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VOL 25 NO 3 • JUL-SEP 2018

TOWN OF JUPITER

Gallery of Art

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SEPTEMBER 5 • OCTOBER 3 • NOVEMBER 7 • DECEMBER 5
Congratulations to the winners of the Town of Jupiter Art Committee ’ s Annual Student Exhibit !
Every year in the spring the Art Committee collaborates with local schools to exhibit student artwork in the Jupiter Community Center . The submissions are judged , and winning students receive prizes . A big congratulations to the winners and a thank-you to all of the participants and the teachers for a job well done .
1st Place Ryan Finnegan
Independence Middle School
1st Place Julia McClement Jupiter High School
1st Place Kirk Coakley Very Special Arts Florida
From Independence Middle School ( Coordinator : Denise Francazio McBrayer )
• 1st Place - Ryan Finnegan Title : The Dreaded Clowns
• 2nd Place - Helina Holm Title : Moonlight Sea
• 3rd Place - Arlene Salstein Title : Rainbowland
From Jupiter High School
• 1st Place - Julia McClement Untitled Coordinator : Mrs . Lanza
• 2nd Place - Isabella Worthington-Shea Title : Cacti Coordinator : Ms . Sarah Kundston
• 3rd Place - Alexander Brodner Title : Underwater Beauty Coordinator : Ms . Sarah Kundston
From Jupiter Middle School ( Coordinator : Sandy Carbone )
• 1st Place - Maya Marucci Title : Italian Scene
• 2nd Place - Reagan Lee Title : Fish on Fish
• 3rd Place - Malana Marks Title : Penguin Heart
From the Very Special Arts Florida ( Coordinators : Erica Russell & Holly Teruggi )
• 1st Place - Kirk Coakley Title : Plum Delicious
• 2nd Place - Mike Lueking Title : White Lamp
• 3rd Place - Daniel Merino Title : Falling Alphabet

TOWN CALENDAR Dates and times are subject to change and can be confirmed through provided contact information .

Stop by Town Hall at 2:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month from September through December for help filing your 2019 Homestead Exemption application . The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser ’ s Office , Division of Education Services , will be on-hand at Town Hall in Jupiter to take your Homestead Exemption application and answer any property valuation questions you may have .
In order to qualify for this exemption , you must hold the legal title to a residential property by January 1 of the application year , and the property for which you are seeking exemption must be your primary , permanent residence . You also must be a legal resident of Florida by January 1 of the initial application year . Applications are accepted by mail or in-person at any time throughout the year , but in order for the exemption to be considered for the upcoming tax year , the application must be received by March 1 of the qualifying year .
A copy of your deed and proof of residency is required . For proof of residency , you may submit a copy of your Florida driver ' s license , voter registration or permanent residency card . In lieu of a pending permanent resident alien card , the Federal Form I485 , “ Approval Notice for Application to adjust to Permanent Resident Status ,” is accepted .
Exemptions available include : Up to $ 25,000 Homestead Exemption ; Additional $ 25,000 Homestead Exemption ; Senior Citizen Exemption ; $ 5,000 Disabled Veterans Exemption ; Combat-disabled Senior Veterans Exemption ; and the $ 500 Widow / Widower Exemption .
For questions , please contact Mike Pratt at 561-355-4021 or mpratt @ pbcgov . org .
What ' s not to love about Jupiter ? Jupiter is one of the most beautiful places in the country , with its gorgeous beaches , lush open spaces , ample waterway trails , and rich history !
All summer long the Town will be sharing the many reasons to love Jupiter across all its social media accounts . You can be part of the fun by connecting with the Town ! Share what YOU love about Jupiter by replying to posts with a picture or comment and using the hashtag # iLoveJupiter . You may see your photo or comment featured in the upcoming weeks . Make sure to tag your friends or favorite Jupiter business to get them involved too !
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It ' s That Time Again !
Jupiter Business Owners : Business Tax Renewal Season is July 1 – Sept . 30
The State of Florida requires all businesses to renew their business tax receipt ( BTR ) on an annual basis . The renewal season begins July 1 and runs through September 30 .
Guides are available online to help you login , renew your license , build your invoice , pay and print your 2019 Business License from home .
Town of Jupiter businesses can visit : www . jupiter . fl . us / btr / Renewals
Use the help guide to walk you through the process .
Business Tax Receipt office hours are Monday to Friday , 8:00 am to 4:00 pm . If you have any questions , please contact the Business Tax Receipt office at 561-741-2318 or tojbtr @ jupiter . fl . us .
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4th of July Mega Bash Tuesday , Jul . 3- Wednesday Jul . 4
MAJOR TOWN EVENTS & CLOSINGS
National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday , Aug . 7
TOWN HALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Council Chambers • 7:00 pm • 561-746-5134 www . jupiter . fl . us / agendas
Regular Town Council Meeting Jul . 17 • Aug . 2 *, 9 & 21 • Sep . 6 ** & 20 **
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Jul . 10 • Aug . 14 • Sep . 13
Community Redevelopment Agency Commission Meeting Jul . 11 • Aug . 8 • Sep . 12
* The second budget workshop will be held on this date . ** The public budget hearings will be held on these dates .
Independence Day Closed • Jul . 4
Labor Day Closed • Sep . 3
• Visit www . jupiter . fl . us / town _ calendar for a listing of events and happenings in the Jupiter area .
• Visit www . jupiter . fl . us / Live to view live meetings for Town Council , Community Redevelopment Agency Commission , and Planning and Zoning Commission .
Share your voice with the Let Us Know button . You can share your suggestions , requests , and comments by using the Let Us Know button on the Town of Jupiter homepage . Go to www . jupiter . fl . us , and click the Let Us Know icon located in the green menu bar .
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