Page 14 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - February '24

Page 14, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Northern Notes

Nonnative Species And Hunting cause problems, others are Please be advised that, while permissible on private
property with permission, hunting an invasive species
considered invasive, meaning
On Northern Property they negatively impact native is expressly prohibited on real property owned by the
fish and wildlife, cause Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District. This
By Katie Roundtree, extensive damage, or threaten property includes lakes, canals, parks and preserves owned
Director of Finance and human health and welfare. by Northern. The only exception is state-licensed trappers
Administration, Northern As discussed last month, authorized by Northern to trap and remove wild hogs,
Palm Beach County wild hogs are one type of threatening alligators, or other invasive species.
Improvement District invasive species whose The FWC asks that the public report sightings of nonnative
Northern Palm Beach population continues to species. Reporting observations helps to manage nonnative
County Improvement expand as they become used species. The best reports of nonnative species are credible
District (“Northern”) owns to different climates. Iguanas, reports. These are reports that the FWC can verify for the
over 2,000 acres of preserves, Burmese pythons, tegus, Cuban tree frogs, cane toads, species in question, and all necessary data is included.
approximately 50 miles of Muscovy ducks, and Egyptian geese are other commonly Credible reports contain three elements.
canals, and more than 370 encountered invasive species in our area. • A photograph showing the animal in question that is
water bodies with associated Nonnative species are not protected in Florida except by not blurry and has a high enough resolution so that it can be
maintenance areas or easements. An abundance of native the anti-cruelty law, Florida Statute § 828.12. They can be enlarged to ensure species identification
animals and plant species reside in those areas. Northern’s captured and humanely killed on private property at any time • The location where the animal was seen. GPS coordinates
staff take pride in ensuring their continued success. with landowner permission. The Florida Fish and Wildlife are best, but the location can also be a street address or a
Unfortunately, nonnative species also encroach and Conservation Commission (FWC) recommends contacting a detailed description of the area.
reside in many of the same areas. While some do not nuisance wildlife control operator if concerned about invasive • The date when the animal was seen
species on their property. A list of trappers can be found at You can use the web form at IveGot1.org to report
MyFWC.com/Trappers. nonnative animals. The form will prompt you for the
Palm Beach Opera from page 13 A recent incident involving the shooting of Egyptian information and has a map where you can select the location
geese on the bank of a lake owned by Northern Palm Beach if you do not have the GPS coordinates.
Others attending the County Improvement District was brought to the attention NPDES tip: Don’t feed wildlife, especially near ponds,
event included Lee and of Northern’s staff and Board of Supervisors. lakes, and streams. Attracting a large amount of wildlife to
Jeffrey Alderton, David During a recent board meeting, the Board members discussed one location can lead to an increase in nutrients and bacteria
Brodsky, Erika and David the hunting of invasive species on Northern-owned property. level from wildlife waste. This can contribute to the pollution
Brown, Julie and Robert They asked that all landowners be made aware of the following. of our lakes and streams.
Desnick, Rebecca and
Randell Doane, Judi
Donoff, Susan and Paul DR. RYAN CHIZNER
Efron, Wendy and Elliott
Eisen, Isanne and Sanford HAS JOINED PALM
Fisher, Ann and Robert
Fromer, Joan Genser, Ann and Robert Fromer BEACH CARDIOLOGY
Merrill and Charles
Gottesman, Judy Harpel, Dana and Robert Iommazzo, Judy CENTER
and Jerry Kaufman, Diane and John Sculley, Jane and John
Shalam and Roseanne and Dennis Williams. P.B.C.C. is pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan Chizner. Dr. Chizner
For information on Palm Beach Opera’s 2024 Gala, please completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional
contact Clarissa Stoney at cstoney@pbopera.org. cardiology for which he is board certified.
Palm Beach Opera is dedicated to producing live opera at In addition he holds board certification in Internal Medicine,
an international standard of excellence and to enriching the Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Vascular
life of the communities it serves with a diverse offering of Interpretation.
educational programs. Founded in 1961, the fully professional He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the Honors
Palm Beach Opera presents main stage performances at the Program at the University of Florida. He went on to complete
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach dual degrees with a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine and
and is a proud member of OPERA America and the Cultural Master of Public Health from Nova Southeastern University.
Council of Palm Beach County. Previously, Dr. Chizner practiced Interventional Cardiology in
Photos by Capehart Photography Central Florida and Georgia.
He is the Co-Author of a Bestselling textbook on Cardiac Drugs
for healthcare providers, which is now in its second edition.
He is thrilled to move closer to family in South Florida.

561-775-1061

Edward Mostel, M.D. Htwe Sein, M.D.
Steven Kessel, M.D. Cyrus Kavasmaneck, M.D.
Judy Harpel, Paulette Koch, Diane Sculley 3365 Burns Rd., Suite 101, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

THERE’S A NEW DERMATOLOGIST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

Yuval Bibi, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of
Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches is a group
Dermatology, and is now providing care at our Palm Beach practice of board-certified dermatologists and fellowship-
trained Mohs surgeons providing general dermatology,
Gardens and Delray Beach offices. Dr Bibi’s clinical practice surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology services.
Our physicians are also recognized leaders in the diagnosis
interests include general dermatology, surgical dermatology, and treatment of skin cancer.
as well as a special focus on genital dermatology, mucosal

dermatosis, and scalp and nail disease. Dr Bibi sees both
adults and children. He is a native of Jerusalem, Israel,
where he earned his medical degree, as well as a PhD at Ben Make an appointment to see Dr. Bibi

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at the combined Boston University-Tufts University Palm Beach Gardens Delray Beach
10335 N. Military Trail 2605 W. Atlantic Ave.
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Delray Beach, FL 33445
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