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Jupiter Spotlight, Page 9
Commissioner’s Update

Tips To Beat The Heat In Stay cool. Avoid direct sunlight and long exposure West Palm Beach, North County Aquatic Complex in
to the sun. Spend time in air-conditioned environments.
Jupiter, Pioneer Park Aquatic Center in Belle Glade, and
Palm Beach County If you do not have access to air conditioning, consider Santaluces Aquatic Center in Lantana. More information
visiting public buildings or public spaces with shade. regarding hours open to the public and admission fees can
By Vice Mayor Maria G. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing be found at: https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Aquatics/
Marino to help your body regulate its temperature. Protect your Pools.aspx.
As Palm Beach County head and face with a wide-brimmed hat and use sunscreen Palm Beach County also offers three splashparks with
grapples with record-breaking to prevent sunburn. Minimize outdoor activities during free admittance, located throughout the county: Glades
temperatures, residents and the hottest parts of the day. If you must be outside, take Pioneer Park, John Prince Park and Westgate Park. Each
visitors alike are seeking frequent breaks in shaded areas and avoid strenuous park offers multiple water features and more information
effective strategies to stay physical exertion. can be found at: https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/
cool and safe. Check on vulnerable individuals. Keep an eye Aquatics/Splashparks.aspx.
Multiple times this year, on elderly neighbors, young children, and individuals Don’t forget that the Palm Beach County Libraries are
The National Weather with pre-existing health conditions, as they are more a great place to stay out of the heat while enjoying a great
Service has issued heat susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Ensure they have book to read. There are currently 17 branches open in the
advisories forecasting high access to a cool environment and sufficient hydration. county and more information can be found at: https://
temperatures and humidity that pose health risks and Never leave children, vulnerable individuals, or pets pbclibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/locations.
has urged residents to take necessary precautions and unattended in a vehicle. Temperatures inside a parked By following these tips, residents of Palm Beach
follow safety measures. With temperatures soaring and car can rise rapidly, even with the windows slightly open, County can better manage the challenges posed by record-
heat indexes reaching dangerous levels, it is important to and can be life- threatening. breaking temperatures. Remember, staying cool is not just
prioritize the well-being of individuals and communities. Residents of Palm Beach County are not strangers to about comfort – it’s also about health and safety. Take
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County our hot summers and even when our area is not under a care of yourself and others and enjoy the summer while
recommends the following safety measures to minimize the heat advisory, we are always looking for ways to keep keeping the heat at bay.
risk of heat-related illnesses and emergencies: cool. The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Be well and be prepared. If I can assist you, please
Stay hydrated. Hydration is key to maintaining your Department provides various amenities to cool off while contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@
health during extreme heat. Drink plenty of water and enjoying time outside. pbc.gov. For more information on how to prepare for
avoid excessive consumption of caffeine or alcohol, as Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation maintains extreme heat, please visit: https://community.fema.gov/
they can lead to dehydration. Access to additional fluids six pools that are open to the public: Aqua Crest Pool in ProtectiveActions/s/article/Extreme-Heat.
that contain electrolytes are recommended when working Delray Beach, Gleneagles County Club Aquatic Center
out in the heat for more than two hours. in Lake Worth, Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center in
Dye Preserve

Well Represented At This Year’s PGA Championship

The Dye Preserve was perhaps the most-represented A Dye Preserve member didn’t get a chance to lift the tied for 26th, and Joaquin
club in the United States at the recent PGA Championship. Wanamaker Trophy that goes to the winner, but they had a Niemann was T39.
Amazingly, eight members from the private club in Jupiter very respectable showing. Pavon and Pendrith
qualified for the year’s second major championship. Dean Burmester was in contention on Saturday before qualified for the PGA by
That’s more than 5 percent of the field at Valhalla Golf finishing tied for 12th, a position he shared with fellow winning PGA Tour events
Club. Dye Preserve member Alex Noren. Corey Connors this year, two of them in
record fashion. Pavon
prevailed at the Farmers
Insurance Open in late
January to become the first
Frenchman to win on the
PGA Tour in more than a
century and Pendrith was
the first Canadian to win the Daniel Berger. Photo by Getty
CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Images.
The success of the Dye
Preserve members also has been evident on LIV Golf Tour
and the DP European Tour. Niemann has won twice this
year on the LIV Golf circuit and also captured the Australian
Open last December, earning him special exemptions into the
Masters and PGA Championship.
Burmester won a pair of DP European Tour titles late last
year and followed that up with a playoff win over Sergio
Garcia at LIV Golf Miami.
Cristobal Del Solar of Colombia, another Dye Preserve
member, shot a record-breaking 57 this year on the
Korn Ferry Tour, the lowest round ever in a PGA Tour-
sanctioned event.
“We are very proud of what our professional members
have accomplished, including qualifying for the PGA,” said
Kurt Thompson, the Dye Preserve’s general manager. “We’d
like to think the high quality of our Pete Dye-designed course
and the practice facilities have played a role in their success.”
Many of the Dye Preserve’s professionals say they joined
the club in large part because of the course, which was
designed by the brilliant Dye in 1988 (when it was known
as Cypress Links) and renovated by him in 2002.
It helps to be able to play well on Dye’s unique designs
because they are used at four PGA Tour events this year:
American Express, the Players, RBC Heritage and Zurich
Classic of New Orleans.
“Good players want to practice with other good players,
because it makes everyone better,” said longtime Jupiter
resident Daniel Berger, who joined the Dye Preserve when he
was 13 and has encouraged many of his fellow professionals
to become members. “What most of us love about Dye
Preserve is it’s all about the golf.”
The Dye Preserve already would have had a PGA
champion had member Mito Pereira not double-bogeyed
the 72nd hole at the 2022 PGA at Southern Hills, missing a
playoff by a shot. But there will be more opportunities for
Dye Preserve members to win a major.