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VOL. 34 NO. 4 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com APRIL 2024

PGA POA Communication Corner

Happy April And Happy Rules For All all communities. The Committee consists of both POA
Are you a new homeowner (condo or single-family) to
Spring In South Florida! PGA National? Have you ever lived in a gated community? Board members and property owners as well as one paid
consultant who is a licensed architect.
Being in a deed restricted community, there are rules The ARC meets on the third Thursday of each month at
Submitted by Gail Coppage, and regulations regarding many important categories. 8:30 a.m., with meetings lasting approximately two hours.
PGA POA Communications Oftentimes new owners are so excited and happy about The PGA National Governing Documents require approval
Committee their new home or condo purchase that they do not take the for all changes to the exterior of any property (whether
Congratulations And Best time to read through their HOA regulations, let alone the permanently affixed to the property or not). Applications
Wishes POA regulations. Remember that PGA National includes should include complete architectural and landscape plans
Congratulations to the individual condos and HOAs. We also have an umbrella for new home construction or modifications (additions) as
PGA National POA Board organization called the Property Owners Association well as pool, fence, landscape, hurricane protection, paint
Members and Officers! (POA) where an annual assessment is due in addition to or any other change to the outside of any residence. The
President Mike Engelsher; the HOA annual assessment. The POA is currently working ARC operates under guidelines established in the PGA
Vice President Jim Kraus; on the July 1 to June 30, 2025 fiscal year budget but please POA By-Laws, Rules and Regulations and the Design
Treasurer Bob Kramer remember the POA Annual Assessment notice is mailed Review Manual as well as state statutes. If you are planning
and Secretary Bill Heath. each year on June 1 with payment due on July 1. in the future to do exterior work which will result in a
Welcome to new Board Member Connie Goldberger! What Is The ARC? change to the outside of the residence, please read through
Thank you to all the PGA residents who attended the The POA includes the Architectural Review Committee the Design Review Manual and maybe plan to attend one
Annual Meeting on Feb. 14! (ARC) where all owners must request approvals in advance of the ARC meetings to see and understand the process of
Springtime In Florida of work done outside their homes. Many times, new owners approvals.
We hope your wintertime at PGA National was pleasant aren’t aware of the need to follow specific guidelines and Road Project Improvements On The Beeline Highway
and fun! Many of our residents and guests are enjoying are surprised when the ARC responds to work being done (State Road 710)
our comfortable and warm weather, away from snow, ice that hasn’t previously been approved. How to handle this The Florida Department of Transportation is overseeing
and cold. We also did enjoy some cooler temperatures so issue? Please visit the POA website and review the ARC the $148 million Beeline Highway Reconstruction Project
you may have needed a sweater for an early morning walk Design Review Manual. Condos and HOAs’ boards must beginning March 2024 with estimated completion late
or golf game. Although it is still technically spring, the also approve all ARC requests prior to the ARC meeting. 2029. Project improvements include the widening of
weather will continue to get warmer, and air-conditioning Sharing with the ARC that you just didn’t realize there the highway from Northlake to Blue Heron from four
will be a great relief. If you own a single-family home, were any regulations in PGA National may not in fact lanes to six lanes; replacing and widening the Florida
now is a great time to clean roofs, gutters, trim trees and result in the approval after work has been completed. The Turnpike bridge under the Beeline Highway; constructing
clean driveways before the summer season which will be purpose of the ARC is to keep PGA National aesthetically
filled with rain, wind and thunderstorms. pleasing with consistent architectural updates throughout PGA POA Communication Corner on page 4
Commissioner’s Update Do You Love

A Look At The Economic golf, racquet sports, equestrian sports and baseball amenities. Your Dog?

Impacts Of Sports In Palm In fact, The Palm Beaches has been recognized by Sports
Business Journal as one of the top 50 sports destinations
Beach County in the United States and No. 5 for a destination without a POA and local
professional sports franchise. ordinances require
By Vice Mayor The Palm Beach County Sports Commission (PBCSC) all pets to be on a
Maria Marino is dedicated to championing our county as the premier leash. Many owners
Sports have long been destination for sports and tourism. Their mission is to attract are taking their four-
regarded as more than just sporting events and activities to Palm Beach County and to legged furry family
games; they are economic maximize the positive economic impact of these events on members to Masters
e ngi ne s t ha t powe r our local economy. By expanding occupancy of hotel room Park to run … but
communities. Beyond the nights and maximizing the use of county facilities, PBCSC it is not a dog park
thrill of competition and the utilizes events and activities to promote the image of Palm and it is not fenced.
camaraderie it fosters, sports Beach County as a sports tourism destination on a national All pets must be
have a profound impact on and international level. on a leash both for
the economic landscape of In 2023, our sports commission hosted 196 events, which the safety of others
counties, promoting tourism, represented more than 40 different types of sports. These using the park and
generating revenue, creating jobs, and boosting local events brought nearly 1.3 million sports-related attendees who for the safety of your
businesses. Palm Beach County is unrivaled when it comes to traveled from 48 states and 42 nations. The same attendees beloved pet. There
utilized over 300,000 room is a lot of wildlife and a moment’s distraction may
nights which translated to cause the pup to chase a new friend … right into the
over $77 million in hotel busy side streets. Some people are afraid of dogs and
revenue with an estimated may fall if your pet runs up to them. There are lots
$4.6 million collected in of reasons for this rule besides safety and liability so
bed tax. Additionally, the please be a responsible pet owner.
Winter Equestrian Festival We don’t want dogs prohibited from using the park
and Major League Baseball so please abide by the rules of PGA POA and the City
of Palm Beach Gardens, and keep your pet on a leash.
Commissioner’s Update Thank you!
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