Stay, Play & Save This Summer - There’s Much For Locals To Love This Summer, And For Those Seeking A Quick Daycation Trip South Florida Sun Times Jun 11, 2025 This Summer, Visitors And Locals Looking To Save On Travel Without Sacrificing Style Or Sunshine Can Find Their Idyllic Getaway Just Steps Away From The Sand And The Hustle And Bustle Of The A1A Strip At The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. With Summer Marking Florida’s Slow Season, Guests Can Enjoy Reduced Hotel Rates While Soaking Up Everything This Boutique Beachside Resort Has To Offer – From Two Pools And Day Access To Amenities Via ResortPass, To Entertainment And A Bevy Of Daily Food And Beverage Specials That Bring A Flavorful Experience To Each Day. Whether You're A Savvy Traveler Visiting The Sunshine State, Or A South Florida Resident Looking For A Staycation Retreat Close To Home, The Kimpton Shorebreak Delivers An Affordable, Laid-Back Escape In The Heart Of Fort Lauderdale That Offers The Opportunity To Unwind And Save In Style All Summer Long. Florida Residents Rate Those who live year-round in the Sunshine State know that they don’t have to travel far to enjoy a sunny beachside getaway, and the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is welcoming all Florida residents with discounted accommodations. Anyone who can show valid Florida ID will receive 20 percent off the best available rate and have the resort fee ($40/day) waived for their stay. Raise the Rooftop Enjoy a $50 credit and explore the innovative new food and cocktail menus at Escape Rooftop Bar – the property’s welcoming rooftop pool and lounge. Soak in the best views of Fort Lauderdale, including magnificent western-facing sunsets and Escape’s Sunset Happy Hour offering drink specials 30 minutes prior to, and after, sunset. All summer long, “Raise the Rooftop” every Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with guest DJs. #SquadGoals Summer is a great time for bachelor and bachelorette gatherings and the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach is a great place to get the party started for gals and guys wishing to honor their nuptials-bound pals. For any room block of six or more rooms, receive 10 percent off, and the same discount applies to the group’s dinner bill at the hotel’s delicious coastal Italian restaurant, La Fuga. Upon arrival, enjoy a complimentary Limoncello toast to set the tone for the stay while daily beach yoga offers a refreshing recovery from the night before. The package also includes a VIP amenity for the group host and a reduced resort fee. To book this package, contact: sales@shorebreakfortlauderdale.com. For more information on the summer specials listed here as well as special rates for IHG Rewards One members, longer stay specials and many more, visit: https://www.shorebreakfortlauderdale.com/hotel-deals/ ResortPass There’s much for locals to love this summer, and for those seeking a quick daycation trip in Fort Lauderdale, the Kimpton Shorebreak is the perfect destination to relax, soak up the sun and take advantage of the property’s special Day Pass and Day Room offers available via ResortPass. For the reduced rate of $40 per adult (ages 21+ only), purchase of a Day Pass grants visitors access to spend the day enjoying the resort’s rooftop and courtyard pools, lounge chairs and towel service, complimentary Wi-Fi, a 10% discount on food and beverages from La Fuga or Escape Rooftop Bar, and $10 valet parking. Additionally, visitors can enhance their daycation with the Shorebreak’s Day Room offer which is available for the reduced rate of $119 for two people. Purchase of a Day Room includes use of a private guest room from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with in-room seating and work areas, mini-fridge and Cable TV, fitness center access, plus Day Passes for up to two guests including all of the amenities within the Day Pass offer. Room type will be assigned at check-in and will be based on availability. All room cancellations require 72-hour notice. For more information or to purchase a ResortPass, visit: https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/kimpton-shorebreak-fort-lauderdale-beach-resort Sip & Savor Shorebreak-Style at La Fuga Located on the lobby level of the Kimpton Shorebreak, La Fuga is the resort’s signature restaurant that showcases spectacular coastal Italian cuisine from Executive Chef Michael Mayer. The charming restaurant welcomes guests with comfortable booths and a buzzy central bar, complemented perfectly by stellar live jazz performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with no cover charge! The perfect spot to enjoy Happy Hour, which is available daily from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and offers specially priced bites and drinks at the bar and lounge, La Fuga also features an exciting lineup of nightly specials for locals and visitors to enjoy throughout the week including: Rosé All-Day – enjoy $9 per glass of The Beach Rosé by Whispering Angel; every Sunday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; In Vino Veritas – 30% off sommelier-selected bottles of wine; every Monday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Negroni Night – specialty negronis and classic negronis for $10 each; every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Martini Night – $10 gin and vodka martinis; every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; and Spritz Night – signature and classic spritz cocktails for $9 each; every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Making the destination even more enticing to residents and visitors looking to savor exclusive dining deals this summer, La Fuga is participating in Visit Lauderdale’s annual Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months which kicks off on August 1st and runs through September 30th, 2025. As part of the annual culinary celebration, La Fuga is offering a special three-course dinner menu for just $60++ per person which includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert, plus a pour of Limoncello and a glass of wine. The restaurant’s Dine Out Lauderdale menu will be available nightly to guests from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Savory items from the special menu include Bruschetta – oven roasted tomato, basil, olive oil and balsamic; Polpette di Vitello – veal meatballs, mascarpone polenta, puttanesca and parmigiano; Tagliatelle al Ragù' Bolognese – house made pasta with bolognese; Pappardelle – San Marzano tomato sauce, basil and olive oil; and Pollo alla Cacciatora – roasted chicken, porcini, tomato, ligurian olive & polenta. For dessert, guests can indulge in sweet treats on offer including Tiramisu, Panna Cotta and Cannoli. Escape Rooftop Bar In addition, the Kimpton Shorebreak is also home to Escape Rooftop Bar, offering loungey poolside vibes and spectacular rooftop views of Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal. Serving sunsets daily, the west-facing rooftop is an imbibers paradise and the ideal location to sip stellar cocktails and wines, and enjoy delicious bites and tapas, all while watching the sunset. In addition to Escape’s daily Sunset Hour featuring specially priced wines-by-the-glass, cocktails and bottles of rosé, 30 minutes prior to and after sunset, the rooftop bar and lounge offers a vibrant lineup of weekly specials for locals and visitors to enjoy. Weekly programming at Escape includes In Vino Veritas – 30% off sommelier-selected bottles of wine; every Monday from Noon – 9:00 p.m.; Tequila Tuesday – house margaritas or tequila straight up for $10; every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Martini Night – $10 gin and vodka martinis; every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Soundscape by Escape – enjoy the Soundscape of DJ Reall and refreshing cocktails poolside on the rooftop; every Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturdaze at Escape – refreshing cocktails, skyline views and live set from DJ Blcknsss; every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and Rosé All-Day – enjoy $9 per glass of The Beach Rosé by Whispering Angel; every Sunday from Noon – 10:00 p.m. The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is located at 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. For more information, visit: www.shorebreakfortlauderdale.com - Telephone: (954) 908-7301. Previous Next

Comedy, Canines And Big Laughs Take Center Stage In Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Aventura Digest Jan 20, 2026 Dog Lovers Will Rejoice During An Entertaining Afternoon With A Dozen Of The World’s Most Talented Four-Legged Performers That Star In An Uproariously Funny, Comedy Dog Spectacular That Is Leaving Audiences Everywhere Howling For More During Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed! Presented By The City Of Aventura On Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. And 3:30 p.m. At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The all-star lineup is the most adorable cast in show business and includes a Guinness World Record holder, an America’s Got Talent fan favorite and a host of amazing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip and skip their way right into the audience’s heart. Deemed “a must see” by The Washington Post, Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed! is sure to win Best in Show. Since 1985, comedy duo Scott and Joan Houghton have delighted audiences around the world with their signature blend of physical comedy and circus arts, and in 2005 they expanded that legacy with the creation of Mutts Gone Nuts, a high-energy, family-friendly comedy dog show. Featuring nine incredible canine performers, the production delivers laugh-out-loud antics as the Houghtons attempt to match wits with their mischievous mutts in a fast-paced performance that leaves audiences howling for more. All of the dogs featured in Mutts Gone Nuts are adopted from animal shelters or rescue organizations, reflecting the Houghtons’ commitment to animal welfare. The show uses positive, reward-based training methods that encourage each dog’s natural abilities, and the canine performers are cared for to high standards, traveling in large, padded, climate-controlled kennels while on tour, enjoying two acres of fenced space at home, living indoors as part of the family, and remaining fully USDA APHIS Animal Welfare registered. VIP tickets are available and include a post-show meet & greet/photo opportunity with the "Mutts." Everyone entering the theater must have a ticket; lap tickets are available for purchase for children 12 months and under at the box office with discounted tickets for children 14 years and under. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org - By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-Square-Foot, 330-Seat Waterfront Complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages. Mutts Gone Nuts - Courtesy of Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Mutts Gone Nuts - Photo By Eric Forberger Previous Next

Savor The Season With Fresh, Roasted Pork By Family Features Nov 20, 2025 If This Year's Holiday Menu Is In Need Of An Upgrade, Look No Further Than The Main Course. A Twist On Tradition May Be All That's Necessary To Take Seasonal Meals Up A Level For A Fresh Way To Savor The Season And Celebration. Pork can become your family's new festive favorite with this showstopping Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin Roast at the center of the feast. Fragrant stuffing made from aromatic veggies, bread, sage, rosemary and apples turns a simple pork loin into a dazzling dish that's sure to wow loved ones. This roast is perfectly suited for a holiday gathering with Coleman All-Natural Meat's humane-certified Boneless Center Cut Pork Butt Roast. With a leading legacy as an all-natural meat provider since 1875, it's celebrating its 150-year anniversary this season. The milestone celebrates and recognizes a family heritage and commitment to all-natural, humanely raised meats sourced from American farmers, raised with no antibiotics ever, no added hormones and fed an all-vegetarian diet. A delicious, extravagant way to upgrade your family's main course this season, you just might've found a new favorite way to ring in the holidays with a tender, juicy, effortlessly sliced roast. Find more holiday recipe ideas by visiting: ColemanNatural.com. Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin Roast Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 95 minutes Servings: 6 1 Coleman Natural boneless pork roast (3-4 pounds) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup diced onions 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon fresh sage 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 2 cups cubed fresh bread, crust removed 1 apple, diced gravy, for serving Preheat oven to 375 F. Butterfly roast. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter. Add celery, carrots and onions; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. While vegetables are cooking, whisk eggs; milk; salt, to taste; and pepper, to taste, until well combined. Mince sage and rosemary. In large bowl, combine bread, vegetable mixture, liquid ingredients, apples, sage and rosemary. Gently toss until bread absorbs most of the liquid. Cut three pieces of butcher's twine about 4 inches longer than the longest side of butterflied roast. Lay string on cutting board horizontally and lay roast on top of string to cover. Place half of the stuffing mixture onto butterflied pork loin and press down firmly. Roll roast up and tie with butcher's twine to hold it together, taking care not to tie too tightly, and press any stuffing that comes loose back into ends of roast. Place stuffed and tied roast, fat cap up, on rack over baking sheet. Season liberally with salt and pepper; roast until meat thermometer inserted into roast registers 140 F, 75-90 minutes. Place remaining stuffing in a small ovenproof casserole dish and cover with foil. After roasting 30 minutes, place extra stuffing in oven to cook alongside roast. Remove foil from extra stuffing and remove roast from oven. Let rest for 10 minutes then remove the extra stuffing from oven. Cut twine from roast and discard. Cut roast into six thick slices, taking care not to lose stuffing. Serve with extra stuffing and gravy. Previous Next

Hijacking Religion - How The Pentagon Turned The Sermon On The Mount Into A War Manual By John & Nisha Whitehead Apr 9, 2026 The Language Of Modern Government Is The Language Of The Empire. It is the language of domination, retaliation, conquest and control—of enemies to be crushed, nations to be subdued, and dissenters to be silenced. Under the Trump Administration, the language of empire has also been imbued with a religious fervor that recasts Jesus Christ—not as a peacemaker—but as a mascot for power, conquest and control. War has been dressed up in patriotism. Wrapped in Scripture. Called “righteous.” Marketed as “peace through strength.” But this is not a holy war. It is a political war dressed up as holy. Despite the pageantry—crosses held aloft, prayers offered from podiums, politicians invoking God while demanding loyalty—the values animating America’s wars and power plays bear no resemblance to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus said: Love your enemies. The government says: destroy them. Jesus said: Blessed are the peacemakers. The government says: blessed are the war-makers. Jesus said: Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me. The government cages the poor, criminalizes the homeless, bombs the foreigner, and calls it security. This is not a misunderstanding of Christianity. It is a deliberate rewriting of it. Consider the prayer offered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Pentagon worship service: “Let every round find its mark… Give … overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy. We ask these things with bold confidence in the mighty and powerful name of Jesus Christ.” No mercy. Spoken in the name of the Prince of Peace. This is not faith. This is blasphemy baptized in nationalism. It is the hijacking of religion to sanctify violence—the turning of the Sermon on the Mount into a war manual. It is also an attempt to recast modern warfare as a holy war—sanctioned by God, justified by faith, and beyond moral reproach. That idea is as unconstitutional as it is un-Christian. And it raises a constitutional question that should alarm every American, regardless of faith. The First Amendment was designed to prevent exactly this kind of fusion of church and state power. It protects the free exercise of religion—but it also forbids the government from establishing, endorsing or advancing religion. There is a difference between religious freedom and religious indoctrination. There is a difference between private belief and state-sponsored theology. When government officials invoke God to justify violence, when military power is cloaked in religious language, when prayer becomes a tool of state policy—we are no longer dealing with freedom of religion. We are staring at the early stages of religious establishment. History has shown us where that road leads. As Thomas Jefferson warned, the Constitution erects a “wall of separation between church and state” precisely to prevent this kind of fusion of political power and religious authority. When the government begins to speak in the language of divine mandate, that wall is already being breached. And more to the point—it is the very abuse of religion that Jesus Himself stood against. Jesus did not preach “overwhelming violence.” He did not bless the empire. He did not anoint governments to kill in His name. And yet today, we are told that violence brings peace, domination ensures security, and revenge is strength. What we are witnessing is not Christianity. It is Christian nationalism—a counterfeit religion that wraps political power in religious language and calls it holy. It is idolatry of the nation masquerading as devotion to God. Christians are not called to identify with power, but to speak truth to power—even at great cost. Yet today, far too many churches have traded prophecy for proximity to power. They have exchanged the cross for the flag. And in the process, the message of Jesus is hollowed out. Stripped of its challenge. Neutralized. Because the real Jesus is dangerous to power. He doesn’t flatter kings. He confronts them. Jesus was not crucified for being polite. He was executed as a threat. To the authorities of his day—both religious and political—Jesus was a destabilizing force. He challenged the legitimacy of power built on coercion, greed and violence. He exposed hypocrisy. He disrupted systems of exploitation. And for that, the empire killed Him. Crucifixion was not just execution. It was a warning. This is what happens to those who refuse to submit. Which raises a question modern Christians would rather avoid: If Jesus walked into today’s halls of power—into the Pentagon, the White House, the halls of Congress—would He be welcomed? Or would He be surveilled, silenced, labeled a threat? Would He bless drone strikes and military parades? Or overturn tables? Or would he be told, as Americans increasingly are, to comply, submit, obey and defer to authority? Because the version of Christianity now being sold to the public is not one of resistance to injustice, but one of obedience to power. The Jesus of the Gospels was not aligned with the empire. “I was hungry… I was a stranger… I was in prison…” Not: I was powerful, and you defended me. Yet today’s political religion flips that script. It exalts power. It sanctifies wealth. It demands loyalty to the state. And it calls this inversion of the Gospel “faith.” But Jesus was clear: “Blessed are the peacemakers.” There is no footnote that says—except in matters of national security. This is the great moral crisis of our time. Not just that the government wages endless war, but that it dares to do so in the name of God—and too many cheer it on. The early Christians understood something we have forgotten. Their allegiance was not to Rome. It was not to Caesar. It was not due to the machinery of the empire. Their allegiance was to a higher law. And for that, they were persecuted, imprisoned, executed. They did not seek to control the empire. They refused to conform to it. Today, by contrast, much of the modern church has become indistinguishable from the power it once challenged. But the teachings of Jesus have not changed. They still confront us. They still demand something costly. They still refuse to be weaponized for political gain. So we are left with a choice. The Constitution was designed to guard against the union of political power and religious authority. As I make clear in Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, what we are witnessing today is not just a theological failure—it is a constitutional one. 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 Next

Making A Life Changing Difference October 10, 2024 Share This October, Pubbelly Sushi, known for its fusion of Japanese and Latin-inspired dishes, proudly marks its fifth year partnering with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This October, Pubbelly Sushi, known for its fusion of Japanese and Latin-inspired dishes, proudly marks its fifth year partnering with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, a portion of the proceeds from each Butter Krab Roll sold and from the Sushi-Making Class on October 17th at the Brickell location will be donated to Sylvester's Wig Program. “Pubbelly Sushi’s continued support of Sylvester’s wig program is an incredible example of how local businesses can make an impact on our community and on those who are navigating their Cancer journey,” said Shawn McGee, Executive Director of UCARE Community Fundraising, UHealth. “We, at Sylvester, are incredibly proud of our Cancer support services, as we embrace and support our patients. However, we could not it without the help of great partners like Pubbelly Sushi. The difference they are making is literally life-changing.” Pubbelly’s Instagram-famous Butter Krab Roll — made with: Goma Soy Paper, Kanikama, Ponzu, and Warm Clarified Butter — is a fan favorite, and during October, it takes on special meaning, symbolizing the restaurant’s commitment to giving back. “The Butter Krab Roll not only showcases our culinary creativity but also represents our dedication to supporting Breast Cancer patients,” said Chef José Mendín. “This campaign is something we look forward to every year as a way to raise awareness and funds for such an important cause." For more than 30 years, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has been a beacon of hope for Cancer patients and their families. As South Florida’s only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center, Sylvester offers Cutting-Edge Cancer Research, innovative clinical trials, and compassionate care that is second to none. The Center’s Wig Program, funded in part by Pubbelly’s initiative, provides essential emotional and psychological support, helping patients regain their sense of self during the most challenging of times. "Being able to receive a wig fitting at the Cancer Center relieves a significant source of stress, helping patients restore their confidence and self-image,” said Tangela Hillery, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Concierge Coordinator. “We are deeply grateful for Pubbelly's partnership and look forward to continuing our work together." For more information about Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, visit: https://umiamihealth.org/en/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center - To learn more about Pubbelly Sushi, visit: https://www.pubbellyglobal.com . Pubbelly Sushi Pubbelly Sushi brings a hyper-creative fusion of Japanese and Latin-inspired dishes by Founding Chef-Partner José Mendín, a Five-Time James Beard Award Semifinalist for “Best Chef, Southeast.” Pubbelly became an instant favorite for locals when it opened in 2010. A decade later, it continues to be embraced by the market, winning the 2020 Miami New Times Readers’ Choice Award for Best Sushi and maintaining a spot on every tourist’s "must" list. < Previous News Next News >

Looking For A Job? Hollywood's Major Employers Are Hiring February 2, 2023 Share Finding a job and recruitment for business owners is made easy in Broward County. Whether you are relocating your company or expanding and are in need of qualified employees, the support and network to find the right candidate are now within reach. CareerSource Broward helps businesses find trained, qualified employees. Employer Services include local recruiting, pre-screening services, customized training and more. Here are some of Hollywood's larger employers that invite you to apply for a position. HEICO HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For over 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services. With Corporate Headquarters located in Hollywood, candidates interested in a career in the Aviation Industry can find opportunities on HEICO's career portal: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1215401&d=ExternalCareerSite Memorial Healthcare The Memorial Healthcare Talent Acquisition Center was created to provide a centralized source for all recruiting and hiring activities for the entire Healthcare System. Located at 4320 Sheridan Street in Hollywood and staffed by Talent Acquisition professionals who are dedicated to matching qualified candidates with available opportunities, this site provides full-service on-boarding, including new hire physicals. Their goal is for each new employee to begin their career with the Memorial Healthcare System having an in-depth understanding of the company culture; making the candidate experience second to none allows new hires to build upon that foundation with their Memorial Experience. For information, contact The Memorial Healthcare Talent Acquisition Center: http://careers.mhs.net/how-to-apply-faq/talent-acquisition-center/ Quantum Marine Quantum provides employment opportunities as they arise to qualified individuals who can succeed in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you are interested in joining Quantum's engineering, administrative, technical or production team, please direct your inquiry to: humanresources@quantumhydraulic.com City Of Hollywood, Florida Considering a career in the public sector? Interested in serving the City where you live? Search and apply for employment opportunities online with the City Of Hollywood: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl A Place To Learn My Americans find themselves out of a job from corporate downsizing and modernization, so many times you may have to go back to school to learn a new career to get hired. Hollywood is home to the Award-Winning Sheridan Technical Center and several post-secondary learning institutions, including Barry University’s College Of Health Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center and City College. With a convenient location and easy interstate access, companies are in close proximity to additional educational institutions including Broward College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University and The University Of Miami. Hollywood puts you at the doorstep to a wealth of world class employment and educational opportunities as well as recent graduates in the professions and vocations needed to succeed. Hollywood has a thriving education sector serving the educational needs of residents of all ages. More than a third of the Public and Charter K-12 Schools in Hollywood are “A” Rated with unique learning environments including the area’s only Public High School Military Magnet Program, a Hebrew Language Charter School, a K-8 Public Montessori Magnet School, an Intercultural Charter Academy and a Top-Rated Arts & Sciences Academy. So if you are looking for a job or looking for employees for your company, Career Source Broward can guide you. For more information, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl < Previous News Next News >

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More Than A Social Service Agency: How Jewish Community Services Of South Florida Serves As Miami-Dade's Safety Net Aventura Digest Jun 25, 2026 For More Than A Century, Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) Has Been A Source Of Hope, Healing, And Support For Individuals And Families Facing Life's Most Difficult Challenges. Founded In 1920 And Rooted In Jewish Values, JCS Has Grown Into One Of Miami-Dade County's Most Comprehensive Human Service Organizations, Serving More Than 100,000 Individuals Annually Through A Network Of Programs Designed To Strengthen Lives, Promote Self-Sufficiency, And Ensure That No One Faces Hardship Alone. At its core, JCS serves as the community's safety net. Whether someone is struggling with food insecurity, mental health challenges, aging-related concerns, domestic abuse, or an unexpected crisis, JCS provides compassionate support and practical solutions that help people regain stability and thrive. Through its four pillars of excellence, Food Security, Case Management, Clinical Services, and Information & Referral, JCS delivers critical resources that improve quality of life for people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. One of the most visible ways JCS supports the community is through its food assistance programs. As the cost of living continues to rise across South Florida, many families, seniors, and individuals struggle to afford basic necessities. The JCS Kosher Food Bank provides nutritious Kosher food and household essentials to community members experiencing food insecurity, helping ensure that no one must choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. For homebound seniors and vulnerable adults, JCS also operates congregate meals sites, home-delivered meals and grocery assistance programs that help older adults maintain their health, dignity, and independence while aging safely in place. JCS is also nationally recognized for its work supporting Holocaust Survivors, one of the most vulnerable populations in Miami-Dade County. Through its Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program, JCS provides comprehensive case management, home care coordination, reparations assistance, emergency support, and personalized services that allow Survivors to remain safely in their homes and age with dignity. For many Survivors, JCS staff members are more than service providers, they are trusted advocates, companions, and lifelines who help navigate complex healthcare, financial, and social service systems. The organization's commitment to older adults extends beyond Holocaust Survivors. Through its Older Adult Case Management Program, JCS helps seniors access healthcare, transportation, benefits, financial assistance, social services, and community resources. The goal is simple but powerful: helping older adults maintain their independence, remain connected to their communities, and enjoy the highest possible quality of life. As Miami-Dade's senior population continues to grow, these services have become increasingly important for families seeking support for aging loved ones. JCS also provides critical support for individuals and families facing personal crises. Through Shalom Bayit, the agency's domestic abuse support program, domestic abuse survivors receive confidential case management, safety planning, advocacy, and trauma-informed services. The program empowers individuals to rebuild their lives while ensuring they have access to the resources and support necessary to achieve long-term safety and stability. Mental health services represent another cornerstone of JCS' work. The agency provides professional counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioral health challenges. From anxiety and depression to grief, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions, JCS clinicians help clients develop the tools and resilience needed to overcome obstacles and improve their overall well-being. Specialized services are also available for children, youth, families, ensuring culturally competent care for diverse populations throughout Miami-Dade County. In addition to direct services, JCS plays a vital role in connecting people to help through its Information and Referral programs. JCS Access serves as a central entry point for individuals seeking assistance, helping community members navigate available resources and identify the services that best meet their needs. When a person does not know where to turn, JCS Access provides guidance, support, and referrals that can make all the difference. The agency's impact extends even further through its operation of 211 Miami and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, these services connect callers to critical resources, crisis intervention, emotional support, and emergency assistance. Whether someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, searching for housing resources, seeking food assistance, or simply needs help navigating available services, trained specialists are available around the clock to provide support and direction. What makes JCS unique is not only the breadth of its services but also its unwavering commitment to meeting people where they are. The agency understands that every person's circumstances are different, and its programs are designed to provide individualized support that addresses each client's unique needs. This holistic approach allows JCS to create meaningful, lasting impact while helping individuals and families build stronger, healthier, and more self-sufficient lives. As South Florida continues to evolve and new challenges emerge, the need for compassionate, accessible social services remains as critical as ever. For more than 106 years, JCS has stood alongside the community during times of crisis and times of growth, ensuring that help is always within reach. From feeding families and supporting seniors to providing mental health counseling and crisis intervention, JCS remains dedicated to strengthening Miami-Dade County, one person, one family, and one life at a time. To learn more, visit: www.jcsfl.org . To make a contribution, visit: www.jcsfl.org/donate . Previous Next

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The COVID-19 Craziness By Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD June 3, 2021 Share Proves That Einstein Was Right One of Albert Einstein’s many aphorisms, “three great forces rule the world: stupidity, fear and greed,” is particularly apt in the COVID-19 Era. Our government’s duty is to warn the public of a possible Pandemic and recommend precautions. However, the initial COVID-19 tactic, was to strike fear into our hearts and minds. The constant display of COVID-19 “cases” on the nightly news, suggested certain death awaited those who ventured out of their homes. During the Diamond Princess Cruiseship’s outbreak in early February of 2020, we had a real world demonstration of the behavior of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus. Trapped in a floating Petri dish, the crew performed their duties and passengers were quarantined in their rooms with a ventilation system without special high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, only 17 percent of the 3,711 occupants became infected with SARS-CoV-2, only half of whom had symptoms. Because 80 percent of those infected, were in cabins that didn’t have a previous confirmed case, the likely mode of infection was transmission of aerosols (in contrast to large droplets that quickly fall to the ground) through the ventilation system and locking the people in, had proved to be counterproductive. We also learned from the Diamond Princess episode, that the median age of symptomatic folks were people 68 years old, 50 percent of whom had underlying medical conditions and the deaths were in those over 70 years of age. Despite this real world clinical experience, the CDC and Dr. Fauci advised state governments to quarantine every living human being in the country. The lessons of the Diamond Princess faded from the news while a never-ending campaign of fear, persisted. Only the well-informed, realized the news was presented through agenda-colored glasses. It’s not smart to keep people indoors, when by May 2020, we knew 66 percent of New York’s new cases were in folks who stayed home. The scientific consensus was leaning toward emerging evidence, that the SARS-CoV-2 Virus was spread by tiny aerosols, which could be reduced by good ventilation. After more than a year, the CDC finally acknowledged real world evidence “the science” and announced that “less than 10 percent” of transmission had occurred outdoors. Data shows the actual outdoor transmission is somewhere between 0.1 and 1 percent. While technically true, one wonders whether the CDC used purposefully misleading wording to cover its tracks after mask recommendations for children outdoors at summer camps and mandates for seafaring commercial fishermen. Fear fuels stupidity, by June 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) had announced that asymptomatic transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus is “very rare,” study after, study have shown that cloth masks, do not prevent transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus or other, similar viruses. When political pundits see unmasked people as a threat and a fully vaccinated physician, the COVID-19 experts, found it “psychologically hard” to dine unmasked with a vaccinated friend, masking has not become part of “following the science,” but, it became an obsession. Greed knows no bounds, hospitals are charging up to $1419 for a $50 test. Designer drugs are the new cash cow. Regeneron’s stock price was up more than 60 percent, in 2020. Who would have thought COVID-19 would be justification for a manufacturer to release TV ads for drugs that are not fully FDA approved? Regeneron’s ads instill fear, then present their drug as the solution. COVID-19 Diagnosis? Oh my! Isolate and call the doctor to get monoclonal antibodies (at $1,250 per dose). Wall Street predicts that in 2021, Pfizer and Moderna will generate $32 billion in COVID-19 Vaccine Revenue. Thanks to the Vaccines, Moderna’s stock, has soared 700 percent in 2020. Pfizer plans for Vaccines to be a long-term business plan, by roping children into the Vaccine corral. Was the drug and health product manufacturers’ $92 million to lobbyists in the last 3 months intended to ensure the federal government’s cooperation? Patients and physicians have a choice. Despite the Vaccine, über alles narrative, only 60 percent of Dr. Fauci’s staff have taken “the shot.” The NIH’s COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines are not mandates. Patients can opt for early treatment at a cost of $10 to $125 per entire course with effective repurposed generic drugs, supported by real-time worldwide evidence. Sadly, as Kaiser Health News noted, despite being a “godsend” to reduce death and hospitalizations, “drug companies have no incentive to spend millions to test new uses for cheap, off-patent drugs.” The people are not stupid, they are merely, ill-informed. Media outlets were increasing ratings at the expense of the truth, the drug companies were rolling in dough, researchers were letting politics guide their outcomes and social media, was censoring experts who disagreed with the wizards at WHO, NIH, CDC and medical journals, who have been funded by big Pharma. Could we have avoided lockdowns with repurposed drugs, improved air circulation and HEPA filters? Could we have saved millions of lives lost, not only to COVID-19 but from suicide, overdoses, violence and Cancer? About Dr. Singleton Dr. Singleton is a board-certified anesthesiologist. She is the past President of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). She graduated from Stanford and earned her MD at UCSF Medical School. Dr. Singleton completed 2 years of Surgery residency at UCSF, then her Anesthesia residency at Harvard's Beth Israel Hospital. While still working in the operating room, she attended UC Berkeley Law School, focusing on constitutional law and administrative law. She interned at the National Health Law Project, she practiced insurance and health law. She teaches classes in the recognition of elder abuse and constitutional law for non-lawyers. She lives in Oakland, California. You can go to her Web-site at: www.marilynsingletonmdjd.com . You can also reach her via Twitter at: @MSingletonMDJD. < Previous News Next News >

'Can You Touch A Butterfly?’ Captures A Magical Father–Daughter Moment While Encouraging Readers To Dream Big Aventura Digest Jan 20, 2026 A Tender And Enchanting True Story Comes To Life As Michael L. Curles Announces The Release Of “Can You Touch A Butterfly?” (Published By Archway Publishing). Based On A Memorable Summer Day Shared Between The Author And His 5-Year-Old Daughter, Erica, This Picture Book Blends Childhood Curiosity With A Gentle, Heartwarming Lesson About Believing In What Is Possible. The story follows young Erica as she spends a sunny morning swimming with her dad — a day that becomes unforgettable when a beautiful butterfly begins fluttering around them. Following her earlier question, “Is it possible to touch a butterfly?” Erica witnesses the extraordinary moment that proves her father right: with patience, stillness, and belief, even the most magical things can happen. More than just a sweet children’s story, “Can You Touch A Butterfly?” touches on themes that resonate strongly today. At a time when reading comprehension struggles make frequent headlines and families seek meaningful, screen-free moments, the book offers a wholesome narrative grounded in real experience and parental connection. Readers will enjoy a tender father–daughter journey, discover a sense of wonder in nature, and walk away with a universal, empowering message: “you can accomplish anything if you just try.” “Can You Touch A Butterfly?” is now available in print and digital formats through Archway Publishing and other online retailers. “Can You Touch A Butterfly?” By Michael L. Curles is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble About the Author Michael L. Curles is retired from having spent 53 years in the IT industry having led many corporate software development organizations. He was also a patent holder and creator of many new corporate software products sold worldwide to Fortune 500 companies as well as a recognized expert and published author in his IT field of expertise. He is a devoted father and has many hobbies that include sports, fishing, boating, travel and antique vehicle restoration to name a few. Curles is currently working on a historical book based on the Civil War experiences of two ancestors who served and survived all four years of the war. Simon & Schuster, a company with nearly ninety years of publishing experience, has teamed up with Author Solutions, LLC, the worldwide leader in self-publishing, to create Archway Publishing. With unique resources to support books of all kind, Archway Publishing offers a specialized approach to help every author reach his or her desired audience. For more information, visit: www.archwaypublishing.com - Or call: (844) 669-3957. Previous Next