butterflies or listen for birds. Some playscapes
early age when children can have swing sets and slides. Connections
have opportunities to Places outdoors for children allow them to learn
explore the natural world about themselves as physical beings in a natural space
alongside caring adults who and exercise in a healthy environment. This creates a Dear Residents of Boca Pointe,
demonstrate these values. daily connection with nature through a beautiful, safe Boca Pointe is pleased to announce the beginning of a
I remember being at the and accessible outdoor space. Each and every site new community-wide group. Community Connections is
ocean shore with my mother in the summers in New York. can be unique and invites creativity, curiosity, greater a place to meet members of the Boca Pointe community.
Research has found that access to nature supports and cooperation, interpersonally and with nature! This group is for new residents looking to meet existing
promotes happier and healthier children. Community residents as well as existing residents looking to extend
sites, and nature-centered playscapes increase creativity, Steven E. Handwerker Ph.D. D.div, RM their social circle.
encourage independent learning and supports connection Board Certified Licensed Psychologist The initial meetings will be held at the BPCA
to and respect for the natural world, therefore allows for 50 years experience Management office located at 6909 SW 18th St. #120,
healthy child development. Nature centered playscapes www.peacewk.org. Boca Raton, FL 33433.
can and should be designed to align with the needs of Books and Blogs  The meeting dates will be:
the children in any given location whether it is private Wednesday, November 29th from 3pm-4pm
Thursday, November 30th from 3pm-4pm
You may attend one or all meetings. Please come and
enjoy. Coffee will be served. 

Move Over LAW

(FS 316.126)

By Elyse Weintraub Brown,
Community Education
Specialist, Palm Beach
County Fire Rescue
(561) 616-7051 or
ewbrown@pbcgov.org

This message is
brought to you by your
friendly Firefighters from
Palm Beach County Fire
Rescue….
Every day firefighters and other
emergency responders drive to
emergencies. What’s more,
oftentimes the emergency
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roadways by motorists. Help protect them…because if
Hope everyone is doing okay during these challenging times. I am here to assist any way I can. they can’t help you in your time of need…who will?
Learn the Move Over LAW (FS 316.126)
Are you unsure about what you are supposed to do
FOR SALE UNDER CONTRACT when you are driving on a local roadway, and you see
DRIVING BEHIND YOU a fire truck or other emergency
vehicle with lights flashing and sirens wailing on the
way to an emergency? The Answer is …you must yield
the right of way. When it is safe to do so, move over as
close as reasonable to the closest edge of the curb of the
roadway, clear of any intersection and then stop. When
this happens on highways and interstates, rather than
stop, slow down and then safely move over so that the
emergency vehicle can pass.
Are you unsure about what you are supposed to do when
you are driving on a roadway with multiple lanes, and
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ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD? The Answer is….When
3/2.5 3,067 total sq. ft. 3/2 2,570 total sq. ft. it is safe to do, merge away from a vehicle working on
the side of the roadway to provide an empty travel lane
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move over, you must slow down to a speed of 20 MPH
below the posted speed limit unless directed otherwise
by a law enforcement officer.
On a two-lane roadway…Where there is NO lane of
travel in the same direction to merge over to, you are
REQUIRED to slow down to a speed that is 20 miles per
hour less than the posted speed limit. If the speed limit
is 20 miles per hour or less, you must slow down to five
miles per hour.
In the State of Florida, drivers must also move over for
sanitation vehicles and utility service vehicles performing

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amber rotating or flashing lights performing a recovery
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Violating the Move Over Law can result in a fine
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injury and even death. For everyone’s safety, share the
Move Over Law with others. Help us…help You! 