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One Crash Away From Financial Ruin - How To Protect Yourself From Auto Accident-Induced Financial Collapse South Florida Sun Times Jan 28, 2026 Driving Is An Essential Part Of Life For Many People, But Without Being Properly Insured, Many Drivers Are Often One Accident Away From Financial Collapse. While Driving Is Often A Necessary Means Of Transportation For Many People, The Dangers It Poses To Financial Stability And Health Should Not Be Overlooked; Car Wrecks Are The Number One Cause Of Injury And Death Among People Ages 16-29, And The Number Three Cause For Those Ages 30 And Up. In The Face Of These Facts, It Is Important To Consider What The Effects Of Being Underinsured Can Have On A Driver When They Get Into An Accident, And How To Guard Against Potential Financial Collapse. A driver must possess a minimum amount of liability insurance, which can vary from state to state, to prove financial liability. It can be easy for drivers to underestimate the possible effects of even a minor vehicle accident without this, especially when the damage to the car seems minimal. But the damage to the car often does not correlate to the injury of the occupant any more than an egg carton to the egg; If an egg carton were to be tossed around, the carton may be unblemished, but that is surely no indication of the egg’s state within the carton. Additionally, when a doctor examines a patient post-accident, no videos, photos, or interviews by investigating officers are used in the Doctor’s medical decisions. Rather, doctors will utilize tests and physical examinations to guide their diagnosis. Depending on the number of tests or scans used, the average emergency room visit spans from $10,000 to over $20,000. If surgery is required, a person’s minimum insurance limit can be exhausted within the first few days of injury. It is not difficult to imagine that lifelong impairment or death can further expose drivers or injured parties to financial collapse. Ultimately, the risks of driving are present whether a person is the negligent driver, or the injured party in an accident, amplifying the importance of having sufficient coverage. A potential protection to reduce the risk of personal exposure is to purchase umbrella coverage, which can be purchased as an endorsement from a person’s homeowner’s personal liability coverage. This protects against a driver’s potential future negligence and reduces the risk of a gap between the driver’s liability coverage and the injury extent of the victim at the time of negligence. To qualify for an umbrella policy to serve as excess in addition to auto liability coverage, the purchaser or insured is typically required to have the maximum amount of auto liability coverage. Umbrella insurance carriers will not attach an umbrella policy to a minimum auto liability policy, or to one that is less than the maximum coverage. Another protection to reduce the risk of personal exposure is the fiduciary obligation that a carrier must settle the insured’s liability within the stated policy limits if it is reasonable to do so, which can further protect the insured from exposure. If an insurance carrier fails to do this it can trigger a cause of action by the insured against their carrier, which can then be assigned to the injured party to help guard against further exposure. Furthermore, it is also important to guard against the risk of financial collapse when the negligent party has either insufficient or no liability coverage. Drivers can purchase uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage for these situations. Most states require UM/UIM to protect the public from unpaid medical expenses and a loss in work and productivity when drivers fail to carry liability coverage. Auto insurance carriers must offer this coverage, for a premium fee, unless the insured rejects it in writing. Insurers cap UM/UIM coverage to equal whatever the amount of liability insurance was purchased. So, insurers will only extend UM/UIM coverage above $30,000 if the liability coverage purchased is above that limit. Another possibility is for the insured to purchase an endorsement that attaches their umbrella coverage to their UM/UIM coverage, which stacks and serves as excess applicable coverage for injuries which would exhaust the sum of both the negligent party’s coverage and the UM/UIM. Another protection against the risk of financial collapse in an accident is Personal Injury Protection (PIP). Depending on the insurance carrier, PIP benefits can exceed $100,000 in coverage for a relatively affordable premium. Like no-fault insurance, PIP will cover an insured’s medical expenses and loss wages regardless of who is at fault. Similarly to UM/UIM, PIP is required for carriers to provide in most states unless the insured rejects it in writing. In the end, while motor vehicle accidents pose a significant risk to drivers, the importance of reducing exposure and gaps in coverage is often an overlooked and under-explained topic. But through umbrella coverage for the at-fault party and UM/UIM or PIP for the injured party, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from potential financial disaster. About Russell “Rusty” Reynolds With 25 years of experience battling powerful institutions and securing justice for victims, Rusty Reynolds, JD, has dedicated his career to representing victims of negligence. As Co-founder of Reynolds & Reynolds Injury Law, he has become a trusted trial lawyer in catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. His work has led to landmark results, including $27.5 Million in acknowledged trucking-collision coverage for grieving families. In today’s complex society, people are facing a litany of hazards that don’t just cause injuries—they shatter lives. From everyday routines to the places we trust for safety and care, risks are mounting, and the consequences can be devastating. Behind every statistic is a family forced to navigate grief, financial hardship, and a legal system that can feel impossible to face alone. Reynolds offers a rare perspective on where systems fail, how accountability is achieved, and what individuals can do now to protect themselves and their loved ones. Russell “Rusty” Reynolds Previous Next

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Targeted For Tyranny: We’re All Suspects Under the Government’s Precrime Program By John & Nisha Whitehead July 26, 2023 Share We’re all being targeted now. We’re all guilty until proven innocent now. And thanks to the 24/7 surveillance being carried out by the government’s spy network of fusion centers, we are all now sitting ducks, just waiting to be tagged, flagged, targeted, monitored, manipulated, investigated, interrogated, heckled and generally harassed by agents of the American Police State. Although these precrime programs are popping up all across the country, in small towns and big cities, they are not making us any safer but they are endangering individual freedoms. Nationwide, there are upwards of 123 real-time crime centers (a.k.a. fusion centers), which allow Local Police Agencies to upload and share massive amounts of surveillance data and intelligence with state and federal agencies culled from surveillance cameras, facial recognition technology, gunshot sensors, Social Media monitoring, drones and body cameras, and artificial intelligence-driven predictive policing algorithms. These data fusion centers, which effectively create an electronic prison—a Digital Police State—from which there is no escape, are being built in partnership with big tech companies such as Microsoft, Google and Amazon, which helped to fuel the rise of police militarization and domestic surveillance. While these latest expansions of the surveillance state are part of the Biden Administration’s efforts to combat domestic extremism through the creation of a “precrime” crime prevention agency, they have long been a pivotal part of the government’s plans for total control and dominion. Yet this crime prevention campaign is not so much about making America safer as it is about ensuring that the government has the wherewithal to muzzle anti-government discontent, penalize anyone expressing anti-government sentiments, and preemptively nip in the bud any attempts by the populace to challenge the government’s authority or question its propaganda. As J.D. Tuccille writes for Reason, “[A]t a time when government officials rage against ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’ that is often just disagreement with whatever opinions are currently popular among the political class, fusion centers frequently scrutinize peaceful dissenting speech.” Indeed, while the Biden Administration was recently dealt a legal blow over its attempts to urge Social Media companies to do more to combat so-called dis- and mis-information, these fusion centers are the unacknowledged powerhouses behind the government’s campaign to censors and retaliate against those who vocalize their disagreement and discontent with government policies. Already, the powers-that-be are mobilizing to ensure that fusion centers have the ability to monitor and lockdown sectors of a community at a moment’s notice. For instance, a 42,000-square-foot behemoth of a fusion center in Downtown Washington is reportedly designed to “better prepare Law Enforcement for the next Public Health Emergency or January 6-style attack.” According to an agency spokeswoman, “Screens covering the walls of the new facility will show surveillance cameras around the city as well as Social Media accounts that may be monitored for threatening speech.” It’s like a scene straight out of Steven Spielberg’s Dystopian Film, Minority Report. Incredibly, as the various nascent technologies employed and shared by the government and corporations alike—facial recognition, iris scanners, massive databases, behavior prediction software, and so on—are incorporated into a complex, interwoven cyber network aimed at tracking our movements, predicting our thoughts and controlling our behavior, the dystopian visions of past writers is fast becoming our reality. What once seemed futuristic no longer occupies the realm of Science Fiction. The American Police State’s take on the dystopian terrors foreshadowed by George Orwell, Aldous Huxley and Phillip K. Dick have all been rolled up into one oppressive pre-crime and pre-thought crime package. In this way, the novel 1984 has become an operation manual for an omnipresent, modern-day surveillance state in which ordinary Americans find themselves labeled domestic extremists for engaging in lawful behavior that triggers the government’s precrime sensors. With the help of automated eyes and ears, a growing arsenal of high-tech software, hardware and techniques, government propaganda urging Americans to turn into spies and snitches, as well as Social Media and behavior sensing software, government agents are spinning a sticky spider-web of threat assessments, behavioral sensing warnings, flagged “words,” and “suspicious” activity reports aimed at snaring potential enemies of the state. It’s also a setup ripe for abuse. For instance, an investigative report by the Brennan Center found that “Over the last two decades, leaked materials have shown fusion centers tracking protestors and casting peaceful activities as potential threats. Their targets have included racial justice and environmental advocates, right-wing activists, and third-party political candidates.” One fusion center in Maine was found to have been “illegally collecting and sharing information about Maine residents who weren’t suspected of criminal activity. They included gun purchasers, people protesting the construction of a new power transmission line, the employees of a peacebuilding summer camp for teenagers, and even people who traveled to New York City frequently.” This is how the government is turning a nation of citizens into suspects and would-be criminals. This transformation is being driven by the Department of Homeland Security, the massive, costly, power-hungry bureaucracy working hard to ensure that the government is all-seeing, all-knowing and all-powerful. Yet here’s the thing: you don’t have to do anything illegal or challenge the government’s authority in order to be flagged as a suspicious character, labeled an enemy of the state and locked up like a dangerous criminal. In fact, all you need to do is live in the United States. It’s just a matter of time before you find yourself wrongly accused, investigated and confronted by police based on a data-driven algorithm or risk assessment culled together by a computer program run by artificial intelligence. Before long, every household in America will be flagged as a threat and assigned a threat score. Without having ever knowingly committed a crime or been convicted of one, you and your fellow citizens have likely been assessed for behaviors the government might consider devious, dangerous or concerning; assigned a threat score based on your associations, activities and viewpoints; and cataloged in a government database according to how you should be approached by police and other government agencies based on your particular threat level. Combine predictive policing with surveillance, overcriminalization and precrime programs, then add in militarized police trained to shoot first and ask questions later, and as I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, you’ll be lucky to escape with your life. If you’re not scared yet, you should be. Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an Attorney and Author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Popular Culture. John Whitehead's Commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org . Information about The Rutherford Institute is available at: www.rutherford.org < Previous News Next News >

Stylish, Savory And Sensational: Fort Lauderdale’s Sunness Supper Club Now Open January 29, 2025 Share Fort Lauderdale’s newest restaurant & bar sensation – Sunness Supper Club (SSC) – has officially arrived on historic Sunrise Boulevard as the restaurant made its grand debut just in time to welcome the new year. Named in honor of Owner/Operator Michael Stanley’s late grandfather, the completely renovated space at 2465 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 which Michael helped curate, ushers in a delicious new dining destination delivering soulful American cookery, craft cocktails and hospitality befitting a restaurant designed, as it was, to deliver a fine dining-level experience without the formal trappings. At its heart, Sunness Supper Club was created to be the type of restaurant any great neighborhood would want and deserve. “Sunness Supper Club is named after my grandfather so to say it’s something close to my heart is an understatement,” says Michael, who is no stranger to the industry though SSC is the first brick n’ mortar concept under his belt. Prior to SSC he owned and operated MK Takeaways, a ghost kitchen concept which delivered fresh, made-from-scratch, Chef-prepared meals to homes; before that he enjoyed many successful years in food service as the founder of an organic baby food company – Yummy in my Tummy – and prior to that, as the Director Of Operations for Tequila Ranch at The Park Sports Club. Speaking to his first full-service dining concept, he adds “I wanted to create a space where people can come together to enjoy delicious and high-quality food and drinks with a touch of magic in the air. Mood, music and lighting are key and no detail has been overlooked in the design. I want the Sunness Supper Club to be a place where memories are made and good times are had.” Drawing inspiration from his childhood as well as South Florida’s diverse cultural makeup, SSC’s tempting menu was conceptualized by Michael in collaboration with James Beard Award-Winning Chef Allen Susser. Blending classic American cuisine with global influences, and showcasing mindfully-sourced ingredients, the vibrant menu ranges from fresh raw bar items and flavorful appetizers to main plates starring steaks, chops and seafood as well as modern-day comfort dishes. Among the starting plates, highlights include East and West Coast Oysters; Crudo; Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes with Corn Salsa and Tartar Sauce; French Onion Soup topped with a Cheesy Crouton; Wood Fire Blistered Elote with Queso Fresco and Peruvian Verde; Brooklyn Burrata served with Cherry Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic; and a “Table Tossed” Caesar for two. The menu also features seriously tantalizing options from the land and sea such as Filet Mignon served with Red Potato Mash and Demi-Glaze; Wagyu Beef Skirt Steak & Frites accompanied by Chimichurri Sauce; Heritage Pork Chop with Crispy Red Bliss Potato Mash; Lobster Tail served with Jasmine Rice and Tangerine Ginger Butter; and a special Catch of the Day with Broccolini and Fire Roasted Lemon. Additional favorites include modern-day comforts such as a Double American Cheese Burger prepared with a Brisket, Chuck and Short Rib Patty and topped with Pickles and Sautéed Onions; Cabernet Braised Short Rib served with Mashed Red Potatoes and Honey Garlic Carrots; and Shrimp & Grits with Shallots, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon. Make sure to save room for dessert as the restaurant’s lineup of dazzling sweet temptations – as photo worthy as they are indulgent – include S’mores Galore Brownie topped with Hershey’s Chocolate, Graham Crackers, Whipped Cream and Jumbo Marshmallows toasted tableside and a Berrylicious Shortcake made with a Buttered Biscuit topped with Fresh Strawberries, a cloud of Cotton Candy and a Grand Marnier Strawberry Drizzle poured tableside; among several other confections. The true star of the dessert lineup is a whimsical Wonder Wheel, featuring a mini-Ferris wheel filled with an assortment of Sweet, Fruity and Chocolate Treats, but the real magic lies in that a portion of each Wonder Wheel sale benefits a local charity. Overseeing the creation of the restaurant’s sure-to-be dazzling bar program is mixologist Ally Champion, formerly of Gastrotech and Apothecary 330. For Sunness Supper Club, she has created a vibrant beverage list that expertly pairs with the culinary offerings including a lineup of handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, and artisanal spirits. Cocktails include: Silver Springs – Soto Sake, Walcher Melon, Fresh Lemon Juice and Kiwi; Weird & Unusual – Bayab Gin, Singani63, Rocky’s Botanical Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, Grape and Thyme; Live Love Chuckle – Chuckle Rum, RumHaven Coconut Rum, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sweet Matcha and Watermelon; Hippie Invasion – GinRaw, Lemon Juice, Basil Syrup, Egg White, Balsamic Glaze, Fresh Cracked Pepper and Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Garnish; Devils Den – Lost Explorer Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, Sweet Pepper Syrup, Orange Infused Salt and Tajín; and Southern Gentleman – Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon, house made Dr. Pepper Syrup, Black Walnut, Cardamon, Filthy Cherry and Orange Twist; among several other handcrafted libations. Though SSC enjoys great frontage on East Sunrise Boulevard, the actual entrance is in the rear of the building, adjacent to more than 75 free parking spots. Upon entering and checking in, guests are led down a winding hallway reminiscent of a secret passage, leading into the close to 6,000 square-foot restaurant seating 130. Its thoughtful design showcases a chic yet warm color palette of sage green and neutrals complemented by artisanal touches of wood, marble, leather, and gold. A focal point of the space, an expansive U-shaped marble bar adorned with hanging wood-finished wine racks that seats close to 30. Adjacent to the bar, two spacious banquettes which can be turned into an ad hoc private space. Table seating includes a mix of low- and high-top tables, half-moon booths and two elongated booths suited to comfortably seat large parties. Adding dimension between the bar area and dining room, bottle selections are displayed in elegant glass and wood cabinets at the center of the restaurant. A wood-fired oven just on the other side of the bar further contributes to the warmth of the space, more figurative than literal. In the Spring of 2025, the second phase of the concept, an upstairs speakeasy overlooking the dining room, will be open and operational. With its eye-catching design, exceptional cuisine, vibrant atmosphere and dedication to service, Sunness Supper Club is poised to become a bright spot on Fort Lauderdale’s dining map in 2025. Sunness Supper Club is located at 2465 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. The restaurant is open daily for dinner served Sunday to Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Happy Hour is offered daily from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Stay tuned for news on the launch of Lunch and Weekend Brunch. For more information, visit: www.thesunness.com ; Telephone: (954) 491-6611. Follow on Instagram: @SunnessSupperClub. < Previous News Next News >

Is It A Lemon? Is It A Lime? Try...An Etrog October 3, 2024 Share Jewish Community To Celebrate Sukkot Holiday This Month - As the seasons change from summer to fall and families spend more time inside, the Jewish community of South Florida will celebrate the Annual Holiday of Sukkot by heading outdoors. Sukkot, also known as the holiday of booths, begins this year (5785/2024) at sundown on Wednesday, October 16th and concludes on the evening of Wednesday, October 23rd. As the seasons change from summer to fall and families spend more time inside, the Jewish community of South Florida will celebrate the Annual Holiday of Sukkot by heading outdoors. Sukkot, also known as the holiday of booths, begins this year (5785/2024) at sundown on Wednesday, October 16th and concludes on the evening of Wednesday, October 23rd. The two day holiday of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah immediately follows Sukkot, beginning the evening of Wednesday, October 23rd and ending on Friday, October 25th. During Sukkot, we remember G-d's kindness to us during our journey through the desert by dwelling in a Sukkah--a hut of temporary construction with a roof covering of branches--for the duration of the Sukkot Festival. For seven days and nights, we eat all our meals in the Sukkah and otherwise regard it as our home. The temporary booths emphasize how the world and the Jewish people rely on G-d’s protection. Eating under the stars allows us to truly thank G-d and see the blessings that surround us. Sukkot is a wonderful way for us to continue celebrating and connecting with our Judaism after the High Holidays. Another unique holiday practice is the gathering of four different species. The taking of the Four Kinds: an Etrog (a rare citrus fruit, originally from Italy, but now also commonly grown in Morocco & Israel), a Lulav (palm frond), Hadassim (myrtles) and Aravot (willows), tied together with Lulav Leafs. On each day of the festival, except for Shabbat, we take the Four Kinds, recite a blessing over them, bring them together in our hands and wave them in all six directions. The Four Kinds represent the diverse types and personalities that make up our community, and whose intrinsic unity we emphasize on Sukkot. Chabad Houses and many synagogues throughout Florida will be available to help each family plan a Sukkah during the weeks leading up to the start of the holiday. They will also all be equipped with a Lulav & Etrog set for anyone to use, free of charge. Many Chabads will also have available Etrog and Lulav sets for you to order, as it is preferable to actually own your own set. They will be offering guidance and classes for all community members interested in learning more about the holiday. If you would like to learn how to bind together your own Lulav set, you can join me for a hands-on class on Sunday, October 13th, 10:00 a.m. at Chabad Chayil in the Highland Lakes section of Miami North (Aventura). The class will be free of charge and open to anyone who reserves at: www.ChabadChayil.org/Sukkah. Drawing from the gravity of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Sukkot gives us the chance to celebrate the sweetness of nature and to thank G-d for His protection. Sukkot touches all five senses: the sweet smell of the Etrog, the feel of the palm branch and twigs in your hand, the sights and sounds of the Sukkah around us and the taste of the festival’s feasts. Sukkot, referred to as the holiday of rejoicing, comes just five days after Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. The group of four plants, including the Etrog fruit, are replete with symbolic meaning, including the fall harvest and gathering season, and the unity of the Jewish people. We encourage you to contact your local Chabad or synagogue to celebrate the holiday. You’re of course welcome to join us at Chabad Chayil for a community meal in the Sukkah, Shabbat or any of the holiday nights. Reservations can be made via: (305) 770-1919. Or: www.ChabadChayil.org/High-Holidays. You can also use our Sukkah any time of day or night 24/8. We’ll leave the lights on for you, and keep a set of Lulav and Etrog for use any time during the day. To learn more about the holiday, or to order a Lulav & Etrog, visit: www.ChabadChayil.org/Sukkah. The Author Rabbi Kievman together with his wife are the ambassadors of The Rebbe to Highland Lakes, FL. They are the founders of Gan Chabad Preschool, your local CTeen & CKids chapters, CHAP - an afterschool program for Jewish children in Public Schools and direct Chabad Chayil. He’s the Rabbi at The Family Shul and can be reached at: (305) 770-1919. Or: Rabbi@ChabadChayil.org . < Previous News Next News >

Dedicated To Helping You Achieve Your Goals: The City Of Hollywood Small Business Assistance Center Opens At City Hall June 13, 2024 Share The City of Hollywood's Economic Development Team will hold monthly assistance to new and existing businesses, no appointment necessary. Whether you're just starting out, already established, or aiming to expand, the City’s Economic Development team is dedicated to helping you achieve your business goals. Experts will provide you with assistance and guidance to help your business thrive and succeed. One-on-one consultation for your business: • Local Business Tax Receipt Assistance • Permitting & Licensing Resolution • Certificate Of Use Assistance • Business Planning • Access To Funding • Commercial Property Facade Improvement Grants • Marketing & Branding Strategies • General Business Concerns/Questions The Economic Development Team looks forward to assisting you! For more information, call: (954) 921-3620. Or visit: https://www.choosehollywoodfl.com/240/Small-Business-Assistance-Center Juneteenth Celebration at ArtsPark
The Celebration at the ArtsPark is a FREE family-friendly event in the magnificent Hollywood ArtsPark Amphitheater, celebrating the vibrant cultures of South Florida through music, food, culture. The ArtsPark at Young Circle is located at Hollywood Boulevard and US-1. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show from the giant lawn. This venue is plastic and foam FREE. Single-use containers are prohibited inside the park. Join in the fun Friday, June 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a family fun day to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War. Local artists will perform from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., followed by the Reaction Band with Jimmy "Bo" Horne. For parking information, visit: http://hollywoodcra.org/DocumentCenter/View/3/downtown-parking-map?bidId= < Previous News Next News >

Spend Your Summer In Hollywood March 28, 2024 Share The City of Hollywood is the place to be for summer fun with a variety of camps that appeal to every child’s interest and fit every parent’s pocketbook. Maximize Out of School Time (M.O.S.T.) Camps are Grant Funded by the Children Services Council of Broward County and open to all Broward County Residents. This camp is designed to provide a fun supervised environment that helps improve the participant’s academic performance, provides social skills development, daily physical fitness opportunities, and skills to teach children how to work together while conducting community service learning projects. Activities include emphasis on Reading, Math and Science, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, weekly themes, Sports, games, group activities, and field trips. M.O.S.T. Camp runs from June 17th through August 9th at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington Park, McNicol and Kay Gaither Community Centers in Hollywood. Camp Fees are based on a sliding fee scale with income verification. For those who like the outdoors, kids can spend their summer at Hollywood’s popular Science, Education and Adventure (S.E.A.) Camp at the Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center. S.E.A. Camp offers a classroom without walls with a focus on Marine Life and Natural Sciences. Campers will explore our Beach Areas, Marshes, and other Natural Areas of interest, and learn about fascinating creatures, Natural Habitats, Ecosystems and Environmental Issues. S.E.A. Camp Sessions are 3 weeks, beginning on June 17th. Field trips, indoor and outdoor fun and games, arts & crafts, special performances, and events happen all summer long at the Driftwood Community Center Summer Camp operated by Sunshine Child Programs. Weekly sessions start June 12th and run through August 11th. Children ages 8 to 17 can learn all about Ocean and Beach Safety at the Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Junior Lifeguard Program. Campers learn Life Saving Techniques, Rescue Board and Ocean Kayak Skills, Ecology, First Aid and have a chance to compete in Ocean Lifeguard Events. For more information on City of Hollywood summer programs, visit: www.hollywoodfl.org/summercamps. Or call: (954) 921-3404. Cloudy With A Chance Of MARSHMALLOWS! Let’s Try This Again! Celebrate the season at the Spring Marshmallow Drop on Saturday, March 30th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street, Hollywood, Florida 33024. This fun-filled family event for children ages 10 and under begins with an open house featuring a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, music, games and bounce houses. At 3:00 p.m., baskets will be provided for the Annual Egg Hunt for children ages 3 to 6. At 3:30 p.m., kids ages 7 to 10 will line up to watch more than 30,000 marshmallows drop from the sky. Youngsters will gather the sweet treats and turn them in for Prizes like Bicycles and Gift Baskets. Kids should bring a basket or bag to collect marshmallows. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the day. Adult supervision is required for all children. The City of Hollywood’s Spring Marshmallow Drop is presented by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. For additional event information please call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at: (954) 967-4235. Or email: events@hollywoodfl.org . RSVP is required at: www.hollywoodfl.org/specialevents. < Previous News Next News >

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Free Artificial Intelligence Care Companion: Apply For A Complimentary ElliQ, Promoting Independence, Connection And Engagement June 15, 2023 Share The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County (AAABC) is proud to partner with Intuition Robotics to add ElliQ®, an AI care companion, to the agency's lineup of comprehensive services helping Broward County's older adults age in place. AAABC has launched its online application to identify eligible older adults in Broward County who would benefit from the technology. ElliQ® is an innovative new product for older adults that has a digital display and a light-up "head" that moves and reacts to users' conversations. Voice-activated, ElliQ® is designed to help older adults live happier, healthier, more connected lives while maintaining independence. ElliQ® aids seniors with Health and Wellness support, such as medication reminders, as well as entertainment and companionship with trivia and cognitive games. They can also stay connected to family and friends through video calling, audio, text messaging and notification to primary contact(s) with consent if concerns arise. ElliQ® learns and remembers customized interactions and uses humor and a friendly nature to build a meaningful connection with the user. "We have long recognized the significance of technology in keeping older adults connected and engaged with their communities,” said Charlotte Mather-Taylor, CEO of AAABC. “As we continue to expand our range of tech-powered initiatives for seniors in Broward County, we are thrilled to partner with Intuition Robotics and incorporate the groundbreaking AI Technology of ElliQ®. This device does not replace interactions with human caretakers, but it can facilitate communication and focus on what matters to all of us: memories, family and friends, good health and humor." The Broward-based initiative is now accepting online applications. Those eligible are English-speaking adults ages 60 and older, with Wi-Fi in residence and with no significant impairments. Interested older adults in Broward County can learn more and sign up to get an ElliQ® for free by visiting: https://www.adrcbroward.org/elliq "We are thrilled to be partnering with The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County to bring ElliQ® to the aging community of Florida," said Dor Skuler, Co-Founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics. "We're getting positive feedback from ElliQ® users across the U.S. and are seeing great results with 90% of users reporting ElliQ® has made them feel better mentally and physically. With the continued toll loneliness is taking on the health of older adults aging alone, it's vital for local communities and tech companies to come together to make solutions like ElliQ® accessible to more people." In addition to ElliQ®, AAABC's range of Senior Technology Programs features a diverse array of offerings, including animatronic companion pets, an affordable connectivity program that provides discounted broadband services to low-income households, engaging content applications and wireless tablets tailored for seniors, as well as medical communication and emergency personal response systems that ensures a swift response to any in-home emergencies. The agency's helpline is also accessible round-the-clock at: (954)745-9779, providing seniors and family caregivers with answers to any questions about its extensive suite of programs and resources designed to support older adults aging independently in their own homes. About AAABC (Area Agency on Aging of Broward County) Sponsored by the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County is the nonprofit umbrella organization charged with the responsibilities of planning, coordinating, monitoring and funding programs designed to meet the needs of over 476,486 year-round Broward senior residents including an Elder Helpline, Medicare Counseling, Health & Wellness classes and more. As the prime advocate for local Older Americans, the AAABC contracts with administering organizations for the following programs; senior centers; senior day care; site meals; home-delivered meals; Alzheimer’s in-home and facility respite; minor in-home repair; legal; transportation; homemaker personal care; respite; emergency response; and case management. To learn more, please visit: https://www.adrcbroward.org About Intuition Robotics Intuition Robotics is on a mission to empower older adults to live happier, healthier and more independent lives at home. The company’s Award-Winning Product, ElliQ®, is a proactive care companion for older adults. ElliQ® helps keep users healthy, engaged and informed, while alleviating the effects of loneliness and social isolation. Intuition Robotics has won several awards for its work with ElliQ® including Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and the CES Best of Innovation Award. The company was founded in 2016 and investors include: Toyota Ventures, Samsung NEXT, iRobot, OurCrowd, Terra Ventures and Venture Capital firms from California, Israel, Japan and Asia. To learn more, please visit: www.intuitionrobotics.com < Previous News Next News >