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A MESSAGE FROM OUR DISTRICT 6 CITY COMMISSIONER IDELMA QUINTANA
Thank you to the residents of Hollywood’s District 6 for your continued trust and for allowing me to remain as your representative in our city’s governance. I am excited about the things that we can accomplish together in the next four years. I often reflect on the ways that Hollywood’s people, our neighborhoods and our…
CHANGES IN MEDICARE BEGINNING 2025
Big Medicare changes in 2025 will prompt Floridians to carefully review plans. The 5.1 million eligible Floridians have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to choose original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. Changes include a $2,000 cap on Part D drug costs, a payment plan for expensive meds, and potential adjustments to Medicare Advantage…
PECAN PIE BROWNIES (I just used a 8 X 8 metal baking pan)
18.4 oz Brownie mix ½ cup Canola oil 2 eggs ¼ cup water ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup light corn syrup (I used agave syrup, or you can use light maple syrup or honey) 2 eggs 1TBS bourbon (hey that’s what the recipe said but I used 2TBS) 2 tsp vanilla extract ½…
WHO ARE THE NOVA SINGERS?
The Nova Singers are a community choir of over 100 voices. Nova University is our patron, and the choir are ambassadors for the University. We are beginning our 49th year bringing a variety of choral music to South Florida. We have sung several times at Carnegie Hall, Europe, including the Vatican and our National Cathedral in Washington…
NEW CONDO LAWS 2024
While many board members are already informed about the new laws, some may not be, so this article serves as a helpful reminder. If you believe your board may not be fully compliant with the new laws, consider raising your concerns respectfully and privately with board members. Addressing matters one-on-one helps avoid any unintended embarrassment…
NOVEMBER HLC MEETING- by Steve Schneider
Cindy Abraham, HLC Secretary, opened the Nov. 7 Hillcrest Leadership Council meeting at 6:01 PM. The first topic concerned Hillcrest condo owners and associations continuing to feel pressure from state laws that mandate more inspections and reserve financial requirements. The meeting was at Clubhouse 2 at 1151 S. Hillcrest Court. District 6 Commissioner Idelma Quintana and Jamie Hernandez were the first to address the building leaders. Commissioner Quintana, who…
THE ROOT OF FEAR – by Aruna Ladva BRAHMA KUMARIS UK, ENGLAND submitted by BK Etta Stevens
“Lying is the obvious form of dishonesty but, actually, making excuses is worse. While falsehoods are usually noticeable, it can be a long time before I realize that I am making excuses. A lot of life can be wasted by this deception.” – Dadi Janki “Where there is honesty there is no fear.” When I heard this point from a spiritual class, I thought, how true and deep. I never quite saw the connection like that. We often don’t realize the deep correlation between honesty and fear. But where does honesty begin? And what if we were to turn…
KITCHEN TIPS
Peeling a hard-boiled egg: one of the most annoying things ever. Cut the egg in half and scoop each half out with a spoon. Thin sliced onion: my knife skills are not that great, so I use a vegetable peeler – works perfectly! Melting butter in a microwave. So fast and easy until it pops…
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
Florida law requires our office to assess all property based on the market data on January 1 of each year. We also grant tax-saving exemptions to qualified applicants. The Property Appraiser’s Office does not set your tax rates, collect property taxes, or determine how the tax revenue is allocated by local government. The property tax bills…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Fall is here, and while the leaves do not change color here in Broward County, our home continues to go through immense changes during autumn. With a critical election rapidly approaching, now is an opportune time for all of us to consider how we work together and find common ground as neighbors….
A MESSAGE FROM OUR DISTRICT 6 CITY COMMISSIONER IDELMA QUINTANA
Thank you to the residents of Hollywood’s District 6 for your continued trust and for allowing me to remain as your representative in our city’s governance. I am excited about the things that we can accomplish together in the next four years. I often reflect on the ways that Hollywood’s people, our neighborhoods and our…
CHANGES IN MEDICARE BEGINNING 2025
Big Medicare changes in 2025 will prompt Floridians to carefully review plans. The 5.1 million eligible Floridians have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to choose original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. Changes include a $2,000 cap on Part D drug costs, a payment plan for expensive meds, and potential adjustments to Medicare Advantage…
PECAN PIE BROWNIES (I just used a 8 X 8 metal baking pan)
18.4 oz Brownie mix ½ cup Canola oil 2 eggs ¼ cup water ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup light corn syrup (I used agave syrup, or you can use light maple syrup or honey) 2 eggs 1TBS bourbon (hey that’s what the recipe said but I used 2TBS) 2 tsp vanilla extract ½…
WHO ARE THE NOVA SINGERS?
The Nova Singers are a community choir of over 100 voices. Nova University is our patron, and the choir are ambassadors for the University. We are beginning our 49th year bringing a variety of choral music to South Florida. We have sung several times at Carnegie Hall, Europe, including the Vatican and our National Cathedral in Washington…
NEW CONDO LAWS 2024
While many board members are already informed about the new laws, some may not be, so this article serves as a helpful reminder. If you believe your board may not be fully compliant with the new laws, consider raising your concerns respectfully and privately with board members. Addressing matters one-on-one helps avoid any unintended embarrassment…
NOVEMBER HLC MEETING- by Steve Schneider
Cindy Abraham, HLC Secretary, opened the Nov. 7 Hillcrest Leadership Council meeting at 6:01 PM. The first topic concerned Hillcrest condo owners and associations continuing to feel pressure from state laws that mandate more inspections and reserve financial requirements. The meeting was at Clubhouse 2 at 1151 S. Hillcrest Court. District 6 Commissioner Idelma Quintana and Jamie Hernandez were the first to address the building leaders. Commissioner Quintana, who…
THE ROOT OF FEAR – by Aruna Ladva BRAHMA KUMARIS UK, ENGLAND submitted by BK Etta Stevens
“Lying is the obvious form of dishonesty but, actually, making excuses is worse. While falsehoods are usually noticeable, it can be a long time before I realize that I am making excuses. A lot of life can be wasted by this deception.” – Dadi Janki “Where there is honesty there is no fear.” When I heard this point from a spiritual class, I thought, how true and deep. I never quite saw the connection like that. We often don’t realize the deep correlation between honesty and fear. But where does honesty begin? And what if we were to turn…
KITCHEN TIPS
Peeling a hard-boiled egg: one of the most annoying things ever. Cut the egg in half and scoop each half out with a spoon. Thin sliced onion: my knife skills are not that great, so I use a vegetable peeler – works perfectly! Melting butter in a microwave. So fast and easy until it pops…