STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, While summer break for students may be rapidly approaching, Broward County remains as busy and engaged as ever. As the County Commission and our thousands of hardworking staff continue to find ways to lead by example and provide steady confidence in uncertain times, I hope that you and your families can take…
What Condo Sellers Need to Provide Buyers – by Cindy Abraham, Keller Williams Realty Professionals A Team Florida
Why Financing Condos Is Tougher — and How We Make It Easier Financing condominiums has become more complicated, especially since the Surfside building collapsed, which triggered stricter lending and inspection requirements. That’s why working with experienced professionals is more important than ever. At Keller Williams A Team Florida, Cindy Abraham and Brian Gaiefsky streamline the process from day one. We gather all required documentation at the time of the listing appointment,…
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE GOES OUT WITH ONE BIG BILL FOR CONDOS by Eric Glazer, Attorney at Law
The Florida Legislature ended in a real blockbuster way about new condo legislation. In the end The Florida House and The Florida Senate agreed on ONE BIG BILL that is 191 pages long. It passed the Senate unanimously and, in the House, there were only 2 opposed. Obviously, we can’t talk about the entire contents…
CAJUN STYLE CORN AND CRAB SOUP
This one didn’t sound as good as it is. I only made it because it had the word “Cajun” in it. But I have made it several times, it really is delicious. Crab meat is regularly on sale for less than $10 per pound at Winn Dixie as well as the head-on shrimp in the…
YOU CAN AVOID PROBATE! – by Stanley G. Swiderski, P.A. Attorney and Counselor at Law
Making it easier for your family is a gift you can give them now. There are things you can do now to make it easier and more cost effective to distribute property after you pass away. As a Florida licensed attorney practicing in Broward County for over 40 years, I can help you in making…
When Infection Clouds the Mind: The Surprising Effects of UTIs – by Helen Vella
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, especially among women and older adults, but their symptoms can sometimes be deceptive. When my husband was showing signs of a fever and disorientation the Doctors were looking at Dementia or other cognitive diseases. He wasn’t sure where he was and one day coming home from work he couldn’t…
CAJUN CRAWFISH FETTUCINE
Full disclosure: Boodro was not terribly fond of my attempts at Cajun dishes. He pretty much hated my gumbos, jambalaya and was personally offended at my version of a muffaletta sandwich because I toasted it to melt the cheese. He never forgave me for winning our Muffaletta cook-off (as noted in the “Ode to Boodro”)….
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
2025 Estimate of Taxable Values The preliminary 2025 property values are now showing on our website at web.bcpa.net. Florida Statutes require our office use January 1 as the date of assessment each year. Our office must consider changes in market conditions – up or down – when developing the Just/Market Values. The 2025 Just Values are based on the…
MAY 1, 2025, HILLCREST/PARKVIEW TOWN HALL MEETING – by Steve Schneider
More than 100 Hillcrest/Parkview residents packed the large Parkview Clubhouse (4600 Hillcrest Drive) for a Town Hall meeting on the proposed Harwin-Tobin “Affordable Housing” development at 1101 Hillcrest Drive, across the street from Championship Academy. Applause erupted several times during the 1.5 hour meeting when speakers from Hillcrest and Parkview at Hillcrest raised concerns about the…
Our Mother Nature
– by Aruna Ladva, BK Publications London, UK, submitted by BK Etta Stevens Wow! Look at the simple beauty of Nature. Isn’t She magnificent? Take time … Stop … Be still … See … Listen … Observe the beauty and wonders of Nature. From the simplicity of a flower to the magnificence of a mountain. Nature…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, While summer break for students may be rapidly approaching, Broward County remains as busy and engaged as ever. As the County Commission and our thousands of hardworking staff continue to find ways to lead by example and provide steady confidence in uncertain times, I hope that you and your families can take…
What Condo Sellers Need to Provide Buyers – by Cindy Abraham, Keller Williams Realty Professionals A Team Florida
Why Financing Condos Is Tougher — and How We Make It Easier Financing condominiums has become more complicated, especially since the Surfside building collapsed, which triggered stricter lending and inspection requirements. That’s why working with experienced professionals is more important than ever. At Keller Williams A Team Florida, Cindy Abraham and Brian Gaiefsky streamline the process from day one. We gather all required documentation at the time of the listing appointment,…
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE GOES OUT WITH ONE BIG BILL FOR CONDOS by Eric Glazer, Attorney at Law
The Florida Legislature ended in a real blockbuster way about new condo legislation. In the end The Florida House and The Florida Senate agreed on ONE BIG BILL that is 191 pages long. It passed the Senate unanimously and, in the House, there were only 2 opposed. Obviously, we can’t talk about the entire contents…
CAJUN STYLE CORN AND CRAB SOUP
This one didn’t sound as good as it is. I only made it because it had the word “Cajun” in it. But I have made it several times, it really is delicious. Crab meat is regularly on sale for less than $10 per pound at Winn Dixie as well as the head-on shrimp in the…
YOU CAN AVOID PROBATE! – by Stanley G. Swiderski, P.A. Attorney and Counselor at Law
Making it easier for your family is a gift you can give them now. There are things you can do now to make it easier and more cost effective to distribute property after you pass away. As a Florida licensed attorney practicing in Broward County for over 40 years, I can help you in making…
When Infection Clouds the Mind: The Surprising Effects of UTIs – by Helen Vella
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, especially among women and older adults, but their symptoms can sometimes be deceptive. When my husband was showing signs of a fever and disorientation the Doctors were looking at Dementia or other cognitive diseases. He wasn’t sure where he was and one day coming home from work he couldn’t…
CAJUN CRAWFISH FETTUCINE
Full disclosure: Boodro was not terribly fond of my attempts at Cajun dishes. He pretty much hated my gumbos, jambalaya and was personally offended at my version of a muffaletta sandwich because I toasted it to melt the cheese. He never forgave me for winning our Muffaletta cook-off (as noted in the “Ode to Boodro”)….
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
2025 Estimate of Taxable Values The preliminary 2025 property values are now showing on our website at web.bcpa.net. Florida Statutes require our office use January 1 as the date of assessment each year. Our office must consider changes in market conditions – up or down – when developing the Just/Market Values. The 2025 Just Values are based on the…