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Bracing for the spotlight
By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com If there’s an election going on nationally, you can guarantee that Florida will have a say - and of course - grab some of that spotlight. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ELECTION, Page 9A
• After a telling Super Tuesday, it’s Florida that the political world is now watching
GALLERY ART: The largest SAREEN AND ASSOCIATES fine art gallery in Florida Don’t you just hate those IRS penalties? AVENTURA – Over 25 years ago, Ken Hendel’s dream of turning GALLERY ART into an internationally, well respected, “must see” gallery for some of the most recognized artists in the world has evolved into a reality. GALLERY ART, the largest fine art gallery in South Florida, features world-famous artist such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Robert Indiana, Tom Wesselmann, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, and Peter Max, as well as emerging and graffiti artists such as Kaws, Crash, Mr. Brainwash, and Grafter. GALLERY ART’S professional and knowledgeable fine art specialists stand ready to assist with any fine art need, from selling
Not only are penalties distressing and costly, but they are not tax deductible. Accountants hate penalties and taxpayers hate receiving letters from the IRS.
individual pieces or whole collections to acquiring and establishing a fine art collection. Ken Hendel has remained an innovative leader in contemporary fine art, bringing in clients from all over the ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GALLERY ART, Page 3A
• Located in Aventura, owner Ken Hendel’s dream of being respected internationally, has been realized BATTLING ALLERGIES According to a recent survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which was sponsored by Meda Pharmaceuticals, nearly one-half of allergy sufferers (48%) are highly satisfied with their prescription allergy treatment and report high satisfaction for their children too. For more, see Page 3B.
Did you know that IRS penalties can all be avoided, with some minimal planning. The IRS charges many taxpayers with two main penalties – not paying enough tax during the year, and not making your payment by April 15th. Not only are penalties distressing and costly, but they are not tax deductible. Accountants hate penalties and taxpayers hate receiving letters from the IRS. Here is what we can do. First of all, always pay your taxes by the due date – usually Apr-
HALLANDALE BEACH Quick action by a Hallandale Beach Community Bus driver may have saved the life of a man last week who was slumping in a bus seat and unable to communicate. Donavan Williams, a veteran driver with the City’s bus contractor, Limousine of South Florida, took the man to a clinic for medical attention. Pge 1B.
il 15th. The IRS will accept credit cards, checks, money orders, etc. It is better to borrow from anyone else, a credit card, banks, a friend, etc, rather than owe the IRS. Credit card companies are limited by law to charging you a maximum interest rate of 25% per year. The federal govern––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SAREEN, Page 5A
KODNER ANTIQUES When you hear the name Kodner Galleries, your mind wanders to some of the best and most impressive antiques, gold, silver, diamonds, rare coins, jade and fine & decorative arts you will find anywhere. When you come to Dania Beach, stop in and see. You will be impressed. Page 2A.