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The Season Is Here And Area Businesses Are Striking While That Iron Is Red Hot! By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com Miami Gardens – As thousands packed last Saturday night’s Orange Bowl, which was won by Wisconsin over the University of Miami, there was a sense that this was a week where everyone came out a winner. While the Hurricanes are still a work in progress, just being in
this 2nd longest running bowl game was a huge honor. So, while many of the local fans partied and put some money into our area businesses, it was that last three to four day push right before the game at Hard Rock Stadium that helped. If many are wondering what the season is all about for the area business, you are indeed in
the middle of it right now. What happens over the next four months will dictate whether a local restaurant or specialty shop will have to cut or even layoff employees, and that is where things really get scary. Ida Moreno is a waitress at a local restaurant and will tell you firsthand Economy, Page 3A
Last Saturday night’s Orange Bowl Game - and the festivities leading up to the contest at Hard Rock Stadium between Wisconsin and Miami - attracted thousands and thousands who ate in our restaurants, spent money in our businesses and stayed in our hotels.
Weeding Through All The Red Tape As California Residents Celebrate Marijuana’s Recreational Use Florida’s Patients Await Their Medical Pot For Some Much-Needed Relief By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com When it comes to legalizing marijuana and the hoops that states have to jump through, you would think this country was back in the 1960’s and its obsession with “Reefer Madness.” Whether it be for recreation - just like many do when they drink alcohol - or for the “medicinal” properties this herb holds - it appears that while several areas have approved it - there are other states in a holding pattern. Keith Lippman has been waiting for the “approval” Marijuana, Page 3A
This Is The Final Week To File Your Hurricane Claims
With more than a decade of handling all types of cleaning and water damage restoration, 1st Priority Restoration stands alone As we are now in a New Year, the days are counting down for those who suffered damage from Hurricane Irma to file a claim. As many area residents are still recovering from the storm - they will be missing out on the chance to help pay for the damage that will certainly bring down the value of your home or condo. As we told you ever since the storm hit during the first week of September, you have just four months from the date to file a claim, and that means by the first of next week, you will be in jeopardy of not getting paid for the many repairs needed!
It is very important to know that if you have a claim open for hurricane damage from Irma, 1st Priority Restoration will do mold testing at no charge. You have leaks? No problem, we can handle it. They also do dryouts and complete mold prevention. 1st Priority Restoration does a professional complete cleaning job giving the consumer, "peace of mind." “They can take care of all of your cleaning and water damage. They conduct leak and mold detections and work with your insurance company and adjuster.” 1st Priority, Page 9A
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