PBG RESPECTS INITIATIVE
Play for All!
Did you hear?
The Gardens GreenMarket will remain at its home location year-round! Enjoy food, music, shopping & MORE all summer long!
EVERY SUNDAY 8:00am - 1:00pm 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens Sponsored in good health by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Please leave pets at home per City ordinance section 46-14
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The Gardens GreenMarket
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Public Media Relations Division CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Madelyn Marconi Sheryl Stewart Candice Temple
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Olivia Glowala Madelyn Marconi Candice Temple CONTACT US
signaturecity@pbgfl.com Signature City Questions: 561.799.4152 Main City Line: 561.799.4100
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PBG Respects
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City Briefs
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Calendar of Events
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Fire Prevention/ Drug Take Back Event
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Featured Art: From the Shadows to the Light
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Play for All!
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Stroke Awareness
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Adaptive Recreation Programs
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Around Town
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City Social
ON THE COVER: The newest playground offering is now open for residents to enjoy and it has been designed with Play for All in mind. Read the details on page 14. OUR MODELS: (l to r) Nexon Louis, Myla Lawson & Chelsea Gunsby show one of many ways the playground is inclusive to people of various abilities. Photo by Madelyn Marconi SPRING 2022
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CITY BRIEFS UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: May 5 June 2 July 14 August 4 City Council meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, first floor, City Hall, 10500 N. Military Trail, unless otherwise scheduled. Did You Know? Our City Council meetings are streamed live via the City’s website. Can’t make it to the meeting in person? Stay informed from the comfort of your own home!
REFERENDUM RENEWAL Your support is making a difference.
Registered voters in Palm Beach Gardens will be asked to vote on renewing the City’s Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program on August 23, 2022. The existing program was passed by the voters of Palm Beach Gardens in November 2012 and expires in November 2022. The Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program is an economic development tool that helps to diversify the City's business base by encouraging qualified industries, offering higher-than-average salaries, to locate or expand in Palm Beach Gardens. Each qualified business seeking ad valorem tax abatement is considered on a case-by-case basis and is voted on by the City Council at a minimum of two public meetings. The program has been used by the City Council for one company during the current 2012-2022 period. United Technologies Corporation received an ad valorem tax abatement. The ad valorem tax abatement was vital to their decision to locate their headquarters in the City; resulting in a $148 million capital investment and the creation of 541 new jobs. The total economic impact of that project is estimated to be $662.4 million.
WHAT DOES IT DO? A Allows the City to attract new businesses A Helps attract high-salary jobs A Gives the City an additional economic development tool A Attracts targeted industries such as aerospace, engineering & biotech
LIVESTREAM:
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NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Take Back Event
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. Clean out your medicine cabinet of expired or unused prescription drugs and bring them to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department for safe disposal. Visit DEATakeBack.com for more information. Saturday, April 30 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Palm Beach Gardens Police Department 10500 N. Military Trail
May 7th is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
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ildfires have become an all-too-
Plan ahead to protect your home and
common issue all over the country
community:
and despite our humid climate, Florida is not exempt from that. In fact, in 2021 only four states had more wildfires than Florida. In Palm Beach Gardens, 51% of City land is made up of greenspace, conservation space and protected areas. This is part of what makes our community such a great place to live, but it also potentially makes our community vulnerable to wildfires.
• Rake and remove dead palm fronds, limbs, leaves and brush and keep it a minimum of 3 to 5 feet away from your home’s foundation. When possible, dispose of collected debris in appropriate ways and receptacles.
• Trim mature trees to remove lowhanging tree branches up to four feet from the ground. Dispose of downed limbs and broken branches. • Keep any wood piles a minimum of 30 feet from your home. • Sweep porches and decks to keep them clear of leaves and vegetation. Rake under decks, porches, sheds and anywhere else leaves and vegetation might gather.
Visit NFPA.org for more information
PBG Respects Initiative: The Gardens Way Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Sheryl Stewart
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or the last decade, all full and part-time employees and supervisors of the City of Palm Beach Gardens have
participated in cultural competency training which includes implicit/ unconscious bias; anti-harassment/ discrimination; and respectful workplace communications. Each year since then, we have built upon our understanding, knowledge, and skills to provide department-specific training based on needs.
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Barbara Cheives and Deborah Stewart of Converge & Associates Consulting lead a group training for employees.
The City’s leadership team – City Manager
According to the 2020 Resident
In sessions, they explored creative ways
Ron Ferris, department heads, and
Satisfaction Survey, 68% of City residents
to further enhance the City as an anti-
directors – have been fully committed to
believe the City is doing a good job
racist and equitable employer. They spoke
this process which involves having ongoing
addressing racial/social issues. Given this
of the sense of family, collaboration,
conversations with our employees,
response, we have continued to work on
and teamwork within and between
engaging in learning, understanding,
becoming a more inclusive organization
departments; caring for those we serve,
and awareness regarding culture and
where employees of various backgrounds
always striving for ways to progress and
diversity. To lead, develop and conduct
and cultures are recognized and
improve. Finding value in the topic and
our training since 2012, we partnered with
contribute to our organization and the
content, they discovered how a diverse,
Barbara Cheives, President, and CEO of
diverse communities we serve.
engaged workplace culture and climate
Converge & Associates Consulting, who
impacts innovation and productivity. They
is recognized throughout the country for
From October 2020 through February
also found they had more in common than
expertise in race relations, diversity, and
2021, 640 full-time and year-round
differences, and communications emerged
cultural competency.
part-time employees across all
as the key to future success and growth.
departments successfully completed
New Decade, New Challenges, New Opportunities
unconscious bias training. Each
To be proactive, a second phase was
two-and-a-half-hour session included
created to provide all employees the
Anticipating changes in the City’s
thought-provoking education, discussion,
opportunity to voluntarily participate
workforce coupled with the social, racial,
videos, and exercises. Employees
in the first ever PBG Respects: Diversity,
and cultural concerns of our community
shared diverse job experiences and
Equity, and Inclusion Initiative. Named for
and country, we saw the need for a different
gave valuable input. They also learned
its purpose, this program was developed
approach for our organization. We were
about microaggressions and how to
to promote greater awareness and
ready to take our learning to the next level.
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City employees engage in discussion during unconscious bias training.
conversation. An invitation and new logo were designed as part of this initiative, to clearly identify and communicate the City’s continuous commitment to this work. Focused on the communications process at all levels within and across the organization, 121 employees from nearly every department participated in a series
According to the 2020 Resident Satisfaction Survey, 68% of City residents believe the City is doing a good job addressing racial/social issues.
of three 90-minute sessions from April
can better connect with one another. Better
neuro/physical ability, education, size,
through September 2021.
connections with those we serve internally
language, years of service.
and externally lead to the capacity to act on Through informal facilitated small group
it and consider equity and inclusion in the
Everyone completed a personal cultural
discussions, the City wanted to ensure
work we do every day.
self-assessment and read articles
employees felt included and safe bringing
that were discussed during the group
forward their thoughts or concerns
In the PBG Respects sessions, groups of
sessions. These included a range of
related to race or other issues without
25-30 employees from various levels and
tips for personal and organizational
potential fear or negative consequence.
departments shared their experiences
mindsets on respect and trust, and how
These small group sessions allowed for a
and listened to one another about social,
to set the example for treating everyone
deeper dive into topics.
racial conditions within and outside
the same in the workplace regardless of
the organization, and how respect is
title or background.
PBG Respects sets the tone for expectations
or should be shown. Department heads
of employees and our community. It
also participated as a leadership group.
Brainstorming resulted in valuable
represents our vision of equity and
Diversity was discussed in many ways,
feedback that was provided to the
fairness, so that with greater knowledge
such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion,
leadership team to consider for
and awareness of others and our biases, we
sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
implementing into City processes for
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DIVERSITY Multiple identities represented in an organization
BELONGING EQUITY Constantly and consistently recognizing and redistributing power
An organization that engages full potential of the individual where innovation thrives, and views, beliefs, and values are integrated
INCLUSION Thoughts, ideas and perspectives of all individuals matter
Definitions by Dr. Vivian Smith-Del Toro of Global Executive Business Consultants.
enhanced equity and inclusion, such as
We are unique to have these open
to better understand and reflect the
expanding the pool of diverse candidates,
conversations. In a summary report about
communities we serve.
improving communications, and ongoing
our program, Barbara Cheives of Converge
awareness. At the end of the series,
& Associates stated, “PBG Respects sets the
Having this program for our employees is
each participant received a certificate
City of Palm Beach Gardens on a clear path
a significant step toward achieving equity
of completion for their employee file,
to equity and inclusion and sets you apart
for our residents. Being more aware and
along with a letter from the City Manager
from other neighboring municipalities”.
recognizing our biases, we can embrace our
commending them for voluntarily
diversity and act collaboratively with equity
participating, being open to learning,
We are a diverse, multigenerational
in mind. Through the PBG Respects initiative,
listening, sharing insight, and helping to
workforce, and there’s so much more
we are building a corporate culture for equity
build an inclusive team culture.
we can and will do. By making changes
and inclusion. Our openness to discussion
to improve our corporate culture
will only continue to lead to better outcomes
The Way Forward
over time through the PBG Respects
over time and improvement of the products
A survey was sent to employees in January
initiative, we will continue our work
and services we offer our community.
2022 seeking input on how they would like to continue the PBG Respects initiative. Based upon survey results, the City will be looking at the next steps to move forward, including more training either in webinar/ video format or in-person, voluntary participation opportunities, and ongoing communications. These early results indicate employees at all levels found value in the PBG Respects program and believe it’s important to keep the momentum going to continue open dialogue.
Sheryl Stewart, IPMA-SCP, CLRP Human Resources Administrator City of Palm Beach Gardens Sheryl Stewart has worked in local government since 1990. She has worked for the City of Palm Beach Gardens since 2001, where she serves as the Human Resources Administrator. She has a Masters of Public Administration and is on the Board of Directors of the Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association.
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Calendar of Events APRIL
NOW-MAY 12 GardensArt Exhibition John Bowen: “The Art of Being There” Watercolor Paintings Weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at City Hall
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APRIL 18, 25 Tour Chasers 5-6:30 p.m. Sandhill Crane Golf Club
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GardensArt Exhibition John Pfeifler & Matt DeLuca: “The Beauty Around Us” Selective Focus Photography Dawn to Dusk Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse
After School Junior Clinic 4:30- 5:30 p.m. Sandhill Crane Golf Club
NOW-MAY 20 GardensArt Exhibition Melissa Mastrangelo: “Life in the Tropics” Acrylics & Watercolor Ink M- F; 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat & Sun 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tennis & Pickleball Clubhouse
NOW-MAY 23 GardensArt Exhibition Rayna O’Nan: “The Beauty Beneath” Underwater Photography Hours Vary; call 561.630-1100 Burns Road Community Center
APRIL 3, 10, 17, 24 The Gardens GreenMarket Sponsored in good health by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. City Hall Municipal Campus
APRIL 12 Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board 6 p.m. at City Hall
APRIL 15 School’s Out Camp 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Burns Road Community Center
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School’s Out Golf Camp 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sandhill Crane Golf Club
APRIL 23-25 Little Mo Regionals 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tennis & Pickleball Center
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MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH! Details on pg. 13.
Earth Day!
Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board 6 p.m. at City Hall
MAY 12 MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
APRIL 24 Market Masterpiece 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Gardens GreenMarket Pre-register at www.pbgrec.com The Gardens GreenMarket GardensArt presents John Bowen Live Demo @ The Gardens GreenMarket 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. City Hall Municipal Campus 1:30 - 3 p.m. Art Reception in City Hall Lobby
APRIL 26 Code Compliance Special Magistrate Hearing 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at City Hall
The Gardens GreenMarket Sponsored in good health by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. City Hall Municipal Campus
MAY 2, 9, 17, 23 Tour Chasers 5-6:30 p.m. Sandhill Crane Golf Club
MAY 4, 11, 18, 25 After School Junior Clinic 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Sandhill Crane Golf Club
APRIL 30 DEA Drug Takeback 9 a.m. at City Hall (Police)
MAY 7 - MAY 14
APRIL 30 Singles Adult Tournament 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tennis & Pickleball Center
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GardensArt Reception for Rayna O’Nan 6 - 7:30 p.m. Burns Road Community Center
MAY 16-AUGUST 18 GardensArt Exhibition Christopher Warren: “Essence of the Palm Beaches” Photography Weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at City Hall
MAY 19 GardensArt Reception for Christopher Warren 6-7:30 p.m. City Hall Lobby
MAY 24 MAY 5 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. at City Hall
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ITF Seniors World Championships Singles, Doubles, Mixed Ages 50-60 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tennis & Pickleball Center
Code Compliance Special Magistrate Hearing 2 – 5 p.m. at City Hall
MAY 24-AUGUST 23 GardensArt Exhibition Claudia Hafner: “Portraits of Life” Watercolor Paintings M- F 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat & Sun 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tennis & Pickleball Clubhouse
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JUNE 2 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. at City Hall
JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 MAY 30 Memorial Day Ceremony 9 a.m. Veterans Plaza Amphitheater Memorial Day City Administrative Offices Closed
The Gardens GreenMarket Sponsored in good health by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. City Hall Municipal Campus
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JUNE 14 Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board 6 p.m. at City Hall
JUNE 28 Code Compliance Special Magistrate Hearing 2 – 5 p.m. at City Hall
JULY JULY IS PARKS & RECREATION MONTH! JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 The Gardens GreenMarket Sponsored in good health by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. City Hall Municipal Campus
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EVERY SATURDAY APRIL- JULY (except June 4th & July 2nd) Junior Drop-In Clinic 9-10 a.m. Sandhill Crane Golf Club
EVERY SATURDAY APRIL-JULY (except June 4th & July 2nd) Learn to Play Golf! Adult Get Golf Ready #1 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES:
Independence Day City Administrative Offices Closed
Burns Road Community Center 4404 Burns Road
JULY 10 –JULY 13
City Hall Municipal Campus 10500 N. Military Trail
Boys Junior Tournament Ages 16-18 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tennis & Pickleball Center
JULY 12 Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board 6 p.m. at City Hall
JULY 14 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. at City Hall
JULY 26 Code Compliance Special Magistrate Hearing 2 – 5 p.m. at City Hall
Gardens GreenMarket 10500 N. Military Trail Sandhill Crane Golf Club/ The Dancing Crane Restaurant 9500 Sandhill Crane Drive Tennis & Pickleball Center Clubhouse/ Center Court Café 5110 117th Court N. The Gardens North County District Park 5101 117th Court N.
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From the Shadows to the Light by Madelyn Marconi
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nspired by the morphology of the human eye, From the Shadows to the Light represents the over 100 million rod and cone cells that function together to process light and produce vision. From the Shadows to the Light resides, fittingly, at the center of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens. The stainless-steel components of the sculpture are interpreted as dynamic undulating forms travelling diagonally within the open circular space. The artist is Carlos Gonzalez, who was born in Cuba and now lives in Miami. He once served as the Professor of Sculpture at the National Art School in Havana, Cuba and previously hosted a variety of group and solo shows in Puerto Rico, Spain, Venezuela, and Dominican Republic. Gonzalez was inspired by an article published in 2004 titled, “The Mystery of the Evolution of the Eye” when he designed and constructed this piece. The article delves into the ancestral journey that the human eye has endured over the past few hundred million years.
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Rich vegetation, including vibrant wild orchids, surround the sculpture and uniquely shaped shadows form on the ground when the sun peeks out from behind the clouds. The red color was chosen in harmony with the tiled roof and the earth tones of the buildings. The structure, which was erected in 2005, is located at the end of a brick path, giving it a true garden feel for patients and visitors of the eye institute and surgery center. From the Shadows to the Light serves as a reminder of the integral role our eyes play in our everyday lives. The sculpture also intrigues viewers to reflect on the beauty of the world that surrounds us, including the eye-catching artwork right here in our community.
JOIN OUR MISSION!
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 150,000 Americans die of a stroke each year. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S. and is the leading cause of serious long-term disability. This all even though 80% of strokes are preventable.
Know the Signs
HERE ARE SOME FACTS: I A stroke causes brain tissue to die, which can lead to brain damage, disability, and death.
I Risk factors for stroke include some I High blood pressure factors beyond your control such as is the single most age, sex, and ethnicity, but also includes important treatable risk unhealthy lifestyle choices such as factor for stroke. smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and not getting enough exercise.
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Look for our FREE screenings and other events throughout the month.
www.pbgfl.com/strokeawareness
MASTER THE SKILLS LEARN THE WARNING SIGNS AND ACT FAST
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE CLOSURE Sandhill Crane Golf Course will be closed for maintenance Monday, June 6th through Friday, June 10th. Summer Camp and Tour Chasers will take place as scheduled. All other activities are cancelled. www.gardensgolf.com | 9500 Sandhill Crane Drive | Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33412
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he latest addition to the City’s Recreation amenities is causing quite a flurry at Gardens Park! On the corner next to the Miracle League Baseball Field, children of all abilities have a new way to
play. Completed in December 2021, the baseball themed playground was constructed on a special poured in place poly rubber surface making is optimal for both rolling on wheels and a softer landing. On-site, it doesn’t take long to see that the Oodle Swing is a big hit. The swing’s size allows for a lot of versatility, from swinging multiple children at once to swinging while lying down for those who are unable to sit
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unsupported. And although the focus is play for children ages 2-12, the entire playground has a therapeutic quality that stimulates the senses and develops cognitive, motor & social skills. Open Dawn to Dusk.
Adaptive & Inclusive Programs
Playground Features: We-Go-Swing
TENNIS
Wheelchair accessible platform allows those in chairs
Wheelchair Tennis PBG Tennis & Pickleball Complex 5110 117th Court North
to experience the thrill of swinging. It elements the need for transfer and promotes social interaction.
Multidirectional Oodle Swing Interactive swing with seating for up to six children. It includes rubber safety bumpers and hangs at a height that is prime for wheelchair interaction or an easy transfer point (pictured on our cover).
Youth and adult programs include a tennis & mobility warm up, stroke/strategy of the day and play. First class FREE! $10 Fee 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
Jamie’s Angels PBG Tennis & Pickleball Complex 5110 117th Court North Sponsored by the Frank Family as a memorial to their daughter Jamie Alexa, this program provides free tennis clinics and “pre-tennis” clinics for children and adults (age 18+) with special needs. FREE of charge | Pre-registration required, call 561-630-1180 Love Serving Autism for Youth & Adults Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex 5070 117th Court North
Assisted Zip Krooz Experience the thrill of flying with this zip line
Tennis instruction designed for youth and adults with autism.
feature that includes a molded bucket seat with lock-in-place harness.
$10 Fee | Pre-registration required, email lisa@loveservingautism.org Youth Classes: Fridays 5pm-6pm & Sundays 9:30am-10:30am Adult Classes: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 5:30pm-6:30pm
Roller Table Think of it as modified monkey bars or an alt-slide. Users pull the rings overhead to move themselves along the rollers from one end to the other.
OmniSpin This “merry-go-round” knows no bounds! Featuring high-backed seats and optimal height for transfer points, it is surface mounted and comes equipped with a speed limiter for safety.
BondFlex Poly Rubber Surface This poured-in-place surfacing system is slip resistant and impact absorbing while creating a unitary flat
SOCCER
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TOPSoccer The Gardens North County District Park 5101 117th Court North
Miracle League Baseball Miracle League Field 4029 Johnson Dairy Road
Community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and/or physical disabilities.
Youth baseball program made possible for all children with physical and mental disabilities to play on a team. Visit www.miraceleaguepalmbeachcounty.com for game schedule and player registration.
FREE to children & young adults ages 5-19 www.GardensTopSoccer.com
surface that allows wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches to move easily. As a bonus, this playground features
AQUATICS
baseball images.
LOCATION: 4301 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens
MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD
All-Inclusive Aquatic Programs PBG Aquatic Complex 4404 Burns Road All aquatic programs offered are inclusive: private swim lessons, deep water fitness, Makos Swim Team, Makos Water Polo.
CITY HALL
Playground
Visit www.pbgfl.com/Aquatics for program information and pricing.
GARDENS PARK PALM BEACH ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
For more information about our adaptive programs, call 561-630-1100 or visit www.pbgfl.com/recreation
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AROUND TOWN
Your resource for the burning question:
“What are they building over there?”
N. Military Trail/PGA Boulevard Turn Lane and Mast Arm Last November, the Palm Beach County Engineering & Public Works Department began constructing a new right turn lane on southbound North Military Trail to westbound PGA Boulevard. This is located on the corner of the Gardens Square Shopping Center. Construction aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of this intersection will also include the installation of a traffic signal mast arm. The southbound right lane will remain closed during installation of the right turn lane. Periodic lane closures are to be expected during ramp and mast arm installation. Estimated Completion: September 2022
El Car Wash The construction of a 2,995 square foot express, automatic car wash facility, with three queue lanes and 18 vacuum bays that are optional for customers after driving through the car wash, is underway on Northlake Boulevard. Nestled between McDonald’s on the east and the Edwin Watts retail store on the west, the building will
contain a small administrative office, a mechanical/equipment room, and a unisex restroom that is accessible from
the exterior of the building. In addition to the “Vacutech” system and silencing mufflers to reduce vacuum noise, the facility uses an innovative process that allows for washing and drying in about 2.5 minutes and a holding tank to capture excess water runoff, allowing approximately 90% of the facility's water to be recycled. Estimated Completion: Early 2023
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City of Palm Beach Gardens 10500 N Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
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Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet! io overlooking n the pat With Liv o e d i s t u e entertainment o featuring an the Sandhill Crane Golf Club and s. hef station extended buffet with interactive c SUNDAY, MAY 8TH FROM 10:30 A.M. – 3 P.M. Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse | 9500 Sandhill Crane Drive, PBG
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$44 for adults, $22 for children 4-12 3 and under are free
