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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….
STATE Representative Marie Woodson – HOUSE DISTRICT 105
Greetings everyone, The 2025 Florida Legislative Session in Tallahassee finally ended on June 16th. Initially scheduled to end on May 2nd, the extended 105 days Session allowed my colleagues additional time to discuss, debate and cast votes regarding legislation and budget appropriations. The results will impact residents in the District and the entire State of…
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
2025 TRIM Notices The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office mails the TRIM (proposed tax) Notices in August of each year. This is NOT a tax bill but shows your property’s 2025 Just/Market Value, exemptions, and proposed taxes as set by the taxing authorities listed on the notice. The TRIM Notice is your opportunity to…
THOUGHTS ON MEDICATIONS – by Cindy Abraham
It is amazing to me the amount of drugs that I find when I am called to list a unit and help clear it out. Twice I have taken BAGS of opioids and needles, to the CVS on Sheridan who will dispose of unused drugs. Granted, these folks were in a lot of pain toward…
When the Going gets Tough, the Tough get Going
by Aruna Ladva Brahma Kumaris London, England, submitted by BK Etta Stevens All of us must face tough situations sometimes in our lives. It all depends on what we consider ‘tough’ to be. For some it could be an illness, for some it could be a broken relationship, for some it could be losing a job…
HOT HONEY-GLAZED PORK CHOPS
HOT HONEY-GLAZED PORK CHOPS 1 tsp cayenne pepper (instead of the Calabrian) ¾ cup plus 1 TBS orange juice plus one small naval orange sliced into half moons ¼ cup plus 2 TBS honey, divided 4 bone-in rib-cut pork chops 2 TBS canola oil (divided 1/3 cup sliced shallots 2 TBS sliced garlic cloves 1…
LOBSTER RAVIOLI
8 oz fresh lobster ravioli 8 oz. chopped lobster tail meat, lobster head meat or langostino tails, 2 TBS butter 2 TBS minced shallot 1/2 cup heavy cream ¼ cup white wine ½ cup shredded spinach (optional) 1 ½ TBS fresh lemon juice plus zest from 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan Minced chives, green scallions…
ALL REALTORS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL
ALL REALTORS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL–by Cindy Abraham & Brian Gaiefsky, Keller Williams A Team Florida Dave Ramsey, the renowned financial expert, once said: “When getting help with money—whether it’s insurance, real estate, or investments—you should always look for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.” That speaks…
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….
STATE Representative Marie Woodson – HOUSE DISTRICT 105
Greetings everyone, The 2025 Florida Legislative Session in Tallahassee finally ended on June 16th. Initially scheduled to end on May 2nd, the extended 105 days Session allowed my colleagues additional time to discuss, debate and cast votes regarding legislation and budget appropriations. The results will impact residents in the District and the entire State of…
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
2025 TRIM Notices The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office mails the TRIM (proposed tax) Notices in August of each year. This is NOT a tax bill but shows your property’s 2025 Just/Market Value, exemptions, and proposed taxes as set by the taxing authorities listed on the notice. The TRIM Notice is your opportunity to…
THOUGHTS ON MEDICATIONS – by Cindy Abraham
It is amazing to me the amount of drugs that I find when I am called to list a unit and help clear it out. Twice I have taken BAGS of opioids and needles, to the CVS on Sheridan who will dispose of unused drugs. Granted, these folks were in a lot of pain toward…
When the Going gets Tough, the Tough get Going
by Aruna Ladva Brahma Kumaris London, England, submitted by BK Etta Stevens All of us must face tough situations sometimes in our lives. It all depends on what we consider ‘tough’ to be. For some it could be an illness, for some it could be a broken relationship, for some it could be losing a job…
HOT HONEY-GLAZED PORK CHOPS
HOT HONEY-GLAZED PORK CHOPS 1 tsp cayenne pepper (instead of the Calabrian) ¾ cup plus 1 TBS orange juice plus one small naval orange sliced into half moons ¼ cup plus 2 TBS honey, divided 4 bone-in rib-cut pork chops 2 TBS canola oil (divided 1/3 cup sliced shallots 2 TBS sliced garlic cloves 1…