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VOL. 32 NO. 8 www.seabreezepublications.com AUGUST 2024

From The Manager Director Of

By April Narine, LCAM No annual election was held this year as Board members are
serving a 2-year term, however there was one vacancy for an
General Manager At Large Director position due to a resignation. The floor was Security
The annual meeting of open to nominations and Zachary Elliott from Encantada was
the Boca Pointe Community nominated and there being no others, he was appointed to Anti-Tailgating Gates are
Association was held on the board of directors. BPCA Chairman Robert Cornell gave
June 25, 2024 at Edgewater his “State of the Association” address to the voting members Active
at Boca Pointe. Al Romano addressing accomplishments of the Association during the
from Hacker & Romano last year and thanked everyone for their hard work. Questions By Marcel Dos Santos, Director of Security
CPAs presented the audited from the audience were addressed. We would like to thank
financial statement for the Susan George and her staff at Edgewater for hosting our The Anti-Tailgating gates are now active and working.
year ending January 2024. meeting at their beautiful facility.  Please be extra careful when entering these gates.

These gates work in tandem with one another. When a
From The Desk Of Commissioner vehicle pulls up to the first gate arm, it will open, allowing
access only to the second gate in front of you. Upon arrival
Marci Woodward at the second gate, the first gate arm, (now behind you), will
close. The second gate arm, (now in front of you), will then
open, only allowing access to one vehicle at a time. If the
second gate arm does not open right away, please slowly
A Message from Marci On July 8th, 2024, the contractor began transporting pull forward until you see the rear gate arm close. This will
sand from Peanut Island’s dredge areas and two barges allow the second gate arm in front of you to open. Once
I am pleased to update of sand are delivered daily. Sand is now visible above the second gate arm opens you may proceed with caution.
you on the Bonefish the water’s surface at the northernmost island’s location. The vehicle operator must always use caution when
Cove Restoration Project, Once formed, the intertidal islands will be stabilized with approaching these gate arms, just as they always have
located just south of the limestone rock breakwaters. been with the current existing single gate arms. Nobody
Lake Worth Avenue Bridge. Yellow turbidity curtains are in place to minimize wants to be in a position of having their vehicle damaged
This project, a joint effort environmental impact, with daily monitoring ensuring safety. because of a gate arm strike or damaging a gate arm due to
involving county, state, and Construction will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday a gate arm strike. A “fender bender” goes without saying.
federal agencies, has been through Saturday, with a completion target of summer 2025. As always, please use caution when approaching these
years in the making. Bonefish Cove will provide essential habitats for new trap arm gates.
Until a few months shorebirds and mangroves and improve water quality.
ago, my involvement was Your feedback has been crucial in shaping this project,
limited as it falls within and together, we’re making significant progress. We hope
Commissioner Bernard’s district. With $10 million in funding to invite you to join us in planting mangroves at Bonefish
from the Army Corps of Engineers, we’re building several Cove in the spring of 2025.
islands and oyster beds to help calm and clean the Intracoastal
Waterway at the southern end of the Lake Worth Lagoon. Celebrating Rob Sweeten Day
At the early stages of the project, we received concerns
from Hypoluxo Island residents about the new islands Often, the incredible work of our teachers goes unnoticed,
blocking their navigational channel. so I was thrilled to present Mr. Sweeten with a proclamation
Although this channel was well-known locally, it was declaring July 2nd, 2024, as Rob Sweeten Day!
not marked on official maps. This oversight was brought For 31 years, Mr. Sweeten has dedicated himself to
to light by the residents, leading to a series of meetings educating, inspiring, and mentoring students at Boca
where we realized the need for a solution. Raton High School. Fun fact – Commissioner Barnett was
We’ve been working diligently with the U.S. Army even one of his students in his very first year of teaching!
Corps of Engineers to address these concerns. Recent Sixteen years ago, Mr. Sweeten made a remarkable
discussions confirmed that the Corps is finalizing a design career shift, transitioning to teaching photography. I’ve
modification to preserve the traditional navigational route. had the pleasure of displaying some of his students’ work
While adjustments with federal processes can be time- in my office, bringing joy, sparking curiosity, and offering
consuming, our county departments are committed to a glimpse into the talent Mr. Sweeten helps cultivate.
keeping you informed and finding a workable solution. Here’s to Mr. Sweeten – educator, artist, and all-
We’ve been providing monthly updates to around awesome person!
stakeholders, including Hypoluxo Island residents and
local representatives. From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward on page 4 The Main Gate, (Gate 1), at Powerline Road and Boca
Pointe Drive, and (Gate 2) at S.W. 18TH Street and Boca
Pointe Drive, are currently in place and are active.
The Villages that will be affected are on the West side:
Palomar, Esplanada, Caravelle, Meridiana, El Viento, La
Mirada, Southwinds, La Corniche, La Paz, and El Dorado
and The Club. Please plan accordingly.
If anyone has any cares, questions, or concerns, please
feel free to reach out to me. Thank you.
561-672-3309
bpointe@smssi.com 