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Page 4, Viewpointe                                                    June 2024
      Tax Talk




      Dear Friends:                                        • Last year, our client care and                until June 30. For more information, visit floridarevenue.
         Last month, I had the                          research center answered 237,868                   com/homehardening.
      pleasure of attending                             phone calls and received 45,246                    Hurricane Guide
      several community events                          email inquiries.                                      Do you know where the closest grocery store to you that is
      as I do throughout the year.                         • Each month, we electronically                 powered by a generator is located? Or the closest gas station
      Frequently,  other  elected                       distribute  more than  40,000                      with emergency power transfer switches? These are important
      officials are also in attendance                  satisfaction surveys to clients who                things you should know when preparing for hurricane season.
      as we are all committed to                        visit our service centers in person or contact our office by   Even relatively minor hurricanes can leave you without power
      the residents of Palm Beach                       phone. 83.5 percent of survey respondents rated our service   and water for a few days. Make sure you are prepared by
      County. At many of these                          as “exceptional” or “very good.”                   having enough food, water and medical supplies for your
      events, we discuss the                               • Typically, 65 percent of property owners pay their   family members and your pets. For a comprehensive list of
      importance of the upcoming                        property taxes during the month of November.       supplies, visit pbctax.com/hurricane-guide-request/ to view
      election in November and how crucial it is that everyone eligible      • The top five states from where newly licensed Florida   and request a copy of our pocket-size hurricane guide. 
      to vote does so. The change in Florida Law now requires voters   drivers previously resided are New York, New Jersey,
      to re-request mail ballots after every general election cycle. So,   California, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
      if you have requested mail ballots in the past and have not yet      • For the 2023 tax year, the top Palm Beach County
      re-requested mail ballots for the 2024 elections, I urge you to do   taxpayer was FPL, paying $133,632,115.20 in property tax.
      so to ensure you receive your ballot and vote. You can visit the
      Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website at www.  Get Your Hurricane Guide!
      votepalmbeach.gov/voters/vote-by-mail to check the status of
      your mail ballot request or to request a ballot be mailed to you      June 1 marks the start of
      for the upcoming elections and let your voice be heard!  another hurricane season.
         And this month, I want to wish all our fathers a very   Hurricanes are part of the
      Happy Father’s Day!                               reality of living near the
                                       Anne M. Gannon,  coast and major hurricanes
                               Constitutional Tax Collector,  are becoming more and
                               Serving Palm Beach County  more prevalent. However, the key to navigating hurricane
                                                        season is to be prepared and have a plan. This year, to
      Celebrating Belle Glade’s                         help you prepare, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
                                                        Administration declared May 5 to 11, as National
      Agricultural Heritage                             Hurricane Preparedness week. Visit noaa.gov/hurricane-
                                                        prep for more information.
         When you think of Palm                         Preparing Before Hurricane Season
      Beach County, the first thing                        Take advantage of the Home Hardening Sales Tax
      that may come to mind is                          Exemption. The exemption is for the purchase of impact-
      beaches; with our 47 miles                        resistant doors, windows and garage doors, going on now
      of coastline, it’s easy to see
      why. But did you know that
      Palm Beach County leads                                                   4.0 % COMMISSION ON NEW LISTINGS!!
      the state in total agriculture                                               NOW IS THE TIME FOR THE QUICKEST SALE WITH THE HIGHEST PROFIT!
      sales and Belle Glade is a top
      supplier of vegetables, fruits,                                               Prudence J. (PJ) Carswell
      and sugar cane?
         With the motto “Her soil is her fortune,” the city celebrates                           REALTOR EMERITUS 42 Years
      its agricultural heritage every year with its Annual Black                                  WOULD LOVE YOUR BUSINESS! ª
      Gold Jubilee. Earning its name from the city’s rich soil or                                 Direct: (954) 242-4260
      “black gold,” the jubilee is a celebration of the soil’s ability
      to produce bountiful harvests.                                                             7170 PROMENADE, BOCA POINTE       OFFERED FOR SALE
                                                                                                        CALL FOR PREVIEW!
         We look forward every year to interacting with our                                      This beautifully appointed 3 Bdrm  Convertible Condo
      western community clients and answering questions about                                              AMAZING  VIEWS!
      the services we provide. Thank you to everyone who came                          Complete with BEST Covered Parking Space at lobby entrance.  Approx 1900 sq ft
                                                                                                          ALL IMPACT WINDOWS
      by to visit our booth and ask our team questions.                                       Like to walk ?  8 min walk to Clubhouse .. beautiful pool area.
                                                                                                  Fabulous oversized Master En Suite plus office/den!
                                                                                Please call or text me 24 -7  pjcarswellrealtoradvisor@gmail.com














      Fun Facts About The TCO!                             Do you know a family member,


         You already know that when you need to pay your   friend or a neighbor in need of
      property taxes, renew your driver’s license, or renew your
      vehicle registration, you turn to the tax collector’s office   Home Health Care?
      (TCO). But did you know these fun facts about our agency?
         • On average, we service more than 3,000 clients each
      day in our six service centers. Wait times have gone down
      by more than 36 minutes since before the COVID pandemic.
                                                          Home Health Aides / Certified Nursing Assistants / Registered Nurses  to assist you with:

                                                               • Personal Care      • Companionship     • Respite Care      • Alzheimers & Dementia Care
                      Attention                                         • Medication Management     • Transportation     • Meal Preparation
                                                                         • Light Housekeeping      • Grocery Shopping      • Post Surgery Care
                   All Residents!

                       Please keep                                                     Complimentary In-Home Consultation
                 garage doors closed.                                      Care provided in the comfort of your Home, Hospital, or Facility
            Your security begins at home!                        We accept All Long Term Care Insurance Policies and Private Pay – Affordable Rates


                                                                Family owned and operated. Boca Resident for 30+ years and Boca Pointe Members.

                                                                              CALL TODAY:  561.740.8667

                                                                                               www.auracalshc.com
                                                                                      Florida Licensed and Insured NR# 30211558, NR# 30211706
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