Florida Property Taxes: A Quick Introduction For New Owners Fri Nov 17 2023 17:16:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The State of the City: An Eye to The Future of Hallandale Beach By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper June 8, 2023 Share This past Tuesday, I had the honor to deliver “The State of the City Address,” I want to thank the Hallandale Beach Area Chamber for their honor and the many stakeholders that joined in the event. I will be sharing my speech over the next few weeks. Please note it is in speech form. Over the past year, I think we have all moved out of COVID-19 with an eye to the future. Obviously, we are still faced with many social and economic problems. Insurance Costs, Housing Costs, the Stock Market, the War in Ukraine, Gun Violence, just to name a few. What will the future look like? All of these issues have a direct or indirect impact on the way we run our cities, how you run your businesses and how our residents go through their daily lives. But as we move forward, I believe we all are striving and working towards stability and hopefully growth, the state of our City in one word: Stable, I do not want to go too far back in our past. As it is said that we cannot change it, but we can learn from it. A little over 5 years ago, I came back as Mayor. At that time, the City was in financial dire straits. As a matter of fact, the reserves had dropped to $11 Million Dollars, They were projected to dip to $8 Million then Financial Insolvency. As a rule of thumb, our City’s goal is to have a minimum of 16% percent of General Fund Reserves in case of an Emergency. Currently, due to the hard work of our City and sacrifices of our taxpayers we have over $24 Million in Unaudited Reserves as of last month. That sounds fantastic, right? Well, it is but there are still past issues that are a threat to the stability of our Budget. We are still facing a $6 Million Dollar Judgment for the firing of Former City Manager Daniel Rosemond. The Case is on Appeal, so we need to ensure we have savings if the Appeal Court supports the ruling. Even with that large use of reserves to pay this unfortunate debt, we will not go back to where we began five years ago. I do not want to place blame on any one thing or person, but this situation reinforces that leadership truly matters and the buck stops with the Commission! To those of you that are new to our community, this history explains why and where we are today. In 2016, the City Commission changed due to Elections. The silver lining at that time was the recruitment of Dr. Jeremy Earle from Fort Lauderdale to Hallandale Beach to become Executive Director of the CRA. You see, Dr. Jeremy Earle has Public Service in his DNA. I first met Dr. Jeremy Earle as a Board Member of the Florida Redevelopment Association where we both served. He became President, turned the organization around and made it solvent. This is proof of his strong leadership, financial knowledge, strategic vision and most of all integrity. We all know that ethics and morals are part of one’s character, but the “reporting of true facts” is actually integrity. This one thing my Dad taught me: you should never allow anyone to take away from you. That is why I fought my biggest battle. I believe that Dr. Jeremy Earle was also raised with those values and never forgets them no matter what position he holds. So, he deserves the super majority of credit and recognition of why we are stable. W. Clement Stone, an entrepreneur who was born into poverty during 1902 worked tirelessly and turned one hundred dollars into a billion-dollar insurance company. He believed in some truths when it comes to business practices. One is doing things and being happy doing them. It makes the difference between good and great. He must have been right and happy as he lived to be one hundred years old. He also authored a book on leadership. I found this particular quote of his very apropos. “Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.” To me this summarizes not only leadership, but the qualities that Dr. Jeremy Earle has brought to our table. He is not a “YES MAN.” Too often City Managers are more worried about job security and counting to three rather than doing the right thing for their cities. I do believe that if stars had not aligned with the hiring of the right City Manager, and the right City Commission was not on the Dais, our City would be in Chapter Nine Bankruptcy. This is not to spread fear but truth. You have heard it and it is true. A city, like all businesses, if it is not run properly, can go Bankrupt. Even before COVID-19 there were 69 Government Bankruptcies filed since 2010. Detroit, being the most notable. Dr. Jeremy Earle was tasked once again to right a ship and make our City solvent to avoid fiscal collapse. This City Commission, free from drama and united, embraced the no nonsense straight forward approach of Dr. Jeremy Earle. I must say. Do not mistake his “by the book manor” as a sign of indifference or lack of empathy. Quite the contrary. He is an analytical person, protector of the City, creative and genuinely cares for what is best for everyone that is concerned. And yes, he does listen to his bosses and to our community. He does what is right because it is right! Since he came on board, he has added new Staff Members to our City. This amazing group of public servants have created a five-year stability plan to rebuild. He led with the Motto “NO MORE KICKED CANS.” I joke once in a while and say “Kicked Cans down the road do not disappear, they just stack up at the end. Well, we were at the end of that road and started to address not one can, but all of them.” The journey began. A year later, we all were faced with the uncertainty of COVID-19. Next week, I will continue my State Of The City Address. As always, I am available for your questions, concerns and ideas to help make our City a better place. Please feel free to reach out to me at my Office: (954) 457-1318. On my Cell/Text at: (954) 632-5700. Or Email me at: jcooper@cohb.org . < Previous News Next News >

Back to School Safety: Tips from the Hollywood Police Department Thu Aug 25 2022 16:02:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Cox Automotive Presents Rita Case With 2026 Barbara Cox Woman Of The Year Award South Florida Sun Times Feb 19, 2026 Cox Automotive Announces Rita Case, President And CEO Of Rick Case Automotive Group, As The 2026 Barbara Cox Woman Of The Year. The Award Recognizes Women Who Have Made Outstanding Contributions To The Automotive Industry, Championed Community Advocacy And Demonstrated Leadership. Case is widely recognized for her leadership in the automotive retail space, operating the nation’s largest auto group owned and led by a woman. Her 12 dealerships across South Florida and Atlanta generate more than $2 Billion in annual sales and are consistently recognized for setting national sales- volume records. The Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award includes a $10,000 donation to a charity of the honoree’s choice and a $10,000 Barbara Cox Memorial Scholarship awarded to a Northwood University student. Case has designated the $10,000 to benefit the Rita and Rick Case Vocational Scholarship Fund at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. This year’s scholarship recipient is Breanne Pratley, a rising senior in the nation’s leading Automotive Marketing and Management program at Northwood University. Pratley is a student ambassador, softball athlete and leader in the university’s annual International Auto Show. The scholarship helps support her continued academic and professional growth. “The Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award celebrates extraordinary female pioneers who embody transformative leadership and unwavering philanthropic vision within our industry,” said Steve Rowley, President of Cox Automotive. “We are honored to recognize Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, whose remarkable achievements and enduring commitment have made an indelible mark on the automotive industry.” The honor was presented by Rowley during the Northwood University Dealer Education Awards on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at the NADA Show in Las Vegas. “I am so honored to receive the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award,” said Case. “I am also thrilled for Breanne, who will be part of the next generation of women leaders in the automotive industry. And thank you to Cox Automotive for the donation to our scholarship fund at the Boys & Girls Club, an organization near and dear to Rick’s and my heart. It is so important that as business leaders we support our local communities. Our loyal customers allow us to give back, and we are very proud to do so.” A Lifelong Automotive Leader Case’s parents opened the first Honda car dealership in the U.S. in 1968, where she worked throughout grade school. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in economics from the University of California, Davis, she returned to the family business, determined to prove that a woman could thrive as a dealer. While managing the dealership, she met Rick at a Honda car meeting in 1977; the two married in 1980 and went on to build Rick Case Automotive Group. Rick Case Automotive Group and its Community Impact Beyond its business accomplishments, Rick Case Automotive Group is deeply rooted in community impact – having helped raise more than $125 Million for South Florida organizations through philanthropic initiatives supporting youth, education, housing and health-related nonprofits. Signature programs include the long-running Rick Case Bikes for Kids, which has collected more than 122,000 gently used bicycles donated by the community to gift to underserved children each holiday season since 1982. Learn more about the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award: https://www.coxautoinc.com/about-us/diversity/barbara-cox-woman-year-award/ About Cox Automotive Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider. Fueled by the largest breadth of first-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders and fleets. The company has 29,000+ employees on five continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands that include Autotrader®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, vAuto®, Dealertrack®, NextGear Capital™, CentralDispatch® and Cox Fleet®. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta- based company with $23 Billion in annual revenue. Cox Automotive has been included on Glassdoor’s Best Companies in Tech & AI 2026 and Best Place to Work in 2026 lists. Visit: www.coxautoinc.com - Or connect via: @CoxAutomotive on X, CoxAutoInc on Facebook or Cox-Automotive-Inc on LinkedIn. About The Rick Case Automotive Group Founded in 1962, the Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer and President and CEO Rita Case was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. Rick Case Automotive Group is the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, offering Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Ioniq, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-Go golf carts. Celebrating more than 60 years in business, the Rick Case Automotive Group has 12 dealerships in South Florida and Georgia. The South Florida dealerships are known for holding national sales records, consistently ranking among the top performers in markets they serve. Rick Case Automotive Group is headquartered at 14500 West Sunrise Boulevard, Sunrise, Florida 33323. For more information, visit: www.RickCase.com . (left to right) Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group; Northwood University student Breanne Pratley, recipient of $10,000 Barbara Cox MemorialScholarship; and Steve Rowley, President of Cox Automotive. Previous Next

Youth Advisory Board Tue Jun 08 2021 16:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Conrad & Scherer's 'Book Buddies' Program Celebrates Literacy And Community At Hollywood Hills Elementary School South Florida Sun Times May 7, 2026 Conrad & Scherer’s Book Buddies Program Delivered Another Inspiring Day Of Literacy, Learning And Community Connection At Hollywood Hills Elementary School During A School Wide Super Reader Celebration, Marking Its Seventh Super Reader Celebration. Attorneys, paralegals and staff joined students, faculty and local leaders to reinforce the firm’s commitment to empowering young readers across Broward County. Every student received a superhero cape and a new book to take home, turning the joy of reading into something they can carry with pride. Fourth- and fifth-grade students also received signed copies of I Am Superman by New York Times bestselling Author Brad Meltzer; part of his Ordinary People Change the World series. To watch Meltzer’s personal video message, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=jv7u4Ayi3NImBy3B&v=2Weu7KoxLgw&feature=youtu.be Special guest Josh Levy, Mayor of Hollywood joined the celebration alongside community partners including Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP, HandsOn South Florida, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Hollywood Women’s Club and Children's Services Council of Broward County. “As a law firm, we know how powerful reading can be,” said Janine McGuire, Partner at Conrad & Scherer Trial Lawyers. “Strong literacy skills open doors, build confidence and give students the foundation to think critically, advocate for themselves and imagine bigger futures. Through Book Buddies, we hope to inspire students to see reading as a superpower they can carry with them for life.” Conrad & Scherer launched Book Buddies to create meaningful educational experiences for local students by connecting them with positive role models from the community. The initiative continues to grow each year, supporting literacy efforts across Broward County schools and helping students build confidence both inside and outside the classroom. About Conrad & Scherer, LLP Conrad & Scherer stands as a Preeminent Litigation Law Firm with a national and international reach. Our team of attorneys provide clients with a range of services that cover complex commercial litigation, bank fraud, Ponzi scheme litigation, construction litigation, government relations, land use and more. We have experience handling complex matters and high-stakes trials for global clients. For more information, visit: https://conradscherer.com . Or call: (954) 462-5500. Spencer Hall, Director of Marketing, Conrad & Scherer with Hollywood Hills Elementary School students. Conrad & Scherer volunteers: Matthew Mantro, CFO; Janine McGuire, Partner; Veronica Hazzard, Senior Associate Attorney; David Gunion, Associate Attorney; Deana Hramatulova, Paralegal and Spencer Hall, Director of Marketing. Conrad & Scherer team with Hollywood Hill Elementary School students and faculty. Students at Hollywood Hill Elementary School enjoying Book Buddies. - Photo credit: Conrad & Scherer Previous Next

Welcome to Hallandale Medical Center: Industry Leaders Renowned for their Compassionate Service By Austin Torres May 17, 2023 Share Since being founded in 1979 by Dr. Hernando Giraldo, Hallandale Medical Center, part of the HG Doctors Family, has built a long-standing reputation as one of South Florida’s premier medical facilities. Doctors and staff working together as a family dedicating themselves to providing patients in Hallandale Beach and surrounding areas with a full spectrum of treatments, including primary care, geriatrics, behavioral health, podiatry, and dental services. Through their profound knowledge and commitment, the team at Hallandale Medical Center has earned accolades from community organizations for their high-quality care and value for their patients as they truly make their patients feel like they are part of the “family." As a one-stop multidisciplinary facility, the team at Hallandale Medical Center distinguishes themselves from other practices by offering treatment to a diverse patient population. One of the major services offered by HG Doctors is primary care, a cornerstone of your healthcare. At Hallandale Medical Center, you have access to a team of highly skilled physicians offering comprehensive primary services to you and your family. Having a primary doctor with knowledge of your personal and family medical history is a crucial part of keeping up with your healthcare, and it’s only natural to want a doctor who is both compassionate, and knowledgeable of your history. An annual visit with a primary care physician who can conduct physical exams, laboratory testing, and other screenings can substantially help prevent and lower your risk of chronic disease. It is imperative to stay up to date with your health, even if you feel healthy. Even if you are currently seeing specialists, it’s critical that you have a primary doctor to keep all your medical records. An added benefit of having a primary care provider is that you can always reach out to them when you are feeling sick, even if it is after hours. If you are wondering, when is the right time to visit a doctor, the professionals at Hallandale Medical Center encourage you to come in for your routine wellness exam, preventative vaccines such as your flu shot, or anytime you may feel you are dealing with an illness. You can be sure that the doctors of this facility will go above and beyond to ensure you receive the treatment you deserve. Hallandale Medical Center also specializes in dental care. An estimated 100 million Americans suffer from the loss of at least one tooth, with decay being one of the leading factors. The highly skilled doctors and staff at Hallandale Medical Center offers patients a multitude of dental services including dentures, crowns, implants, fillings, bridges, extractions, root canal, and clear aligners. The dental experts at Hallandale Medical Center use state-of-the-art technology to provide world class dental care and services. No insurance, no problem, at Hallandale Medical Center you can receive exceptional same-day dental care with their in-house treatment plans and flexible third-party financing programs they can ensure patients get the treatments they need and can fit nearly any budget or credit score. For those of you encountering pain in the foot, ankle, or areas of the lower legs, you can schedule an appointment with their exceptional podiatrist. The podiatry staff offers a variety of services to treat foot & ankle pain, heel pain, fractures, ingrown toenails, as well as assist you with diabetic foot care and custom molded orthotics. The HG Doctors Behavioral Health team offers a comprehensive integrated health model utilizing a team-based approach to improve medical outcomes for patients. Services include comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessments services. Neuropsychology is a study of brain behavior and the treatment of neurological disorders, such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury, and cognitive decline stemming from a wide range of conditions. The experienced neuropsychologists are skilled in diagnosing and treating a variety of related conditions and developing customized treatment plans to facilitate positive outcomes for patients. Additional services include: Personality assessments, intellectual assessments, learning disability assessments, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment, Bariatric Evaluations, Pre-surgical psychological clearance, Immigration evaluations and brief psychotherapy. Hallandale Medical Center is part of the HG Doctors family which has two other South Florida Facilities in Coral Springs (Coral Springs Medical & Dental), and Delray Beach (Delray Medical & Dental). In May of 2022, Coral Springs Medical and Dental was honored with the 2022 Business Excellence Award in “The Heart of the Community” category, a distinguished award recognizing businesses that give back to the community through service and Philanthropy. “This award is really a testament to our staff,” Randy Kirshbaum, COO, Coral Springs Medical & Dental, says. “It gives our healthcare workers, many whom have worked so hard and sacrificed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, a chance to be recognized.” For more information about Hallandale Medical Center and the HG Doctors family visit their website at: https://hgdoctors.com , or contact them by phone at: 954.362.8677. Hallandale Medical Center is located at 200 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009. Contact them today to schedule an appointment. < Previous News Next News >

A Non-Typical Smoke Shop Sat May 15 2021 04:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

City of Hollywood Memorial Day Event – Salute to the Fallen Fri May 24 2024 16:03:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Two New Spring Exhibitions: “Lonnie Holley: If You Really Knew” And “South Florida Cultural Consortium (SFCC)” Thu Apr 06 2023 16:07:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Scrumptious Ways To Simplify Springtime Meals: Make Weekday Dining A Breeze With Easy And Delicious Recipes Thu May 09 2024 16:01:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Legendary Artist Takes The Stage: James Taylor Headlines The Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration Thu Feb 02 2023 17:04:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)