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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)!
The Singles Scene July 2024 And The Award Goes To…
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I’m proud to share that our agency has recently been honored
By Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda Capparelli a shallow and inefficient way of finding true love. It makes us with two awards.
On May 20 at our Westlake
The Official Summer Dating sad, but we are thrilled to be the solution to the wreckage forged Service Center, I accepted an
by digital dating.
Report 4. Tradition is Essential. In our office, old-school dating award from the Wellington
Garden Club, in conjunction
methods have re-emerged in a refreshing manner. People are with the Florida Federation of
“And the men who hold high places getting to know each other better before making harsh, false Garden Clubs District X. The
Must be the ones who start judgments or jumping into the wrong relationship too quickly
To mold a new reality (love bombing). A first date through us is not an interview. Westlake Service Center was
Closer to the heart”~~RUSH, Circa 1977 We do the interviewing for all of you. Our client’s job is to the winner of an “Unsolicited
go on a date to have fun. That’s it. Simple. Make dating fun Landscape Design Award”
Happy 4th of July to all of again—with our help! in the Public Facility
our clients, couples, and category. As an avid gardener
friends. We are not surprised 5. The Non-Negotiables. You do have to make a change and
that our phones continue give yourself permission to be vulnerable. There is no way myself, I am proud that our
to ring off the hook in the around it–unless you want to be alone for life. There are no service center received this
heat of summer. Confidential dating hacks (other than hiring a “real” matchmaker). There recognition. A beautiful facility and outdoor landscaping are
applications pour in with the is no insurance policy on love per se. You can, however, date part of the experience we want to create for our clients.
same zeal as September and smart while positioning yourself to meet authentic people via I am equally proud that on May 2, Florida Weekly (https://
October (in preparation for private introductions from connected matchmakers. Meeting
holiday coupling). The human new people through mutual contacts is the way to go--and this is palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/articles/best-waiting-room/)
condition and mood is quite how our clients feel. Just like meeting their new date through a recognized our new North County Service Center in Palm Beach
sensitive lately, whether you friend. Friendships form quickly here and it starts with one fifteen Gardens, which opened in March, as having the Best Waiting
are aware of it or not. Society minute phone call. Essentially, working with a matchmaker is how Room in the county, as part of its Best of 2024 Flamingo Awards.
yearns for extra light and to stay emotionally, fiscally, and physically secure. We are honored to be recognized for this award, as we
happiness which we are here
to serve to all who cross our path in or out of our office. 6. The Takeaway. If you or someone you know has fallen victim worked diligently to create a comfortable, welcoming space
to the surface-level digital dating dilemma, we cannot fault you. for our clients when visiting our service centers.
To add to the drive for better vibes and higher vibrations, online This is where many dating problems begin and end. We advise
dating is taking an even deeper nose dive with each passing month you to get real—live and date in real life. Love offline because it’s Mounts Over The Summer
in 2024. The statistics are noteworthy. Quality singles looking for time and life is moving quickly. Be confident, smart, and carry on
a true connection are no longer interested in being matched by an with passion this summer. Every pot has a lid. Stop overthinking
algorithm on a risky dating site. That would be like buying your and make your move halfway through the year and end the year If you’re planning a day out to soak up some sun this
wedding dress at a flea market or finding your financial advisor under the mistletoe. This July, we have some exclusive specials summer, now is the time to visit Mounts Botanical Garden.
on the dark web. You can’t trust what you read online and we that will only be available to our loyal readers and their friends. This 20-acre tropical oasis is offering discounted admission
all know this by now. Fortunately for you and us, summer love Share the love and pass it on! Be sure to mention this article and rates of $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, college students and
in real life (IRL) is alive and thriving--thanks to our hard work Code: SUMMERLOVE24 when you book your confidential military with ID’s; $7 for ages 6 to 17; and free for children
and huge following. appointment.
under 6. Palm Beach County Residents receive free admission
Read on to validate your own movement today. We look for In times of doubt, create more love. We wish you tons of the first Wednesday of every month (proof of residency
certain traits in our clients. After three decades of experience happiness this July and for the last six months of the year. required) as part of Palm Beach County Residents’ Days.
filtering and screening our applicants, we have gotten MUCH May the force of love be with you. Dogs’ Days in the Garden will continue this summer,
PICKIER as to who we will represent. Thank us later. If the giving your four-legged friend an opportunity to visit Mounts
following points resonate with you, you know what to do next. As XOXO,
always, if you are TAKEN, do share this fun news with your single The Double Win Matchmakers, Kelly & Miranda too! On the second Sunday of each month (except during
family and friends! We thank you for your love and loyalty to us. events and plant sales) dogs are free for members and $5 for
#MakeDatingFunAgain #SummerLove #LandOfTheFree nonmembers. Mounts summer hours are Tuesday through
#HomeOfTheRev #America #TellYourFriends Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with last entry at 2 p.m. For
CURRENT CLIMATE:
Revolution Dating more information visit www.mounts.org.
1. Upscale Singles are Ready for an Upgrade. Outside of our Founder and CEO, Kelly
community, the social scene for dating in 2024 has morphed Leary, M.S. has 33 years
into a low-grade rodeo filled with Buckle Bunnies and Clowns. in the dating industry
This has caused people to simply stay home and remain single. and a Master’s Degree in
In fact, more people are single than ever before and many are Clinical Psychology. She
losing hope. Times have changed (way too much). We are far has also been written about
away from traditions and dating norms, and it needs to STOP. in The Palm Beach Post,
Women and men need a return to chivalry. Nostalgia is the order PalmBeacher Magazine,
of the day in this dating arena. Stuart News, Modern
Luxury Palm Beach,
2. The Script Needs a Flip. At the center of the dating and M ode r n L uxur y
damage is the dehumanizing effects of online dating and too Manhattan plus many
much technology. People are being punked, ghosted, and more. Revolution Dating members are pre-screened
disillusioned by far too many “options”--creating casual, creepy, in-person including background checks. Professional
and unfulfilling interactions. Today’s dating culture no longer photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is NOT
encourages singles to focus their energy on one person at a online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing
time. This results in superficial dating and thinking the “next” matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single”
will be better. through their exclusive club memberships, Kelly and her
team also provide feedback from dates when appropriate.
3. Transactional Dating Must Cease. Outside of our office, Mock Dates are available by request. Single Coaching
dating has become transactional and short-lived, with immediate Sessions and Evaluations are also available by request for
gratification as the goal versus true love. Sending meaningless non-members or as an add-on to some memberships. *All
texts and gazing at photos to create false conclusions and opinions inquiries are confidential. *By demand, a Northeast/TriState
about total strangers is on the rise. The vicious cycle will continue area Hub is now available for east coast clients that love
for you and/or your single friends if the cycle is not broken. The to travel. Do call the main hotline for more information at
longer a single person remains online dating (or alone), the more 561-630-XOXO (9696) or learn more on our website at www.
jaded they will become. If they wait too long and then come into RevolutionDsting.com :: Home of THE Award-Winning
our office, the first few weeks are spent debriefing them on all Matchmaker This is a First Come, First Serve Model, so
the bad habits they picked up with their online expeditions. It is do get your name on the A-List today.
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