Page 9 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - January '24

Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens, Page 9
Commissioner’s Update

Mangrove Islands Provide This type of ecosystem
occurs in areas of these waters
Essential Habitat where strong ocean wave
action is absent and where
By Commissioner salt and fresh water mix. Soils
Maria Marino are sandy, nutrient rich, and
From the southern end usually oxygen deficient,
of Palm Beach County in and make up one of the most
the Intracoastal Waterway productive nursery habitats for
(ICW), up through the Lake fish, shellfish, birds, and other
Worth Lagoon, continuing estuarine wildlife. Of the three
north to the Loxahatchee species of mangroves found in
River, mangrove islands serve Florida, red mangroves grow
a valuable function. They along the water’s edge, black
recycle nutrients, provide mangroves grow on slightly
essential food chain resources, higher elevations, and white
and provide habitat for many wildlife species. Additionally, they mangroves grow further upland.
serve as storm buffers, stabilizing shorelines with their roots Recently, I had the pleasure
from wind, waves and erosion, and enhancing water clarity. of participating in the opening
of Sawfish Island, a
restoration project
The Singles Scene Column © completed by Palm Beach
County’s Department
of Environmental
Love More In 2024! highest mountain or turned into a Broadway Show. Resources Management
in partnership with
By: Kelly Leary, M.S. LOVE MORE IN 2024 is not just a resolution; it’s the Florida Inland
& Miranda Capperelli, a declaration, an invitation, and a commitment to Navigation District,
January Edition implement this idea in your life as we start this new year. and the Loxahatchee
If we all choose to love more in 2024, despite conflict, River Preservation
"I do not forget any good we could be more fulfilled. It is possible to heal and Initiative through the
deed done to me and I do break the cycle of unrest that this tech world is trying Florida Department
not carry a grudge for to perpetuate. We can begin to solve the disconnect, of Environmental
a bad one." ~ Viktor E. one date at a time. With each smile we put out there, Protection, agencies
Frankl dozens more are passed on. It’s a domino effect. This that provided essential
is a love movement. funding for the work.
Happy New Year to our vast community of loyal clients, Sawfish Island is
couples, and friends. This year is going to be AMAZING, Amidst the pages of Man’s Search for Meaning, located in the ICW,
and we are honored to deliver good news year after year Psychologist Viktor Frankl encourages us to find the light just offshore from the Town of Jupiter’s Sawfish Bay
via this column and our daily focus. To our "taken" even in the darkest of situations. We all have the power Park. The island served for stockpiling dredge material,
readers, we thank you for sharing our news with your to decide whether to be “a swine or a saint” when faced also known as spoil. The removal of invasive trees and
single family and friends. with rejection, betrayal, heartache, and even the loss of a plants was required to restore the island to a more native
loved one. We can become bitter and resentful or choose ecosystem. Fill material was excavated and repurposed
This year, we officially celebrate TEN YEARS of to love even more. to create additional tidal habitat at the Tarpon Cove
Revolution Dating, That is ten years above Rocco’s Tacos Restoration Project in the Lake Worth Lagoon.
on PGA Boulevard and ten years of love, lessons, couples, Our Pledge to You and Yours In all, the restoration project added six acres of mangroves,
and hope. We made it through a wild social distancing Let’s make 2024 the year of love—a year filled with over one-half acre of tropical hardwood hammock, and
era--thanks to our clients and multiple referrals. We made laughter, connection, and the kind of magic that happens one-third acre of wetland habitat. Additionally, they
it through a fire in our building, which locked down our when hearts collide. Choose love in every interaction, in created two connected coves to encourage tidal flushing
offices for several weeks. We also made it through a every decision, and every moment. Lift each other up. and water flow throughout Sawfish Island. This provides
complete internal makeover, so to speak, in our office and Don’t knock each other down. a refuge for fish, birds, and other species, and enhances
on our team. Taking time out from constant parties has recreational opportunities for paddlers. By the way, if you
allowed us to get back to our grassroots, which is THE We can’t wait to see the many beautiful new faces that enjoy canoeing, kayaking or paddleboarding, you can find
ART OF MATCHMAKING. are already pre-booked on our calendar this month. information on all county launching facilities at Parks and
Thank you for securing your first appointment with Recreation – Boating (pbc.gov).
Wikipedia states: Matchmaking is the process of matching us in advance. For the month of January, your first The county’s environmental programs include
two or more people together, usually for the purpose of meeting with us will be complimentary. That is our gift volunteer recruitment to plant mangroves, remove
marriage, in which case the matchmaker is also known to you. We are so grateful to be known as your favorite exotic plants, and clean up trash, allowing residents to
as a marriage broker. matchmakers. Thank you for sharing your time with help create a legacy of conservation. If you would like
us today. We wish you all a Happy New Year from our to become involved in our stewardship programs, click
In our case, marriage is not mandatory, especially with Revolution Family to yours! See you soon! on Environmental Resources Management Get Involved
our senior demographic. However, with our young (pbcgov.org) or call (561) 233-2400.
professionals, we do see more goals for marriage and XoXo, Kelly & Miranda As always, if I can be of assistance to you, please
children. contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@
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We believe that your relationship goals are your choice. #MatchmakingRoyalty #TellYourFriends
We are just here to help you connect--like a friend would.
As a result, our clients have never been happier, and we Revolution Dating Founder and
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