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VOL. 35 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2024

The Shores Of Jupiter Bill’s Box

Community Rules Reminders By Bill Thompson

Bill is a victim of
Hello Residents of The Shores of Jupiter, from street view. Please plan to regularly clean and maintain COViD. The contagious
Happy 2024! We hope everyone is having a great start to your property assets. stage has passed, but the
the year, and we look forward to another year working with if you receive a violation letter for noncompliance with severe fatigue and brain
The Shores of Jupiter. the association rules and regulations, please do not ignore fog lingers. He doesn’t
The appearance of The Shores of Jupiter is the reason the letter. The best remedy is to address the issue as soon as feel worth a damn. His
why many people, like you, have chosen to live here. The possible. if you need advice on how to proceed, or if you are column was delayed,
association has assigned Realtime Property Management having a hardship and you are unable to cure the violation but little is time critical
to conduct compliance tours on a regular basis to ensure at the time, please contact Realtime. Call (561) 763-0086 or and can be presented
that all owners comply with the rules and regulations in email me at: aschuck@realtimepm.com. next month.
your governing documents. The compliance program We thank you in advance for your cooperation. dont forget our hOa annual meeting and election.
protects the neighborhood aesthetics and benefits your Sincerely, Make your dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day
property values. Alexa Edwards, LCAM, on Feb. 14.
During recent inspections, it was noted that the most Property Manager,
common violations are dirty roofs, dirty driveways, For and on behalf of the Shores of Jupiter Board of Directors,
mailboxes in need of cleaning and/or repair, lawn c/o Realtime Property Management of South Florida LLC,
maintenance, misplaced trash cans, and recreational 612 N. Orange Ave., Bldg. C-4, Jupiter, FL 33458 1. Compliment three people every day.
vehicles such as boats and/or trailers that are not hidden (561) 763-0086 2. Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
3. Be the first to say, “Hello.”
Commissioner’s update 4. Live beneath your means.
5. Treat everyone like you want to be treated.
6. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen.
County Keeps Watchful eye environmental and natural resources issues with a focus 7. Forget the Joneses.
on items related to economic development, substance
8. Never deprive someone of hope. it may be all he has.
On 2024 legislative Session use and mental health, affordable housing, homelessness, 9. Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage.
protection of county ordinances, transportation and water 10. Be tough-minded but tenderhearted.
By Commissioner Maria and environmental restoration. The agenda outlines what 11. Be kinder than necessary.
Marino the county’s legislative affairs and intergovernmental 12. Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to
Florida’s legislative offices, in conjunction with the county’s contract state feel appreciated.
session stands as a pivotal lobbyists, will advocate for, and work to oppose. 13. Keep your promises.
period in shaping the A significant topic among local officials is home 14. Learn to show cheerfulness, even when you don’t
state’s policies, laws and rule. Home rule refers to the authority granted to local feel like it.
overall governance. Unlike governments to govern themselves within the framework of 15. Remember that overnight success usually takes
some states with full-time state laws. Striking a balance between local autonomy and about 15 years.
lawmakers, Florida’s state oversight has been a serious challenge as lawmakers 16. Leave everything better than you found it.
legislature is part-time pass legislation that has statewide ramifications. That 17. Remember that winners do what losers don’t want
and convenes for a 60-day balance is essential to ensure communities can effectively to do.
regular session each year. address their unique challenges. 18. When you arrive at your job in the morning, let the
This year, the 2024 legislative session began on Jan. 9, Local governments have a keen eye on bills affecting first thing you say brighten everyone’s day.
and lawmakers have only 60 days to pass legislation, home rule, like HB 267 – Building Regulations, which 19. Don’t rain on other people’s parades.
including the state budget which grew to $118.5 billion aims to make a comprehensive update to the residential 20. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love
in FY 2023/24. building review process. SB 280 – Vacation Rentals, them.
Over 3,000 pieces of legislation are filed each year and attempts to revise regulations within the industry. in
lawmakers will only take up and pass a small percentage 2011, when online rental business wasn’t well known,
of these bills, leaving many untouched. Different types legislation passed that preempted local governments from
of bills include: appropriations, claims, general, local, regulating short-term rentals in local ordinances.
memorial, resolution, reviser and trust fund. in order Residents continue to look to their government for
for a bill to become law, an identical bill must pass both assistance with pocketbook issues, as the cost of living
legislative chambers, the Florida Senate and the Florida continues to rise. Homeowners are facing massive property
House of Representatives, and be signed by the Governor. insurance rate increases and loss of coverage, but legislators
With 120 members in the Florida House and 40 members anticipate that we have only begun to feel the effects of
in the Florida Senate, this is challenging. Because Florida the tort reform package passed during the 2023 legislative
is such a large and diverse state, lawmakers often have session and the additional guardrail previously put in
diverse priorities and conflicting agendas. place. The costs of insuring vehicles in Florida has also
Each year the Board of County Commissioners approves skyrocketed and a series of bills has been filed to repeal
Palm Beach County’s State Legislative Agenda. The 2024 and overhaul the state’s “no-fault” auto insurance system.
state legislative agenda includes general government and The decisions made during this legislative session
have a profound impact RepORT SuSpiCiOuS aCTiviTy
on the social, economic immediaTely
and environmental fabric TO The JupiTeR pOliCe
of the state and will ripple
through communities, depaRTmenT
schools, businesses and
homes across Florida. As (561) 799-4445
leaders, it is imperative that
Use 911 for emergencies only.
Commissioner’s Update Lock car doors. Do not leave valuables in the car.
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