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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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,…

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,…

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…

The Sun Shuttle Circuit on-demand service provided by the City of Hollywood ended a pilot test in Western Hollywood at the end of June.  The end of the pilot test means the City no longer provides a promotional code to offset the $2 a ride charge, according to Mark Johnson, a City official who oversees…

2 large, pounded chicken breasts or 2 half inch thick pork chops or sliced pork loin  Flour (seasoned with salt and pepper) 2 tbs. oil , 2 tbs. minced shallot  ½ cup seedless grapes, halved ¼ cup dry white wine 2 tsp. brandy (any dark whiskey will do) , ¾ cup chicken broth  2 tsp….

Recharge the spiritual battery of the soul and nothing can shake you. BY BK CHIRYA RISLEY, submitted by BK Etta Stevens   A very important and influential aspect of our lives is living every thought and word in our actions. It is often said, ‘Practice what you preach’ and ‘Walk your talk’. Although we have…

(I use the little cups of brown minute rice) I used to buy white miso at the Thai market, but they stopped carrying it, so I order online. ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ cup white miso ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup rice vinegar ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 2 skin-on salmon fillets 2 cups rice Green…

Condo Associations can apply for a state grant worth up to $175,000, community leaders learned at the May 2 Hillcrest Leadership Council meeting.  The grant is part of a pilot program to help condo associations to harden the buildings which will will protect their building structures and possibly lessen insurance costs in the future.  Individual…

Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Happy Birthday to the Broward County Library! The Broward County Library celebrated the 50th anniversary through a series of celebrations at each library branch. This programming was an opportunity for patrons and staff to interact and share in the joy of the library – and share some cake! The celebrations were part…

1 large avocado, halved lengthwise – remove pit 14 oz can salmon drained (leave the skin on) 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup diced celery 2 TBS chopped fresh parsley or 1 TBS dried 1 TBS fresh lime juice 2 TBS mayo 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh chives…

(Ms. Uden will be answering more questions in upcoming issues of IH) – by Steve Schneider Catherine “Cat” Uden is running for Hollywood mayor against incumbent Josh Levy, who is seeking his third and final term in office.  A third candidate, Eduardo Flores, 28, has also declared his intention to run in the non-partisan race for mayor.  Election Day is Nov. 5.  The job of Hollywood mayor is officially…

– By Aruna Ladva, Brahma Kumaris London, England, Submitted by Etta Stevens “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” – Willie Nelson I am grateful for the sun and for the light and warmth the sun provides.  If there is no sun, I am grateful for the clouds that give us rain and enable us to grow our food. I am grateful for the…

It was a full house as Hillcrest Leadership got a peek into the future at the April 4 Hillcrest Leadership Council meeting, held at Clubhouse II on Hillcrest Court. And the view wasn’t great. Kimberly Newman, Secretary, Hillcrest 26 revealed the results of their Structural Integrity Reserve Study Report.  This mandatory Survey costs several thousand dollars and…