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      Tax Talk




       Dear friends:                                       Remember that “me-time”
         Most of you already know                        is not selfish; it’s an essential
       two of my passions – my cats,                     aspect of self-care that allows
       Biden and Bader, and my                           you to recharge and show up
       garden. Those two things help                     as your best self in other areas
       me unwind and disconnect                          of your life. By prioritizing
       from the day’s events. Whether                    relaxation and unwinding, you
       it’s watching the crazy things                    are investing in your health, happiness, and resilience.  center. The mural was skillfully crafted by Connecticut born
       my cats get into, or spending                                                      Anne M. Gannon,  artist, Benjamin Heller. Benjamin has created several murals
       time tending to my beautiful                       Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County  throughout South Florida. His style of art uses color and shapes
       garden, creating “me-time” to                                                                       masterfully to create captivating imagery that brings life to an
       relax and unwind is crucial for                   Mural, Mural, On The Wall!                        otherwise ordinary space. When asked about the mural, he had
       maintaining overall well-being. It is important to carve out some                                   this to say, “The use of this imagery and various colors reflect
       time for the things that bring you joy. Find your “sanctuary”     “Step into a world of energy and radiant hues.” These may   both the ‘Gardens’ and positively interact with the existing
       and activities that you love to unplug and disconnect and most   not be the first words that come to mind when visiting the tax   landscaping at that location, both under natural sunlight and
       importantly, make time and schedule it. Always pay attention   collector’s office. However, this is what you can expect to   artificial lighting at night.”
       to your physical needs during your “me-time” by nourishing   experience the next time you visit our North County Service     So, when visiting our North County Service Center, snap a
       your body with healthy foods, exercise, staying hydrated with   Center, with the addition of a new vibrant outdoor mural,   selfie with our new mural in the background and tag us on social
       beverages, and getting plenty of sleep.           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/)
                        Discover the                                                                       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.
                             Difference                                                                      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
                Coming soon, our fully renovated East golf course including                                under 6. Palm Beach County Residents receive free admission
                             a new driving range and short game area.                                      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,
                 Enjoy The Pointe, our new lifestyle center designed to                                    giving your four-legged friend an opportunity to visit Mounts
                                  inspire, delight and transform.                                          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.
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