Memorial Day began as a way to honor service members who, following the line of duty, made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As a daughter of a World War II Army Combat Veteran, I am committed to do everything I can to serve those who fought for our freedoms. To those who are fighting today, we admire your courage and appreciate your sacrifices.
On behalf of my family, my office, and my constituents, we SALUTE YOU, we HONOR YOU and we THANK YOU.
Maria
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10556
Annual Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 29, at 9:30 a.m.
at Veteran's Memorial Park
9400 W. Palmetto Park
Boca Raton 33428
A live stream of the program will be on the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pbcparks.
This event honors veterans of our armed services and will feature a procession of colors, guest speakers and patriotic music.
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Maria Sachs, Chair of Palm Beach County Tourist Development Board
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"Visitor Fun Facts"
Did you know that;
International Visitors
- There were 2.8 million visitors to Florida up 8.5% from last year driven by record international visitors.
- The international visitors was up 25% to 268,000 people.
- A record 153,000 Canadians, 28% more than 2022 and 16% more than 2019.
- A record of 5,200 visitors from Germany, up 48% from 2022 and 23% from 2019.
- The country of Mexico recovered in 2021 and reached a new record of 3,300 visitors up 32% from 2022.
Domestic Visitors
- Visitation from domestic travelers increased by 5% to 1.68 million people.
- New York City area, we saw 380,000.
- Boston 102,000.
- Philadelphia 60,000.
- Houston 35,000 people.
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Men’s Senior Baseball League |
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The Men’s Senior Baseball League (MSBL) is the premier amateur baseball organization for adults (18 years of age to 60+). The MSBL Fall Classic is one of the largest amateur baseball tournaments for adults annually in the United States. The upcoming MSBL Fall Classic will occur at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium from November 4-18, 2023.
The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, located in West Palm Beach, and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, located in Jupiter, will come together to offer two marquee baseball stadiums and 26 total diamonds to host the MSBL Fall Classic and accommodate 125 teams, consisting of 2,000+ athletes (108 teams and 2,160 athletes are projected to visit from outside of south Florida). Teams have traveled across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Peru. The tournament will feature eight (8) age groups (18+, 28+, 35+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+). Over 450 baseball games will be played during the 14-day tournament. Teams compete in a pool play format, which is followed by play-offs. Teams are guaranteed to play a minimum of five (5) games.
The MSBL Fall Classic will create a tremendous economic and tourism impact for The Palm Beaches. The event is expected to generate $5 million in direct visitor spending and between 6,400 and 8,000 hotel room nights.
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Lyons Road Construction Update |
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Engineering and Public Works Department
Construction Update: since May 19, 2023
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Construction Update
- Completion of roadway work is still expected by the end of May 2023; however as previously mentioned, this completion date does not include the intersection at Atlantic Avenue and Lyons Road due to the material delays in signal items. Further, this completion date no longer includes the roadway connection at the south side of the L-38 Canal bridge. That work is expected to take three months once the required change order(s) are approved.
- The traffic switch preparation work occurred on May 8, 2023, allowing the contractor to work on the southbound lanes. This switch include temporary striping as well as signal timing modifications at Atlantic Avenue and Lyons Road.
- The contractor has requested that their subcontractor remove the bridge construction equipment as soon as possible.
- The contractor has not provided a schedule for the second lift of asphalt for the southbound lanes because they plan to complete watermain work prior to final paving.
- Due to the delay in the delivery of specialized signal items, the demolition, construction, and completion of the intersection of Lyons Road and Atlantic Avenue is delayed. County staff is working with the contractor to provide temporary signals at the intersection. Once installed, the temporary signals will allow the contractor to begin the demolition of existing equipment at the intersection months sooner than waiting for the delayed permanent signal items to arrive. We anticipate temporary signal installation to start in August 2023.
- Streetlights are still scheduled to be installed by FPL on Lyons Road between Clint Moore Road and Atlantic Avenue starting in the summer of 2024.
Other Project Updates
Flavor Pict Road - SR-7 to Lyons Road, PBC Project 2013526A
- Still on track for completion in July 2023.
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Palm Beach Home Design and Remodeling Show
The Palm Beach Home Show is back! Don't miss Palm Beaches' largest home event of the year! Join designers, home improvement experts and industry leaders during Palm Beach's largest expo for the home. The home design expo will take place May 26-29, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Show Hours:
Friday, May 26 | 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 27 | 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 28 | 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Monday, May 29 | 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
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Animal Care & Control Spotlight |
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Help Clear the Kennel
May adoptions only $5
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Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Animal Care and Control Division (ACC) is asking the community to help with efforts to find homes for the 56 adoptable dogs that are in the kennel. As the only open-admission shelter in the county, ACC accepts all animals in need regardless of their condition. Services are provided to lost, homeless and unwanted animals, and help is needed to continue caring for them.
The community can help by adopting or fostering. The kennel has adoptable dogs with different personalities that would suit anyone’s lifestyle. Whether looking for a big dog, small dog, playful pup or couch potato, the shelter has a perfect dog for a family. In May, ACC offers $5 adoptions to motivate the community to adopt instead of shop (#AdoptDontShop) for a furry friend. By adopting or fostering, a dog experiences time in a loving home, and space for another dog in need is created in the shelter.
If looking for a short-term commitment, ACC is encouraging residents to consider becoming a foster through the Foster2Rescue program. Through this program, foster parents take care of a pet for two to six weeks until a forever home is found through the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. All supplies such as food, crate, leash, collar and preventatives are provided. All the foster needs to provide is some love.
PBCACC encourages those interested in fostering or adopting to meet their perfect match in person. Pets can also be viewed online at https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/snap/home. The Foster and adoption application is completed in person at PBCACC. No appointment is needed.
Adoption Center hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control is located at 7100 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. For more information, please call 561-233-1200 or visit the website, www.pbcgov.com/animal.
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I am the caretaker for my dad, who is elderly and not in good health. My funds are limited and I am at the end of my rope. I need help!
There is a free confidential lifeline that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is 211 on your phone or you can call 561-383-1111.
We also have a 24-hour Alzheimer’s crisis line available 24/7. They have trained professionals and registered nurses who are one phone call away, ready to assist in difficult situations. Call 561-683-2700 or 800-394-1771, to reach a staff member today.
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Please feel free to call Our Office with any questions.
561-355-2205
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Vice Mayor Maria Sachs | Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners | District 5
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