DISTRICT 6 UPDATE – courtesy of Idelma Quintana, City of Hollywood District 6 Commissioner
Have you heard that phrase made famous by Benjamin Franklin when he said, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes?” Most of us agree that paying taxes is something we do not enjoy but hopefully we do find joy in our lives. Our taxes pay for many of…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – COUNTY COMMISSIONER BEAM FURR – DISTRICT 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Summer is supposed to be a time to relax. But with the pace of historic news events hitting us like a storm, this summer may have felt a little more tense than usual. Despite the tensions many of us are experiencing, I hope that residents in Hillcrest have found plenty of time…
MARIA BERRY’S BREAD PUDDING
1 lb. white bread torn into chunks 1 can evaporated milk (shake well) 12 oz. regular milk 4 oz. butter softened 5 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup brandy 1 cup raisins 2/3 cup caramel sauce Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place bread chunks into large…
SMOTHERED PORK STEAKS
3 TBS olive oil 1 lb. boneless pork shoulder steaks 1 TBS Steak Seasoning ½ tsp black pepper 2/3 cup thinly sliced onion or ¼ cup sliced shallots 12 oz. sliced mushrooms 3 cloves garlic minced 3 TBS flour 1-1/2 cups chicken stock ½ TBS tomato paste ½ TBS white wine vinegar 1/4 cup heavy…
JULY 17 TOWN HALL MEETING – by Steve Schneider
Close to 70 Hillcrest leaders and residents attended the Town Hall Meeting in Rec Room 2 at 1150 Hillcrest Court on July 17. They listened to speakers discuss ways to ease the burden for more than 100 Hillcresters hit hard by inflation and increased structural building inspection requirements. A new state law mandating condo Associations…
REAL ESTATE UPDATE – by Cindy Abraham
In recent years, navigating the real estate market has been challenging, partly due to the prevalence of less experienced and less knowledgeable Realtors. Although this often meant that we did a significant amount of the work and shared the commission offered by the seller equally, it frequently allowed us to negotiate better terms for our…
LAMB CHOPS WITH MERLOT
4 lamb chops, ¼ cup dried cherries and ¼ cup dried apricots , ¼ cup port 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved 1/4 cup flour , 1/4 cup olive oil ½ cup diced red onions ¼ cup chopped or shredded carrot ¼ cup chopped celery rib, 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic minced 1tsp minced…
DISTRICT 6 UPDATE – courtesy of Idelma Quintana, City of Hollywood District 6 Commissioner
District 6 neighborhoods are celebrating some long-awaited attention. Our neighborhoods and our people are what makes Hollywood a special place. Parts of Beverly Park will soon enjoy nearly five miles of new sidewalks, where none had existed before. Washington Park will see significant changes to the industrial park with the replacement of 167 septic tanks,…
Don’t Let Disability Derail Your Retirement: How to Take Advantage of Disability Benefits
by David Treece, MBA, AIF®, CLTC® You’ve worked hard to save and make a plan to ensure you have income for life throughout your retirement. However, I’ve learned in my 30+ years of helping clients plan for retirement that an unexpected accident, injury, or medical condition can result in forced early retirement, a reduction in income,…
JULY 11 HLC MEETING NOTES – by Steve Schneider
New state laws governing condo Association operations took effect July 1, Hillcrest leaders were informed at the July 11 Hillcrest Leadership Council meeting held in Rec Room 2 on Hillcrest Ct. One prominent change mandates that associations conduct quarterly Board meetings, said Gregory R. Eisinger, a partner with nearby Eisinger Law. Asked about possible loopholes in the meeting requirement, the attorney said association…
DISTRICT 6 UPDATE – courtesy of Idelma Quintana, City of Hollywood District 6 Commissioner
Have you heard that phrase made famous by Benjamin Franklin when he said, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes?” Most of us agree that paying taxes is something we do not enjoy but hopefully we do find joy in our lives. Our taxes pay for many of…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – COUNTY COMMISSIONER BEAM FURR – DISTRICT 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Summer is supposed to be a time to relax. But with the pace of historic news events hitting us like a storm, this summer may have felt a little more tense than usual. Despite the tensions many of us are experiencing, I hope that residents in Hillcrest have found plenty of time…
MARIA BERRY’S BREAD PUDDING
1 lb. white bread torn into chunks 1 can evaporated milk (shake well) 12 oz. regular milk 4 oz. butter softened 5 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup brandy 1 cup raisins 2/3 cup caramel sauce Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place bread chunks into large…
SMOTHERED PORK STEAKS
3 TBS olive oil 1 lb. boneless pork shoulder steaks 1 TBS Steak Seasoning ½ tsp black pepper 2/3 cup thinly sliced onion or ¼ cup sliced shallots 12 oz. sliced mushrooms 3 cloves garlic minced 3 TBS flour 1-1/2 cups chicken stock ½ TBS tomato paste ½ TBS white wine vinegar 1/4 cup heavy…
JULY 17 TOWN HALL MEETING – by Steve Schneider
Close to 70 Hillcrest leaders and residents attended the Town Hall Meeting in Rec Room 2 at 1150 Hillcrest Court on July 17. They listened to speakers discuss ways to ease the burden for more than 100 Hillcresters hit hard by inflation and increased structural building inspection requirements. A new state law mandating condo Associations…
REAL ESTATE UPDATE – by Cindy Abraham
In recent years, navigating the real estate market has been challenging, partly due to the prevalence of less experienced and less knowledgeable Realtors. Although this often meant that we did a significant amount of the work and shared the commission offered by the seller equally, it frequently allowed us to negotiate better terms for our…
LAMB CHOPS WITH MERLOT
4 lamb chops, ¼ cup dried cherries and ¼ cup dried apricots , ¼ cup port 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved 1/4 cup flour , 1/4 cup olive oil ½ cup diced red onions ¼ cup chopped or shredded carrot ¼ cup chopped celery rib, 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic minced 1tsp minced…
DISTRICT 6 UPDATE – courtesy of Idelma Quintana, City of Hollywood District 6 Commissioner
District 6 neighborhoods are celebrating some long-awaited attention. Our neighborhoods and our people are what makes Hollywood a special place. Parts of Beverly Park will soon enjoy nearly five miles of new sidewalks, where none had existed before. Washington Park will see significant changes to the industrial park with the replacement of 167 septic tanks,…