From The Glades Property Appraiser - Deadlines

From Lorie Ward, Glades County Property Appraiser

NEWS FROM THE GLADES COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER

TO OUR SENIOR CITIZENS:

To those of you that have recently applied for the Limited Income Seniors Exemption, the 2020 adjusted household income limit is $30,721.

Please keep in mind that the last day to submit your proof of income to my office is June 1, 2020.
If you file a Federal Income Tax Return, I will need a copy of your 2019 return.
If you are not required to file a Federal Income Tax Return, then I will need a copy of all income that you receive.

For those of you that already have the exemption, you are not required to resubmit the income information this year.

TO OUR BUSINESSES:

Wednesday, April 1, is the last day to file a Tangible Personal Property Tax Return for business owners.

Tangible Personal Property is everything other than real estate. It includes furniture, fixtures, tools, machinery, signs, equipment, leasehold improvements, supplies, leased equipment and any other equipment used in a business or to earn an income.

You will automatically receive a Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption of $25,000 when you submit the form. This means that you will be exempt from paying on the first $25,000 of value.

If you need additional time to file, you may request an extension. The request must be submitted by April 1st. Please call, email or stop by my office if you have any questions or need help completing the form.

Hendry County Declares Emergency State

LABELLE, FL. -- Hendry County officials have declared a Local State of Emergency in response to the potential spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its potential impacts on the County.

The declaration is effective immediately as of 4:28 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Although there are currently no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hendry County at this time, this declaration will allow the County access to essential resources, such as funding reimbursements and emergency procurement of critical supplies, as response to this pandemic may require.

Residents with questions regarding COVID-19 are asked to call the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) 24 hour at (866) 779-6121 or visit the FDOH webpage dedicated to COVID-19 -- https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/ .

Glades County Declares State Of Emergency As Precaution

MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- This morning Glades County signed a Local State of Emergency in response to COVID-19. This was done solely out of precaution and allows Emergency Management to activate the County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and to request mutual aid resources from our state and federal partners. There are no reported cases of COVID-19 in Glades County at this time. The county is working closely with the Department of Health to make sure that all residents are as safe and healthy as possible.

All County government buildings are still open and will be sanitized daily. Employees and janitorial staff will continue to clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in common areas (e.g. tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, sinks).

When patients go to the hospital or clinic on their own they need to call the agency that they are planning to go to first before arriving.

If you are in need of emergency services please let the 911 dispatcher know if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms including fever over 100.4 degrees, shortness of breath, or a dry cough. This is to protect our emergency workers.

Clinics:

· Glades County Health Department- Community Clinic: 863.946.0405

· Hendry Regional Convenient Care Center (LaBelle): 863.675.2356

· MedExpress Urgent Care (Clewiston): 863.805.0189

· James D. Forbes Family Care Center (Clewiston): 863.983.3434

Letter - Glades School District Free Bag Breakfasts

MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- "As we continue our work to minimize the effects of the Coronavirus for all Glades County residents, the Glades County School District wishes to continue its commitment to ensuring that the youth of Glades County receive healthy meals. 

 "Beginning Monday, March 23, and continuing while the schools remain closed, the school district will deliver FREE bag breakfasts and lunches to our bus stops for all youth (ages 17 and under). 

"We have created a schedule of delivery times, which is exactly four hours after our students’ normal pick up time. Students who wish to participate will receive one bag lunch and one bag breakfast at their bus stop when the school bus arrives. Please understand that the times will not be perfect at first-this is our first time trying this.

"For walkers and car riders, we will also operate a ‘drive through’ service at the parent pick up behind Moore Haven Elementary School and the bus loop at West Glades School. This service will operate Monday-Friday, from 11:00 to 11:30 am."

Thank you.
Sincerely,
James Brickel
Director of Administrative Services

Glades County School District

Responding To Anxiety - Mood Gym Podcast Episode 15

 

LABELLE, FL. -- The latest episode of health and well-being podcast Mood Gym suggests a thousands of years old technique and practice that anyone can do to alleviate anxiety while improving health and balance and diminishing pain.