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Dolly’s Florist The Blooming Of A Company Dolly’s has become one of Miami’s premier florists in the area
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If you are the victim of property damage, whether it may be hurricane, flood, windstorm, water or fire-related, the associates at Flat Fee Legal Service will come to you, review your policy and your property damage to provide a free opinion on whether your property is covered and whether you have a valid insurance claim. During Hurricane season, it is especially important to know what your home insurance policy covers in the event that your home is damaged. Local property damage attorney, Jesse O’Hara and his stellar team of professionals at Flat Fee Legal Service are offering free insurance policy reviews and property inspections to ensure you and your family are protected this season. “We are offering free consultations with expert attorneys to review the insurance policies of clients and inform them of what type of coverage they have before the next storm hits us,” says O’Hara. O’Hara, who has handled thousands of property damage claims, has dedicated his legal career to taking on Florida’s Legal Service, Page 4A
COVID-19 Omicron Variant When & If You Need To Seek Treatment For You & Your Pet Although omicron is more infectious, the good news is that it appears to have milder symptoms compared to previous variants As the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant continues to spread across the nation, it’s important to understand what to do next if you suspect you have COVID-19 or test positive for the virus. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or suspect you might have contracted the virus, you can find a community testing site near you by visiting Broward Health.org/COVIDTesting. Broward Health’s Emergency Departments are not COVID-19 testing sites. Although omicron is more
infectious, the good news is that it appears to have milder symptoms compared to previous variants. If you do test positive for COVID-19 and you’re experiencing mild symptoms, it’s best to stay home to recover instead of visiting the Emergency Department. “There’s no need to seek emergency treatment if you are experiencing mild symptoms,” said Joshua Lenchus, D.O., interim chief medical officer at Broward Health. “Stay home, sleep, stay hydrated and take traditional over-the-counter medications to treat your symptoms.” Please seek emergency medical care if you or your loved one is experiencing more severe COVID-19 symptoms, such as:
Dolly’s Florist was first established in the early 1950’s by original owner Dolly Bongouvi who owned the business for 25 years. During this time Lilian De La Flor would be initiating her career in the floral industry by working alongside her parents in their own flower business called Little Flower Shop located at the time in Hollywood, Florida. The De La Flor family were passionate and dedicated about their business and kept it running for over 45 years until they decided to purchase Dolly’s Florist in the 70’s.
As we continue fighting new variants of COVID-19, there are effective ways to protect you and your loved ones from serious illness and hospitalization, Dr. Lenchus said. “The most powerful tool to fight this virus is for everyone to get vaccinated and receive the recommended booster shot,” he said. “Wear your mask indoors, wash your hands and practice physical distancing when necessary to help prevent the spread
Teamwork that makes the dream work Dolly’s has a family that’s been together since the beginning, Today Lillian works alongside her daughter Kimberly Lue and son Neil De La Flor who’ve also developed a passion for the floral industry and hope to one day continue this growing legacy. Members like Marylee who has been working for Dolly’s for over 40 years as the manager, started at the young age of 16 and kept growing connections with customers over the years giving great customer service and problem solving techniques. Janine, Donna and K.C. who also worked in office have been with Dolly’s for many years. Janine
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1st Priority Restoration is the first company to call following significant water damage. pipes, leaking pipes, rain storms or sewer lines that are backing up. Even in a condo, you could have a water leak in your wall, under a toilet or behind a kitchen
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