Dear Friends:       As the year draws to a close and the holiday season begins, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you and your family from the entire team at the Palm Beach Tax Collector’s organization. We hope this time brings you joy, reflection, and peace.       I […]

      A place I’ve patronized for about 30 years was just sold. My happy place is gone. It is difficult to put into words the sense of loss. It was an aquarium; it sold fresh and saltwater fish and anything a hobbyist would need for either. But it was so much more than that. It […]

It is impossible to ignore the weight of sports and entertainment in American life. It is a multi-billion-dollar industry, and Americans spend outrageous sums of money and countless hours attending, watching, and obsessing over it. And why? Because, in a world that is relentlessly busy, chaotic, and absurd, sports and entertainment give us a chance […]

Dear Boca Pointe Community,       On behalf of Changing Lives in Boca, I would like to thank the residents of Boca Pointe who have provided clothing donations for our homeless community here in Boca Raton. Your donations not only clothe our homeless community, but bring dignity, cleanliness and job opportunities for those that struggle daily […]

Discover a Club Experience Everyone Can Enjoy Winter Wonderland Camp       Winter Wonderland Sports Camp is open December 22 through January 5 to Members and Non-Members ages kindergarten to 5th grade. During the winter school break, kids will enjoy days full of fun activities, including golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness fun, arts and crafts, pool time, […]

Can you believe it’s almost time for a new year! I am so thrilled to announce and invite the entire community of Boca Pointe to a performance of Boca Pointe “Clowns on Call” “WIGGLES AND GIGGLES!!!” On Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m. in the main clubhouse, our clown troupe will once again perform our […]

Happy Holidays!       As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on another year of service and the milestones that continue to shape our growing county.       Property values in Palm Beach County remain strong. While the pace of growth has moderated compared to the historic gains of recent years, taxable property values increased […]

Small Steps, Big Changes: The Personal Stories Of A Life Coach It is inconceivable to me that in the four years since this book was first published it did not occur to me to devote a book review column to it until I received an email from one of our readers last month pointing out […]

You have heard that Probate is something to avoid; however, unless you have been through it, you may not understand why. Here are some basic facts about probate in Florida: 1. Full Probate (assets over $75,000 or under $75,000 with creditors) takes at least six months to a year or longer. During that time, the […]

A cultural milestone takes center stage as Festival of the Arts BOCA celebrates its 20th season, returning to Mizner Park Amphitheater from February 27th to March 8th, and tickets are now on sale for a schedule that promises a signature blend of musical brilliance, thought-provoking ideas and artistic innovation – anchored by this year’s theme: […]