Page 14 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens- November '23

Page 14, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Tax Talk

Dear Friends: Drive A Golf Cart? To learn more about driving your golf cart safely,
There is not much of a visit https://golfcarts.org/a-complete-guide-to-golf-cart-
chill in the air here in South Are you and your family golfers? Because of our balmy safety/.
Florida as November rolls weather, many people in Palm Beach County enjoy the
upon us, but one thing is for links year-round. And in some of our communities, a Industry Award Winners!
certain … it’s property tax golf cart can be a convenient way to get around! So, it
season. Nov. 1 marks the is important to be aware and understand the rules of the I am thrilled that our agency is the recipient of not
mailing of property tax bills road when it comes to golf carts. one, but two awards at the 2023 Aumentum Customer
here in Palm Beach County, On Oct. 1, a new law took effect regarding who can Excellence (ACE) awards ceremony held in Nashville,
so watch your mailboxes in operate a golf cart on a public road or street. Previously, Tenn.! First, I am so proud to congratulate two of our
early November. Your taxes anyone over the age of 14 could drive a golf cart on a employees, Michelle Harris and A.J. Balram, who each
are due by March 31, 2024, public road. The new law requires golf cart drivers who received the Lisa Redding (ACE) Award for Project
but we offer several discounts for paying early, with the are at least 18 years old to possess a valid, government- Management. This award is given to recipients who
maximum discount of 4 percent offered if taxes are paid by issued photo identification card. In addition, golf cart demonstrated exemplary leadership in managing an
Nov. 30. Then the discount drops to 3 percent in December, drivers between the ages of 15 and 17 must possess a event, project, or process by demonstrating confidence,
2 percent in January and 1 percent in February. There is no valid learner’s driver’s license or valid driver’s license. teamwork, determination, positivity, leadership,
discount if you wait and pay your taxes in March. Once For both age groups, there are penalties for drivers who
you receive your bill, you can visit www.pbctax.com to do not have a valid identification card. Tax Talk on page 15
take advantage of our convenient online payment portal. I
encourage you to visit our website for complete details about
our installment payment plan for future tax year payments. Experience Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch
your property taxes as well as information for enrolling in

Anne M. Gannon,
Constitutional Tax Collector,
Serving Palm Beach County Cosmetic & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry
State of the Art & Same Day Restorations
Honoring Our Vietnam Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Available

Veterans

Once again, it is an honor for my Joanne Green, D.D.S.
agency to participate in the United
States of America Vietnam War 10887 N. Military Trail, Suite 6
Commemoration program. Over Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
the past several years, we have
honored hundreds of Palm Beach (561) 622-2815 • www.joannegreendds.com
County Vietnam veterans with a
special commemorative lapel pin as my way of saying Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry - Cum Laude
“thank you” for their service and sacrifice. This is the Hospital of the University of Penn - General Practice Residency Training
fourth year we have participated in this special partnership Harvard Dental School - Former Instructor
with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Boston Brigham and Women’s Dental Group - Staff Dentist
Vehicles (FLHSMV). Our office is honored to provide one
pin to Palm Beach County veterans or their families in
honor of their military service in Vietnam.
This is the official pin of the United States of America
Vietnam War Commemoration, authorized by Congress
to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. It’s
a heartfelt tribute to those who served, and a way to say,
“thank you,” for their service to our country.
Requests can be made by completing a request form
online at www.pbctax.com. Your pin, along with my
personal letter of appreciation will be mailed directly to
you. These commemorative pins are available now through
Nov. 30. Veterans are only eligible to receive one pin;
therefore, if you previously received your commemorative
pin, no need to request again. You must be a Palm Beach
County resident to participate. We thank you for your
service and we are most honored to recognize you with
this special commemorative lapel pin.