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“EXPLODING” Community Invited To Benefit Tomorrow Dania Beach Is Growing In All Areas
By Marylynne Newmark sfsuntimes@aol.com
Those are the exact words of Dan Murphy, Economic Development Manager for the city. Driving east on Dania Beach Boulevard to the beach, the changes are very apparent. The old Dania Beach Hotel on the corner of Dania Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway has been leveled, with the property planned to be the keystone of downtown redevelopment with an
upscale multimillion dollar condo complete with restaurants and retail space. There is also signage indicating that the Hollywood Holocaust Museum will be relocating to a renovated building on Federal Highway just south of Old Griffin Road. The two shopping centers east of Federal Highway on the south side of Dania Beach Boulevard were the first commercial upgrades several years ago for
this formerly sleepy city. Across the street, Key College and several commercial buildings add another perspective to growth. One block east, Dania Beach Jai-Alai and Casino and its surrounding property was recently purchased by an Argentine group with plans for a large expansion of the gaming areas, while retaining normal activity for Jai-Alai and pari-mutuel fans; plans are also pro-
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By Marylynne Newmark sfsuntimes@aol.com
Larry Blustein, editor of South Florida Sun Times, frequent sports writer for the Miami Herald, high school sports commentator on WQAM, and highly visible interviewer on ESPN’s Generation Next Sports Network, has been struggling to win his own game during the past ten years. Larry has been very open in the media in his personal battle with polycystic kidney disease and has been an outspoken voice for the countless children and adults waiting for transplants as their health deteriorates. His, as well as their long hard journey usually is paved with a road of challenges and disappointments. When the public
Larry Blustein (Left) and Steve Cummings when Larry was inducted into the Broward County High School Wrestling Hall of Fame became aware of the struggle that Larry Blustein endured, waiting for a transplant match and the enormous cost of finding, matching, physical preparation and the procedure itself, he was encouraged to start a
foundation to help others going through the same ordeal. That was the birth of the Our Boy Blu Foundation. After years of searching for a match among family and personal friends,
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City Of Hollywood Advisory Board Appointments Applications Now Being Accepted The City of Hollywood is seeking applicants to serve on various Boards and Committees of the City on a voluntarily basis. Appointments will be made by the City Commission on
Firefighters’ Pension Board, Green Team Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Board, Hollywood Housing Authority, Marine Advisory Board, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Appointments will be made by the Board, Planning and Development Board, City Commission on June 25, Police Officer’s Pension Board, Unsafe, 2014 at 4:30 PM. The Office of Structures Board, & Young Circle ArtsPark the City Clerk is currently Advisory Board accepting applications To be considered for any appointment, June 25, 2014 at 4:30 PM. The Office applicants must comply with specific of the City Clerk is currently requirements for each board accepting applications for vacant or committee. The application deadline expiring positions that exist on the is Friday, May 16, 2014. You can following: apply online at the City’s website Affordable Housing Advisory www.hollywoodfl.org All completed Committee, African American interest forms must have a resume Advisory Council, Artwork, Selection attached and be returned to the Committee, Civil Service Board, Office of the City Clerk at Hollywood Community Development Advisory City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard. Board, Crime, Watch Advisory Board, For additional information, contact Education Advisory Committee, the Office of the City Clerk at Employees’ Retirement Plan, 954.921.3211.
STEIN MART OPENS TODAY To celebrate Stein Mart’s arrival in the Miami area, they have an amazing lineup of activities planned for today, at their newest store, 19915 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura (in the former Loehmann’s location). Page 9A
Sam Simon, Director of business development, and Laurent Meyer, Founder and CEO of EnsureYourRent™ By Marylynne Newmark sfsuntimes@aol.com
It’s a concept that has worked in Europe for decades with proven success. So much so that, unlike American landlords, European property owners do not stress out when the rent is due. According to Laurent Meyer, founder and CEO of EnsureYourRent™, “In the US alone, 46 million tenants stop paying rent yearly, resulting in a total loss of $7 billion in residential rental
HALLANDALE BEACH Hallandale Beach City Commissioners paid tribute to one of their own last week as Vice Mayor Alex Lewy resigned from the commission. The Vice Mayor, who occupied seat two, resigned to take a position in Miami. Page 1D
income for property owners. Additionally, U.S. landlords will spend huge amounts of money on tenants who renege on their leases. When tenants fail to pay their monthly rent, it puts a huge strain on the landlord who still is obligated to pay a mortgage payment, building insurances, repairs, collection fees, court fees, attorney fees and maintenance. Seeing all the things that landlords
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