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Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens, Page 13
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.