Boca Pointe APRIL 2025

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Launch Project Update From Hotwire Communications

Construction Updates

Phase 1 construction is underway with great production. Fiber backbone has been deployed at vast majority of our Phase 1 communities. We are currently moving into our Phase 2 for this project. Please expect Hotwire construction staff to be present around your community.

We continue to work with all Property managers and BOD’s to ensure proper channels are in place for damage reporting and communication.

Overall project standing is very satisfactory, we are on track with the project timeline.

Town Halls:

Our Town Hall events are underway! If you haven’t joined us yet, we’d love to see you there! The Town Hall Events will provide more information about the launch process and your new Fision Services. Hotwire has sent invitations for the Town Hall Events electronically so please keep an eye out for these emails. If you missed our e-blast emails, check out the flyer in this newsletter to RSVP!

Seasonal Residents:

If you are a seasonal resident, we ask that you email Bocapointe@hotwiremail.com and provide your name, village, address and tentative departure date so we can update our records accordingly.

Questions:

If you have any questions about Hotwire or the launch project, please email Bocapointe@hotwiremail.com.

Boca Pointe Villages Phase 1:

• Caravelle

• Esplanada

• Palomar

• El Dorado

• Montego Bay

• Villa Flora

Please Help

We are all so fortunate to live at Boca Pointe. However, there are many who are struggling to just get by. The homeless in our area have a constant need of clothing. Please consider donating any used clothing to those less fortunate. The only requirement is that the clothes are clean and placed in a bag (no loose items).

• Palladium

• La Paz (includes Lakes at La Paz)

• Villa Sonrisa

Boca Pointe Villages Phase 2:

• Meridiana

• El Viento

• La Mirada

• La Corniche

• Pointe 100 Condominium

• The Plum

• Villa Stel

Join One Of Our Town Halls!

Connect with your dedicated Hotwire Communications team and learn more about your Fision Fiber services!

We’ll talk about the installation process, what you can expect during your one-on-one consultation, and so much more. Bring all your questions, concerns, and feedback.

Already registered see you there!

Need to register, scan here to select date and time. 

All clothing collected will be donated to local homeless shelters and programs. All clothing can be dropped off at the Boca Pointe Community Association Office at 6909 SW 18th Street, suite A120.

Thank you for your generosity and care for those in need. 

Chairman’s Corner

Dear Boca Pointe Homeowners, In Florida, community associations must periodically preserve and, if necessary, revitalize their governing documents. At Boca Pointe, we must complete the process of revitalizing our Boca Pointe Covenants, Articles of Incorporation, and Bylaws, which are essential and govern our everyday operations.

As Florida law requires, and guided by experienced legal counsel, the Board of Directors has formed an Organizing Committee under Florida Statute §720.495. Our Boca Pointe Community Association is almost ready to seek your assistance. Soon, you will receive a package with Boca Pointe’s existing governing documents and a form requesting your written consent for their revitalization. Your consent will help us preserve what we have. The Board of Directors endorses this vital effort and appreciates your cooperation and support for the good of our community.

Bob Cornell, President

Boca Pointe Community Association 

Community Association

Annual Meeting

All Village Association Directors Invited Open to all residents who would like to attend.

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Location: Edgewater at Boca Pointe Auditorium 23315 Blue Water Cir. Boca Raton 9:30am Registration, 10am Meeting Begins AGENDA

Year End BPCA Audit Results Al Romano, Hacker & Romano CPA

BPCA Board Elections

Village Presidents will elect BPCA Directors For Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 And 6 AT Large Directors

“State of the Association” Address BPCA Chairman/President Robert Cornell

If you would like to run for an AT Large position, Please contact our office (561) 395-7551. We ask that all attendees RSVP the BPCA Management office. 

Location: Bnai Torah Congregation 6261 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton, FL 33433

Thank You Boca Pointe Residents

To the residents of Boca Pointe H.O.A,

Changing Lives of Boca Raton would like to thank you for your generous donations of clothing, benefiting the homeless community of Boca Raton.

Your donations have made a significant difference in their lives.

Changing Lives of Boca Raton

1000 N. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432 (561) 961-4635

Changing lives supports the homeless community by providing food, clothing, job assistance and additional resources meant to help them change their lives and to become more productive. 

Executive Suites

Now Available At Boca Pointe Community Association

Suites overlooking the beautiful Lake Buttonwood and the Boardwalk. Located in the thriving shopping plaza at SW 18th Street and Powerline Road. Several size suites are available from 170-200 square feet. Call April for an appointment, 561-395-7551.

Amenities available: Small conference room, breakroom, furniture and WiFi. 

Stephen Miller • Elizabeth Miller Sales

Tom English, Margo Williams, Laura Berrio

Bret McCormick, Miranda Ledbeter

Alyssa Debban, Corey Bank

Anissa Stender

Production Manager Lee Nostrant

Production Department Elaine Donholt

Board Of Directors

June 2024 – June 2025 Officers/Executive Committee

Chairman and President Robert Cornell

Vice Chairman Bob Greenstein

Vice President David Sussman

Secretary Steve Retzer

Treasurer Lawrence Gelfond

District Directors

District 1 Morton Karper (Valencia) Encantada, Valencia and The Palms

District 2 Chandra Stewart-Keith (Panaché)

Promenade, Imperial Royale, Imperial, Regency and Panaché

District 3 Steve Retzer (La Mirada)

La Mirada and Meridiana

District 4 Bob Greenstein (Lakes of La Paz) El Viento, La Paz, and Southwinds

District 5 Barbara Windheim (El Dorado) Esplanada, Caravelle, Palomar, La Corniche, and El Dorado

District 6 Vacant

Villa Flora, Montego Bay, Villa del Sol, and Palladium

District 7 David Arlein (Pointe 100)

The Plum/Cortina, Villa Sonrisa and Pointe 100

District 8 Jacob Stark (Costa del Sol)

Costa del Sol and Costa Brava

District 9 Susan George (Edgewater)

Edgewater at Boca Pointe and Stratford Court

At Large Directors Through June 2025

Robert Cornell (Costa Brava)

David Sussman (Valencia)

Howard Weinstein (El Dorado)

Dan Gabrielle (La Corniche) Lawrence Gelfond (La Corniche) Zachary Elliott (Encantada)

Guess Who Came To Dinner

By Judith Levy

It was a special night. The table was set with dishes used only for this once-ayear occasion. Mama had fried noodles she only made annually, and we looked forward to eating them on this memorable night. Yes, this dinner was the only time we used our dining room. It was for this Passover holiday, otherwise we ate in the kitchen even for the Sabbath. On this holiday night Papa wore a long white dress coat and a high white yarmulka for this once-a-year dinner and he rested back on plump pillows.

We were a large family, ten children, so getting us to keep quiet while Papa said endless prayers at our seder was a difficult if not an impossible task to accomplish, but Papa tried. First of all, we children were hungry and wanted to

get on with the meal, but Papa wouldn’t let that happen till every prayer, and there were many, was said. He would bang on the table with his fist, demanding silence which wasn’t happening, much to his chagrin.

When the endless prayers were over and we finally got to eat Mama’s delicious food there was one point during the dinner when the door was to be opened to greet Elijah the Prophet to our seder. There was even a special silver wine cup filled to the brim for this honored guest. I was chosen to open the door and sing a song of welcome for Elijah the Prophet. When I opened the door, a blast of cold air came in and instead of Elijah, our cat walked in haughtily, with her tail straight up in the air. We broke out into laughter. Papa banged on the table, shouting “Sha, Sha!” but to no avail. Mirth had invaded the room and we howled, finally even Papa started to laugh. Clearly, this night was different from other nights.

It was a Passover holiday to remember. But this year is different, this year we have matzas laced with Metamucil, sold under the trademark of Let My People Go. Happy Passover and good wishes to all for a peaceful joyful year.

Boca Pointe Community Association, Inc.

6909 SW 18th St., Suite A120

Boca Raton, FL 33433

Office (561) 395-7551 Fax (561) 395-5936

Email: info@bocapointe.com Website: www.bocapointe.com

Access Control

Operator: (561) 395-3392

Voice mail system: (561) 395-3369 Website: www.gateaccess.net

Staff

April Narine, General Manager

Lisa Cammaleri, Assistant Manager

Alexis Brito, Administrative Assistant Ebenson Bristol, Director of Security

Viewpointe of Boca Pointe is the newspaper of Boca Pointe Community Association, Inc. Please direct all questions, comments or articles for Viewpointe to lisa.cammaleri@ fsresidential.com.

Steve

Elyse Weintraub Brown

The views of the writers of the various articles in this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the views of the Boca Pointe Community Association. The Association nor the individual writers are not responsible for claims or promises contained in any advertising material appearing in the Viewpointe. Such claims and promises are the sole responsibility of the individual advertiser.

Office

Hours

Monday Through Friday 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m

Judith Levy speaks for organizations and is the author of the New York Times best-seller GRANDMOTHER REMEMBERS, which has sold over four million copies, and the mega best-seller GRANDFATHER REMEMBERS, published by HarperCollins. Both books, perfect gifts, are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 

How To Add Your Guests To The Gate

The Boca Pointe Community Association offers a few different methods to add guests to your visitors list, so please ensure that you add your guest BEFORE they arrive. If your guest is not on the list, they may be denied without a phone call being placed to get your approval. Phone calls are placed as a courtesy depending on how busy the guard is when they arrive.

To add a guest to your visitor list, you have several options:

• Website- www.gateaccess.net

• Cell phone app- Download ABDI/Gate Access from the app/play store

• Access Control- Call 561-395-3392 or leave a voicemail message at 561-395-3369

The advantage of using gateaccess.net or the app is the ability to:

• Add a guest for the day or permanently

• Remove a guest

• Send a pass with barcode

• Receive notification of guest arrival

If you have any questions regarding access methods, please call the Boca Pointe Community Association 561-395-7551. 

From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward

A Message From Marci

I proudly represented District 4 in two packed days with our state legislators and leaders in Tallahassee for PBC Day!

Traffic improvements and transit were high on the list, and we had constructive discussions with FDOT Secretary Perdue. I have dual roles when representing PBC on transportation issues as a county commissioner but also as the county’s representative on the SFRTA (TriRail) board.

As the current chair and rep for the county, I had a thorough discussion on the future of our partnership with the state and the future of commuter rail in South Florida. It was a good start, but only the beginning, much more is to come.

We also had meetings with Senator Calatayud and Representative Tendrich about the Mid-Lease Rent Increase Bill. This is a local bill request for something we were unaware of until a local resident brought it to our attention.

Our workforce/affordable housing tenants have been surprised with rental increases, some only a month after signing a yearlong lease. The federal government, through HUD, releases the AMI numbers every April. AMI stands for Area Medium Income, and it is based on a formula the Federal Government uses to determine the local income of residents in a county. We are a large county, and with the influx of many high-wage earners, our AMI has risen to $104,000, expected to be adjusted again next month. This number is important because it is what we must use to determine rental rates for affordable housing. The request of the bill is to prohibit landlords from increasing the rates with the release of new AMI numbers in April and instead only at the time of lease renewal. Regular rental agreements do not allow for an increase until renewal; we are asking the same for tenants in workforce housing.

Our Intergovernmental Affairs and Community Engagement Division Director, Ed Chase, also got us a meeting with Senator Burgess’s staff to begin the discussion for a Veterans’ initiative I am working on with the Hanley Foundation, No Fallen Heroes, and the Grey Team. Thank you, Ed, for helping me plant the seed! I can’t wait to tell you more once we are on stronger footing.

My advocacy extended to key areas of our legislative agenda, including vital infrastructure and water resource protections with appropriation chairs. Our meeting with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Director Deb Drum and AEG Chair Jason Brodeur on the Loxahatchee River and Lake Worth Lagoon projects provides hope to continue the amazing work of restoration and protection of these vital natural resources.

Other Palm Beach County initiatives I supported include:

• Australian Avenue Road and Drainage Improvements ($2,500,000)

• Fire Rescue Water Vessels for Hazard Mitigation ($200,000)

• Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens “Bridge to Heaven” Design ($500,000)

• Peanut Island Historic Restoration ($2,000,000)

• Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Initiative ($2,550,000)

• Palm Tran Patriot Passes Pilot Program ($150,000)

• RESTORE Re-Entry Program ($500,000)

• Lake Worth Lagoon System Assessment ($154,500)

• Ninth Avenue South Outfall Restoration – City of Lake Worth Beach ($371,250)

• Daniels Way Water Quality Improvements – Town of Jupiter ($103,500)

• Loxahatchee River Headwaters Easement Mapping ($75,000)

• Loxahatchee Slough Habitat Restoration Phase II ($180,000)

It was great to meet with so many key leaders this past week, including FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue, Senator Alexis Calatayud, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, and Senator Danny Burgess. I also had the opportunity to connect with Representative Debra Tendrich, Representative Jervonte Edmonds, Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly, Department of Economic Development Secretary Jason Mahon, Appropriations Chair Senator Ed Hooper, Natural Resources Appropriations Chair Tiffany Esposito, Appropriations Chair Representative Lawrence McClure, Attorney General James Uthmeier, and Chief of Staff for Governor Ron DeSantis, Cody Farrill. It was an incredibly productive few days, and I look forward to continuing our collaboration to achieve our shared goals.

As always, we are grateful to our state partners for their time and effort. As session continues throughout the month, a team of county lobbyists will remain in Tallahassee to monitor appropriations that are important to our residents. A big thank you to TEAM PBC and my escorts, PBC Firefighter Craig Gerlach and Kayla West, for keeping me on schedule and ensuring everything runs smoothly!

Recently Approved Agenda Items

Each month, the Board of County Commissioners approves a wide range of important agenda items that impact areas such as engineering, facilities, housing, airports, and more. Here are some key items approved this month.

• A resolution encouraging collaboration among municipalities, stakeholders, state agencies, and taxing authorities for the successful development and adoption of a Countywide Transportation Master Plan.

• A 12-month agreement extension with FDEP to share costs for the Singer Island Dune Nourishment project.

• Direction to staff to return with a resolution amending the Board’s Rules and Procedures, adding a “Board Direction” section to the agenda.

• A 360-degree survey to evaluate the County Auditor’s, County Administrator’s and County Attorney’s performance.

• $11.6 million for Transit Signal Priority and Emergency Vehicle Preemption hardware and software for Fire Rescue and Palm Tran.

• $34 million in bonds approved for Calusa Pointe II in Belle Glade, providing 168 affordable units for 30 years.

• $4.65 million HIP award to One North Lake, LLC for 54 affordable units in Pahokee, capped at 70 percent AMI for 50 years.

• $3.15 million HIP award for Westgate Terrace Apartments, with 37 affordable units capped at 120 percent AMI for 50 years.

• $4.3 million HBLP award to Village of Valor in Palm Springs, providing 54 affordable units for veterans and their families for 50 years.

• $2.25 million grant for Davis Commons, a 20-unit affordable townhome project in Lake Worth Beach.

Over $1 Million Saved In Insurance Coverage

Palm Beach County is making smart financial decisions while protecting public buildings and infrastructure. The latest insurance renewal reduces costs by 5.7 percent, saving over $1 million, and increases coverage in key areas.

Significant improvements include stronger hurricane protection, with named wind coverage rising from $145 million to $155 million per storm, and the hurricane deductible dropping from $33.25 million to $25 million per occurrence.

Non-hurricane property coverage has increased from $200 million to $215 million, and the total insured value of municipal and utility properties has grown to $3.1 billion.

Cyber liability premiums have decreased by 2.42 percent, expanding coverage limits, while workers’ compensation excess insurance rose 4.6 percent due to payroll growth. This renewal strengthens our coverage while saving taxpayer dollars.

The county’s Risk Management team played a key role in securing these benefits and maintaining strong insurance relationships, ensuring the county’s financial security.

Nonprofit Spotlight

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving South Florida by providing food, financial assistance and job training to individuals, children and families.

Their Resource Center offers emergency financial help for rent, utilities and childcare, while partnerships with Genesis Community Health and FAU provide affordable medical, dental and behavioral care.

I recently secured support from the Board of County Commissioners to add BHH’s Job Training Program request for $427,700 to the county’s appropriations list this legislative session. The program offers scholarships for vocational training in healthcare, IT, construction and transportation. BHH always needs volunteers, donations and food for their pantry. For more information, call 561-317-0913.

If you require assistance, please contact our office at 561-355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org. 

It Takes Courage To Grow Old

By Robert W. Goldfarb

The deeper I advance into my nineties, the more certain I am it takes courage to grow old. Courage that stilled my fears as a boy on dangerous streets and as a young soldier on distant fields, stood me tall during my climb through a workplace that sometimes felt like war. Does that courage still pulse in a someone less than five years from a century old?

My courage, or its aged version, was tested recently by two events that are beginning to define old age for me. Both – one a casual insult, the other a potential catastrophe – seem to find pleasure in tormenting the oldest-old.

I felt the insult’s sting days after my granddaughter hugged me as I diapered her son, my six-month-old great-grandchild. The warmth of her admiration faded as I read a mailing offering a discount on men’s diapers. I might have retained the dexterity to diaper a baby, but more important was that I was now on a list of men old enough to be incontinent.

The discounted diapers would have me or someone else doing for me what I had just done for my great-grandson. Easy enough to say, “Don’t take it personally; it’s just a list.” But, it felt personal, and stung.

More painful than a sting was being told I was too old to undergo a procedure that could save my life. I was recently diagnosed with arrythmia, an irregular heart rhythm, and quickly prescribed a blood thinner that would minimize chances of a stroke.

The medication, however, immediately caused me to bleed, sending me to a hospital emergency room. There is an alternative to blood thinner, the Watchman, an implant in the heart that stops stroke-potent blood clots from entering the bloodstream.

Two doctors – both of whom have known me for years – told me I was too old to undergo the Watchman procedure. I would have to endure living between what they called “a rock and a hard place.” Not taking the blood thinner could cause a stroke. Taking it would have blood streaming from me instead of urine. One or the other could kill me. Yes, the Watchman would pull me from between a rock and a hard place, but 95-year-olds don’t get pulled out.

This verdict wasn’t sent from a mailing list, but told me by physicians who knew I had just run five threemile races. Neither was talking to the active man sitting across from them. They were reporting facts to a man who wanted to heal, not hear that his age was more important than he was.

I would spend my life wondering what was going to stream from me, blood or urine. Fortunately, a cardiologist came unexpectedly to see me at the hospital. My chart told him how old I was, but questions he asked as we sat quietly, told him how I reached that age. He said, “You’ve passed my eye test and I find you fit enough for the Watchman.” He scheduled me for the procedure.

If I were to carve out a place to live between minor insults and potential catastrophe, I would have to reawaken courage I hope has not diminished with age. It’s not only that I am older; it’s that everything about me changed when my wife of nearly seventy years died suddenly and unexpectedly. Courage I brought to our marriage blazed brighter under the heat of her love.

Could courage survive in air made thin by her loss? I would have to reach deep within to learn if any spark remained in its ashes. Muriel admired my courage and would want it to flame again. I would make within myself changes that would give me the physical and emotional courage to go even deeper into my nineties.

I began to sit quietly and reflect on the man I would have to become to find meaning, even happiness, in the time remaining. I didn’t want age to take me where it chose; I wanted to determine my own course. Disabilities driven driven by age would shout louder than my voice, but I would continue to say “I’ll stumble, but will not leave the path I’ve chosen!”

The road I’m on winds through fields glowing with flowers I’ve recently begun to plant, gratitude, kindness, love and happiness. I know I have a choice in the way I walk this path and I choose to stride more gently, more patiently. I’ve learned to love the stillness I feel when I sit quietly and listen to the voice deep within. I trust that voice and am confident it will guide me.

I cherish the courage that took me this far and have come to feel it is even more potent now than it was when I was younger. Physical strength I had then is now a

memory. Just getting out of a chair asks as much of my legs as marathons once did. But, my emotions, my belief in myself, flood me with strength in both my body and mind.

I didn’t expect to find excitement in becoming one of the oldest-old. But, I reached deep within myself and find the flame of my courage still blazes. It lights this path I’m walking into an arena where old-age is greeted with roars of approval.

Bob’s articles have appeared in The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle and in Next Avenue, the publication of the Public Broadcasting Service. His book, “What’s Stopping Me From Getting Ahead?” was published by McGraw Hill and is in five languages. 

Renters- If you plan to renew your lease at Boca Pointe, please provide the BPCA Management office a copy of your renewal lease and vehicle registration prior to your lease expiration date. Both items are needed to ensure that your transponder does not get deactivated when the lease ends. Please email to admin@ bocapointe.com.

Thank you!

Dear Boca Pointe Dog Owners:

We have had a few recent complaints from residents who have had uncomfortable encounters with dogs off leash around the property. We are reaching out to our residents to remind them of our rules concerning keeping dogs on leashes and cleaning pet litter. As a resident of Boca Pointe you must: Keep your dog on a leash. All dogs must be controlled on a leash by an able-bodied person, at all times, whenever the dog is on property. Also, you must clean up and properly dispose of pet waste when your pet relieves itself. Knowing and abiding by our community’s animal-related ordinances will help make our neighborhood a better place for everyone. Thank you! 

Hotwire Groundbreaking Ceremony

Hotwire Telecommunications held a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 27th. In attendance were the Hotwire Executives, BPCA staff, village board presidents and BPCA master board members. Lunch at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza was enjoyed after the ceremony. Hotwire

is also hosting Town Hall meetings at B’nai Torah Congregation for board members and residents. Hotwire will be the new cable and Internet provider for Boca Pointe starting January 1, 2026. 

Residency Planning As Part Of Your Estate Plan

By Carolina Rosenthal, CPA and Principal

Seventeen states plus DC levy death taxes ( i.e., estate and/or inheritance taxes). States may impose death taxes on an individual’s entire estate if their domicile is in the state at the time of death. For example, the NY estate tax will apply to the entire estate of a NY domiciliary who passes while on a FL vacation.

Individuals domiciled in states levying death taxes need to change their domicile to save their beneficiaries the state’s death tax expense. So, what is a domicile, and what planning is necessary to change it? A domicile is defined as an individual’s permanent home – the place they intend to return to when absent. Once established, a domicile continues indefinitely until affirmatively changed. Individuals affirmatively change their domicile by physically moving to a new location with the demonstrable, concurrent intent to make the new house their permanent home.

There is a presumption that an individual’s house is their domicile when they only have one house. Someone who sells their old home, buys a new home, and moves there probably changed their domicile. When an individual owns multiple houses, states will analyze multiple factors to determine their domicile, including:

1. Home

2. Time Spent

3. Prized Possessions

4. Family Connections

5. Active Business Involvement

The home factor presumes that a taxpayer’s “nicest” house is their domicile. This is a subjective analysis and is not entirely based on the houses’ respective values. A $1 million house in Las Vegas can easily be “nicer” than a $2 million co-op in NYC. Since the presumption is a taxpayer’s “nicest” house is their permanent home, an individual who cannot sell their current home and is

looking to change their domicile needs to be prepared to acquire a new home that is “nicer” than what they currently have.

When a taxpayer must maintain a house where they are currently domiciled, they should consider downsizing. Downsizing is an exceptionally strong indicator that a taxpayer has changed their domicile because it is a clear reduction in their connection to the state. Furthermore, downsizing allows the individual to claim the IRC Sec. 121 exemption on the sale of the old house.

States presume an individual’s domicile is where they spend more time than anywhere else. This is not a matter of spending less than 183 days in a state. For example, an individual claiming FL domicile and owning homes in NY and FL spent 160 days in NY, 150 days in FL, and 55 days traveling. NY would argue this individual is a NY domiciliary because they spent more time in NY than anywhere else. Furthermore, since the burden of proof for a change of domicile is on the individual, they need to spend more time in the new state than anywhere else by a persuasive margin. Spending 183 days in FL and 182 days in NY is unlikely persuasive, while spending 240 days in FL and 125 days in NY probably is persuasive. Individuals should consider using location tracking applications to manage the number of days spent in each state and adjust travel plans, as necessary.

States presume individuals keep their prized possessions at their domicile. Prized possessions may not have substantial economic value, but always have significant sentimental value ( e.g., pets, heirlooms, family photos). Individuals changing their domicile need to document moving prized possessions – which can be challenging because these possessions often fit in the backseat. Documenting the movement of prized possessions includes updating insurance riders, changing vets, and taking photographs (with date stamps and geolocation data) of prized possessions moving into the new home.

The family connections factor presumes an individual’s permanent home is close to family. While the concept that spouses must share the same domicile is passé, states will often presume that an individual’s domicile is in the state where minor children attend school. Individuals with

minor children looking to change their domicile may need to make plans to move the entire family or wait until children reach majority.

Active business involvement presumes a domicile is near the individual’s primary workplace. Working individuals looking to change their domicile should be prepared to make a bona fide office in the new state. In the virtual work age, this does not require leasing a fully-fledged office, but working from the kitchen table is insufficient. At a minimum, working individuals should consider coworking arrangements and/or creating a dedicated home office in the new home.

While no one of these five factors is dispositive, to successfully change your domicile all five factors should point to the new house becoming your permanent home. Individuals considering changing their domicile should consult with a professional about their specific facts and circumstances and the steps they should take.

Author Carolina Rosenthal is a resident of Boca Pointe. Email: crosenthal@withum.com. 

Current Events Group

The Current Events Group meet every Monday from 10am-11:30am at the BPCA office. The members consist of both men and women and all Boca Pointe residents are invited to attend. If you would like more information or to sign up, please call 516-835-2670. 

Move Over LAW

By Elyse Weintraub

Brown, Community Education Specialist, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (561) 616-7051 or ewbrown@pbcgov.org

This message is brought to you by your friendly Firefighters from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue….

Community Shred Event

The Boca Pointe Community Association hosted another successful community shred event on Friday, March 21 at The Club. Micro Shred was on site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. shredding 9,750 lbs of personal documents safely and securely thank you to all of the residents that participated and to The Club at Boca Pointe. 

Every day firefighters and other emergency responders drive to emergencies. What’s more, oftentimes the emergency they are driving to is actually in the roadway. Although they are helping others and rendering aid, they are also at risk of being injured and killed on our roadways by motorists. Help protect them…because if they can’t help you in your time of need…who will? Learn the Move Over LAW (FS 316.126)

Are you unsure about what you are supposed to do when you are driving on a local roadway, and you see DRIVING BEHIND YOU a fire truck or other emergency vehicle with lights flashing and sirens wailing on the way to an emergency? The Answer is …you must yield the right of way. When it is safe to do so, move over as close as reasonable to the closest edge of the curb of the roadway, clear of any intersection and then stop. When this happens on highways and interstates, rather than stop, slow down and then safely move over so that the emergency vehicle can pass.

Are you unsure about what you are supposed to do when you are driving on a roadway with multiple lanes, and you see a fire truck or rescue truck working an emergency ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD? The Answer is….When it is safe to do, merge away from a vehicle working on the side of the roadway to provide an empty travel lane for the emergency worker. If you are not able to safely move over, you must slow down to a speed of 20 MPH below the posted speed limit unless directed otherwise by a law enforcement officer.

On a two-lane roadway…Where there is NO lane of travel in the same direction to merge over to, you are REQUIRED to slow down to a speed that is 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit. If the speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less, you must slow down to five miles per hour.

In the State of Florida, drivers must also move over for sanitation vehicles and utility service vehicles performing tasks related to their services, and wreckers displaying amber rotating or flashing lights performing a recovery or loading on the roadside.

Violating the Move Over Law can result in a fine and points on your license; and worse, because it puts rescuers, civilians, and other motorists at risk of serious injury and even death. For everyone’s safety, share the Move Over Law with others. Help us…help You! 

è Attention Snowbirds and Vacationers:

Boca Pointe owner & resident with experience in property management and home rentals for the last 32 years, is available for home/ condo monitoring and maintenance/repair supervision weekly or monthly. If you are a snowbird and need your place prepared for your arrival – call me. I am knowledgeable with repairs, remodeling etc. due to my past experience and 2 engineering degrees.

If you are interested, contact me at bpzshop@yahoo.com or 561-866-5870.

Community Association Meetings Monthly Schedule

(All meetings held via Zoom and in person.)

All meetings will be held electronically via Zoom and in person. The following is our regular schedule of monthly meetings, however, sometimes meetings are cancelled or schedules are revised due to holidays, etc. If you would like to attend, please call the BPCA office, (561) 395-7551, the day before the meeting to request the Zoom link be emailed to you.

Architectural Control Site Committee

PBCFR Yellow Dot Program

Have you ever wondered, what would happen if you got into a car crash and you were unconscious? Have you thought to yourself…how would anyone know what my medical history is; or how would they know about the medications I am taking; or the medicines I’m allergic to; or better yet, how would they know what hospital that I want to go to…? Who would call my family and let them know I’ve been hurt? How would they even know how to get in touch with my family?

The good news is that you don’t have to wonder or worry about that anymore. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue supports a new Program called the Yellow Dot. The Yellow Dot gets important information into the hands of emergency responders quickly and it can save your life!

If you are involved in a car accident and can’t communicate, first responders can look in your glove compartment box for the “Yellow Dot” pamphlet where you have written essential medical information about yourself.

This information can help rescue crews decide the best approach to your emergency treatment. This is especially important after a car accident where you may be unconscious, in shock, or simply unable to communicate clearly.

When you can’t talk to Emergency Responders to provide them with vital medical information, the Yellow Dot is your tool to provide personalized information on your behalf!

This is how it works…just follow three steps.

1- Fill out the form on the Yellow Dot pamphlet.

2- Put the Yellow Dot pamphlet form in your glove compartment box.

3- Place the sticker on the back/ rear windshield in the lower left hand corner so emergency responders can see it quickly and easily when approaching from behind.

*Important Tips*

* Keep the Yellow Dot pamphlet updated as information changes.

** How many do you need??? (i.e. One Yellow Dot sticker per vehicle & One Yellow Dot pamphlet for each person.)

You can stop in to any Palm Beach County Fire Station to pick up Yellow Dot pamphlets and stickers for your household. For quantities more than that, please call our Community Education Office at 561-616-7033.

If your club or organization would like a presentation about the Yellow Dot, to learn more about additional resources available, and to have an opportunity to ask questions, please call 561-616-7051. Yellow Dot Sticker/Pamphlet sets will be brought to the presentation for audience attendees. Quantities can be discussed when presentations are booked.

Making Your Safety My Priority, Elyse Weintraub Brown, Community Education Specialist, South County, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue 561-616-7051 ewbrown@pbcgov.org 

Attention Dog Owners

It is your responsibility to pick up after your dog. It’s the law. Some of you have been negligent in doing so.

Broadway Comes To Boca

As part of the Pap Corps inaugural program “Up Close and Personal,” Marilyn Wick, CEO of Costume World and owner of the Wick Theatre, enchanted 70 people at Edgewater Estates Thursday morning, March 6.

Marilyn discussed her background in amassing costumes and purchasing the old Caldwell Theatre. She delighted

everyone by having guests model the ermine coat worn by Mae West, the yellow raincoat worn by Warren Beatty in the Dick Tracy movie, Charlie Chaplin’s hat and the feathered coat worn by Joan Rivers on E Entertainment. Everyone was totally entertained and can’t wait for next year’s Up Close and Personal program. 

Stamp and Coin Club

Boca Raton Stamp & Coin Club asks you to start a new hobby.

Visit with us at the Stratford Courts Auditorium located at 6343 Via Sonrisa del Sur, off S.W. 18th Street, between Powerline Road and Military Trail. We meet the second and fourth Thursday each month at 7 p.m.

Please call membership coordinator Harvey Golinger at (561) 752-4922. 

Please keep our Boca Pointe community beautiful!  Servicing PETS of Boca Raton for over 20 years “Caring is our Specialty” Complete medical, Surgical and Dental

Marsha Morgenstern, Nora Reiken, Lilyan Kleinman, Linda Povlow and Belinda Coon

Claire Taylor, Marilyn Wick and Belinda Coon

Owned and Operated by Heritage Golf Group, The Club at Boca Pointe offers you the perfect way to discover all that the Club has to offer from May 1 – September 30. Boca Pointe’s summer memberships are offered to both residents and non-residents of the Boca Pointe community with privileges including full access to social and tennis amenities with an option to add golf. Reach out to learn more!

HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT YOU CAN ENJOY AS A SUMMER MEMBER:

Mix & mingle with friends old and new in the clubhouse’s dining areas enjoying lunch, dinner, lounge & happy hour, and various club special events.

Work out in the club’s 28,000 square foot state-of-the-art fitness complex to help you meet your health & wellness goals.

Personal Training and Group Exercise – over 40 complimentary classes weekly.

Grab your racquet and play tennis seven days a week, including clinics & tournaments, AND four new PICKLEBALL courts to enjoy America’s newest social sport.

Take a dip in the oversized year-round pool or enjoy lap-swimming or aqua aerobics.

Summer Golf Members will also enjoy unlimited golf for a cart fee only with 5-day advance tee-times and full practice area access.

Summer Membership offerings include Sport & Social Memberships starting at $2,200 and Golf Memberships starting at $3,250 - no initiation fee required. Limited availability, contact the Club today to schedule a tour of the NEW Club at Boca Pointe!

Why I Drive For Road To Recovery For The American Cancer Society

By Joseph B. Ludwig

I consider myself to be the luckiest person that I know. In May 2010, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and treated at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. The melanoma was surgically removed. After, I was given infusions of interferon and then self-injected doses of the same drug. I was declared in remission after the treatments.

In April 2012, I was diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm of the tongue. Again, I was treated at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. The surgical ear nose and throat specialist said that he would cut out part of the underside of my tongue. He also informed me that the surgery might be quite extensive and could require plastic surgery as a result. The surgery that might have lasted four to six hours was completed in about 45 minutes. The surgeon said that the margins were very clear and he was quite confident that he had removed all of the cancerous lesion. Again, I was declared in remission.

In January 2021, I was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This time I was treated at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. I had six rounds of R-Chop chemotherapy. Two years after the treatments I was again declared in remission.

LEAH'S PET CARE

My name is Leah Goldberg, a full time resident of Villa Sonrisa for the last six years. I have been working with dogs of all sizes for over 15 years. Services I provide include daily walking, administering medications, veterinary and grooming runs, or just plain spending some time with dogs that are home alone during the day. I am bonded and insured through Pet Sitters International. I would love the opportunity to take care of your pet. P.S. I will also take care of cats for anyone who needs that service. I can be reached 7 days a week at 561-849-8191.

I was now a three-time cancer survivor and had a weighty question. How could I repay my good fortune to others? I decided that one way that I could do this was to drive for the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery. Through its “Road to Recovery” program, the American Cancer Society provides free rides to treatment for people with cancer.

With this program I would be able to repay my good fortune to others. Because I had been through various treatments, I could share my experiences with others who were new to the process. When I was diagnosed in each of my three cases, as most patients do, I had much stress and many concerns. Since I had been through it, I might be able to ease their minds somewhat and give them hope.

The first person that I drove was Gay Snider, a senior citizen like myself, who lived in Boynton Beach. She had many maladies, cancer being only one of them. Gay and I got along famously and bonded over many things including the fact that her son and my daughter attended Syracuse University at the same time, although they did not know each other. I have since driven Gay many times and have even taken her to lunch once. Although she thinks of herself as a “foodie” and has eaten at almost

every restaurant in South Palm Beach County, I was able to take her to a place of which she was unaware.

The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer. It invests in lifesaving research, provides 24/7 information and support, and works to ensure that individuals in every community have access to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Part of this mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through patient support.

Driving patients to lifesaving treatment is one of the most meaningful volunteer experiences you can have with the American Cancer Society. Last year, more than 3,600 volunteers gave about 77,000 rides to more than 4,000 patients across the country through Road to Recovery.

The American Cancer Society is actively working to recruit more volunteers across Southeast Florida and serve the needs of people with cancer near you. You can change someone’s life in as little as one hour a week by ensuring a ride is available, so care isn’t stopped or delayed. Connect with them at cancer.org/drive or call them at (800) 2272345 to learn more about Road to Recovery volunteer opportunities in your area. 

Sustainability And Ecosystemic Balance Is About Creating Connections

By Steve Handwerker

What does it mean to “create connections”? If we think about it, it is about looking in to our and each being’s ROLE in the whole, or the community in which we are a part. Every living being has a role to play. As humans it is not only physical but also psychological, intellectual and socio-political.

To create a meaningful balance between all the “actors” of the community it is important to see what essential elements comprise each individual’s role. For example, being emotionally open to the support given by trees, flowers, even grass and any aspect of nature will provide an energy of peace and nourishment to anyone that is emotionally open to that force. Dogs, horses, even birds and squirrels provide a

support to the balance of nature and therefore to the creation of a balance in the ecosystem.

A main component of sustainability is the creation and maintenance of ecosystemic balance. The connections we are open to, emotionally, intellectually and physically are part of the formulation for ecosystemic balance and therefore a sustainable lifestyle and way of living! Our role as humans is, in part, maintaining this openness and also to provide support to your or any community by following simple guidelines for sustainability including recycling; reusing, conserving energy through moderating energy consumption, usage of resources including foods and fuels, and the purchasing of products needed versus a conspicuous consumption.

Steven E. Handwerker Ph.D. D.div, RM Board Certified Licensed Psychologist 50 years’ experience www.peacewk.org.

Books and Blogs 

Italian Dining in East Boca!

Experience the flavors of Italy just 8 minutes from Boca Pointe in the Fresh Market Plaza on Camino Real. Enjoy fresh, handcrafted Italian cuisine in an elegant setting, warm hospitality, conversational atmosphere, no loud music, full liquor bar and free parking for your convenience.

Join us at Ernie's Piccolino—where every meal is a true taste of Italy! 170 W Camino Real Boca Raton 33432

Play Ball!

By William A. Gralnick

As I write this, it is day four of Spring Training. The pitchers and catchers have loosened up, and the games have begun.

This annual rite of spring, which used to be called the Grapefruit League because all the teams warmed up in Florida, has spread to the Southwest as well. If you are a baseball fan, you shouldn’t miss seeing at least one game.

Why? Because the stadiums are small, holding only a few thousand people. You get baseball up close and personal. You see the regulars trying to sharpen their skills for opening day. You see the youngsters for whom every sparkling play could be a ticket to the big leagues, and every error could be catastrophic, meaning another season in the minors. The major has all the perks—planes, five-star hotels, and good money. The minors have only hopes and dreams, dreams dreamt on bus rides to mediocre hotels, mediocre food, and less than mediocre pay.

Some say baseball is boring. They do not understand it. Baseball is chess with 18 pieces on the board. The managers are constantly playing mind games. The decisions made during a close game, an important one, or sometimes a game that is both, are made with statistical input and input from the gut born of years of playing the game.

This year, the talk of the spring is about the automated pitch count (APC) system. Some managers are advising their players not to pay any attention to it because the systems are unlikely to come into play this year or next. Yet they advise the youngsters otherwise. The APC system may be their future.

Me? I don’t like it. Another part of the chess game that is baseball is what goes on between the batter, the catcher, and the umpire. In the batter’s box careers are made, and games are won or lost. There is a protocol between the catcher and the umpire. The catcher doesn’t turn around and make complaints. Embarrassing the umpire can lead to ejection. Batters, who the umpire can see, usually express themselves with body language but often with their mouths. The APC system is going to take an entertaining part of the game away from the fans. There’s nothing

better than a nose-to-nose “opinion-sharing” between a player and an ump. Removing that takes some of the fun out of the game, and when you come right down to it, baseball is a game, and games should be fun.

Spring Training is also about money, money that it pours into the local economy that, without Spring Training, would not be there. Spring Training significantly impacts local economies, particularly in Arizona (Cactus League) and Florida (Grapefruit League). The total impact varies by year, but estimates by the Arizona State University’s Carey School of Business suggest that spring baseball generates around $710 million in total economic impact.

The Florida Sports Foundation estimates that springtime baseball in South Florida contributes about $687 million annually to the state’s economy.

These figures account for direct spending on hotels, restaurants, transportation, entertainment, and retail by fans, teams, and media. Local businesses, especially in tourism-dependent areas, benefit greatly from the influx of visitors during the spring training season. Additionally, jobs are created or sustained in hotels, motels, stadium operations, and related services.

And right here in our own backyard? Over 238,000 fans filled the seats. This influx of visitors generated more than $79 million in economic impact, with tourists and snowbirds accounting for 53 percent of attendees and resulting in approximately 55,200 lodging room nights.

Discover Palm Beach County says that these facilities continue to contribute economically beyond the spring season by hosting numerous amateur baseball events. In the past year, they collectively organized 34 regional and national tournaments, drawing over 1,340 teams and 24,000 athletes. These events added approximately $38 million to the local economy and generated over 54,500 room nights. Overall, baseball activities, including MLB Spring Training and year-round amateur events, play a vital role in supporting Palm Beach County’s tourism and hospitality sectors. The more money spring training brings in, the less money you are going to end up paying in taxes.

But for me, the money is an important factor, but it’s the game that this is all about. If you want up close and personal. If you want better odds of catching a foul ball.

If you want to take your kids or grandkids up to the railing and meet ball players who are more than willing to say hi, shake hands, and sign autographs, then spring training games are what will give you all that. And on occasion, you will see a young ball player who just looks like he’s got a future. You make a mental note of it. Then, one day, you switch on the TV to watch a game, and there he is. Great memories and a sense of self-satisfaction will wash over you.

It’s all well worth the price of admission.

Columnist and author Bill Gralnick was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He recently finished a humorous memoir trilogy. The first book is “The War of the Itchy Balls and Other Tales from Brooklyn.” The second is “George Washington Didn’t Sleep Here.” The recently published third is, That’s Why They Call It Work.” He is currently working on a novel. His books are available on Amazon and his other writings at https://www. williamgralnickauthor.com. 

Standing With Kibbutz Be’eri: A Message From MDA Director Eli Bin

By Yishai Mizrahi and Leslie Viselman

In times of crisis, Magen David Adom stands unwavering in its mission to save lives and support communities in need. The recent demolition of Kibbutz Be’eri’s clinic, a site that once served as a refuge and lifeline for so many, is a painful reminder of the challenges Israel continues to face.

MDA Director Eli Bin shares his thoughts on this heartbreaking moment, reflecting on the resilience of the people of Be’eri and reaffirming MDA’s commitment to rebuilding, healing, and protecting those who need us most. His message is a powerful testament to the strength of our Israel and the critical role MDA plays on the front lines of emergency response.

Read on to hear his words and learn how we can come together to support the communities that need us now more than ever.

Today, the dental clinic in Kibbutz Be’eri was demolished—the very place where Amit Man, of blessed memory, a dedicated Magen David Adom paramedic, fought for the lives of her wounded patients until her last breath.

Today, I write on a personal note, as someone who carries the pain of loss in his heart and holds infinite gratitude for the heroes who risked everything to save lives.

The farewell to the dental clinic in Kibbutz Be’eri is not merely the closing of a physical chapter. It is a painful and chilling reminder of the tragedy of October 7th and the bravery of those who acted within it.

If the walls could speak, they would tell us of the heroism of Magen David Adom paramedic Amit Man, of blessed memory, just 22 years old, who treated the injured until her last breath. They would recount the dedication of Dr. Daniel Levi Ludmir, of blessed memory, both of whom were brutally murdered while caring for the injured, by merciless terrorists.

If these walls could speak, they would tell of the moments when they risked their own lives to save others, of the unimaginable strength of spirit that filled that place during its darkest hours.

We also remember the wounded who were murdered in defiance of every moral principle and the members of the emergency security response team who bravely defended the clinic.

Since that day, thousands of visitors have come to the clinic, covering its walls with words of love, pain, remembrance, and gratitude. Every letter written there carries a promise—that we will never forget.

Above all, today, we remember their faces, their light, the dreams that will never be fulfilled, all that they could have given to the world. But we also remember their legacy—to do everything in our power to save lives.

And we, at Magen David Adom, will continue to uphold this legacy, at the forefront of life-saving efforts, wherever and whenever we are needed.

May their memory be a blessing.

–Eli Bin, Magen David Adom director-general

As we witness the challenges facing communities like Kibbutz Be’eri, we are reminded of the critical role Magen David Adom plays in saving lives. But MDA’s ability to respond—whether in times of crisis or daily emergencies— depends on highly trained paramedics who stand ready to provide urgent medical care when every second counts.

By supporting paramedic training, you help ensure that MDA’s responders are fully prepared to face any emergency, from frontline trauma care to everyday lifesaving interventions. Your generosity empowers them with the skills, resources, and resilience they need to serve the people of Israel.

Now, more than ever, your support makes a difference. Join us in strengthening MDA’s lifesaving mission—because when lives are on the line, every trained paramedic matters.

If you’d like more information or to get involved in our efforts, please feel free to reach out to Yishai Mizrahi or Leslie Viselman, Co-Area Directors for AFMDA, at 561.212.7495 or via email Boca-Delray@AFMDA.org. 

Eli Bin, Magen David Adom (MDA) Director-General

The Kibbutz Be’eri clinic

Interior of the Kibbutz Be’eri clinic

Amit Man, z”l, shortly before she was killed

Honoring My Family’s Holocaust Legacy

By Ilene Brookler

On April 23, 2025, the world will observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, a time to reflect on the immense loss suffered by millions and to honor the resilience of those who survived. When guests enter my home, they are greeted by a wall that resembles a museum exhibit—a testament to the intricate layers of history embedded in my family’s legacy. Prominently displayed are a violin, ceramic pears, and framed chess pieces. Among these artifacts hangs a poignant collage. At its center is a photograph of my father as a young boy seated with his parents and his four siblings. The eye is drawn to an image of a cattle car and a charred piece of paper marked with a stark red “Z,” indicating their seven names crossed off a list written in German. Tucked behind this list are five 100-mark German bills stamped with the Nazi insignia. A solemn plaque serves as a reminder of the Jewish community of Michalovce, Slovakia, who perished in the Holocaust. My grandmother’s hand points toward a postcard of the SS Queen Elizabeth, a Cunard ocean liner known for its transatlantic voyages between Europe and America.

Adjacent, a second collage intertwines images of my son at his bar mitzvah with those of his namesake, my father, at his own coming-of-age ceremony, bridging the generations with a celebration of survival, tradition, and continuity. Artifacts from my son’s celebration sit beside my father’s naturalization papers, his Slovakian birth certificate, and a map of Slovakia, anchoring our family history in tangible objects.

This wall is more than a collection of memorabilia; it is a tribute to the past I have inherited. Though born and raised in America, my story is inextricably linked to the one that began decades earlier—when my father’s family was pulled from cattle cars just moments before a deathbound train carried away both of my grandparents’ fathers, along with two of my grandmother’s sisters and their

families. The resilience of my father and grandparents has shaped my identity, weaving together the enduring legacy of my ancestors with the promise of a new life in America.

On May 21, 1949, my father, then just 11 years old, and his family boarded the SS Queen Elizabeth, embarking on a journey across the Atlantic toward an uncertain future. During the voyage, my father eagerly learned his first words in English: “Don’t mention it,” a phrase he would repeat with excitement, embracing the adventure ahead. Five days later, they arrived in New York City, where the Statue of Liberty welcomed them as a beacon of hope and opportunity. The boxes they had sent ahead were nearly empty upon arrival—except for one cherished item: a violin from Prague that my father had once played briefly. Today, that violin hangs in my home’s entryway, an enduring symbol of resilience, continuity, and the unbreakable threads of survival.

Growing up, I often heard my father recount his “adventure” stories—tales of hiding from the Nazis behind bushes, escaping roundups by playing soccer with unsuspecting German soldiers, and surviving in a cave where he and his family slept for months on hard rocks, ate wild pears, and played chess with a set carved by my grandfather. My father spoke with excitement and pride, as if narrating a thrilling childhood escapade. But no matter how much he tried to romanticize those years, my father could not conceal the trauma they left behind. He refused to use a pillow, preferring to sleep on a hard mattress; he never ate pears; he was wary of strangers. He took immense pride in his Slovakian roots, passionately following the country’s professional tennis and soccer players, yet he was too afraid to return to visit.

My father sought to leave the past behind, embracing his American identity and raising American children. He was devoted to us, yet he carried profound loss, scarcely recalling his murdered relatives except for faint memories of riding on a horse and buggy with his grandfather during seltzer deliveries. The weight of his unprocessed grief fell upon me, leaving me with an indefinable void. Often, I would catch him staring off into the distance, his mind seemingly trapped in another time and place. The guilt of survival weighed heavily in his eyes, and

without words, my father imparted to me a deep sense of duty—to remember, to carry forward the stories, and to honor those who were lost.

As Yom HaShoah approaches, I reflect on this legacy I bear. I feel the weight of memory pressing upon me, compelling me to share these stories. My father’s journey was not just one of survival but of perseverance, of choosing to build a new life despite the ghosts that followed him. The wall in my entryway is more than a collection of artifacts—it is a declaration that we remember, that we exist, that we honor the past while embracing the future.

Ilene Brookler, a Boca Pointe resident and Columbia Law School graduate, brings over 30 years of litigation experience to her role as a certified mediator. She founded Family First Divorce Mediation Services with the goal of helping families navigate divorce quickly and affordably. She can be reached at info@familyfirstmediate.com. For more information, visit www.familyfirstmediate.com. 

Vehicle Information

If you have purchased a new vehicle within the past 6 months, please make sure the Boca Pointe Community Association management office has a copy of your current vehicle registration on file. Your gate transponder is linked to your vehicle so it is important that we have accurate information in our system. Please fax it to (561) 395-5936 or email it to admin@bocapointe.com.

Thank you for your cooperation! BPCA Management team 

Transponder

Trouble?

TRANSPONDER FEES

The old style transponders that you use to gain entry through the gates work off of batteries. The batteries are built into the device and cannot be replaced. At the end of their life, the entire device must be replaced. Most of our devices have been in use for over five years now and are beginning to fail. If your device is no longer working properly, it may be time for you to purchase a new one. Replacement devices are sold at the discounted price of $75. Driver’s license and vehicle registration required. We are now using windshield devices. 

$100.00 - New transponder

$75.00 - Replacement transponder

**Homeowners, tenants and club members will be issued a transponder to the village they reside in and into the Boca Pointe Club if they are a member**

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT CHECK or MONEY ORDER ONLY NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED

If you have never registered on the Community Association web site, call Access Control for our “Community Code,” then go to www.bocapointe.com. Click on the “Not registered yet?” link right under the log in box.

If you think you are registered, but just can’t remember your User Name and Password, click on the “Forgot your password?” link and it will be mailed to the email address you used when you registered. Want to update your email address or add your mobile number to receive text messages? Go to the

web site Residents Only page and click on the “User Profile” link.

Once you are a registered user, to log onto the web site, you simply go to www.bocapointe.com and you will find the User name and Password boxes in the top right hand corner. Fill in your information, then click on the small blue forward arrow. The log in is “case sensitive.”

If you are a smartphone user, we now have a mobile version of the web site for your use that even includes a Comment Form. Let us know what you think and give us your suggestions for improvements. 

RICHARD & TOBY

Edgewater at Boca Pointe Near Boca Pointe Country Club

After decades of hard work and planning, it’s time to relax and spend your time doing what you love. Moving to an Acts community is the smart choice for your QOL – for now and the future. Come in and talk with one of our happy residents to learn how moving to Edgewater at Boca Pointe enabled them to focus on Quality of Life.

COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT

Your residence, amenities and more are all included with a onetime entrance fee and an ongoing monthly fee. And if you need more help in the future, your monthly fee will remain predictable thanks to Acts Life Care®.

The Club At Boca Pointe: Fun, Relaxation, And Family Time Await

Looking for the perfect summer escape? Discover The Club at Boca Pointe, just minutes from home! Whether you are seeking a safe haven for your kids to play, quality family bonding, or a well-deserved date night, our array of activities ensures unforgettable summer memories for everyone.

Sip, splash, swing, or serve—Make the most of summer with a club membership!

Enjoy exclusive access to our pool, golf course, tennis courts, dining, and more with a Summer Membership!

Introductory Rates starting at $2,200**

Limited time offering, terms and conditions apply.

Phone: 561.864.8537

Email: arobertson@heritagegolfgroup.com Website: bocapointecc.com

Adult Activities

Exciting Monthly Programs

Our calendar is filled with something for everyone! Enjoy local excursions, game nights, family movie nights, classic film matinees, engaging guest speakers, festive holiday events, lively pool and cocktail parties, and a variety of classes, including dance, art, and card games. Weekly Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, and Fitness

Hone your skills with expert instruction! Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player aiming to refine your technique, our golf, tennis, and pickleball programs offer lessons and clinics for all levels. For those focused on wellness, we provide a diverse selection of complimentary fitness classes to help you stay active and on track.

Kid’s Activities

Kid’s Club

At The Club at Boca Pointe, children indulge in creative play, arts and crafts, and engaging games within the safe confines of the Kid’s Club. Designed to provide a fun environment,

Clowns On Call

By

Another Spring rolls around. Since we always have green grass, green leaves and green foliage, it’s hard to tell the season has changed but we all love our year-round climate!

This will be a short article as little has changed for me to share. I hope all of you who read my articles enjoyed learning about our new clown “Lucky.” She tells me she may be back in May, and I really hope we will have a few events to offer her. Summer camps are a possibility for clown intervention, so if anyone out there is involved in a day camp, please contact me. We can always put on a 30-minute show, or teach ballooning, demonstrate magic and juggling, and kids respond well to these activities.

I was hoping Lucky’s professional background might result in some new community members thinking about joining us. As I have said many times, clowns are generally not “class clowns” or “funny” people. Probably the most outstanding feature is a big smile, or a happy face, and a desire to bring happiness in a special way. Well, so far, my phone hasn’t rung once with a request for more information, but I’m not giving up! You don’t have to live in Boca Pointe to join us, and since we are the only

parents can pursue their fitness routines, tennis matches, or unwind with a round of golf while their children enjoy quality time or a welldeserved date night.

Music Lessons

The Club at Boca Pointe also enriches children’s lives through music lessons. Whether they are exploring singing, guitar, or violin, skilled instructors provide personalized guidance to nurture musical talent and foster a love for music from an early age. Kid’s Summer Camp Looking ahead to summer, The Club at Boca Pointe offers an action-packed day camp sure to captivate young minds. Activities range from tennis and golf to pool time, fitness fun, engaging arts and crafts, and the eagerly anticipated “Fun Fridays.” For more information, visit Boca Pointe’s Youth Programs or contact Ashley Rozo at arozo@heritagegolfgroup.com.

• Camp Dates: June 2 to Aug. 8, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Swim Lessons

In sunny South Florida, swimming is a year-round activity. The Club at Boca Pointe now provides swim lessons suitable for all ages, ensuring children can enjoy the water safely and confidently.

This comprehensive array of offerings makes The Club at Boca Pointe a standout choice for families seeking both recreation and enrichment opportunities for their children.

Heading North?

Reserve your spot in the sun and prepare to enjoy an unparalleled experience at The Club at Boca Pointe. By enrolling in our Deferred Dues Program, you will secure the current Initiation Fee rate for your preferred new membership classification, guaranteeing your access to our vibrant and thriving community for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. This exclusive opportunity ensures you will be part of a club that values connection, wellness, and enjoyment while offering flexibility with deferred access starting no later than December 1, 2025. Spots are limited, and this special offer will not last long, making now the perfect time to take advantage of this exciting new membership opportunity. Do not miss the chance to secure your place and begin looking forward to a season filled with exceptional amenities, social events, and the camaraderie that makes The Club at Boca Pointe truly unique. Secure your new Seasonal Membership today, and let us welcome you to a lifestyle you’ll love! Limited time offering, terms and conditions apply. Phone: 561.864.8537

Email: arobertson@heritagegolfgroup.com Website: bocapointecc.com 

Harriet Rubin, aka Florabelle the Clown

Achievement Center For Children & Families

Announces First Annual Partnership With City Of Delray Beach On Teen Hacktivate

The Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) which has served the Delray Beach and southern Palm Beach County communities since 1969, announced that it is partnering with the City of Delray Beach on Teen Hacktivate at Northern Trust, 770 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach on April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hacktivate Delray Beach is a new initiative that will engage local youth from ACCF’s teen program in solving citywide issues. During the process, each student will use data, research and civic engagement to form solutions to problems plaguing the community.

Hacktivate was started after ACCF students participated in Youth In Government Day, which gave the students the chance to learn about all of the city’s major departments. During this event, students urged elected officials and city staff to address community disparities.

During Teen Hacktivate, students will be grouped into teams that will address issues such as quality education, access to healthcare and mental health services, substance abuse, climate change and sustainability and more. Each team will be facilitated by a leader from the City of Delray Beach. Students will use citywide and national data to understand critical issues and draft conclusions. City staff members will serve as mentors and provide knowledge, insight and feedback on the student decision making process. Each student group will present their solutions and proposed policies at a culminating event.

Sponsorships for Hacktivate are available by contacting Jalesa Worthen at jworthen@delraychild.org.

clown group in the entire south Florida area, we’d be happy to train anyone who can get to us.

Our upcoming events are “All Peoples Day” on March 22 in Delray at Pompeii Park, April 5 at the Boca YMCA, and April 19 at the Country Club. I hope to see some of you at these great community events. Please come and say hello, as we are always delighted to meet our neighbors.

That’s it for this month. Don’t forget to wave if you see a clown on campus! 

Easter Egg Hunt at the Club 2024

Making balloons for kids is always fun

“We are excited to partner with the City of Delray Beach and bring this exciting opportunity to our students,” said Stephanie Seibel, CEO for the Achievement Centers. 

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer:

Happy Spring!

My office continues to work on the 2025 tax roll and make preparations for the release of the estimated 2025 taxable property values to the Palm Beach County taxing authorities at the end of May.

These preliminary estimates assist the county, municipalities, and other taxing authorities in projecting their budgets and tax rates and also provide a benchmark as to what revenue they can expect to receive from property taxes in the coming year.

After the taxing authorities have determined their budgets and proposed tax rates based on the preliminary estimates, my office will mail the TRIM notice, or Truth in Millage, to every property owner in August. This is the notice of proposed taxes that will detail the assessed value of your property, your proposed tax rates, and an estimate of your tax bill. Stay tuned. Also, as “Snowbird Season” comes to a close, we’ve included important information on short-term rental of a homesteaded property for those property owners who benefit from the homestead exemption and are considering renting all or a portion of their homesteaded property.

I hope you find this information beneficial and interesting. Respectfully, Dorothy Jacks, CFA, FIAAO, AAS, Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office Service Centers

While a vast array of services and information are available online 24/7 at pbcpao.gov, my office maintains five service centers, conveniently located throughout Palm Beach County and staffed by qualified professionals. They administer the homestead exemption, additional property tax exemptions, mailing address and ownership changes, portability applications and more.

2024 customer service by the numbers:

• Phone calls: 86,167, down 3% from 2023

• Counter visits: 27,232, down 4% from 2023

• E files: 15,835, nearly flat from 2023

• Total new homestead exemptions: 25,256, up 2% from 2023

• Portability applications: 6,401, down 7% from 2023

Main Office & Downtown Service Center

County Governmental Center

Main Office – 5th Floor

Downtown Service Center (Exemptions) – 1st Floor

301 North Olive Avenue, 5th Floor

West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 355-2866

South County Service Center 14925 Cumberland Drive Delray Beach, FL 33446 (561) 276-1250

North County Service Center 3188 PGA Boulevard, 2nd Floor

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 624-6521

Short-Term Rental Of A Homesteaded Property

A provision in state law allows you to rent your home for a short time without affecting your homestead exemption. Florida law allows the following:

• Rental for 30 days or less per calendar year.

• Rental for more than 30 days and less than six months in one year. If you rent again the following year for more than 30 days, you will lose your homestead exemption.

• Rental on any day except January 1. If your home is rented on January 1, you will lose the homestead exemption. Rental for more than six months constitutes abandonment of a homestead exemption. Property owners are required to notify the Property Appraiser’s Office when their property no longer qualifies for exemption. Failure to do so could result in a homestead tax lien with substantial penalty and interest. Be aware of the law before deciding to rent your property. For more information, visit pbcpao.gov or contact Exemption Services at (561) 355-2866.

Florida Statute 196.061

Florida Statute 196.011 (9) (a) 

Welcome To Fantastic World Of FENG SHUI

By Milagros Gutierrez de Herrera P.H.D.

Feng: Wind

Shui: Water

Ancient and ancient Chinese science, which optimizes environments, seeking harmony in several aspects:

 Health

 Peace

 Family Union

 Prosperity

 Others to consider

The environments of a house, commercial premises or other areas, as well as Human beings, have energy called “ chi” (positive energy in Chinese language). This energy can vary according to the conditions of said space. These conditions will be determined by order, cleanliness, proper organization, even harmony. All this contributes to the flow of energy, which spirals through the spaces giving life or generates a positive chi, otherwise it falls into a “sha” (negative energy in Chinese).

Please Be Courteous Pedestrians have the right of way!

Hot Topics Group Notice

We are a women’s group who remember Reva Tucker. Hot Topics has resumed meetings every Friday and are seeking new members. Please join us for lively discussions at 11:00am to 12:30pm at the Boca Pointe Community Office. If you would like more information or to sign up, please call 561-715-8298. 

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This science dates from five thousand years ago in China, being used with proven effectiveness in ancient times, to choose the eternal resting place of the inhabitants, then it diversified, and they noticed that its use had variants that when applied in situations other than the original, got positive responses.

Feng Shui until the nineties was not as well known in the West, as it is known now, since influential people in the business world and the jet set, began to make use of it and its dissemination was made from continent to continent. Today it is a well-known and recommended technique by architects, designers and investors, as well as those who want to optimize their spaces and harmonize them.

In another vein, Feng Shui as a millenary science studies spaces and their energy, that is, it diagnoses those “diseases” that physical areas of our environments suffer, thus expressing that they require our help in order to give us better quality and comfort, added to the warmth provided by our environment. To diagnose these diseases typical of spaces and areas, from the perspective of Feng Shui, they must be reviewed and analyzed by a student of this ancestral sciences, said specialist is called geomancer, since he must evaluate the place and its environment, as well as the factors that influence the flow of energy and its path. This analysis involves several factors to consider such as: the location, the distribution of the furniture, the entrance to the enclosure, the “arrows” that point to the members of the place, even the position within the family nucleus in the case of households or the function in the organization charts, if it is the corporate space; adding other indicators to consider depending on the needs expressed by the applicant for the diagnosis. This evaluation to be considered must be comprehensive so that the treatment to be applied is the most appropriate to the situation to be solved, when speaking of comprehensive means addressing the details that sometimes they go unnoticed by the “common eye,” which is not always simple and fast, however it is not a matter of giving up but of investigating and paying attention to the detail of what is observed.

Feng Shui at present is a highly applied technique especially in the West, in cosmopolitan cities in buildings of all levels, who entrust their architects within their requirements to keep in mind the cardinal points, “poisoned arrows” and everything that affects energy of your property, given the relevance of having a privileged location and a positive, harmonious energy for your investment and that your undertaking achieves the proposed goals.

This planned concern attending to Feng Shui, speaks of the importance that this science has acquired, whose beginnings in China, five thousand years ago, did not have the vision that it has acquired today and whose projection is estimated every day more, being requested by those who invest in projects of different sizes, from the housewife

who wants to improve or optimize the energy in her home to the businessman whose corporation has not obtained the quantitative or qualitative results within their organization. Today thinking about Feng Shui and talking about it is a widely known topic, due to the dissemination it has obtained through those who have achieved results in its applicability.

It should also be considered that ordinary people, after they have “felt” or “intuited” that their homes, commercial premises, or other types of areas do not perceive harmony with some personal or group aspects, request the help of the geomancer to evaluate their space.

This brief presentation of Feng Shui leads to the following questions:

1.- How to improve energy in our spaces?

2.- Can all spaces be “cured”?

3.- Are Feng Shui cures expensive?

Before the questions raised above, we will respond in the same order presented:

Answers:

1.- For energy to flow, there must be an environment of order, cleanliness, proper organization, harmony, these characteristics of a space allow that energy or “Chi” (positive energy in Chinese), to take a tour without any obstacles or distracting elements that prevent the advance of energy currents, that is, eliminate the “sha” (negative energy in Chinese).

2.- Yes, as long as the people who have these spaces apply the appropriate cures that promote the flow of energies or “chi,” without any rebound.

3.- No, on the contrary, the cures that form the recipes of Feng Shui, many of them are available to everyone, given their simplicity of application, as long as the spaces to “cure” do not require more recipes.

This science, whose beginning dates back five thousand years, used with proven effectiveness to choose the eternal resting place of the Chinese inhabitants, diversified and they noticed that its use had variants that when applied in different situations, they obtain positive answers, never projected with the present utility and its scope.

It is worth noting that intuition does not have the same perception for all people, however it should be noted in this sense that animals, especially pets, those “faithful friends,” who accompany us in our homes and even in workplaces and recreation have an intuition, which is seldom wrong, given its high receptivity, related to energy or “chi,” which for the subject discussed here, are true receiving antennas.

“Nature every day gives us answers that sometimes we do not see, we do not ask, being it an encyclopedia, where to turn, despite the technological advance of humanity.”

Author Milagros Gutierrez de Herrera, Feng Shui Specialist, is a resident of the Plum. Email: herreramilagros1983@ gmail.com. 

Junior League Of Boca Raton To Honor Title 1 Teachers

The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) will honor a group of teachers nominated from Palm Beach County Title 1 schools for their work in fostering a culture of reading in their classrooms. Each teacher will receive a refreshed classroom library and will be recognized on Tuesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kendra Scott, 411 Plaza Real, Boca Raton in Mizner Park. The community is invited to sign up and attend.

Speakers will include a representative from the City of Boca Raton and one from the Literacy Coalition. Each teacher will receive 100 books for his or her classroom and will enjoy refreshments and appetizers. The event is hosted by the Junior League’s Raising Readers Committee, chaired by Christina Seamster and Christa Siciliano. Twenty percent of all jewelry purchases during the event at Kendra Scott will be donated to the Junior League and a raffle will be held.

“We are delighted to recognize the important work that teachers do in our Title 1 schools,” said Nikki Stelzer, president of the Junior League of Boca Raton. “And we’re

thrilled to be able to provide additional books as a resource for each teacher’s classroom!”

Raising Readers Committee members include Nicole Arbucci, Lulis Camarena, Kristin Cardoso, Kimberly Chapman, Shayna Franco, Linda Golian-Lui, Debra Haym, Amy Phillips and Bing Hwa Tai.

The Raising Readers Committee aims to create a culture of reading that helps improve children’s literacy development. Our objective is to inspire children to become avid readers by providing books to Title 1 schools through local book drives, utilizing the Junior League of Boca Raton’s voluntarism network and working with key community partners.

To attend the event, sign up at the Junior League’s website at www.JLBR.org/. To shop online, on April 29, use the code GIVEBACK-HIOWR.

To learn more about the JLBR, please contact the JLBR office at (561) 620-2553 or visit www.JLBR.org. Connect on Facebook or Instagram. 

Open Call For Viewpointe

Contributing Writers!

We are looking for volunteers, whether experienced or hobbyist, interested in writing an article or a column for the Viewpointe. You may be interested in writing just once, occasionally or on a regular basis. It’s a great way to sharpen your skills or develop your talent while enlightening your community. Some themes we would like to include in the Viewpoint are as follows:

• Village Spotlight - write about your community. A different village will be featured each month.

• My Story - featuring a member of the community with a unique or interesting story.

• Student Life - High school students writing about school or a topic that interests them. Student writers will be eligible to earn community service hours.

• Global Cuisine or Gourmet Recipes - share a special, gourmet recipe or a recipe from our international community.

• Share an idea you may have for a new column or

A Meet & Greet event with refreshments will be scheduled for current and new writers. Show your interest in joining the writing team by contacting Lisa Cammaleri at lisa.cammaleri@fsresidential.com. 

On behalf of The Club at Boca Pointe we would like to remind our residents that NO walking, running, bicycle riding or dog walking is permitted on the golf course or golf cart paths. For safety reasons, the paths are for golf carts only.

Thank you for cooperating with The Club's policy.

Your Boxes! Our recycling trucks do not pick up your cardboard boxes if they are not flattened. Instead, they go to trash and are burned with regular refuse....

Raising Readers Committee members

Tax Talk

Dear Friends:

The arrival of April means that the 2024 property tax season is a done deal, so hopefully everyone paid their taxes before the March 31 deadline. In addition, before the onslaught of the summer heat, we have a flurry of community events around this time that we look forward to participating in each year – one of which was the Jupiter Jubilee, which you will read more about in this issue.

This time of year also means our staff is embarking on our annual Journey to Good Health program that provides them with an opportunity to learn more about their individual health profile. We then help them, through one-on-one sessions with a licensed nutritionist, to set personal health goals to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Over the years, a good number of our employees, who have participated in the program have achieved amazing results. And the program is designed to reward those employees who meet standards for good health or who make progress toward their goals. I am very proud that we are able to offer this program to our employees and that we are committed to promoting good healthy lifestyles.

In closing, I want to take this time to wish you a Happy Easter and Happy Passover as you celebrate with friends and family.

Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County

To Our Citizens …

Publishing our organization’s annual report is a huge undertaking each year.

Data for the report is gathered from many of our departments in order to accurately and fully detail our performance during the previous fiscal year. As you can imagine, this can be tedious when working with dollar amounts in the billions and servicing numbers in the hundreds of thousands. My team did a fantastic job pulling this together and I am pleased to present our “Report to Our Citizens” for fiscal year 2023-24.

This year’s report has been thoughtfully designed to present the data and information in an organized fashion to highlight the efforts and initiatives undertaken by my office. Among our areas of focus this past fiscal year were improving communication, continuing to enhance our online service, and expanding the convenience and availability of the vehicle registration renewal kiosks throughout the county.

There is a great deal of valuable information in this 16-page report and I encourage you to review it by visiting www.pbctax.gov/annual-report where you can also request a copy be mailed to you.

Faces Of The TCO: Joe Sverak

Title: Chief Information Officer

Hometown: Plantation, Florida

Favorite Activity: Four-wheeling

Favorite Food: Steak and Potatoes

Favorite Movie: Star Wars

Joe tells us that his approach to tackling challenges or problems is “taking the time to come together to understand the issue and make sure everyone is on the same page.” He emphasizes that computer security and improving staff experience are among his department’s top priorities. When the topic of artificial intelligence arose, Joe had this to say, “AI can’t replace what our people do, but can accelerate our processes” noting that “the benefits outweigh the potential consequences with the proper policies and managed approach.”

With 13 years at the TCO and extensive experience, Joe was asked what career he would choose if he had not chosen IT, and he quickly answered, “an automotive mechanic.” Joe, we are glad that you chose IT and we value the integral part you and your team play for our organization’s success.

TCO In The Community

Gold Jubilee, April 12 at Torrey Island Campground in Belle Glade. 

The Town of Jupiter is celebrating its 100th birthday this year and our organization took part in the Centennial Celebration by participating in the Jupiter Jubilee. This event is Jupiter’s biggest hometown celebration and the Town’s official birthday party! It was a great day of celebrating with our neighbors in the North County. TCO employees were on hand to answer questions about TCO services and distribute informational materials.

Thank you to our staff for volunteering their time to share their expertise with attendees. We all look forward to this event to provide outreach to our North County residents.

Florida Law For Pedestrians And Bicyclists

By Martin Zevin, Attorney

If you are a pedestrian or a bicyclist and you are injured by a car, there is important information you need to know. If you own a car, your car insurance PIP (no fault) coverage will be your primary medical insurance for hospital and doctor bills. Just as you would do if you were injured driving your car, you should contact your car insurance immediately to report the accident and get a claim number for your PIP coverage. You should also obtain the driver exchange information to get the information on the driver of the vehicle that hit you, including their insurance company. Any injury claim that you have will first be against that driver’s bodily injury liability coverage. If you do not own a car, the driver’s PIP will be primary for your medical bills.

Since Florida does not require bodily injury liability coverage, it is possible that the driver will only have the basic PIP, which will not help you. Therefore, it is very important that you also have uninsured motorist coverage for your vehicle so that you can still obtain a settlement for your injuries. I recommend at least $100,000 per person for uninsured motorist coverage. If you have more than one vehicle, I recommend stacking. Please see other articles that I have written for further details.

It is possible that the other insurance company may find you at least partially at fault if you disobeyed the rules of

the road. For example, while you have the right of way as a pedestrian on a marked crosswalk, you must yield the right of way to all vehicles if you are not using a marked crosswalk. If there is a sidewalk on the street, you have to use it. If there is no sidewalk, you have to walk on the road facing traffic. If you are a bicyclist, however, you need to be going in the direction of traffic, in a bike lane if available. Even if you are disobeying the rules of the road, you may still be successful in getting at least some settlement for your pain and suffering, over and above the medical bills. Florida has the law of comparative negligence. If a jury were to decide the case, your total damages would be reduced by the percentage that you were found to be at fault. For example, if the jury finds that your total damages are $100,000, but you were 70% at fault, then you would still receive a net verdict of $30,000.

If you are at all injured, it is important that you allow an ambulance to take you to an emergency room for immediate treatment. This is very important, not only to be sure that you are okay but also to preserve your rights under Florida’s PIP laws.

For more information, you should be sure to consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the accident. Please feel free to call me for a free personal or phone consultation regarding any issues pertaining to personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. I am also available for free consultation regarding Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate. Call me at 954-569-4878. My address is 3275 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 204, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442. My web site is www.martinzevinpa.com and my e-mail address is martinzevin@netzero.com.

Whether you transact with us in person, by mail or online, you are interacting with systems that have been put in place by our dedicated Information Technology (IT) team, a department that often goes unnoticed. Joe Sverak, Chief Information Officer, oversees our IT department of 16 team members who manage and safeguard the stability of our equipment and technology, which includes everything from computers and software to the servers that keep everything afloat. They are part of the fabric that binds the organization together. When asked about the role that he and his team play at the tax collector’s office (TCO) he said, “There is more to IT than just computers; there are a lot of moving parts behind the scenes, which means there are often several ways to do something, and I give my team the latitude to explore those options.”

If you missed us at the Jubilee, visit us at these upcoming community events: Palm Beach Pride, March 29 and 30 at Bryant Park in Downtown Lake Worth Beach and the Black

Boca Teen Twins To Collect Thousands Of Pounds Of Cereal For Boca Helping Hands During Annual Cereal Drive

Cereal4All, which runs an annual cereal drive organized by twin brothers Jett and Luke Justin, hopes to collect more than 4,000 pounds during its annual cereal drive this spring and donate it to Boca Helping Hands (BHH).

This donation means that Boca Helping Hands will be able to provide clients with approximately 40,000 bowls of cereal. The Justins, 17-year-old twin brothers and Boca Raton residents, are 11th graders at American Heritage School in Delray Beach.

Cereal4All teams up with students, schools, and businesses across the country to provide breakfast food to families in need and to get more young people actively engaged in the fight against hunger. The organization focuses on the special connection young people have with cereal to help them think about the hunger struggles of others in a more relatable, personal way.

Cereal4All has expanded nationally, partnering with over 80 schools, 70 food banks, and students in 16 states—plus Toronto and the Bahamas with their Oatmeal Airlift flights (personally flown by Jett and Luke). Their efforts have provided the equivalent of over 500,000 bowls of cereal to people in need—more than $200,000 worth of breakfast food, or 50,000 boxes—and have guided students across the country to their first volunteer experiences at food banks.

As of now, 20 Palm Beach County schools will be participating in this year’s spring Cereal4All Drive. To further incentivize participation, there will be a drawing for participating schools, featuring prizes such as gift cards and tickets to local attractions, including Top Golf, Xtreme Action Park, Palm Beach Zoo, Lion Country Safari, Rapids Water Park, First Watch, and Yard House.

Besides their successful partnerships with schools and food banks, Cereal4All has also partnered with Whole Foods, Wawa, Target, and First Watch Restaurants. Target donated gift cards for participating schools to buy school supplies, and Publix will provide cereal parties for K-5 schools’ topdonating classrooms. In addition, First Watch has partnered with Cereal4All by donating breakfast food for a recent “Oatmeal Airlift” that Jett and Luke piloted to different islands in the Bahamas.

“We created Cereal4All to fight hunger around America’s breakfast tables because millions of American families suffer from food insecurity, which means they can’t always afford enough meals for everyone in their homes,” Luke Justin said. “Those families depend on food banks to help ease their hunger issues. Since breakfast food is one of the least donated items to food banks, pantry bags of meals distributed to families in need are often missing breakfast food.”

“My brother and I learned about the breakfast food shortage in 2016 while volunteering in the warehouse at Boca Helping Hands, and it had a big effect on us because, like most young people, we love cereal,” Jett Justin said. “Cereal is about breakfast, but it’s also about happiness, so we were bothered by the reality that millions of families and kids might not have daily access to breakfast and that moment of happiness in their day.”

Jett and Luke were recently recognized for their nonprofit work by U.S. Congressman Jared Moskowitz in the House of Representatives. They also received a commendation from the Mayor of Boca Raton, Scott Singer, for their work on Cereal4All.

To donate to the cereal drive, contact Suzan Javizian at suzan@bocahelpinghands.org or call (561) 417-0913. 

Please obey all posted speed limit signs throughout Boca Pointe for the safety of our residents. As a reminder, the speed limits are as follows:

Boca Pointe Drive 30mph Via de Sonrisa del Norte 25mph

Promenade Drive 20mph SPEEDING FINES ARE BEING ENFORCED!!

Cereal4All Founders Luke Justin and Jett Justin

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During a cruise stop in Nassau, Bahamas, you can explore the historic downtown, visit the Straw Market for local crafts, relax on Junkanoo Beach, or delve into history at Fort Fincastle and the Pirates of Nassau Museum TORTOLA

In Tortola, you can explore beautiful beaches like Cane Garden Bay and Smuggler's Cove, snorkel or dive in the clear waters, or take a tour of Callwood Rum Distillery

ANTIGUA Near the cruise port in Antigua, you can explore Nelson's Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with restored historic buildings and a museum, or visit Shirley Heights for panoramic views.

Here's a more detailed look at activities near the cruise port: Nelson's Dockyard: This historic dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a major repair port for the British Royal Navy and is now home to boutique hotels, restaurants, shops, and a museum. Shirley Heights: Ascend to Shirley Heights for stunning views of the surrounding area, including English Harbour and the coastline. Beaches: Explore nearby beaches like Dickenson Bay, Half Moon Bay, or Valley Church Beach.