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      In Your CommunItY from page 26                    designed to offer premier waterfront estates with extensive
                                                        opportunities for entertainment and leisure. This development
        Located along the Intracoastal Waterway on PGA Boulevard   will provide full-service, resort-style living to owners, complete
      in Palm Beach Gardens, the estate collection showcases an array   with a wide array of specialized services and amenities.
      of impeccably designed residences across three magnificent     With its elegant design and fine architectural finishes, The
      structures, spanning over a sprawling 14-acre site with 1,040 feet   Residences feature a host of carefully selected appointments.
      of Intracoastal Waterway frontage. The Ritz-Carlton Residences,   Private elevator entries with controlled access, professional-
      Palm Beach Gardens, comprises 106 estate residences priced   grade Wolf and Sub-Zero kitchen appliances, floor-to-ceiling,
      between $4.5 million and $8-plus million. Douglas Elliman   triple panel, impact-resistant glass doors and windows, double
      Development Marketing exclusively handles sales for these   walk-in closets, freestanding soaking tubs, glass-enclosed
      exceptional homes, with sales going directly into contract.   showers, European double vanities, dens, wet bars, and endless
        “The property’s elevated design and prime location make   intracoastal views are just a few of the remarkable features.
      it an in-demand destination for both local and international   Additionally, the property boasts a 29-slip private marina,
      residents seeking a secluded oasis,” said Jay Phillip Parker,   offering 1,040 feet of waterfront and accommodating vessels
      CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida and President of Douglas   up to 75 feet in length, with select slips equipped with electric
      Elliman Development Marketing, Florida. “Recent sales have   boat lifts.                             William Caldwell, Dan Catalfumo, Keith Spina, and Joe
      been brisk, with numerous residences being purchased in just     The development is also expected to include a multilevel   Gomes
      a few months. Buyers are enthusiastic about the development’s   waterfront clubhouse with an event kitchen, lounge seating,
      extensive range of amenities, personalized services, expansive   game areas, private dining room, business center and a coffee   firm Spina O’Rourke + Partners, boast impressively spacious
      layouts, and the excellent value it offers in a thriving Palm   bar. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a pickleball court and a   three-, four-, and five-bedroom layouts that frame panoramic
      Beach Gardens market. This latest stage in construction reflects   putting mezzanine, while the resort-style pool deck beckons   intracoastal views from expansive terraces. Sliding floor-to-
      the developer’s unwavering commitment to the project and the   with its 100-foot infinity-edge pool, full-service cabanas, and   ceiling glass windows seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor
      surrounding community’s progress.”                breathtaking waterfront vistas. Residents will have access to   living spaces, showcasing impeccably curated interiors
        Positioned as the pinnacle of curated lifestyle-driven living   an owner’s spa, complete with private treatment rooms, steam   that reflect uncompromising quality, exquisite finishes, and
      in South Florida, The Residences promise to be the exclusive   rooms, showers, and sauna rooms, as well as a state-of-the-art   meticulous attention to detail. The award-winning firm
      residential address for discerning buyers seeking an exceptional   fitness center with weight training and cardio equipment and a   Susurrus led the design of the hospitality amenity areas, while
      Palm Beach Gardens experience. Whether relocating to South   dedicated yoga studio.                  The Decorators Unlimited was responsible for the residential
      Florida or optimizing their current lifestyle, buyers are drawn     Complementing the abundant amenities, an on-site concierge   interiors, ensuring a truly remarkable and thoughtfully planned
      to the city for its breathtaking waterfront views, abundant green   and dedicated residential team will cater to the needs of all   living experience.
      spaces, and high quality of life. The area offers an optimal   residents, assisting with personal coordination such as restaurant     For more information and to book a private presentation,
      culinary and retail experience and a wellness-focused lifestyle. In   reservations, pool and cabana services, pet care, and more.   please visit TheResidencesPalmBeachGardens.com or call
      response to this demand, The Residences have been thoughtfully     The Residences, designed by the renowned architecture   (561) 295-7382.
                                                                                                             The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Beach Gardens
                                                                                                           are not owned, developed or sold by Marriott
                                                                                                           International, Inc. or its affiliates (“Ritz-Carlton”). DMBH
                                                                                                           RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT, LLC uses The Ritz-
                                                                                                           Carlton marks under a license from Ritz-Carlton, which
                                                                                                           has not confirmed the accuracy of any of the statements
                                                                                                           or representations made herein.
                                                                                                                               Photos by Capehart Photography


                                                                                                            northern notes from page 25

                                                         Marcie Tinsley, Mayor Chelsea Reed, Joey Eichner, and   Assessment increases are reviewed, and management
      Rob Holden, George Gentile, and Joe Gome           Bert Premuroso                                     determines if it is appropriate to use reserves or loans to
                                                                                                            finance larger capital projects or one-time expenses to
                                                                                                            limit the rise in the assessment rate. Sometimes, long-term
                   Experience Dentistry                                                                     assessment rates can lower for the upcoming year.
                                                                                                            debt is paid off, or one-time projects are completed, and
                                                                                                              Once a preliminary budget is agreed upon by
                                                                                                            internal staff, the proposed budget is sent to homeowner
                                                                                                            and property owner associations within Northern’s
                                                                                                            jurisdiction to begin discussions on the upcoming
                                              with a                                                        year’s budget. Budgets are reviewed with association
                                                                                                            representatives to fully communicate the plan for the
                                                                                                            upcoming year. Modifications to the proposed budget
                                                                                                            will be reviewed and incorporated when possible.
                                                                                                              The ultimate authority for approving the budget
             Woman’s Touch                                                                                  is Northern’s Board of Supervisors. The preliminary
                                                                                                            budget is reviewed with the Board in May. Once the new
                                                                                                            tax roll is received and reviewed, the Board approves
                                                                                                            the TRIM rates in June.
                                                                                                              TRIM stands for Truth in Millage and is the highest
              Cosmetic & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry                                                rate to assess a property. The property appraiser mails
                                                                                                            TRIM notices to property owners in August each year.
                                                                                                            In August, a public hearing is held for the Board to hear
                     State of the Art & Same Day Restorations                                               any public comments on the proposed budget. After
                                                                                                            comments are received and potentially addressed, the
                                                                                                            Board will approve the budget. The final assessment
                     Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Available                                                rates are sent to the tax collector for inclusion on the Real
                                                                                                            Estate Tax Bill sent to property owners in November.
                                                                                                            The new budget year begins on Oct. 1.
                                                                                                              We all feel the impact of rising prices. At Northern,
                      Joanne Green, D.D.S.                                                                  both the staff and the Board work hard to ensure that our
                                                                                                            assessments cover the cost of maintaining our assets and
                                                                                                            paying off any outstanding debt, while also keeping our
                                                                                                            residents and property owners in mind. We achieve this
                10887 N. Military Trail, Suite 6                                                            by using reserves and projecting our capital needs for
                                                                                                            the next five years. This approach helps us to maintain
               Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410                                                                 stable assessments, with increases only when necessary
                                                                                                            and decreases when practical. You can find our budget
                       (561) 622-2815                                                                       on our website, www.npbcid.org. We hope that you find
                                                                                                            it helpful and informative.
                    www.joannegreendds.com                                                                    NPDES tip: Your neighborhood drainage system
                                                                                                            is not a garbage disposal, please don’t treat it like one.
                                                                                                            Encourage all residents to take responsibility and to not
                                                                                                            dump chemicals, fertilizer, paint, oil, etc., in inlets or
               Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry - Cum Laude                                  pipes. Discourage sweeping of lawn clippings and dirt
         Hospital of the University of Penn - General Practice Residency Training                           into street drains and disposing of lawn clippings and
                                                                                                            other debris (wood, concrete blocks, Christmas trees, etc.)
                       Harvard Dental School - Former Instructor                                            directly into retention lakes. Keep drainage facilities clear
               Boston Brigham and Women’s Dental Group - Staff Dentist                                      of vegetation, trash, improperly and illegally discarded
                                                                                                            appliances, shopping carts, tires, cars, garbage bags, etc.
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