Joseph Scavo Park finished on time - and under budget!
Joseph Scavo Park was completed on-time and under budget saving the City about $100,000 from the projected $2.7 million park construction cost. Vincent Burkhardt, president of Burkhardt Construction, presented City Commissioners with a check to represent the cost savings on the Joseph Scavo Park project. In on the presentation are, from left, Mr. Burkhardt, City Commissioner Bill Julian, Vice Mayor Alexander Lewy, and City Commissioner Michele Lazarow. See more on Page 2D. (Photo courtesy City of Hallandale Beach Public Relations)
Liberia Clean Up Day HOLLYWOOD - Fautz Associates, volunteers and residents of Hollywood’s Liberia neighborhood teamed on for Liberia Clean Up Day on Saturday, recently from 9:00am - noon. More than 57 people participated in the massive neighborhood cleanup which was part of Fautz Associates’ ongoing Keep Liberia Clean initiative. The goal was simple, clean up trash, help the environment and enhance the quality of life for Liberia Diana Hanford, Pierson Grant Public Relations , Brian McInnis, vice president, Fautz Associates residents. Following the cleanup, volunteers were with Liberia residents and volunteers Justin Gratreated to a delicious bar- ham and Percy Walker. beque lunch. To date, Fautz Associates has invested $3 million in improvements within the Liberia neighborhood which spans approximately one square mile, east of I-95 between Stirling Road and Sheridan Street. Fautz Associates is undertaking an ambitious redevelopment venture and the multiphase project includes revitalizing the Liberia neighborhood. Robert has been acquiring and beautifying vacant lots and abandoned or neglected properties, renovating rundown single family homes with all-green materials and then offering them for rent or purchase at affordable prices. He is making a drastic improvement, one home at a time. There is currently a waiting list of hopeful renters for the in-demand three-bedroom single family homes.
Robert Fautz, CEO of Fautz Associates, Goerin Bermudez, Roibel Padron and Ken Hatton of Hatton Electrical Solutions, Inc.
DEMAND FOR NURSES Nursing continues to be one of the fastestgrowing occupations in the nation, as nurses make up the majority of the health care industry workforce. Besides a strong job market, a degree in nursing can be even more rewarding than you may think. For more, see Page 2C.
Tax season is heating up By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com With all the talk about Obamacare, the NCAA basketball finals and the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, there are now just five days until our taxes are officially due. Are you ready this year? Have you found enough deductions? Is that business really worth holding onto and –––––––––––––––––––––– TAXES, Page 8A
The next few days will be very busy for those who have put off preparing their taxes on time. With the April 15th deadline coming up next Tuesday, it is time to cook those books.
• Tuesday deadline may have some seeking extensions this year
Freshest fruits & vegetables at low prices at Jamie's Garden of Eden HOLLYWOOD - By now, the secret has leaked out about Jamie's Garden of Eden. Quality, fresh fruits and vegetables at the absolutely lowest prices you will find anywhere! "Seedless Grapefruit 5 for $1.00." Jamie smiles. "Nobody gives you that. Honey Tangerines 9 for .99¢ and fresh Escarole, Endive and Romaine .99¢. Come in to our stand and I will guarantee you walk away a happy customer - over and over again." Head down any aisle in this spacious environment and you will see the bright colors that are fresh green beans, yellow squash, tomatoes, corn, mushrooms, peppers, potatoes, cabbage and just about anything else that will help you live a healthier lifestyle. Apples, bananas, watermelons, pears and just about every other winter/spring fruits are featured including Plant City Strawberries as well. "We invite those who juice to let us show them all the fruits and vegetables we have all the time," Jamie pointed out. "Just come in and you'll be sold at the premium offerings we stock."
Jamie's Garden of Eden is open 5 days a week (Wednesday-Sunday) from 7 a.m., located at 3701 N. 29th Ave. - JUST ONE BLOCK SOUTH OF PENN DUTCH.
Dave Thomas and Robert Fautz, CEO of Fautz Associates.
HALLANDALE BEACH Who had the cutest dogs at Joseph Scavo Park’s Grand Opening? A team of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members selected two pups from a multitude of small dogs as the cutest at the grand opening of Joseph Scavo Park. You decide for yourself . Page 2D.
DENTAL HEALTH One in eight Americans suffer from recurring headaches that are so severe they cannot carry out normal living! An estimated 80% of all headaches occur from muscle tension. Did you know that your teeth have a lot to do with headaches as well. Check it out. Page 1D.