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Jan. 5, 2023


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News & Events

PBC Legislative Delegation to Hold Local Bill & Public Hearing

Legislative Affairs


Sen. Tina Polsky, chairwoman of the PBC Legislative Delegation, announced that the delegation’s local bill and final public hearing prior to the 2023 Florida Legislative Session will now take place on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 1:30 p.m., rather than 2 p.m., as it was previously listed.

New Year, New Goals at PBC Animal Care & Control

Animal Care & Control


The PBC Public Safety Department’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC) is encouraging the community to ring in the New Year with a new best friend! The New Year calls for new resolutions and what better way of kick starting those goals then with an accountability partner.

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Walk With Ease at Westgate Recreation Center

Parks & Recreation


The Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health.

County’s Nature Adventure Journal Recognized Nationally

Parks & Recreation


The PBC Parks and Recreation Department’s Nature Adventure Journal was recently recognized as a winner in the 2022 American Graphic Design Awards in the Designing for Good category featuring the best designs of 2021 and 2022 ...

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Pictured here (l to r)t: Utilities Assistant Director John Acton, Maintenance Director Jason Davis, Operations & Maintenance Manager Anthony Armeli and Technical Compliance Manager Melody Tungol.

PBCWUD Internationally Recognized for Best Asset Management

Water Utilities


In order to deliver the highest quality water to customers, PBC Water Utilities (WUD) requires periodic line flushing and temporary treatment modification.

Semiannual Water

System Flush

Water Utilities


In order to deliver the highest quality water to customers, PBC Water Utilities (WUD) requires periodic line flushing and temporary treatment modification.

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BCC Briefs for Dec. 20, 2022


Board of County Commissioners


​At the Dec. 20, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action on the regular agenda.

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Delray Beach

Public Safety


A Disaster Recovery Center operated by FEMA and the State of Florida, is open in PBC to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. The center is located at the PBC Library System's Hagen Ranch Road branch located at 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446.

Community Services

PBC Senior Centers Offering Breakfast & Lunch

at Congregate Meal Sites

The PBC Community Services Department's Division of Senior and Veteran Services invites local seniors and veterans age 60 and older to take part in free breakfast and lunch options at various sites throughout the county.

County Program Offers Up to $15,000 for Low-Income Residents to Replace Home Air Conditioning Systems


​The crisis Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Program, through Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is available to assist low-income PBC homeowners ...

County Looking to Partner with Local HVAC Companies


The PBC Community Services Department is looking to partner with local HVAC companies to replace outdated, inefficient or nonfunctioning HVAC systems.

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Parks & Recreation

Raptor Day for Nature Photographers at Okeeheelee Nature Center


RAPTOR DAY FOR NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Saturday, Jan. 21

8:30-10 a.m.

Minor participants (ages 15-17) must be accompanied by one adult guardian.

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Happenings at Okeeheelee Nature Center

HAWK WALK & TALK

Saturday, Jan. 14, 10-11 a.m.

Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)

Get Ready for Riverbend Park

SPECIAL EVENT: 185-YEAR SEMINOLE MAROON REUNION

Jan. 11–15

A free hybrid in-person & virtual event "Seminole Maroon Family Reunion" and Annual Spiritual Remembrance of the Two Pivotal 1838 Seminole Battles of the Loxahatchee River Battlefield in Jupiter.

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All in a Day at Green Cay Nature Center

SCIENCE FOR SENIORS: VULTURES

Friday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m.

Ages 50+, $5/participant

(Reservations required, limit 50) 

Jump Into January at Daggerwing Nature Center

NIGHT HIKE

Thursday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m.

Ages 8+, $5/participant

(Reservations required)

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Mounts Botanical Garden

Cooperative Extension

Mounts to Host Healthy, Artsy & Horticultural Events in January

Kicking off 2023 with a horticultural flourish, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting extraordinary workshops, classes and special events in January.

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