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 action-packed 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.
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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 CookOff 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 cook-off has become a cherished tradition in Tequesta, bringing together people to honor and support our nation’s heroes. This year’s cook-off is
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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.
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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
Joe Namath Foundation. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Chili. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Bernardo Neto, Lauren Neto, Jon Colclasure, Charlotte Emilia
Dr. Ahmed Elhaddad, Tim Burke
Julie Brown, Debbie Pingue, Becky Mitchell
race circuit. The triathlon course included a 3/8-mile swim in the Atlantic Ocean off Carlin Park, a 13-mile bike ride down A1A into Juno Beach, Fla., a 3.1-mile (5K) run to the Jupiter Inlet, and back to the finish line at Carlin Park.
The event also featured a duathlon for those who opted to skip the swim, and the option to participate in a relay.
Photos courtesy of Tracey Benson Photography
The Singles Scene Column© October 2024
Find Your Perfect Fit
“’Cause every girl crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed man”- ZZ Top
As October begins, witness wardrobe changes and cooler weather, signaling the best time of the year has arrived (and so have you). Sweaters, boots, and extra cuddles resurface as requirements of Fall, while summer trends and flings fade away. In fashion, as in love, certain things never go out of style—they evolve, adapt, or return new and improved. Today, we will draw a relatable comparison between the pursuit of romantic happiness and the ideal wardrobe that will create your best date night look. You want a good “fit”--right?
The Rules.
As always, if you are TAKEN, do share these words of hope with your single, divorced, and widowed family and friends. We are sure you would be thrilled to see your favorite single people smile brighter this holiday season. No one wants to be the fifth or seventh wheel at the dinner party this season. The last quarter of the year can and will be epic. Believe it and own your role in it. This is not a one-man job. Acquire a connector in the know. Just The Facts.
With the holidays being the biggest trigger for singles, you may catch yourself reminiscing about past loves and daydreaming about what it was like to be a “dynamic duo” during the most wonderful time of the year. You are likely to be yearning for traditional courtship of days gone by. This does still exist--and we enjoy reminding people of this long forgotten dating norm. We believe in it. Some singles may feel uncomfortable in our modern tech era (like a fish out of water). This means It’s time to ask for help...privately...and not online. It’s time to get set up by a trusted friend (i.e. your matchmakers). If you are already working with a matchmaker, it’s time to ask and accept their advice. Be open to change and adventure or you will go nowhere. Everything will stay the same and you will feel the same way on December 31st. Open your heart.
The Hunt.
The pursuit of love is much like the hunt for the perfect date night wardrobe. This can take time, experimentation, and timing. You are in luck because we, as matchmakers, are much like the stylists at a fabulous custom boutique, ready to take on the challenge with and for you. Dating is similar to browsing the fashion racks, and both require patience, a little adventure, and the confidence to know when something fits just right. You may be struggling to find your Plus One but that is normal when you know you are in the right place. Bar none; matchmaking is a solid ticket to a happy ending in 2024. The pond is continually restocked, just like any popular boutique.
Try It On. Have you ever walked into a store and tried on an outfit, but nothing seemed to feel right? Or maybe you’ve found yourself in a fitting room with something that looked perfect on the hanger, but once you put it on, you realize it’s not for you. Dating can feel the same. You may meet someone who checks all the right boxes on paper, but doesn’t feel quite right when you’re together. Next, please.
Don’t get stuck on one look. Every date won’t lead to the perfect match--but you must elevate the odds and let someone else do the vetting and setting up for you. You can adjust your expectations on your search and learn more about yourself. Also, don’t forget to work on yourself--this is a bonus for you and your future partner. If you find yourself striking out again and again--ask for help. Don’t be closed minded and blame the date or anyone else. It takes two and consider each encounter as a learning experience to help you become the best version of yourself. Regardless of your age, we should all be able to grow and learn and adapt. That is attractive.
The Perfect Fit. Patience is a virtue. We recently had a success story of two CEOs in the club. It took the gentleman four months to find his “perfect” fit, and the woman was one and done in her first month! Finding someone you connect with will not always happen overnight. However, the wait will be worth it. Love can appear unexpectedly (love at first sight). Just don’t settle for a relationship that doesn’t fit your needs and values long-term. A perfect fit is more than just superficial--it also requires the possibility of longevity. Will it stand the test of time? Look for someone emotionally, financially, and physically aligned with you and your dreams for your future Trust Your Stylist (aka Matchmaker).
You may feel like you can do it alone but you can’t. You have a job and you are not The Pro. You would not do your own doctoring or lawyering, right? Bonding with your matchmaker, being honest, and trusting the
constructive advice they may give you will exponentially increase your chances of finding your perfect match that fits like a glove. Hire the best in the business. Be a smart person and connect to the right people at the right time with the right mindset (looking for a true match).
On that note, thank you to our new applicants who have PRE-BOOKED their First Interview in advance. Clients who get started in October have a higher chance of meeting an ideal dating partner before the holidays and the turn of the New Year 2025 for the most important kiss of the year. Make the last three months of this year count. Your future self will thank you later. We can’t wait to meet you in our gorgeous office on PGA Boulevard-where we have been for ten successful years and counting! Make the last quarter of the year the best part of the year and end with a powerful and life changing win!
Xoxo, Kelly & Miranda
#FALLinLove #End2024Strong #MatchmakingRoyalty #LeaveYourComfortZone #TellYourFriends
Kelly Leary© has 33 years in the dating industry and a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She has been profiled by Modern Luxury Magazine in the Fall 2023 and 2024 Issues as a Dynamic Business Woman. Look for it on shelves now. She has won three awards for BEST MATCHMAKER and BEST DATING Coach so far in 2024. She has also been written about in The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News, Jupiter Magazine, and many more. Revolution Dating members are prescreened in-person including mandatory and verified ID. Professional photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is NOT online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive club memberships, Kelly and her team also provide feedback from dates when appropriate and welcome. Mock Dates are available by request. Single Coaching Sessions and Evaluations are also available by request for non-members or as an add-on to basic memberships. Kelly and her team have been representing clients and couples up-and-down the East Coast of the USA for decades and will see people in their home state or by Zoom--by appointment--if qualified. *All inquiries are confidential.
Connection is Key: Behind the Scenes at Revolution Dating!
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Upscale single, divorced, and widowed clientele from all over the U.S.A. are ready to live and love off-line and the demand for authentic matchmakers is soaring--especially in our local area. To add to this huge need, this month marks the inception of Coupling Season---so do tell your single friends and family to make some moves in the last quarter of 2024. Revolution Dating specializes in representing clients from the Northeast to Palm Beach for decades. Take a look at these special September moments. This could be you too! Now is the time to get moving and grooving with The REV and celebrate the life we have been given from the land of the free and the home of the brave. Get ready for a Revolutionary October. Now is the perfect time to REV-up your love life. You only live once and to this we say: “What are you waiting for?”
#TellYourFriends #FallinLove
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AnnMarie Foss, Edward Foss, Yolanda Debalo
Brian Elkins, Caitlyn Bergman, Katie Velotta, Brittany Cartwright, Sean Reed
Mona Anderson, Nano Swetman, Bob Hohnodel, Mercedes Loftos, Meredith Anderson
Jenn Shapiro, Tracy Baynham
Lara Trump
Becky Mitchell, Julie Brown, Dr. Ahmed Elhaddad, Debbie Pingue
Rob Lucarelli, Mariana Lamb, Adrienne Capps, Tamra FitzGerald, Jay Lessing, Michael Albanese
Bill Picciano, Claudia Garrell, Matt Young
Linda Robb, Barbara Shafer
Dr. Jose Lopez, Ray Curbelo, JZ Merheb
Special Edition Hot Tips By: Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda Capparelli
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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.
• 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.
Pipes and Drums. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Judges 2023. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Firefighters to the rescue. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
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Chili attendees. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Awards Ceremony. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Veterans. Photo by Vanessa Allison
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Dear Friends:
Our office was recently advised by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) that they are warning drivers who have illegal Florida license plates, which have been altered or customized, such as with air brushing or vinyl wrapping.
WWJD: What Would Jim Do? And the answer is: serve the client.”
He adds that an important component to success – both for his team and for the customer experience – is recognition. “When clients leave a positive review for an employee, that feedback is passed along.”
“As a leader, I think it is my responsibility to recognize my team for the good that they do, knowing that leads to better customer service,” says Jim.
In fact, since 2020 citations for unlawful altered Florida license plates have increased nearly 100 percent. FHP is being proactive in raising awareness of this and if you are caught with one of these customized or altered plates, you can receive a moving violation citation, which includes a fine of $60 (plus fees) and three points on your license! If you have one of these altered Florida license plates and it cannot be returned to its original condition, I strongly encourage you to make a reservation to visit one of our service centers to get a replacement license plate by visiting www.pbctax.com/reservations.
Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County
Customer Service
Appreciation Week – Going Above And Beyond!
At our office, we make customer service our No. 1 priority! In honor of Customer Service Appreciation Week, October 7 to 11, I asked a few of our service center managers to share their thoughts on exceptional customer service and here is what they had to say:
“Exceptional client service enhances our agency’s reputation. Quality customer service is the distinguishing factor that sets us apart from other agencies. We prioritize the client’s needs by being effective and empathetic.” – Brian Applebaum, South County Service Center Manager
“Customer service directly impacts public trust and satisfaction. When residents interact with us, they often do so during critical moments in their lives, original identification issuance, driver license testing, vehicle ownership, or establishing a new business. Our focus on exceptional customer service ensures that these interactions are efficient and respectful, which can significantly enhance the public’s perception of the government.” – Matthew Johnson, Westlake Service Center Manager
“The goal of our customer service is to build trust with our clients through communication and knowledge of our services. We strive every day to do this by incorporating the LEAP principles (listening, empathizing, apologizing, problem solving) with all our interactions allowing us to provide exceptional service.” – Michelle Arias, Central Service Center Manager
Faces Of The Tax Collector’s Office – James McConnell
Title: Chief Operations Officer
Hometown: Wildwood, NJ
Favorite Activity: Attending various cultural events in Palm Beach County and beyond
Favorite Food: Veal chop
There are more than 330 tax collector’s office (TCO) employees, and I thought you might be interested in getting to know some of them. We will start with someone who is behind the scenes, but very much a part of your experience as a client.
Jim McConnell, our chief operations officer, is a member of our senior leadership team, and he oversees the operation of our six service centers throughout the county. Jim is responsible for approximately 200 employees who provide service to our clients, so I asked Jim how he helps ensure that our clients receive exceptional customer service during each visit.
Jim says, “I’ve given my managers the ability to make decisions on their own. We talk about customer service in most of our meetings. The managers jokingly ask one another,
And what about when things are not going perfectly? Jim notes that, “We have a great team environment for discussing challenges.”
A common concern voiced by clients is the long lead time for making a reservation at one of our service centers.
“We’re researching a whole new reservation system,” Jim says. “The goal is to enable us to take more clients by decreasing the lead time.”
Stay tuned to future editions of Tax Talk to read about improvements we are making in our service centers and across the agency. And keep an eye out for opportunities to learn more about our team and how we are serving you in upcoming “Faces of the TCO” profiles!
We Are Counting On YOU – VOTE November 5!
As a voter in the state of Florida, you have the option to vote by mail, vote early, or vote on Election Day at your assigned precinct. To help you decide how to cast your votes in the upcoming November 5 General Election, here are some important facts to keep in mind:
• You can request a voteby-mail ballot through Thursday, October 24. Voted ballots can be dropped off at the Elections Office at any time, however, the deadline to receive voted ballots is Election Day at 7 p.m. when the polls close.
• Early Voting will take place in six locations throughout the county from Monday, October 21 through Saturday, November 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, which includes Sunday, October 27. Listed are the six early voting locations:
• Martin County Elections Office, located in Stuart
• Elisabeth Lahti Library, located in Indiantown
• Hoke Library, located in Jensen Beach
• Peter & Julie Cummings Library, located in Palm City
• Robert Morgade Library, located in Port Salerno
• Hobe Sound Library, located in Hobe Sound
• Secure Ballot Intake Stations (drop boxes) will be available during early voting at all six early voting locations for you to drop off your voted mail ballot.
• Remember to bring signed, photo identification when voting early or when voting at your assigned precinct on Election Day. Also, know where your precinct is located if voting on Election Day, it may be different from your preferred early voting site.
• The sample ballot is available on our website at www. MartinVotes.gov by clicking the Sample Ballots icon on the homepage. Sample ballots will be mailed to registered voters that have not requested a vote by mail ballot. Additionally, sample ballots are also available at all public libraries.
Please visit www.MartinVotes.gov or call the Elections Office at (772) 288-5637 if you have any questions or need more information.
Thank you for voting in the upcoming November 5 General Election – see you at the polls!
Vicki Davis, Martin County Supervisor of Elections
Jim with his shih-tzu, Charlie
Lead The Fight Event Connects Pediatric Professionals To School-Based Mental Health Services
Center for Child Counseling with Palm Beach Pediatric Society lead the fight in children’s mental health by connecting pediatricians to the supports offered in Palm Beach County schools.
The Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) continued its Lead the Fight series to move forward its efforts addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma with the healthcare providers who are on the frontlines of seeing children and families. In partnership with the Palm Beach Pediatric Society, CFCC hosted part two of a three-part series, The TraumaInformed Pediatric Practice: The Superheroes Have Arrived, on August 28, at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.
Led by Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine, president of the Palm Beach Pediatric Society and medical director of Center for Child Counseling, this part of the series focused on how Palm Beach County Schools are helping students
with mental health and behavioral concerns – and how pediatricians can tap into available supports to help their patients. The goal of the event was to help pediatricians connect their patients to school-based mental health services – from prevention to crisis support.
Featured guest speakers included Dr. Seth Bernstein, executive vice president at United Way of Palm Beach County, and Dr. Mary Claire Mucenic, director of behavior and mental health for the School District of Palm Beach County.
Overarching themes of the evening included the superpower in being an advocate for children’s mental health and the necessity of not waiting for a child to fall apart before helping.
Dr. Bernstein provided the history of mental health supports in schools over the last few decades and the research that supports early intervention and reaching children before diagnosis.
“All children should get the supports that they need and not have to rely on a diagnosis to bill Medicaid or insurance,” Bernstein stated.
Bernstein also shared his personal story of undergoing his parents’ divorce and his introduction to school mental health as a recipient of services. When in high school, the school social worker, Mr. C, invited him to join a “divorce group.” This group helped Bernstein gain the support of his peers, learn coping skills, and build resiliency. He then took a peer support class and by senior year was leading a class for the younger classmen and giving back.
“He [Mr. C] really set me on this path of who I am today … it really made me into an advocate to really eliminate barriers to access school mental health services for youth and their families … I’m totally committed to supporting the mental health of our children and the support of our families and hope that you will be superheroes also in this fight,” advocated Bernstein.
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Renée Layman, Angie Lykins, Elizabeth Searles
Dominika Nolan, Lizeth Henry, Andrea Goytia Rios
Margaret Rollins, Dr. Michael Glazier, Elizabeth Larsen
Dr. Seth Bernstein, Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine
Dr. Mucenic re-stressed the importance of students and families being able to access mental health supports in schools and gave a detailed overview of the services that are provided in the 179 schools that make up the Palm Beach County School District.
As part of the school district’s strategic plan, they are measuring and following objectives to support mental health and well-being, including enhancing a sense of belonging, safety, and acceptance for all students; and trauma-informed care and practices.
The schools recognize the importance of destigmatizing mental health services and share the message throughout their campuses that, “It’s okay to be okay. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to ask for help.”
Mucenic emphasized, “We have people on every school campus to support mental health. It’s really important.”
Each school’s mental health team includes: school counselor(s), ESOL school coordinator, school psychologist(s), school behavioral health professional, co-located mental health professional (at 115 of the schools), and SBT/CST leader. There are also supports provided at the district level, such as the CAPE Team, Mobile Response Team, and community-based agencies with whom the district partners.
Center for Child Counseling CEO Renée Layman gave a brief overview of the agency’s public health framework and their data-to-action approach of prevention, early intervention, and treatment. The center realizes that children don’t necessarily need treatment only, the caregivers need ways to help their own kids.
“We have focused largely on building the capacity of people who work and live with kids to promote their well-being and resilience,” said Layman.
Dominika Nolan, director of education and prevention services for CFCC gave an overview of all of the services offered to children, families, schools, and communities in order to build the capacity and promote positive mental health for all.
In the closing remarks for the evening, Dr. Fox-Levine encouraged all attendees to think about, “How can you take action now and step out of this room tonight and into your day tomorrow and be a superhero, even more than what you have been in the past, with the information and energy from tonight about the exciting things that are happening with our schools and being able to partner with schools?”
In 2015, Center for Child Counseling launched Fighting ACEs to build awareness and action to mitigate the impact of ACEs and build well-being through positive childhood experiences (PCEs). In conjunction with Leadership Palm Beach County Class of 2017, the center developed “Lead the Fight” in 2016 to bring awareness to system leaders around fighting childhood adversity with advocacy and action. Since that time, the agency has educated tens of thousands of parents, professionals, and systems leaders.
Partnership sponsors who are leading the fight in making these important and necessary conversations possible include: BeWellPBC; Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County; Florida Association for Infant Mental Health; Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; Hanley Foundation; Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County; Mead Johnson Nutrition; Palm Beach Pediatrics; Palm Beach Pediatric Society; and Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley.
CFCC’s Fighting ACEs initiative to build trauma-informed communities is made possible with the generous support of Quantum Foundation, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and private donors.
CFCC’s pediatric integration program is made possible thanks to the support of Quantum Foundation, The Frederick DeLuca Foundation, and Palm Beach County Community Services Department.
Part 3 of the Lead the Fight 2024 series, Positivity Will Give HOPE for Our Future, will take place on December 4. The event focus will be on understanding the effect of positive childhood experiences on countering the long-term possible effect of adverse childhood experiences.
For more information about Center for Child Counseling visit www.centerforchildcounseling.org, Twitter: @ ChildCounselPBC, Facebook: @CenterforChildCounseling, Instagram: @childcounselpbc.
What Is The Difference Between ADD And ADHD?
By 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.
Mackenzie Halley, Kelly Benavidez
Kate Wagner, Dr. Marshall Stone, Jamie Lorne
Dr. Anna Irizarry Cardona, Dr. Claire Mucenic
Dr. Shirley Stickle, Emily Underwood, Tracy Lockett
Photos by Tracey Benson Photography
Statewide Leaders To Convene With Dr. Nadine Burke Harris To Support The Well-Being Of Babies
Pioneer of ACEs/former Attorney General of California to lead discussion to better shape the future of Florida’s youngest generation.
What
Center for Child Counseling in partnership with Florida Association of Infant Mental Health are hosting “Celebrate Babies with Nadine Burke Harris, M.D.” on Tuesday, October 22, to help better shape the future of Florida’s youngest generation. With Kathy Leone as the honorary chair and WPTV Channel 5’s Ashley Glass as the emcee, the hybrid event will take place at The Breakers by special invitation only and online for the public from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Burke Harris is the former attorney general of California and an internationally renowned pediatrician, public health advocate, and author. She is best known for her pioneering work in the field of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. Joining the event virtually, Dr. Burke Harris will lead statewide business and system leaders in an interactive conversation that explores the profound impact of early adversity and trauma on childhood development. The event is taking place during Celebrate Babies Week—a week dedicated to celebrating infants, toddlers, young children, their families, and early childhood professionals across the globe.
Kathy Leone will host 175 by-special-invitation-only attendees at The Breakers. Registration to attend virtually is $25 and open to the public. For more information, visit centerforchildcounseling.org/celebratebabies.
Why Science clearly confirms what our experience already knows—what happens early in life impacts everything. For better or worse, we carry our early events with us for the rest of our lives, and into our future families and communities.
Society is grappling with big, complex issues: a youth mental health crisis, crime and overflowing jails, uncontrollable addiction, and generational cycles of abuse
and trauma left on repeat. These dilemmas are often the result of unbuffered, untreated trauma experienced early in life.
But there are solutions we’ve been building for more than 20 years, so we have reason to celebrate! Our babies can be better from birth—for the rest of their lives.
Dr. Burke Harris is the woman who thrust the subject of adverse childhood experiences into our national consciousness and dialogue. Our understanding of ACEs today is due to her insights and work in revealing how early adverse events affect lifelong health and wellbeing—for individuals, families, and communities.
When
Tuesday, October 22, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (in-person registration begins at 12 p.m.)
Where
The Breakers Palm Beach (by special invitation only) 1 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Online registration is $25 and open to the public: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mcg5krt/ lp/26e63720-0d0f-43f2-a9cf-cd1c2baa7d71
About Nadine Burke Harris, M.D.
Nadine Burke Harris, M.D., MH, FAAP, is an internationally renowned pediatrician, public health advocate, and author—best known for her pioneering work in the field of ACEs and toxic stress.
Dr. Burke Harris is the founder and former CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco, an organization dedicated to improving the health of children exposed to ACEs. Dr. Burke Harris served as California’s first Surgeon General, where she focused on addressing the root causes of health disparities and promoting early interventions for childhood trauma. Her influential book, The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity has brought widespread attention to the impact of early adversity on long-term health and well-being.
Celebrate Babies’ Donors And Corporate Partners
Donors and corporate sponsors who are making this important conversation possible include: Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, The Children’s Movement of Florida, The Breakers Palm Beach, Stephens & Stevens Marital & Family Law, Valley Bank, Sunshine Health, and Jane Robinson.
CFCC’s Fighting ACEs initiative to build traumainformed communities is made possible with the generous support of Quantum Foundation, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and private donors.
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?
Vote For Solid Investment Strategies
By Sally Sima Stahl
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 long-term 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 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 instead “vote” for the longer-term strategies that reflect your needs and goals.
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enlarged prostates, it can come with severe side effects, including erectile dysfunction, retrograde ejaculation and painful urination.
Encouraged to research alternative treatments, Grogan discovered aquablation and learned that Dr. Gottenger is one of the few urologists in South Florida offering the procedure. Aquablation uses real-time ultrasound imaging, a robotic arm for precision and the Aquabeam (water jet) to precisely remove prostate tissue. Following meetings and consultations with Dr. Gottenger, Grogan decided to move forward with the procedure.
Although minimally invasive, aquablation surgery does require an overnight hospital stay, and patients go home with a catheter to aid urination while their urethra heals.
Grogan is thrilled with the results. “I went to bed at 10:30 p.m. and woke up at 6 a.m. It was the first time I slept through the night in 10 years!”
TGH Urology Group of Florida recently joined Tampa General as part of the academic health system’s initiative to serve more patients across the state. Since 2020, Tampa General has been creating a framework of state-of-the-art services for patients in Palm Beach and Martin counties.
For more information about TGH Urology Group of Florida, please call (561) 739-4TGH (4844).
American Sanctuary: Mutiny, Martyrdom, And National Identity In The Age Of Revolution
I cannot recall ever enjoying a scholarly work of early American history so interestingly and vividly told, so extraordinarily researched and impressively detailed, exciting as any novel, and as timely in subject as next month’s presidential election!
The date was September 21, 1797. The event was a vicious mutiny by the crew of a British naval vessel, HMS Hermione , in the Caribbean off the coast of Puerto
By Nils A. Shapiro
Rico. Little remembered today, its aftershock was to lead directly to the election of Thomas Jefferson over the incumbent John Adams as president of the United States … and the resulting lasting image of America as a sanctuary of freedom for those fleeing from persecution in other lands—an issue that dominates today’s political campaigns just as it did the one in 1800.
I must admit that, although it was published in 2017, I had never heard of American Sanctuary and was fortunate to come across it by accident on a table stacked with books while shopping in a market. Its author, A. Roger Ekirch, is a professor of history at Virginia Tech, has written four earlier books, received a Guggenheim Fellowship and is widely recognized as one of our finest historians.
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The details that enrich this narrative, garnered from the author’s extraordinary research, add enormously to the overall experience, as do the many contemporary portraits and illustrations from that period.
Revolutionary and early American history being one of my preferred reading tastes I was surprised never to have heard of the very significant event that is the pivotal subject of this book: the mutiny aboard HMS Hermione Nor, shockingly, was it ever mentioned in any class, even through college.
At the time the mutiny took place—after the United States had already won the Revolutionary War several Book Review on page 15
Lighthouse ArtCenter Receives A $42k Grant To Expand Free Art Classes For Individuals With Special Needs
Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) is pleased to announce a $42,000 grant to expand free art classes for youth and adults with special needs. Awarded through the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County’s Arts & Cultural Education Fund, this twoyear grant spans through May 2026, allowing LAC to increase its support for this important community initiative.
In 2009, thanks to the generosity and vision of Doctors Vince and Anne Palumbo, Lighthouse ArtCenter launched The Olivia Palumbo Special Needs Art Class, inspired by their granddaughter, which provided free monthly art classes to individuals with special needs. With the new funding, these classes will now be held weekly, opening up more consistent artistic expression and a wealth of personal growth opportunities for our participants.
“It has always been our long-term goal to offer weekly rather than once-a-month classes. This grant will make this dream come true,” Anne Palumbo explained. “It is especially meaningful because those we serve flourish most readily with familiar environments and routine. It is also a boon to their caregivers, who can count on a few hours off each week, knowing their loved ones are enjoying a safe and enriching experience.”
Research shows that weekly art classes for individuals with special needs improve social skills, self-expression, and self-esteem and reduce stress. They also foster community and enhance well-being through creative expression.
Participants in the youth classes engage in various art projects using pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, watercolor paints, and tempera paints. Similarly, adult students explore these mediums while working on projects tailored to their interests and abilities.
“We are thrilled to expand our special needs art classes thanks to the generous support of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the Frederick A. DeLuca
Foundation,” said Jeni Licata, executive director at Lighthouse ArtCenter. “These classes play a crucial role in our Art For All outreach programs, which aim to make art accessible to underserved populations and contribute to their education, skill development, and overall wellbeing.”
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s art outreach initiative, Art For All, ensures access to art for everyone, including veterans, individuals with special needs, at-risk children and adolescents, seniors, and economically disadvantaged individuals. With a focus on community collaboration, Lighthouse ArtCenter runs sixteen art outreach programs in partnership with ten local organizations.
For more information about Lighthouse ArtCenter’s special needs programs and how to get involved, visit https://lighthousearts.org/our-classes/special-needsclasses/.
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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, 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 taxdeductible. 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
Gopher Tortoises
By Katie Roundtree, Director of Finance and Administration, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
Gopher tortoises are one of five North American tortoise species and one of the oldest living species on the planet. They are the only tortoise found naturally east of the Mississippi River. It is a state-designated threatened species in Florida and is found in parts of all 67 Florida counties. The gopher tortoise is about nine to eleven inches long when fully grown and is a tan, brown or gray color. Juveniles tend to be lighter brown and yellow-orange. Once they reach adulthood, they can live almost 90 years! They are identifiable by their stumpy, elephant-like hind feet and flattened, shovel-like forearms covered in thick scales. These shovel-like forearms are used to dig extensive burrows for homes.
Locally, there are large populations of gopher tortoises in preserves maintained by Northern within Abacoa and Botanica. Some of Abacoa’s preserves have trails within them where you may catch a glimpse of a tortoise. Northern’s environmental team works hard to maintain these pristine natural lands so that native animals and plants can thrive for years to come.
Because gopher tortoises are protected in Florida, handling and relocation of gopher tortoises is illegal unless conducted under a valid permit issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). An FWC relocation permit must be obtained before disturbing burrows and conducting construction activities. Lucas Schaffer, Northern’s environmental manager, has taken courses and is certified as a Gopher Tortoise Authorized Agent. As such, he is allowed by the FWC to survey, trap, transport and relocate tortoises as necessary.
As their name insinuates, gopher tortoises spend almost 80 percent of their time in burrows. Burrows average about 15 feet long and about 6 1/2 feet deep. Gopher tortoises are ectotherms which depend on their environment to maintain their body temperature. Their burrows help maintain a stable temperature and protect them from extreme temperatures and fire. Here in South Florida, they are active all year round. In contrast, in colder parts of Florida, they remain in their burrows during cold winter months. Gopher tortoises are keystone species because their burrows provide shelter and provide refuge for more than 350 other species, such as burrowing owls, mice, indigo snakes, rabbits, opossums, foxes, gopher frogs and invertebrates.
Because of their burrowing needs, they prefer welldrained, sandy soils in habitats such as longleaf pine sandhills, scrub, pine flatwoods, dry prairies and coastal dunes. They are also found in urban areas, as many of their natural habitats have been developed by humans. A habitat with well-drained soil, abundant plants to forage, and open sunny areas is ideal for gopher tortoises. Gopher tortoises are herbivorous and feed on low-growing plants. They may drink water pooled after rainstorms, but most of their water needs are supplied from the plants they eat.
It is illegal to kill, harass or destroy gopher tortoises; however, if you see a tortoise crossing a busy road, FWC grants permission to move the gopher tortoise across the road in the same direction as it was heading as long as it is safe for you to do so . Do not move the tortoise to another location or put it in a car, as this constitutes illegal possession. If you see a sick or injured tortoise, contact a local wildlife rehabilitator, such as Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, at (561) 575-3399 for assistance. Source: myfwc.org.
Fun fact: April 10 is Gopher Tortoise Day! On this day every year we raise awareness and appreciation for the gopher tortoise and all the benefits they provide to the ecosystem. You can help celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day by hosting an event in your community, asking your local city or county commission to formally adopt April 10 as Gopher Tortoise Day, and educating others on the importance of protecting gopher tortoises. Or simply admire a gopher tortoise from a distance and observe how they get around!
NPDES tip: Do not pile garbage, trash, leaves, limbs or garden debris in swales – this adds pollutants which can wash into downstream waters. Do not park vehicles in the swale – this compacts the soil so less runoff soaks in.
Photos by Lucas Schaffer, NPBCID
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
Cleveland CliniC florida news
Cutting Colon Cancer Out Of The Family Tree
About five of every 100 people with colon or rectal cancer have the disease because of a gene passed down through their family. Researchers at Cleveland Clinic in Florida are investing in specialists and resources to identify these families at risk, with the goal of preventing inherited colorectal cancer from ever developing at all.
The focus is on familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). “Familial” means inherited, or passed down through families. Adenomas are specific types of polyps that can become cancer. People with FAP have a 100 percent chance to get colorectal cancer, and parents with FAP have a 50/50 chance of passing it down to their children.
“We want to get the word out about our program, so we can let as many people as possible know if they’re at risk, educate others in their family and offer each one the latest
medical care, education and support,” says Giovanna da Silva, M.D., a Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon and researcher in Florida.
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The centerpiece of the program is the Jagelman Registry, a database of patient information of families with FAP. Using this data, physicians at Cleveland Clinic in Florida work with teams elsewhere to research the condition and share the latest medicines and other treatments. Besides colon
polyps, FAP can also cause growths or cancer in the stomach, pancreas, bone and other areas. The earliest preventive care ranges from medicines that stop the growth of polyps to simple colonoscopies to remove those that have not yet become cancer.
“Using the registry, we’re able to let patients know what screenings they should have and how often,” says Dr. da Silva. “That can save their lives and those of their family members. We’re definitely very proud of our program, and we’re looking forward to helping more and more patients through it.”
To make an appointment with Dr. da Silva or another Cleveland Clinic specialist in Florida, call (877) 463.2010 or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Access today.
Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce Honored With Five Awards
At Florida Festivals And Events Association 2024 “Sunsational” Awards
The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its recent recognition at the Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA) 2024 “SunSational” Awards, where the organization earned five prestigious honors.
The Chamber’s ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, presented by Tampa General Hospital received significant accolades, securing second place for both the Mobile App category and the Television campaign category, third place for its Commemorative Poster, and third place in the PR/Media Campaign category. These awards underscore the festival’s commitment to delivering an exceptional cultural experience that resonates with the community and visitors alike.
Additionally, the Chamber was recognized with a second place award in the Multi-Agency Program category for its collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County on the impactful event, “Confronting Hate: Insights from the Israeli Frontline.” This program exemplifies the Chamber’s dedication to fostering dialogue, understanding, and action within the community.
“We are incredibly honored to receive these awards, which reflect the hard work and creativity that go into making our events and programs successful,” said Brian Elkins, Director of Events at the Palm Beach North
Chamber of Commerce. “We are deeply grateful to our members, community partners volunteers, and everyone involved in these initiatives. Their support is crucial in helping us achieve our mission.”
These recognitions are in alignment with the Chamber’s strategic imperatives, which focus on enhancing the quality of life in Palm Beach North while
fostering a prosperous economy. The Chamber remains committed to creating an environment where businesses can thrive and the community can flourish.
For more information about the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and its upcoming events, please visit www.pbnchamber.com.
For more information, visit www.pbnchamber.com.
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.
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Senior Special Needs Dogs Fiona And Shamus Join Our Pack
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 heartwrenching 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
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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.
