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Fall Festival Friday, October 28, 2016 6:00-8:00pm Burns Road Recreation Center 4404 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens
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Food and drink items available for purchase
The City of Palm Beach Gardens supports children with food allergies. While trick-or-treating on our trail, look for the teal pumpkins for non-food treats!
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What’s On My Mind M ayo r M a rc i e T i n s l e y
Marcie Tinsley, Mayor of Palm Beach Gardens
Veterans Day is approaching. The patriotism of our veterans should be respected and acknowledged every day.
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y dad was my first hero. He fixed my skinned knees and taught me to drive. As a teenager, my favorite teachers and musicians shaped my idea of a hero. The events of the last few decades refined my definition of a hero: I was finishing college during the first Gulf War, chasing my toddler during the horror of 9-11, and chaperoning her choral trips during the close of the second gulf occupation. Young men and women have risked their lives every day to protect this great nation. On September 11, our fine city had the great honor of remembering the heroes whose lives were lost. That night, I couldn’t help feeling a catch in my throat as I listened to their brave stories. A few years ago, a family friend volunteered to talk to my daughter’s high school class. She told her story of surviving the holocaust to a room of 30 teenagers. As
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she recounted the traumatic events of her childhood, the room grew still. She is here today because of the heroes of World War II. She remembers, pays tribute, and honors the soldiers who freed her from the torture of a concentration camp every day. Those heroes freed her certain death. Their selfless action gave her a future and a family for which she will always be grateful. Veterans Day is approaching. The patriotism of our veterans should be respected and acknowledged every day. They have sacrificed their lives for us to have the freedoms and liberties we enjoy each day. We need to honor the fallen and those whose lives have been altered by injury and trauma. They are our heroes. So the next time the National Anthem is played, we should stand tall and be proud to honor all of those heroes who fought for the freedoms we enjoy each day. Mayor Marcie Tinsley can be contacted at mtinsley@pbgfl.com, or 561.799.4103
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ZIKA PREVENTION Starts with You Eric Jablin Vice Mayor ejablin@pbgfl.com 561-799-4102
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s the Zika virus continues to be a concern, the City of Palm Beach Gardens has carefully been monitoring the situation. Information regarding
the City’s mosquito spraying is regularly posted online at www.pbgfl.com/mosquito and on Facebook @City of Palm Beach Gardens City Hall. To date there have been several cases of Zika in Palm Beach County but none in Palm Beach Gardens.
WHAT IS THE CITY DOING TO COMBAT THE ZIKA VIRUS? WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY? Robert Premuroso Councilmember rpremuroso@pbgfl.com 561-799-4104
• Remove standing water! Empty containers, tarps and garden features once a week. It only takes a tablespoon of water for mosquitoes to breed! • Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors. • When outdoors for work or play, use an EPA registered repellant to prevent bites. Look for these active ingredients: DEET, Picaridin aka KBR3023, Bayrepel, Icaridin, Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or paramentane-diol (PMD) or IR3535, as directed. • Stay in places with air conditioning and window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside. • Be mindful when traveling and keep repellant with you. • Spread this message to your family and friends!
Maria Marino Councilmember mmarino@pbgfl.com 561-799-4101
Carl Woods Councilmember cwoods@pbgfl.com 561-799-4105
• Increasing mosquito spraying to reduce the adult population & treating bodies of water to eliminate growing larvae. The City is using a chemical called Duet which is approved by the EPA to be safe for the public. • Placing signs at parks and public facilities to raise public awareness of the Zika virus. • Providing Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus for use by all City employees, especially those who work outdoors. • Providing Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus for use by children at Riverside Youth Enrichment Center. • Creating a Zika Information Line for residents to call with questions about Zika in Palm Beach Gardens: 561-630-1112 (Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 PM). • Increasing efforts to educate the public about prevention of mosquito breeding & protection against the Zika Virus. • Monitoring information on regional Zika cases and participating in conference calls provided by Governor Rick Scott.
ABOUT ZIKA: The Zika virus is a mosquito borne illness transmitted from a specific species of mosquito called Andes. The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the Zika virus or through sexual contact with a person infected with the Zika virus. The overwhelming majority of people who become infected with the Zika virus have little to no symptoms. Women who contract the Zika virus while pregnant can pass the virus to their unborn child, resulting in severe birth defects, including microcephaly (an abnormally small head) which can prevent the brain from developing normally.
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HOW THE BUDGET AFFECTS YOU • Population- Approx. 50,521 • Total Millage- 5.6781 • $10.1 billion in Total Property Values • $132 million worth of New Construction • 6% increase in value of existing properties • Taxable assessment of properties increased 7.4% from last year
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This year’s budget will support the City’s goal of maintaining a budget reserve fund of $23.5 million in the case of a catastrophic event.
A significant percentage of residents would like to see improvem ents to the police and fire departments .
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9 out of 10 residents (95%) said that Parks & Recreation services are vital to the community. • Funding 3 Maintenance personnel and operational costs for the new Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex at City Park (Opening Fall 2016). • Funding to complete the Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse • Funding for 2 employees due to the opening of the new clubhouse (funded through golf revenue) • Funding for enhanced repair and maintenance program of existing parks, Rec facilities & fields Gardens Park pavilions.......................................... $250,000 Gardens Park baseball complex improvements.... $125,000 NEW! Ironwood Park construction........................ $155,000 Spray playground equipment improvements........ $150,000
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REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS Growth and development & traffic concerns outweighed all other survey responses: • $450,000 for signal improvements City-wide • Funding for outside consulting services such as traffic engineering for proposed development projects • Funding for a GIS Technician position to help keep up with the increased demand for accurate and timely data & to keep up with trends such as the sharing of data and information via smart phones, tablet computers and other systems
• Facilities: Roof repair/ maintenance; painting of buildings; bathroom and plumbing repairs: $288,700 • Parking Lots: Resurface various lots throughout the City: $247,000 • Parks: Irrigation, fencing, shade structures, trails, sod plus playground, boat ramp and deck repairs: $282,500 • Fire Station Renovations: Kitchens, bunk rooms, plumbing fixtures, gyms, ceiling tile, flooring and interior doors: $112,675
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Projected Revenue: $825,500 Expenditures: • Street/Sidewalk Repairs: $510,000 • Street Lighting: $253,000
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ur Recreation Department is full of programs for all ages, especially adults! Our staff is uniquely sprinkled with instructors who have made fitness a priority well into their golden years. In fact, we have 5 instructors around age 80+! Our Recreation staff sat down with a few of them for Five Questions on Fitness.
COACH JAKE JACOBSON
JOYCE LAPSKER Yoga Instructor
Strength & Stretch Age 85
Interviewed by Daniel Prieto
Interviewed by Tim Ford What is your secret to longevity? Probably good genes, love for athletics and for his own exercise routine that he teaches, eats well – no fried foods or red meat for 40 years and has a small glass of red wine each night for dinner and luck.
Age 79 Interviewed by William McDermott What is the secret to longevity? Good genes, athletic ability, loving what you do, and persistent curiosity about what’s new.
What fitness advice would you give to your peers? Same advice as above. The older people become, the more stubborn they become. Thinking is believing and, that if you think young, you will feel younger than springtime.
What fitness advice would you give to someone half your age? Lots of vitamins, and physical activity of any kind.
What is something about you that would surprise people? I didn’t pick up a racquet until I was 37. I had been making clay pottery, which wasn’t active enough.
What fitness advice would you give someone half your age? If you haven’t been exercising, start immediately and “Walking is man’s best medicine”- Hippocrates What fitness advice would you give to your peers? Same advice as someone half his age but stresses to peers that they should not try to do what they did as youngsters. Instead, they should start at a slow pace, stretch, and use low weight. What is something about you that would surprise people? “My energy!” Most people are surprised to hear that Coach Jake is 85 years old and moves the way that he does. Motto: “If you want to live longer, live younger! Do young, think young, and be young in spirit and action.”
Motto: “Do your job the best that you can do it!”
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What is your secret to longevity? Always being Active. Yoga, biking, dancing, music and art are just a few of her hobbies. Joyce also believes in being socially active, as well as physically active. Being a positive person. Good diet. And she just started playing the drums! What fitness advice would you give someone half your age? Always keep active. Always learn something new. “The more you learn, the more discover about yourself”.
BRENDA ENGLE Tennis Pro
What fitness advice would you give to your peers? The same. Don’t stop moving! Look at my students, some over 80. Even a friend who’s on oxygen still rides horses. Be interested in the world around you. Grandchildren help!
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What is something about you that would surprise people? (Tongue in cheek) “My good looks!” Those who know her are surprised by how good she looks when compared with her age. And she is proud of that. Motto: “Love to learn. Love to experience new things. Love to meet and be with people. And those loves will keep you young.”
December 7th, 2016 | 6 - 8 p.m. Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road, PBG
Celebrate the holidays
with your family and friends at the Palm Beach Gardens Tree Lighting Festival on Wednesday, December 7, from 6-8pm at the Burns Road Recreation Center. This fun, family event kicks off with the official lighting of the City’s Christmas tree and is followed by children’s crafts and activities, live music, and complimentary face painting. You can also walk along the trail thru Santa’s Village for a night full of fun and magic, which ends with a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Food and drink items will be available for purchase and there is no admission fee.
Don’t forget your camera! BE SURE TO BRING YOUR LETTER TO SANTA’S MAILBOX! Mail your letter from one of two special locations and Santa will write you back! Mailbox locations: 4404 Burns Road and 10170 Riverside Drive DECEMBER 1-16
Sponsored by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center For more information, please contact 561-630-1100 or visit www.pbgrec.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 23
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The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 7
OCTOBER 25 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing 2PM-5PM at City Hall Public Meeting
OCTOBER 27 “Jumpstart’s” Read for the Record National Literacy Event The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach 9:30am @ 10170 Riverside Drive
OCTOBER 28 XGLOsive Black Light Tennis Youth-7:30-8:30pm Adult- 8:30-9:30pm 5110 117th Court North
OCTOBER 28 Fall Festival 6-8pm at 4404 Burns Rd.
GardensArt Exhibition “Painterly Realism” by Nancy Tilles 4404 Burns Road
NOVEMBER 3 City Council Meeting 7PM at City Hall Public Meeting
NOVEMBER 5 Mayors Veterans Golf Classic 8AM at Sandhill Crane Golf Club
NOVEMBER 6 The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
NOVEMBER 11 City Hall Administrative Offices Closed Veterans Day Ceremony 11:00AM at Veterans Memorial Plaza
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OCTOBER 31 The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
Riverside Youth Enrichment Center Annual Thanksgiving Celebration and Show 9:30 – 10:30 am
OCTOBER OCTOBER 11 Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board 6PM-9PM at City Hall Public Meeting
OCTOBER 14-DECEMBER 1 GardensArt Exhibition: Resident Photography Contest Finalists Florida City Government Week M-F 8am-5pm at City Hall
OCTOBER 16 The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm at City Hall 10
OCTOBER 16-22 Florida City Government Week
OCTOBER 18 AIPP Advisory Board 5:30-6:30PM at City Hall Public Meeting
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Santa’s Mailbox 11051 Campus Drive
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Santa’s Mailbox 4404 Burns Rd.
DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day Hours Course Closes at 12:30pm
Artist’s Reception for Nancy Tilles 5:30-7:30pm 4404 Burns Road
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JANUARY JANUARY 1 The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
JANUARY 8 The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
JANUARY 13-14 Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival 7pm @ City Hall
JANUARY 15 15th Anniversary The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
JANUARY 21 Golf Jamboree All Day @ Sandhill Crane Golf Club
DECEMBER 5 - JANUARY 12
GardensArt Exhibition: “Marine Life” by Carey Chen
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Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing 2PM-5PM at City Hall Public Meeting
The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
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The Honda Classic
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Gardens Police Holiday Joy Drive
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Christmas Eve Hours Course Closes at 4pm
Palm Beach Gardens & Anita Banks Justice for Corey Foundation, Inc. Unity Day 1PM-5PM at City Hall Community Event
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The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
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Gardens Holiday Bazaar 11AM-7PM, 9AM-4PM
Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board 6PM-9PM at City Hall Public Meeting
Thanksgiving Day Tee Times Course Closes at 12:30pm
Tree Lighting Festival 6-8PM 4404 Burns Rd.
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The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
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The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
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Li’l Mo International Youth Tennis Tournament All Day 5110 117th Court North
DECEMBER 4 The Gardens GreenMarket 8am-1pm @ City Hall
DECEMBER 5-9 Annual Scholastic Book Fair and Fundraiser 7am- 6pm 10170 Riverside Drive
DECEMBER 5-JANUARY 12 GardensArt Exhibition “Marine Life” by Carey Chen M-F 8am-5pm 10500 N. Military Trail
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plenty in common. Both have a runner’s physique, a dedication to training and a love for running through Palm Beach Gardens. Bryan’s dedication has led to a sort of celebrity status around town. He’s sometimes been called “that bearded runner” during routine visits to Publix for the distinct facial hair and his frequent presence on North Military Trail where he can be seen heading north or south on foot. by Candice Te m p l e
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t dawn’s break on a typical Saturday morning, most of us can be found catching up on the sleep missed while tackling a busy work week. It’s one of the perks of adulthood; sleeping in on Saturday. But there is another kind of person living in Palm Beach Gardens. The kind who is finishing an hourslong workout at the Palm Beach Gardens Community High School track by the time the rest of us are just getting around to brewing a cup of joe. On a recent fall morning, this is where I found Bryan Sandala and Todd Clements. The two men, dressed in running shorts and tennis shoes, kept an upbeat pace around the track as I approached from the bleachers above. They chatted back and forth effortlessly; neither out of breath. Bryan’s thick, dark beard is in stark contrast to Todd’s clean-shaven face, but the two have 12
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“I’m out running almost every morning and afternoon, so I imagine my runs coincide with some peoples’ driving schedules”, Bryan says of his daily habit. “So there’s people I probably cross paths with daily and don’t even realize it.” Bryan grew up in Palm Beach Gardens after moving here with his family in 1984. His memories of the City predate the opening of the Gardens Mall in 1988. Life and college took him away from the Gardens for twelve years, but after marriage and starting a family, he moved back to his hometown where he and his wife both have family.
says Bryan. “It’s been consistent focus on training and racing year-round since then.” Todd is also an avid runner and a Gardens resident whose love of the sport started at a young age. He recalls a stay at summer camp that included a race. When he signed up to run, he took some grief from the older kids who were sure they could beat him. As it turns out, they did not beat him. Todd won the race and recalls the confidence he had from the beginning that he could be a winner. “From that point on, that has fueled me to always do my best no matter with the circumstances are,” says Todd. “Thinking about it know, I wish I knew who those kids were so I could thank them.” Although he ran as part of the cross country and track teams in high school, it wasn’t until his daughter was born in 2010 that he really began running in his adult life. That first
It was in high school that he first started running, but for the next eight years his regime was dotted with spurts of dedication and consistency. During that time, he raced “sporadically”, but didn’t hit his stride until he began teaching. With the demands of work and family it soon became clear that he needed to get up before the sun if he was to squeeze a run into his daily routine.
year back proved to be challenging. Injuries forced him to learn patience and to listen to his body, which was not in its high school shape anymore. When a friend asked him to sign up for a local 5K in 2011, it was his first race in 15 years. He came in 5th in his age group and 43rd out of 650 participants. Since then, Todd has run about 110 races.
“It was my first year teaching (in 2008) where I set a goal to run my first marathon, which I did, and I’ve never looked back”,
When Bryan returned to running as adult, his original goal was to run a marathon faster than P. Diddy and Oprah (continues)
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BRYAN’S FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN IN PBG What he calls the “PGA National Loop” which takes him from his home to PGA Boulevard, through PGA National, out to Northlake and back to North Military Trail and home. Also, running along Central Boulevard between PGA Boulevard and Hood Road because of its long stretches of sidewalk.
TODD’S FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN IN PBG His favorite routes are running through PGA National because of the wide sidewalks and low vehicular traffic and its safety. He also likes to run along the ocean saying it’s pretty amazing to see the sunrise and to have that ocean breeze.
BRYAN’S ADVICE TO ASPIRING RUNNERS
TODD’S ADVICE TO ASPIRING RUNNERS
Get comfortable clothing, get fitted for a good pair of shoes, and get high-quality moisture-wicking socks. Wet socks are the worst.
Have fun with it, start slow and be patient.
Whatever it takes to get out there and get started. I love walk-run plans that help people get started. I didn’t start way back by going out and running a 10-miler. To stay motivated, sign up for a race, like a local 5K Reflective clothing and a “blinker” (running light) is critical. Respect crosswalks and traffic lights. No need to run in place at a crosswalk when you’re stopped. Enjoy the rest while you wait for the light to change.
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT RUNNERS That we’re maniacs or unhinged weirdos. I think it’s more of a matter of something that starts out as a habit and becomes a love. For some people, that may be tennis or reading or painting or playing video games. For me, and other folks I run with, it’s running that meets that need. Anything that you become dedicated to doing will become a habit you don’t avoid, but rather embrace.
BRYAN’S PERSONAL RECORDS
Do your research in reference to nutrition and shoes. For example, go to a local running store to be properly fitted to the shoe that is best works for you. Proper socks, compression sleeves, form roller and a running watch. Be sure to stretch, drink lots of water and a great maintenance tip is to keep Epsom salt and Icy Hot handy to aid in your recovery.
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT RUNNERS That you need to have a certain body type to run. Not true any body type can run. You go to any race and you see all body types. Also, that runners don’t need strength training. Strength training improves your stretch therefore will improve your times. It helps if you have a lean upper body and core. And that you have to run every day to improve. No you don’t. Your body needs time to recover and stay injury free. You can run 3 days a week to build your fitness as fast as some who runs several times a week.
1:31:30- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
TODD’S PERSONAL RECORD
41:00- 10K (6.2 miles)
18:30- 5K (3.1 miles)
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long Burns Road you will find one of the most interesting sculptures in the City’s public art collection. In August 2009, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center dedicated a new art sculpture called “Stent Tower.” The abstract design of the piece is a perfect mashup of art and science with its lasercut aluminum plated series of hearts surrounding red and white blood cells that were custom fabricated from fiberglass.
As part of his research for the project, artist Mark Fuller says he toured Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center to get a behind the scenes look at the work done there. He explored blood cells under a microscope and reviewed a procedure of the insertion of a stent into a blood vessel. “I was inspired by the intricate design of the almost microscopic stents, as well as the shapes of both red and white blood cells,” said Fuller. His sculpture “Stent Tower” is a public celebration of the high-tech aspects of the medical center that to date touts roughly 16,000 open-heart procedures and more than 100,000 cardiac catheterizations. Located at the edge of the hospital’s property, near the corner of Burns Road and Gardens East Drive, the sculpture has become a mainstay of the City’s Art in Public Places catalog over the years. Artist: Mark Fuller
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continued from page 12 Winfrey. He met that goal when he finished the 2008 Delaware Marathon in three hours and forty-eight minutes. Since that time, he has run seven marathons and countless half-marathons; entering these races with the goal of staying motivated and focused in order to keep his fitness level consistent. Right now, he is training for the fall season, which brings a lot of half marathons. His current target is to finish one of those in one hour and thirty minutes and his training grounds in the Gardens have suited him well.
JOSEPH R. RUSSO ATHLETIC COMPLEX
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“There’s not an area of Palm Beach Gardens that I don’t love running! With the amount that I run, I constantly try to seek out new routes in order to keep things interesting,” he says of his routes. Both Bryan and Todd work full time jobs, so finding time to run takes a true commitment and means running early in the morning or late into the evening. It also means a sacrifice of time from their families who are supportive of their commitment to training.
Joseph Russo attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the new park expansion.
“Once in a while there is a day during the week that I feel too tired to run”, says Todd of his hectic early-to-rise-late-to-bed schedule. “I just think of someone busier than me who is out there running right now and usually those are my best runs.” In the last year, Bryan says he has found his “running tribe” here in Palm Beach Gardens. Mixing the individual, quiet runs with the group workouts with people who have similar training habits, attitudes and goals has been motivating. “It’s been great to have a running group I can count on for long runs, track workouts, carpooling to races, and generally getting through the hard work together”, says Bryan. Todd agrees saying, “The moment when I started to improve my running was when I started race times doing weekly track workouts. It was a love/hate relationship at first. But the track workouts are the one thing I look forward in doing each week.”
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t its groundbreaking in December 2015, the City revealed that the new expansion of City Park would be named the Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex in honor of the former Councilmember who served in office for 27 years. Construction of the 11-acre athletic complex is projected for Winter 2016 and, with the completion of the Shady Lakes Drive extension, will be easily accessible by users. The park expansion will feature the following: • Two multipurpose fields with field drainage and lighting (5.5 acres) • Bike trail • Multipurpose walking trail • 4 new hard tennis courts • irrigation • playground • solar lighting • large pavilion
• lighting for tennis courts • picnic shelter renovation • new restroom/concession and maintenance building • racquetball lighting • flag pole • park amenities to include benches, trash cans, park lighting, other park furniture
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GreenMarket Pavilion
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electrical panel makes this an ideal venue for the musical performances taking place at each Sunday’s GreenMarket. The new GreenMarket Pavilion made its debut at the Oct. 2nd season opening of the Gardens GreenMarket when it was named for Vice Mayor Eric Jablin. The total project cost was $201,558.92.
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Cal Ripken 10-U World Series
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Ball Stars Youth Camp
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Ball Stars Youth Camp
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Surprise Visit to Camp Gardens
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City of Palm Beach Gardens 10500 N Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
“Where there is UNITY, there is always VICTORY.� Saturday, November 19, 2016 1PM-5PM Palm Beach Gardens City Hall 10500 N. Military Trail It has been a year since the tragic death of Corey Jones in the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Dedicated to promoting healing and peace, we invite you to join us for a day of family games, live music & performances and a hands-on public art activity, all designed with a simple theme:
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Make plans to attend this diverse event, as we welcome our neighboring communities.
PUBLIC EVENT All games and activities are free Food will be available for purchase in our special marketplace
For more information and sponsorship opportunities call 561-630-1100. 20
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