2024 Stuart Air Show
To Feature Local Food Trucks, STEM Scavenger Hunt, Drone Show, And A-10 Demo Team’s Final Performance
The 2024 Stuart Air Show, set for November 8 to 10 at Martin County Airport/Witham Field, is gearing up to be an actionpacked weekend for families and aviation lovers. With new attractions like local food trucks, a kid-friendly STEM Scavenger Hunt, a dazzling drone show, and the final performance of the A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Team, this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet.
This year introduces a community favorite: local food trucks! Attendees can enjoy a variety of mouthwatering options, from savory barbecue to fresh seafood, gourmet street food, and desserts. As you watch the aerial performances and explore static displays, the food trucks will provide the perfect fuel for an exciting day.
For families with kids, the all-new STEM scavenger hunt will offer an engaging educational adventure throughout the event. This hands-on hunt encourages children to discover how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) intersect with aviation. It’s a great way to spark curiosity in young minds and ensure the entire family is entertained and inspired.
Tequesta Chili Cook-Off To Spice Up Veteran Support With Unforgettable Celebration
Details – 2 to 6 p.m., on November 9, at One Main Street in Tequesta
Get ready for a sizzling day of fun, flavors, and heartfelt tributes at the 13th Annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off!
The Tequesta Chili Cook-Off is an annual fundraising event dedicated to celebrating local flavor and community spirit while supporting veterans’ charities. With a blend of culinary competition, live entertainment, and charitable giving, the cookoff has become a cherished tradition in Tequesta, bringing together people to honor and support our nation’s heroes. This year’s cook-off is not just about great food and fun; it’s a powerful fundraising event with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting five veterans’ charities: Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, Southeast Florida Honor Flight, Operation 300, Warriors Renewal Coalition and Tequesta Friends of Public Safety, Inc. These organizations work
tirelessly to support and uplift our veterans and their families, and your participation directly contributes to their vital work.
“The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation (JNCF) is proud to return and support the 13th Annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off benefitting our veterans.” – The JNCF Event Highlights
• Live Music: Dance to energetic performances by No Big Deal Band.
• Pipes and Drums: Experience the stirring sounds of traditional military music.
Athletes Race For Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon
More than 400 athletes from across the country gathered in Jupiter, Fla., for the Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon on Saturday, August 24. Hundreds of spectators attended to support the athletes as they made their way through the challenging race.
First held in 1985, the event has become a must on the Southeast race circuit. The triathlon
Joe Namath Foundation. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Chili. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
2024 Stuart Air Show on page 2
City of WPB FR. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Chili Cook-Off on page 2
Athletes Race on page 3
Dr. Ahmed Elhaddad, Tim Burke
Becky Mitchell, Julie Brown, Dr. Ahmed Elhaddad, Debbie Pingue
Chili Cook-Off from page 1
• Military Flyovers
• Celebrity Guests and Judges: Meet notable personalities and culinary experts who will help judge the chili competition.
• Craft Beer: Sip on a diverse selection of craft beers from Tequesta Brewing Company.
• Award Ceremony: Celebrate our veterans and Gold Star families during a special awards presentation.
• Chili Competition: Taste and vote for your favorite chili among 32 competing teams from public safety, the military and the private sector.
• Silent and Live Auction
Tickets: 21 and older, clear bag, no pets event. Tickets available at https://tequestachilicookoff.com/ticket-sales.
• General Admission: $30 (includes entry and access to chili tastings). Tickets online and in person at Tequesta Brewing Company, McCarthy’s Irish Pub and Tequesta Fire Rescue. Ticket prices go up to $35 on the day of the event.
• Mug/T-Shirt Ticket: $60 (includes general admission items plus a 16-ounce glass beer mug and event T-shirt. Tickets online only.
• VIP Experience: $100 (includes Mug/T items plus entry to the VIP tent with upgraded food, drinks, and exclusive event swag.
Contact
• Website: https://tequestachilicookoff.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tequestachili_ cookoff/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ tequestachillicookoff
• Contact: Captain David McGovern, (561) 262-7087, dmcgovern@tequesta.org or Cyndi McDonald, (561) 3712819, info@tequestachilicookoff.com.
A highlight of Friday night’s twilight airshow is the spectacular drone show , a high-tech visual experience that will light up the sky with dazzling formations. Combined with the fireworks display, this futuristic show promises to be a mesmerizing blend of technology and art.
Of course, aviation enthusiasts won’t want to miss the final performance of the A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Team . Known for its powerful presence and incredible low-level maneuvers, the iconic “Warthog” will make its last appearance at the Stuart Air Show before the team’s retirement. This historic moment will be one of the weekend’s most anticipated events.
Reflecting on the show’s growth, Chrissy Valvano, Director of Operations for the Stuart Air Show, shared her excitement: “ As someone who’s grown up in this area for over 30 years, seeing the Stuart Air Show grow has been incredible. This year feels especially meaningful with the A-10 Final Demo Performance—it’s truly a historical moment. Being part of the community and witnessing such an iconic event makes me proud of how far the show has come. It’s like watching history unfold right here at home, and I couldn’t be more excited!”
Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event. Visit StuartAirShow.com to purchase tickets and find out more about the exciting performances and familyfriendly activities.
Join us for a weekend full of aerial thrills, hands-on fun, and delicious food, as we celebrate the future of flight and aviation’s storied past at the 2024 Stuart Air Show.
The Stuart Air Show is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports local charities and celebrates aviation’s history. Proceeds from the event benefit community organizations.
Pipes and Drums. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Judges 2023. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Firefighters to the rescue. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Chili attendees. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Awards Ceremony. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Veterans. Photo by Vanessa Allison
2024 Stuart Air Show from page 1
Won’t My Spouse And Kids Inherit Everything When I Die?
Part 1 Of 2
By Anné DesormierCartwright, JD, Esq.
You may think that if you die while you are married, everything you own will automatically go to your spouse and children. But you are thinking of state rules that apply if someone dies without leaving a will. In legal jargon, this is referred to as dying intestate. In that case, the specifics will vary depending on your state’s law, but generally, your spouse will receive a share of what you own, and the rest may be divided among your children or parents, depending on your situation. Exactly how much your spouse will inherit depends on the state law, though. Now, it may seem like so far, so good. Your spouse is getting an inheritance, and so are the kids. But here are some examples of how the laws can fail in many common family situations.
First, when it comes to who will get your money and property, most states’ laws presume that a family comprises a married couple and their biological children. But because that is not how many families are structured, things can quickly become legally complicated.
Financial Focus®
Vote For Solid Investment Strategies
By Sally Sima Stahl
With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the public is naturally interested in not just the outcome but what the results will mean for issues of national importance. As a citizen, you likely share these concerns—but how about as an investor? After the votes are counted—or even before—should you make some moves in anticipation of possible changes in policy?
Let’s look at the big picture first, through the lens of history. The financial markets have performed well—and at times, not so well—under Democratic and Republican presidents alike. And the same is true about which party controlled Congress.
While it might be an overstatement to say that decisions made in Washington have no effect on the markets, it’s not always so easy to draw a direct line between what happens there and how the markets perform. For one thing, political candidates often make promises that are not fulfilled, or, if they are, have different results than intended. Also, other institutions can have a significant impact on the markets. For example, the Federal Reserve, which controls short-term interest rates, can certainly affect many market sectors. And there will always be external events, such as foreign conflicts and even natural disasters, that can make short-term impacts on the investment world.
So, rather than making changes to your portfolio in anticipation of what might happen if certain candidates get elected, or even in response to actual policy changes, look to other factors to drive your investment decisions. These factors should include the following:
• Your goals – You probably have short- and longterm goals you’d like to achieve. For your short-term goals, such as a wedding, a down payment on a house or a long vacation, you may want to invest in instruments that provide stability of principal. For your long-term goals, most important of which may be a comfortable retirement, you’ll need to own a reasonable number of growth-oriented investments.
• Your risk tolerance – When you build and maintain your investment portfolio, you’ll need to accommodate your individual risk tolerance. All investments carry some type of risk, but you need to be comfortable with the overall risk level of your investments.
• Your time horizon – Where you are in life is an important consideration when investing. When you
One analysis identified 50 different types of family structures in American households. 1 Approximately 40 percent of all marriages in the United States are remarriages for at least one spouse, 2 and—through adoption and stepfamilies—millions of children are living in blended families. Unfortunately, the laws have not kept up, and absurd results can occur if you rely on intestacy as your estate plan. Stepchildren whom you helped raise (but did not legally adopt) may end up with no inheritance, while a soon-to-beex-spouse may inherit from you.
For example, Carey and Blake each have a child from a prior relationship (Carey has a daughter, Rose; Blake has a son, Whitley) living with them full-time. During the marriage, Carey and Blake have a child together named Penny. Carey and Blake treat all three children the same. Yet when Carey dies without a will or trust, her family must rely on state law to determine who receives Carey’s assets. Everything that was owned solely by Carey is divided between Blake, Rose, and Penny. Although treated like a son, Whitley would be entitled to nothing. This may not be the outcome Carey would have desired. Without an estate plan, however, nothing more can be done. With a will or trust, you can control what happens to your money and property and who will benefit from your hard work, essentially eliminating the risk of regrettable results.
The best way to safeguard and pass along what you have worked so hard to build is to talk to a qualified estate planning attorney. Protect yourself, your family, and your money and property by contacting us today.
Look for next month’s article to finish this conversation.
If you have questions about your estate plan and what documents you should have in place to plan your estate, schedule a free consultation today by calling our office at 561-694-7827, Anné Desormier-Cartwright, Esq., Elder and Estate Planning Attorneys PA, 480 Maplewood Drive, Suite 3, Jupiter, FL 33458.
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1David H. Lenok, The 50 Most Common Family Types in America, WealthManagement.com (July 20, 2016), http:// www.wealthmanagement.com/high-net-worth/50-mostcommon-family-types-america.
2 Jannik Lindner, Remarriage Trends: Statistics Show Complex Dynamics for Couples Blending Families, Gitnux (July 17, 2024), https://gitnux.org/remarriage-statistics.
Live Like Jake Announces Sell-Out Of Seventh Annual Be The Light Gala Fundraiser On October 4 At Pelican Club, Jupiter
Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in the memory of Jake Roarke Morrison announces that tickets to its upcoming “Buoys & Bourbon”-themed gala are sold out.
The Seventh Annual Be the Light gala fundraiser took place October 4 at the elegant, waterfront Pelican Club, Jupiter. Along with special libations celebrating this year’s theme, the evening includes a live and silent auction, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner and dessert, dancing, awards ceremony, and a live musical performance by country music artist, Ricky Young.
“We are absolutely overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and excitement for this year’s gala,” says Live Like Jake Founder, Keri Morrison. “Having our Be the Light Gala underneath the actual beams of the lighthouse could not be more perfect, and we are so grateful to the Live Like Jake community for the opportunity. Based on the response, I
are young and just starting out in your career, you may be able to focus more on growth, as you have time to overcome the inevitable short-term market downturns. But as you near retirement, you may want to consolidate any gains you may have achieved, and lower your risk level, by moving your portfolio toward a somewhat more conservative approach. Even in retirement, though, you will need some growth potential to stay ahead of inflation.
• Your needs for liquidity – As you invest, you’ll need to maintain an adequate amount of cash and cash equivalents in your holdings. Without this liquidity, you might be forced to sell long-term investments in case you have unexpected expenses.
In any case, when it comes to investing, you may want to pay less attention to what names are on the ballot—and
know we are not alone in our enthusiasm, which bodes well for support of our mission to end childhood drowning,” says Morrison. “We have fun surprises in store, and I can’t wait to welcome everyone on October 4 at the Pelican Club.”
All monies raised from the fun-filled event go to support Live Like Jake’s mission of raising awareness for drowning prevention through self-rescue swim scholarships, outreach programs and financial assistance to families who have lost a child or have a child with critical care needs.
instead “vote” for the longer-term strategies that reflect your needs and goals.
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Contact us at (561) 748-7600, Sally Sima Stahl, CFP®, AAMS ™, 1851 W. Indiantown Road, Ste. 106, Jupiter, FL 33458.
Sponsors for the night include: The Atkins Family, Life Saver Pool Fence, Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), The Weinberger Family, Counter Forced Labor Technologies, Hobgood Estate Services, Ritter & Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Window Doctor, Trelles Injury Law, 16 Handles, The Forgatch Group – Compass, Atlantis Car Wash, Allyson Sullivan & Lang Realty, Nanny, Pandora, Illustrated Properties and Love, Tito’s.
Table Sponsors: A&S Electric; Premier Pediatrics; Dr. Michael Connor, MD; Guardian Angel Inspections, Inc.; Lee Petereit; The Gilbert Family; The Barone Family; The Broadhead Family; and The McCarty Family.
For information about future events, scholarships, or the foundation, please visit www.livelikejake.org or call (561) 441-7611.
About The Live Like Jake Foundation
Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke Morrison, the foundation’s mission is to raise awareness for drowning prevention. Following the 2013 tragic drowning of their 2-year-old son, Keri Morrison and her husband Roarke created the Live Like Jake Foundation to raise awareness for childhood drowning prevention. Partnering with other drowning prevention agencies and instructors, supporting other families who have experienced the same loss; providing an indoor, heated pool dedicated to infant swimming resource (ISR) instruction, and connecting with their community, the foundation has been able to provide thousands of self-rescue swim scholarships and critical care funds around the nation.
Visit livelikejake.org and facebook.com/livelikejake and @livelikejake3939 on Instagram.
Impact The Palm Beaches Announces Start Of $100,000 Grant Process For Local Nonprofits
Impact the Palm Beaches is seeking applications from local nonprofit organizations interested in receiving a $100,000 grant to create effective change in Palm Beach County. The 2024/25 grant process opens on September 29 and initial proposals must be submitted by October 25.
Eligible Central and Northern Palm Beach County nonprofits may apply for grant funding that supports their mission, programs, or services.
“As we kick off our 10th year, Impact the Palm Beaches remains committed to partnering with local organizations to make a meaningful and long-lasting impact on the communities they serve,” shared Lisa Johnson, 2024/25 copresident of Impact the Palm Beaches. Impact has set a goal of 500 members this year. “As our membership continues to grow, we are able to support an increasing number of organizations and initiatives, expanding our efforts to uplift communities.”
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit www.impactpalmbeaches.org.
Impact the Palm Beaches seeks to fund programs and projects that reach underserved populations and address or satisfy unmet needs, solve a problem, or create an opportunity for strategic change, can demonstrate specific measurable outcomes, and are sustainable well into the future.
Nonprofits can submit applications that align with any of the five Impact focus areas: Arts and Culture, Education,
What Is The Difference Between
ADD And ADHD?
Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Licensed School Psychologist
You may have wondered things like “What is ADD? Is it different from ADHD?” or “How do I know if my child has ADD or ADHD?” ADD was an older term for attention deficit disorder, which is the classification for symptoms like inattention, distractibility, forgetfulness, and making careless mistakes. While people still use the term ADD to classify these symptoms, it is no longer the technical term used in the medical and psychology community to diagnose these types of symptoms. In the late 1980’s the medical community shifted to the term ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In the early 1990s ADHD was classified into three different types, or presentations, that we use today. The three types are: inattentive presentation, hyperactive presentation, and combined presentation.
So, if you’re seeing inattentive symptoms in your child and they were to be diagnosed, the official diagnosis would be ADHD, predominately inattentive presentation. Likewise, if your child struggled with hyperactivity and impulsivity the diagnosis would be ADHD, predominately hyperactive presentation and if your child had both symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, they would be diagnosed with ADHD, combined presentation. What this shift in terminology did was combine both inattentive and hyperactive impulsive symptoms into one disorder with specific presentation types so everything could be categorized the same way.
How Do I Know If My Child Has ADHD?
Children can be evaluated for ADHD with several instruments that assess their functioning in different areas and look at the severity of their symptoms. The testing we provide in our office targets the specific areas of concern related to ADHD and allows us to diagnose and provide specific recommendations to support your child at home and at school. Our evaluations are comprehensive and offer a “whole child” approach so we will be able to assess their cognitive processing, like attention, memory, and processing speed, as well as their social-emotional and behavioral functioning. Our testing will provide you with the answers to know if your child really has ADHD or if they are struggling in some other area that is contributing to their ADHD-like symptoms. You will leave this process with targeted and specific recommendations tailored to your child’s strengths and weaknesses.
Call (561) 625-4125 to discuss about your child.
Environment and Animal Welfare, Family, and Health and Wellness. Grant requests can include new or expansion of existing programs and initiatives. Impact also considers requests for capital projects.
“Impact has awarded grants that address a variety of needs in our community, including mental health, affordable housing, homelessness, food insecurity, job training, arts funding, hygiene, high school graduation, marine preservation, foster care, and so much more,” said Missy Agnello, Grant Committee Cochair. “We are excited to continue working with our area nonprofits to ignite change in our community.”
Impact grants will be awarded at an Annual Awards Celebration on April 30, 2025, at the Kravis Center.
Since its establishment in 2015, Impact the Palm Beaches has granted almost $2 million to local nonprofit organizations that are making transformational changes in our community.
*The three $100,000 Impact Grants winners for 2024 were the American Association of Caregiving Youth (Caregiving Youth Project), Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (Basics4Babies Emergency Pantry), and The Lord’s Place (Project Divert: A Homeless Shelter Diversion Pilot Initiative). Additionally, two $48,000 Merit Grants were awarded to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary (for the rehabilitation flight cages for large birds) and Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County (for the program expansion in Central and Northern Palm Beach County).
To learn more about the Impact the Palm Beaches grant recipients, visit ImpactPalmBeaches.org.
Impact members contribute $1,100 annually, which includes a $100 administrative fee, and each member’s $1,000 donation is pooled together to fund multiple $100,000 grants. The full amount of membership is tax-deductible. Impact grants fund the following service areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Environment and Animal Welfare, Health and Wellness, and Family.
Impact 100 is a worldwide organization with more than 60 chapters and steadily growing. Their motto is “One Woman, One Meeting, One Vote.” It is designed for women who want to find an efficient and collaborative means of creating transformational change in their community. Women can become as involved as they wish in the process.
The Town of Palm Beach United Way is the fiscal agent of Impact the Palm Beaches.
Photo by Capehart
2024 Impact the Palm Beaches Impact Grant winners
Medicare Corner
With Kathy O
It’s Time For Medicare
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) Oct. 15 To Dec. 7
What Does This Mean To Me, What Are My Options?
• Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
• Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan back to Original Medicare
• Switch from one Advantage Plan to another Advantage Plan
• Join, drop or change Medicare Drug coverage
Supplement Or Advantage Plan?
Advantage Plans must cover all the medically necessary services that Original Medicare covers. Most plans offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover – like prescription drugs, dental, vision and hearing.
Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans (also called Medigap) help fill “gaps” in Original Medicare and are sold (extra cost) by private companies to cover deductibles and copays. Prescription drug coverage must be purchased separately. What Do I Look For? How Do I Know What Advantage Plan Is Best For Me?
First, we review the costs of supplement and drug plans and look at your healthcare budget. Then we review the Advantage plans to see if your doctors in network and review the cost of medications you take. Another consideration is to determine which of the ancillary benefits of Advantage plans are most important to you; dental, eye exam, glasses, gym membership, hearing aids, over-the-counter medication, etc. How Do I Decide?
Medicare.gov offers tools to look up medications and all plans in your area. However, there is an overwhelming amount of information there. A licensed local agent like me can review your plan and help you make an informed decision. I Am Already On An Advantage Plan I Like … Should I Change?
Each year you receive the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) for your plan which outlines the changes for the upcoming year. A free plan review will let you know if other plans you previously ruled out may have coverage that better meets your needs now or if your current plan is sufficient.
If you do not do a plan review, you miss out on a plan with lower costs, higher benefits or lower maximum out of pocket costs in and out of network. This is your financial exposure. It is important to ensure a major illness will not bankrupt you. Happy AEP and Happy Medicare Planning!
I speak Medicare: supplement, drug plan and Advantage plan.
For your free Medicare plan review please call me: Kathy Olejniczak, Agent, at (561) 835-5413, Cell/text at (561) 212-7640.
The Pet Cottage Post
Senior Special Needs
Dogs Fiona And Shamus Join Our Pack
The loss of a beloved owner can be utterly devastating for a senior dog or cat. These elderly pets often form intensely close, codependent bonds with their human families, and when that support system is suddenly taken away, the grief they experience can be profound.
It’s not uncommon for grieving pets to withdraw, lose interest in eating and playing, vocalize incessantly, or even act out in destructive ways as they struggle to cope with the absence of their person. The sadness and sense of loss is palpable in their eyes, as they search in vain for the familiar sights, sounds, and affection they’ve grown accustomed to.
Thankfully, there are organizations like The Pet Cottage that specialize in caring for pets who have lost their humans, due to death, disability, or deployment. This local animal nonprofit has become a haven for senior dogs like Fiona, a 14-year-old Shih Tzu, and Shamus, an 11-year-old terrier mix, who were left grieving after the recent passing of their devoted owner, Margaret.
With their advanced age and special needs, rehoming these pups proved extremely challenging for Margaret’s mourning family, who even considered the heart-wrenching option of euthanasia.
But the Pet Cottage exists to give these vulnerable, elderly animals the love and support they so desperately require, and they’ve found the perfect new guardians in Melanie, Les, and their senior mother Nonnie, who have been seeking to open their home to a furry companion after the recent loss of their own three senior dogs – Coconut, Pippi and Jazmine.
By matching rescued pets with caring Forever Guardians and covering all their medical expenses, the Pet Cottage ensures that no matter what, these cherished animals will live out their golden years in the comfort and security of a loving forever home.
It’s a vital service that comes at great cost, as the organization currently oversees the care of 53 pets, 47 of whom are seniors, your generous donation can make all the difference in the lives of Fiona, Shamus, and countless other deserving animals in need.
To become an active part of our work for all pets please consider donating today!
Your heart will grow a whole size bigger, and our tails will wag even more.
The Pet Cottage
Wendy Derhak, Founder/Executive Director 17049 Thunder Road, Jupiter, FL 33478 View https://www.thepetcottage.org or call (561) 818-5025 for more information.
Visitors are welcome by appointment.
Peanut, Sugar, Angel and Tuffy
Fiona Shamus
Palm Beach County Votes 2024
GENERAL ELECTION
3 EASY WAYS TO VOTE
VOTE-BY-MAIL
REQUEST IT
Visit VotePalmBeach.gov, call (561) 656-6208, or email votebymail@votepalmbeach.gov
See ballot drop off locations at VotePalmBeach.GOV
RETURN IT
Deadline to request aVote-by-Mail ballot is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Vote-by-Mail ballot pickup is not available at our offices from October 26th through November 5th unless, due to an emergency, the voter is unable to go to a designated early voting site or to his or her assigned polling place on Election Day (See F.S. §101.62(3)(d)(5)).
Please have your Florida Driver License, Florida ID card, or the last 4 digits ofyour Social Security number available when making your request.
Mail your Vote-by-Mail ballot using pre-paid postage, or drop it off inside any of our four offices during business hours. You may also drop it off at designated drop off locations across the county starting October 21, 2024.
TRACK IT
Voters can sign up for BallotTrax at VotePalmBeach.gov or by scanning this QR code to get alerts via email, text (SMS), and/or voice message with updates about the status of their ballot or if there is an issue so that it can be corrected right away.
EARLY VOTING
See Early Voting locations at VotePalmBeach.gov
Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, through Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Registered voters in Palm Beach County can vote at any of the 26 Early Voting locations conveniently located county wide. Visit VotePalmBeach.gov for Early Voting locations, directions, wait times, or to make an appointment. You can also check our website to see when pet adoptions will be available at Early Voting locations!
ELECTION DAY
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
On Election Day, you must vote at the polling place that is assigned to your precinct. Polling places may change! Visit VotePalmBeach.gov to confirm your polling place before you go vote.
THE ½ PENNY PLAN
This November, Palm Beach County voters will have the opportunity to invest in our children, our schools, and our future with the ½ penny sales tax for education.
This dedicated funding is a continuation of an existing ½ penny that has ensured Palm Beach County is fostering strong schools and strong communities.
SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS
Dedicated funding for our schools
Independent oversight committee Expires in 2035 and cannot be renewed without voter approval
½ PENNY KEEPS OUR SCHOOLS STRONG
ENHANCES school security and safety
IMPROVES classroom technology and equipment
REINVESTS in schools and facilities
FUNDS capital and maintenance projects
UPGRADES the school bus fleet
THE ½ PENNY is a continuation of an existing sales tax rate for schools in Palm Beach County and will not raise taxes $
SCHOOLS, STRONG COMMUNITIES
Look for the ½ penny for schools on your November ballot
ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 5TH
