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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE 101 – THE SILENT KILLER REVISITED
Nearly half of U.S. adults — and more than 70% of folks over 60, are walking around with high blood pressure. That’s a big deal, because it raises your risk for heart disease and stroke. The scary part? A lot of people don’t even know they have it. High blood pressure is sneaky; it usually…
FROM LISTED TO SOLD: SELLER RULES THAT GET RESULTS – by Cindy Abraham and Brian Gaiefsky, Keller Williams A Team Florida
Know Your Market Today, ninety percent of buyers begin their search online. They carefully study listings, prices, and recent sales, so they arrive extremely informed about current market values. We will always tell you what you need to know, not what you want to hear. Do not choose a realtor based on who is willing…
CARAMEL APPLE CAKE
1 cup high fiber flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp Morton kosher salt, plus more ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional) ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 1 cup light brown sugar (monk fruit), divided ½ cup granulated sugar (allulose) 1 tsp vanilla extract ½…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Fall is rapidly approaching, and while Hillcrest may not see the leaves change color, we should still expect major transformations in the months to come. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has returned from summer recess and engaged residents in the important process of passing a budget – as detailed below….
JULY 2025 STATE OF THE MARKET
– by Cindy Abraham, Keller Williams A Team Florida SELLER BEWARE! When Hillcrest condo and/or homeowners hire inexperienced or worse, unqualified realtors, it reflects poorly on our entire community. I initially laughed out loud at a certain listing that has been sitting on the market for over 300 days. But then I realized that this…
CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI AND ORZO
(This one goes fast because my chicken and orzo are already cooked: I just add them at the end.) 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken cut into chunks 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste EVOO 1 cup chopped onion 1 TBS chopped garlic 4 cups broccoli florets , 3 cups chicken broth 1…
15 Warning Signs of Dementia – by Cindy Abraham
I am including this article in this month’s issue because it really hit close to home. I think a lot of people in the early stages of dementia don’t realize what’s happening to them. I’ve seen it firsthand; a board member who keeps bringing up the same ideas, seems confused by the agenda, or says…
STUFFED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS
(The super-sized ones available at Aldi) 2 large portobello mushrooms 8 oz. ground sausage (pork or turkey) ¼ cup chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 6 oz. cream cheese 1 egg white 1 TBS chopped fresh sage 1 TBS chopped parsley ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs 3 TBS grated Parmesan Preheat oven to 375. Blend cream…
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING RECAP- by Steve Schneider
Hillcrest and Parkview at Hillcrest residents learned two powerful lessons at the Aug. 12 Planning and Development Board meeting at Hollywood City Hall. Lesson 1: P & D Board members unanimously agreed Hollywood needs more affordable housing. And based on that insight, they recommended that the city commission approve the request by Harwin-Tobin LLC to…
MISSION HAPPINESS – IT’S TIME
by Aruna Ladva, BK Publications, London, UK, Submitted by Etta Stevens, BK Miami/Hollywood Hello everyone, so I would like everyone to jump onto this ‘Mission Happiness’ with me. Why? Because it’s simple, whatever I give energy to, I give life to. The more I dwell on my sorrows, the more they will grow. When I…
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE 101 – THE SILENT KILLER REVISITED
Nearly half of U.S. adults — and more than 70% of folks over 60, are walking around with high blood pressure. That’s a big deal, because it raises your risk for heart disease and stroke. The scary part? A lot of people don’t even know they have it. High blood pressure is sneaky; it usually…
FROM LISTED TO SOLD: SELLER RULES THAT GET RESULTS – by Cindy Abraham and Brian Gaiefsky, Keller Williams A Team Florida
Know Your Market Today, ninety percent of buyers begin their search online. They carefully study listings, prices, and recent sales, so they arrive extremely informed about current market values. We will always tell you what you need to know, not what you want to hear. Do not choose a realtor based on who is willing…
CARAMEL APPLE CAKE
1 cup high fiber flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp Morton kosher salt, plus more ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional) ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 1 cup light brown sugar (monk fruit), divided ½ cup granulated sugar (allulose) 1 tsp vanilla extract ½…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Fall is rapidly approaching, and while Hillcrest may not see the leaves change color, we should still expect major transformations in the months to come. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has returned from summer recess and engaged residents in the important process of passing a budget – as detailed below….
JULY 2025 STATE OF THE MARKET
– by Cindy Abraham, Keller Williams A Team Florida SELLER BEWARE! When Hillcrest condo and/or homeowners hire inexperienced or worse, unqualified realtors, it reflects poorly on our entire community. I initially laughed out loud at a certain listing that has been sitting on the market for over 300 days. But then I realized that this…
CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI AND ORZO
(This one goes fast because my chicken and orzo are already cooked: I just add them at the end.) 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken cut into chunks 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste EVOO 1 cup chopped onion 1 TBS chopped garlic 4 cups broccoli florets , 3 cups chicken broth 1…
15 Warning Signs of Dementia – by Cindy Abraham
I am including this article in this month’s issue because it really hit close to home. I think a lot of people in the early stages of dementia don’t realize what’s happening to them. I’ve seen it firsthand; a board member who keeps bringing up the same ideas, seems confused by the agenda, or says…
STUFFED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS
(The super-sized ones available at Aldi) 2 large portobello mushrooms 8 oz. ground sausage (pork or turkey) ¼ cup chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 6 oz. cream cheese 1 egg white 1 TBS chopped fresh sage 1 TBS chopped parsley ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs 3 TBS grated Parmesan Preheat oven to 375. Blend cream…