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High cost of getting an education As school begins on Monday, the price of sending kids back to class is more expensive than ever before By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com This coming Monday morning, when the doors fly open at schools in MiamiDade and Broward Counties, a new school year begins as thousands of youngsters will pour into classrooms. As parents and students prepare for this coming year, there is still a bit of belt tightening that exists among families – and that’s where 2016 starts. Elaine and R.J. Smith have three youngsters who need everything as they all hit growth spurts and have to buy new clothing and shoes. That’s not counting the supplies that are mandatory. “It’s crazy,” Elaine said. “This is all quite overwhelming. We both work, but come on, five people to feed, cloth, insure and put a roof over the family is not real easy.”
Last year, parents dropped a whopping $814 for average on back-to-school items. They spent roughly $104 just on basic school supplies, such as notebooks, folders, pencils, backpacks and lunchboxes; another $346 on technology like laptops and computer accessories; and an additional $364 on clothing and shoes, according to the NRF. Families like the Smiths and their Hallandale Beach neighbor, Keri Watkins, are stretched, and no matter how you try and get ahead, the economy for a majority of south Floridians, is paycheck-topaycheck. “People talk to me about this politician and that politician making a difference in my life, as a single mother of two teen boys,” Watkins pointed out. “But to me, School, Page 5A
Back to School Safety Tips from the Hollywood Police Department HOLLYWOOD - As summer vacation is drawing to a close and children head back to school, we will be sharing the road with students, buses, and bicyclists. It’s an important time to remind everyone to slow down and pay attention. The Hollywood Police Department has the following reminders from Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles. Hollywood, Page 7A
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Juniper On The Water: Complete Dining Experience one-of-a-kind evening out, and it’s right here in your backyard. Some of the great summer specials include Clambake Tuesday where you can enjoy a clambake dish complete with clams, mussels, shrimp, andouille sausage, red potatoes, and corn on the cob all in a delicious seafood base. Hours are: Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 10pm; Friday - Saturday: 4pm - 11pm; Sunday Brunch: 11am - 3pm; Sunday Evening: 4pm - 10pm Dinner Menu starts at 5pm daily. Happy Hour from 4pm - 7pm daily.
An entire apartment building can become “sick” from water leaks which turn into mold causing respiratory problems, headaches and rashes in some people. But mold from leaks can also be served up a la carte, one apartment at a time. Although both new and old apartments are at risk, experts say water leak problems are increasingly cropping up in new-construction apartments. Sealed up more tightly, "they don't breathe as much, and if there is some kind of leak or water damage, mold can grow," says 1st Priority, a water damage and mold remediator, a South Florida based property damage restoration company. With 1st Priority’s state-of-the-art infrared scanning equipment, they can help find your leak spots. It’s always easier and less expensive to find the problem sooner than later. 1st Priority gave us the big scoop on the top three problem as well as the important and money saving scenarios in new and the old apartments/condos:
You'll probably notice water damage and staining before you notice any signs of mold, because mold tends to grow faster inside than on the surface.
Have you been to Juniper On The Water on Hallandale Beach? You are really missing out on a great dining and entertainment experience. There is plenty going on this summer - with impressive, mouth-watering specials on food and beverage. It is truly a
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With 1st Priority’s state-of-the-art infrared scanning equipment they can help find your leak spots. It’s always easier and less expensive to find the problem sooner than later.
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