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STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Happy New Year! 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year. While the state and national environment may be full of divisiveness and conflict, I am proud to say that Broward County continues to lead in a unified, wholehearted fashion. This year, I look forward to working together to address some…
BEEF WELLINGTON
1 ½ pound center cut beef tenderloin trimmed Olive oil 1 pack white button mushrooms (about 12 oz. 1 shallot cut in half 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 6 thin slices prosciutto 1 TBS Dijon mustard Flour for rolling out puff pastry ½ lb. store bought puff pastry thawed 1 large egg…
FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES STEW
What would Christmas be without the Feast of the Seven Fishes Stew? And the best part, it is done way before your guests arrive for dinner. FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES STEW – even if you don’t usually like anchovies, don’t leave them out. They add just touch of briny salt flavor. Be sure you…
1301 Project Hearing at City Hall – By Steve Schneider
“The Fab Five” on the Hollywood City Commission approved a land use amendment change for the 1301 Project on Dec. 10. The 5 to 2 vote came after hours of public hearing that went into the night. The land use amendment helps the developers move forward with their plans to build a 27-story high-rise building…
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
Homestead Exemptions Automatically Renew After your initial application for Homestead Exemption has been approved, this exemption automatically renews each year unless there is a change of ownership or eligible use of your homesteaded property. Each January, our office mails a Homestead Exemption Renewal Receipt and “Change Order” card to all Homesteaded properties. Florida law requires…
How to Fix Poor Neck Posture
Condensed from an article by Holly Grace Callis | Published August 11, 2025 You know the feeling: you’re scrolling through your phone, walking hands-free, or hunching over your laptop. It seems harmless at the moment, but over time, poor neck posture can lead to tightness, chronic pain, and even nerve pressure. The good news? Posture…
THE ART OF LEARNING AND TEACHING
– Written by Aruna Ladva, Revised and submitted by BK Etta Stevens “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” The whole of life is a school, and learning is life-long. When we accept that everything we are presented with teaches…
Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
4-5 oz. fettuccine 1 TBS butter ¼ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes in oil 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 TBS minced garlic 2 cups shredded chicken 1 TBS Cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1.5 TBS flour 1/2 cup half-and-half 2 ounces shredded cheese of your choice 1/4 cup sour cream 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 green onion, green parts sliced 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley Cook…
MIGRAINES – THE MANY FACES OF A SINGLE PAIN (that is not one of your neighbors)
Migraine attacks don’t look the same for everyone. Symptoms, triggers, and even duration vary widely. Most last 4 to 72 hours, according to the National Headache Foundation, but some end sooner, or drag on longer. Migraines often unfold in stages, though not everyone experiences all of them: Prodrome: Hours or days before an attack, you…
TEXAS TORNADO CAKE
2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 20 oz. crushed pineapple Topping: ½ cup butter ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1 cup pecans 1 cup shredded coconut Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray. Stir cake ingredients well. Pour…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Happy New Year! 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year. While the state and national environment may be full of divisiveness and conflict, I am proud to say that Broward County continues to lead in a unified, wholehearted fashion. This year, I look forward to working together to address some…
BEEF WELLINGTON
1 ½ pound center cut beef tenderloin trimmed Olive oil 1 pack white button mushrooms (about 12 oz. 1 shallot cut in half 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 6 thin slices prosciutto 1 TBS Dijon mustard Flour for rolling out puff pastry ½ lb. store bought puff pastry thawed 1 large egg…
FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES STEW
What would Christmas be without the Feast of the Seven Fishes Stew? And the best part, it is done way before your guests arrive for dinner. FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES STEW – even if you don’t usually like anchovies, don’t leave them out. They add just touch of briny salt flavor. Be sure you…
1301 Project Hearing at City Hall – By Steve Schneider
“The Fab Five” on the Hollywood City Commission approved a land use amendment change for the 1301 Project on Dec. 10. The 5 to 2 vote came after hours of public hearing that went into the night. The land use amendment helps the developers move forward with their plans to build a 27-story high-rise building…
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
Homestead Exemptions Automatically Renew After your initial application for Homestead Exemption has been approved, this exemption automatically renews each year unless there is a change of ownership or eligible use of your homesteaded property. Each January, our office mails a Homestead Exemption Renewal Receipt and “Change Order” card to all Homesteaded properties. Florida law requires…
How to Fix Poor Neck Posture
Condensed from an article by Holly Grace Callis | Published August 11, 2025 You know the feeling: you’re scrolling through your phone, walking hands-free, or hunching over your laptop. It seems harmless at the moment, but over time, poor neck posture can lead to tightness, chronic pain, and even nerve pressure. The good news? Posture…
THE ART OF LEARNING AND TEACHING
– Written by Aruna Ladva, Revised and submitted by BK Etta Stevens “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” The whole of life is a school, and learning is life-long. When we accept that everything we are presented with teaches…
Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
4-5 oz. fettuccine 1 TBS butter ¼ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes in oil 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 TBS minced garlic 2 cups shredded chicken 1 TBS Cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1.5 TBS flour 1/2 cup half-and-half 2 ounces shredded cheese of your choice 1/4 cup sour cream 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 green onion, green parts sliced 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley Cook…