Page 11 - Jupiter Spotlight - '24

Jupiter Spotlight, Page 11
Tax Talk
Dear friends:
Most of you already know
two of my passions – my cats,
Biden and Bader, and my
garden. Those two things help
me unwind and disconnect
from the day’s events. Whether
it’s watching the crazy things
my cats get into, or spending
time tending to my beautiful
garden, creating “me-time” to
relax and unwind is crucial for
maintaining overall well-being. It is important to carve out some
time for the things that bring you joy. Find your “sanctuary”
and activities that you love to unplug and disconnect and most
importantly, make time and schedule it. Always pay attention
to your physical needs during your “me-time” by nourishing
your body with healthy foods, exercise, staying hydrated with
beverages, and getting plenty of sleep.
Remember that “me-time”
is not selfish; it’s an essential
aspect of self-care that allows
you to recharge and show up
as your best self in other areas
of your life. By prioritizing
relaxation and unwinding, you
are investing in your health, happiness, and resilience. center. The mural was skillfully crafted by Connecticut born
Anne M. Gannon, artist, Benjamin Heller. Benjamin has created several murals
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County throughout South Florida. His style of art uses color and shapes
masterfully to create captivating imagery that brings life to an
Mural, Mural, On The Wall! otherwise ordinary space. When asked about the mural, he had
this to say, “The use of this imagery and various colors reflect
“Step into a world of energy and radiant hues.” These may both the ‘Gardens’ and positively interact with the existing
not be the first words that come to mind when visiting the tax landscaping at that location, both under natural sunlight and
collector’s office. However, this is what you can expect to artificial lighting at night.”
experience the next time you visit our North County Service So, when visiting our North County Service Center, snap a
Center, with the addition of a new vibrant outdoor mural, selfie with our new mural in the background and tag us on social
entitled, Piece By Piece displayed on the south side of the service media (@taxpbc on Instagram and @pbctax on Facebook)!
And The Award Goes To…
I’m proud to share that our agency has recently been honored
with two awards.
On May 20 at our Westlake
Service Center, I accepted an
award from the Wellington
Garden Club, in conjunction
with the Florida Federation of
Garden Clubs District X. The
Westlake Service Center was
the winner of an “Unsolicited
Landscape Design Award”
in the Public Facility
category. As an avid gardener
myself, I am proud that our
service center received this
recognition. A beautiful facility and outdoor landscaping are
part of the experience we want to create for our clients.
I am equally proud that on May 2, Florida Weekly (https://
palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/articles/best-waiting-room/)
recognized our new North County Service Center in Palm Beach
Gardens, which opened in March, as having the Best Waiting
Room in the county, as part of its Best of 2024 Flamingo Awards.
We are honored to be recognized for this award, as we
worked diligently to create a comfortable, welcoming space
for our clients when visiting our service centers.
Mounts Over The Summer
If you’re planning a day out to soak up some sun this
summer, now is the time to visit Mounts Botanical Garden.
This 20-acre tropical oasis is offering discounted admission
rates of $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, college students and
military with ID’s; $7 for ages 6 to 17; and free for children
under 6. Palm Beach County Residents receive free admission
the first Wednesday of every month (proof of residency
required) as part of Palm Beach County Residents’ Days.
Dogs’ Days in the Garden will continue this summer,
giving your four-legged friend an opportunity to visit Mounts
too! On the second Sunday of each month (except during
events and plant sales) dogs are free for members and $5 for
nonmembers. Mounts summer hours are Tuesday through
Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with last entry at 2 p.m. For
more information visit www.mounts.org.