Page 8 - The Shores of Jupiter - July '24

Page 8, The Shores
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 and positively interact with the existing landscaping at that Mounts Over The Summer
my cats get into, or spending location, both under natural sunlight and artificial lighting
time tending to my beautiful at night.” If you’re planning a day out to soak up some sun this
garden, creating “me-time” So, when visiting our North County Service Center, snap summer, now is the time to visit Mounts Botanical Garden. This
to relax and unwind is crucial for maintaining overall well- a selfie with our new mural in the background and tag us 20-acre tropical oasis is offering discounted admission rates of
being. It is important to carve out some time for the things that on social media (@taxpbc on Instagram and @pbctax on $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, college students and military
bring you joy. Find your “sanctuary” and activities that you Facebook)! with ID’s; $7 for ages 6 to 17; and free for children under 6.
love to unplug and disconnect and most importantly, make Palm Beach County Residents receive free admission the first
time and schedule it. Always pay attention to your physical And The Award Goes To… Wednesday of every month (proof of residency required) as
needs during your “me-time” by nourishing your body with part of Palm Beach County Residents’ Days.
healthy foods, exercise, staying hydrated with beverages, and I’m proud to share that Dogs’ Days in the
getting plenty of sleep. our agency has recently been Garden will continue
Remember that “me-time” is not selfish; it’s an essential honored with two awards. this summer, giving
aspect of self-care that allows you to recharge and show up On May 20 at our Westlake your four-legged friend
as your best self in other areas of your life. By prioritizing Service Center, I accepted an an opportunity to visit
relaxation and unwinding, you are investing in your health, award from the Wellington Mounts too! On the
happiness, and resilience. Garden Club, in conjunction second Sunday of each
Anne M. Gannon, with the Florida Federation month (except during
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County of Garden Clubs District events and plant sales) dogs are free for members and $5 for
X. The Westlake Service nonmembers. Mounts summer hours are Tuesday through
Mural, Mural, On The Wall! Center was the winner of Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with last entry at 2 p.m. For more
an “Unsolicited Landscape information visit www.mounts.org.
“Step into a world of energy and radiant hues.” These may Design Award” in the Public Facility category. As an avid
not be the first words that come to mind when visiting the gardener myself, I am proud that our service center received
tax collector’s office. However, this is what you can expect this recognition. A beautiful facility and outdoor landscaping
to experience the next time you visit our North County are part of the experience we want to create for our clients.
Service Center, with the addition of a new vibrant outdoor I am equally proud that on May 2, Florida Weekly (https://
mural, entitled, Piece By Piece displayed on the south side palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/articles/best-waiting-room/)
of the service center. The mural was skillfully crafted by recognized our new North County Service Center in Palm
Connecticut born artist, Benjamin Heller. Benjamin has Beach Gardens, which opened in March, as having the Best
created several murals throughout South Florida. His style Waiting Room in the county, as part of its Best of 2024
of art uses color and shapes masterfully to create captivating Flamingo Awards.
imagery that brings life to an otherwise ordinary space. We are honored to be recognized for this award, as we
When asked about the mural, he had this to say, “The use worked diligently to create a comfortable, welcoming space
of this imagery and various colors reflect both the ‘Gardens’ for our clients when visiting our service centers.