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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…
PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE
¾ LB. pork tenderloin, fat removed and cut into 1” slices Olive oil spray Salt and pepper ½ cup orange juice 2 TBS brown sugar 1 TBS Dijon mustard *½ cup fresh cranberries Use the bottom of a skillet to pound slices thin. Spray a non-stick pan with olive oil spray and heat to medium-high….
STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Vamos Gatos! For those of us growing up in Broward County, we know our home is full of surprises. But perhaps no development is more stunning – and more exciting – in sunny South Florida than our transformation into the hockey capital of the world! The Florida Panthers have won back-to-back…
Marie Woodson’s Bills Signed by Governor- by Steve Schneider
Two local state House representatives helped shepherd a Tallahassee bill that will generate funding for Hollywood and other local governments that want to convert from septic to sewer systems. The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 4, authorizes local governments to spend money from their central sewage systems on parts of their communities…
Millions of Seniors Get New $6,000 Tax Deduction Through 2028
A major new tax break for older Americans has arrived. As part of the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” taxpayers aged 65 and older are now eligible for a new $6,000 deduction, starting with their 2025 tax return and continuing through 2028. After that, the deduction is set to expire unless Congress extends it….
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…
PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE
¾ LB. pork tenderloin, fat removed and cut into 1” slices Olive oil spray Salt and pepper ½ cup orange juice 2 TBS brown sugar 1 TBS Dijon mustard *½ cup fresh cranberries Use the bottom of a skillet to pound slices thin. Spray a non-stick pan with olive oil spray and heat to medium-high….
STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Vamos Gatos! For those of us growing up in Broward County, we know our home is full of surprises. But perhaps no development is more stunning – and more exciting – in sunny South Florida than our transformation into the hockey capital of the world! The Florida Panthers have won back-to-back…