A Message from Marci
It was a pleasure to host a meet and greet welcoming our new County Administrator, Joseph Abruzzo, with representatives from the Town of Lantana, Town of South Palm Beach, City of Delray Beach, Town of Highland Beach, Town of Briny Breezes, Town of Manalapan, Town of Ocean Ridge, Town of Hypoluxo, and the City of Boca Raton, along with our partners from the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Bryan Prather, Craig Gerlach, and Bill Sansbury.
It was great to have our municipal representatives introduce themselves to Mr. Abruzzo and find common ground through his background as a former State Senator and Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. We also had a productive discussion about property taxes and shared ideas on how to continue improving coordination between the County and our municipalities.
These ongoing conversations are key to strengthening relationships, addressing local challenges, and ensuring we’re working together in the best interests of our residents.
A special thank-you to the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of PBC for providing the sugar and caffeine to fuel great conversation! And as always, I’m grateful to the South County Civic Center (one of my favorite venues) for hosting another successful gathering.
New Your Neighborhood Dashboard
Palm Beach County has launched the Your Neighborhood Dashboard, a one-stop online tool that keeps residents informed and connected.
By entering a valid county address, users can access a personalized snapshot with details on local representatives, public safety, schools, property and land use, utilities, and county services like housing, parks, and libraries.
The dashboard also links to chambers of commerce, transportation options, live traffic, and beach cameras. All updated through county databases for accurate, current information.
For more information visit pbc.gov/neighborhood/.
Update on Boynton Beach Annexation
At its recent meeting, the Boynton Beach City Commission tabled all items related to the proposed annexation of the Bamboo and Palmyra areas.
City staff recommended postponing these items until the January 6, 2026, Commission meeting, with an interim update scheduled for December 2, 2025.
This decision followed discussions from the September 25, 2025, Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners workshop and reflected the City’s good-faith commitment to continuing meaningful dialogue with the County.
Both the City and County remain focused on exploring potential alternatives and working collaboratively toward a mutually beneficial outcome.
Nonprofit Spotlight
The Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative Florida (HEI Florida) is a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering Hispanic entrepreneurs to thrive in the U.S. business community.
Created by Latin American entrepreneurs who understand the immigrant experience, HEI Florida fosters economic prosperity through education, training, and access to vital business resources.
I recently presented a proclamation to Yulimar Trumbo, CEO of HEI Florida, officially declaring October 1 as Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative Day.
We were joined by many outstanding members of the HEI Florida team, including Troy McLellan, Erick Solms, Camila Mychalczuk, Monica Ribeiro, and Martha Pinzon.
Special thanks to Dr. Cesar Santalo from Lynn University for his warm welcoming remarks, and to City of Boca Raton council members Yvette Drucker and Fran Nachlas for joining us to show their support for this important initiative.
For more information, visit, heiflorida.org.If you require assistance, please contact our office at 561-355-2204 or email [email protected].
