Nobody needs to go to bed hungry!
WHAT A CIRCUS • Dania Beach commission continues to make the news - and not in a good way
Last year, Vandor Geriatric fed 7,949 families. In these trying economic times, where the dollar is being stretched in every direction, it is refreshing to know that people care enough to step up and feed those who are in need of a meal and other services. With nearly 750 families being fed last month alone, this nonprofit organization - located in Hollywood - has come to the point where they need more help and assistance from this caring community. Do your part to help out. Give them a call at 954-249-5931 or visit www.harvestreapersinc.com.
‘The worst railroad crossing in America’
By Larry Blustein @sfsuntimes@aol.co m DANIA BEACH Mayor Walter Duke is an easy going man who is very proud of his city and the direction it's headed in. Recently, he has had no reason to smile. Since being voted in to the job, there are many obstacles that Duke and the commission have tackled, and have come out looking great. But over the past 60 days, residents and city officials have had nothing to be pleased about. Fighting to attract new businesses and residents to Dania Beach, there was an effort to be progressive and to remain out of the news. That
Since taking office, Dania Beach Mayor Walter Duke has been progressive and great for the city. But over the past 60 days, his job has taken on new meaning.
is simply not happening. What appeared to be a formality after veteran ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DANIA, Page 5A
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SYNERGY HomeCare making a difference • Family run business continues to change lives right here in south Florida
• Hollywood Boulevard has some motorists waiting up to 15-20 minutes By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com HOLLYWOOD – It’s just before 7:00 on a Wednesday morning. As April Hunter heads out of her home in Hollywood Hills, she never looks forward to that 35 minute trek into Miami, but the drive is not the only reason. –––––––––––––––––––– TRAIN, Page 6A
The very fact that the traffic pattern is reset after each and every gate lowering, backs up traffic in directions that many believe is totally foolish.
KODNER GALLERIES - DANIA Kodner Galleries has become a 4th generation auction business with over 90 years of experience in buying, selling, appraising and consigning for sale antiques, fine household contents, works of art and diamonds. For more on this quality business, see Page 2A.
When it comes to any business, being family run, signals that there is a lot of hard work, long hours and compassion. That is exactly what has separated SYNERGY HomeCare of MiamiDade and Monroe Counties. Owned and operated by Lucy Robelo, this is a company that has longed prided itself on giving personal attention. A non-medical part of the health care package, SYNERGY HomeCare of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties has been there for many of their patients, providing so many essentials that some take for granted. "While we are part of a national company, it's what we do at the local ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SYNERGY, Page 3A
HALLANDALE BEACH NEWS Working to lower barriers to development of the Fashion Row District in the Northeast Quadrant, Hallandale Beach Development Services officials and Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) leaders joined business owners last week. For more, see Page 4C.
KOSHER KINGDOM With the High Holidays just around the corner, Kosher Kingdom Supermarket in Aventura is making sure that you have your meals in order for the many family members that will be headed to your home. Check out what this amazing market has to offer. Page 1D.