Our physical bodies are made up of what we feed them – food, water, the air we breathe. Likewise, our minds are made from everything we read, converse about, listen to, and watch. Today, in the name of knowledge and entertainment we are absorbing negative information through social and print media, cinema and television. This…
As the 2024 election season continues full throttle, financial markets are preparing for a riveting yet nerve-wracking ride. Historically, elections have significantly impacted the stock market, and this year is no different. This economic uncertainty, political divisiveness, and upcoming policy changes can make navigating the money market stressful, leading to emotional and impulsive financial decision…
Is paying the buyer’s agent worth it for you? Traditionally, most home sellers have compensated both the selling agent and the buy-side agent from the proceeds of their home’s sale. Today, homebuyers must sign an agreement to guarantee payment terms with their agent before they begin touring homes. Many buyers still look for home sellers who…
2025 Homestead Exemptions If you applied and were approved for Homestead Exemption for tax year 2025, this exemption will post to your property record online in December. Once approved, Homestead Exemption automatically renews each year provided there is no change in the ownership or use of the property. Once approved, you do not need to reapply as…
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, School is back in session. Summer is winding to a close, as students go back to class, and the entire Broward County community joins them in preparing for a very busy remainder of the year! I know our Hillcrest residents of all ages are excited for what these next few months will…
Marcia Skupeika, Hillcrest 23, our Hillcrest Angel Team Leader makes it happen. Marcia emailed the City and the folks at the Circuit shuttle service to see about getting rides for Hillcresters to the polls on November 5th. Here is the reply: “Thank you for your email and interest in our micro-transit system. We are very happy to be able to assist our…
1 lb. jumbo shrimp head on 1/2 cup Worcestershire Juice of 2 medium lemons 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning 1 TBS hot sauce (Crystal or tabasco) Pinch white pepper 2 TBS chopped garlic ½ cup cubed butter (or butter/oil/white wine) Chopped parsley Crusty bread Rinse shrimp and snip the…
Dear friends and neighbors, September has been a busy month. I had the privilege of attending the groundbreaking ceremony of our new Hollywood Police Department Headquarters, located less than two miles from Hillcrest. Construction has begun. This state-of-the-art facility will go a long way in achieving our goal of being a safe, clean city that…
We had a problem with small roaches, mainly in our kitchen area. Regular pest control did not seem to be effective, so Brian started spraying diatomaceous earth underneath the kitchen appliances and behind the cabinets with great success. What is Diatomaceous earth? According to the Internet, it is made from the fossilized remains of tiny,…
At the Sept. 5 Hillcrest Leadership Council meeting at 1151 Hillcrest CT, in Rec Room 2, Cindy Abraham, Secretary of the HLC introduced our new City of Hollywood Police Chief, Jeffrey Devlin, she outlined his wealth of experience in his 26 years with the HPD: Devlin held leadership positions within the Patrol Division, Canine Unit, Detective Bureau, Training division, Neighborhood Team…
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…