KIWANIS Club of Hollywood: Announces 2023 Scholarship Awards Thu Jun 29 2023 16:09:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

City of Hollywood Property Improvement & Business Opportunities June 8, 2021 Share The City of Hollywood has launched a new promotional campaign called “Homegrown Hollywood.” The Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP) is an incentive program designed to improve the facades of publicly or privately owned commercial or industrial buildings along specific commercial corridors. This program is based on the premise that exterior improvements to commercial buildings in highly visible locations, will stimulate private investment, attract customers and result in, new economic opportunities. Grant funding of up to $25,000 per property/property owner is available to commercial and industrial property owners that intend to restore, renovate or improve the exterior facade of their property. Per CPIP guidelines, eligible properties must be located within the designated Low and Moderate Income (LMI) areas and include the following commercial and industrial corridors: Johnson Street from 72nd Avenue to 55th Avenue, Hollywood Boulevard from 72nd Avenue to 22nd Avenue, U.S. 441 North of Atlanta Street to Pembroke Road, Dixie Highway/North 21st Avenue from Sheridan Street to Pembroke Road & Federal Highway/U.S. 1 from Sheridan Street to Pembroke Road. Interested participants are encouraged to attend one of the Public Information Sessions, to learn how to apply for this reimbursable grant. For more information, go to: https://www.hollywoodflecondev.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=220&PREVIEW=true. Apply To Have Your Business Featured In "Homegrown Hollywood" Promotional Videos During the Pandemic, consumers stayed home and shopped on-line. Now with restrictions lifted, brick and mortar businesses are working overtime to bring customers back into their stores. Through the “Backing Business” and “My Hollywood” initiatives, the City of Hollywood has launched a new promotional campaign called “Homegrown Hollywood.” Several videos will be produced to highlight Hollywood’s brick and mortar businesses, who have been heavily impacted by COVID-19. Whether it is superior customer service, convenience, consistent product quality or store atmosphere, the City’s video production team will capture what makes these businesses stand out, in our community. Are you ready for your business to be featured? Hollywood businesses that produce and sell goods are encouraged to apply by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14th, 2021. One brick and mortar location from each District will be chosen at random to appear and represent a cross section of Hollywood businesses. There is no cost for businesses to be featured in this unique marketing opportunity. For additional information and to apply, please visit the City’s web-site at: https://www.hollywoodfl.org/FormCenter/CMED-6/Homegrown-Hollywood-244 Free Individual Business Mentoring SCORE Broward offers personal, remote mentoring sessions with local seasoned business professionals who are committed to helping the local business community through this challenging time. Sessions are typically one-hour in length. Prepare to discuss opportunities or issues related to your business. Schedule your phone or video mentoring session on-line today and for more information, go to: https://score.tfaforms.net/16?companyid=0017 Business Education Programs SCORE Broward is offering several on-line, interactive workshops on a variety of business topics through the remainder of the year. The workshops are held in a live webinar format led by local business professionals with specific knowledge on starting and running businesses in Broward County and in the City of Hollywood. Over the next several months, the focus of the workshops will be on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and for more information, go to: https://broward.score.org/city-hollywood-cmed Advanced Business Solutions Team A team of three experienced business professionals will meet with your management team at your business location or by video. The teams usually meet 3 or 4 times with the goal of providing in-depth consulting services and to establish an action plan to address the project of your choice. Eligible businesses should have at least 2 Owners/Managers and 3 Employees/Independent Contractors and to apply today, go to: https://broward.score.org/advanced-business-solutions-teams < Previous News Next News >

Hallandale Beach Receives $14,879,219: The City Will Use The Monies For Sewer System Modernization Thu Feb 03 2022 05:10:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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A New Hope: For People with Alzheimer’s Disease May 26, 2022 Share There could be promising news for the more than six million Americans living with Alzheimer’s Disease and the people who care for them. What is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is an Irreversible, Progressive Brain Disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of Dementia among older adults. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning (thinking, remembering, and reasoning) and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia ranges in severity from the mildest stage, when it is just beginning to affect a person’s functioning, to the most severe stage, when the person must depend completely on others for basic activities of daily living. The cause(s) of Alzheimer’s Disease are poorly understood. In people with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease, a genetic mutation may be the cause. Late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease arises from a complex series of brain changes that occur over decades. The causes probably include a combination of Genetic, Environmental and Lifestyle Factors. The importance of any one of these factors in increasing or decreasing the risks of developing Alzheimer’s Disease may differ from person to person. Pathological changes in the brain are thought to begin a decade or more before memory and other cognitive problems appear in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients. During this pre-symptom stage, people seem to be symptom-free, but toxic changes are taking place in the brain. Abnormal deposits of Proteins form Amyloid Plaques and Tau Tangles throughout the brain. Once-healthy Neurons stop functioning, lose connections with other Neurons and die. Although nearly one in every three people will eventually be afflicted and it’s the third leading cause of death of older adults in the U.S. (surpassed only by Heart Disease and Cancer in Non-Pandemic years), there may be effective treatments on the horizon. One contender is about to start a Phase I Clinical Trial. It’s a Novel Drug known as NVG-291 and it’s designed to repair Damaged Nerves. Originally developed by NervGen Pharma Corp. (TSX-V: NGEN) (OTCQX: NGENF) to treat Spinal Cord Injuries, it soon became apparent that the drug may be healing Nerve Damage at a biologically fundamental level. That suggests it can also help people who have Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease. According to NervGen President & CEO Paul Brennan, NVG-291 is a truly unique and logical approach to treating Alzheimer’s Disease Patients. “What differentiates NVG-291 from other drugs in development is that it leverages multiple mechanisms for repairing Nerve Damage,” he explains, “while most others focus on a single approach. Alzheimer’s Disease is a complex condition and likely caused by multiple factors. We believe that a systems approach to treating the Disease is an important distinction.” NVG-291 is designed to achieve this by liberating the body’s own repair mechanisms to accelerate Nerve Repair. When Nerve Damage occurs, either as a result of an injury or disease, molecules called Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan, or CSPG accumulate and inhibit the body’s ability to repair itself. NervGen’s Technology is designed to counteract this inhibition and result in the initiation of multiple repair mechanisms, including Nerve Regeneration and Remyelination - the repair of the protective coating of the Nerves. It should also improve plasticity, which is where surviving Nerves take on additional functions. There are two additional mechanisms that are seen to be very important in treating Alzheimer’s Disease. Data in animal studies show that inflammation in the Immune Cells of the Brain is reduced and autophagy, a cellular cleaning mechanism necessary for healthy Neurons, is promoted. Researchers believe the same Nerve-Rejuvenating Biotechnology can be adapted to remedy this mind-desecrating disease. Currently approved Alzheimer’s Disease Drugs merely address symptoms, whereas NVG-291 should act at a more fundamental level to let normal repair mechanisms kick in to create a favorable environment for Nerves to grow and form entirely new Nerve Connections, according to Brennan. The ability to bring to bear numerous mechanisms of repair, including two that are increasingly viewed as critical to addressing Alzheimer’s Disease, represents an unprecedented Medical Breakthrough. For further facts on the Clinical Trials and NervGen, visit: www.nervgen.com < Previous News Next News >

A Tasty Meal For A Heart-Healthy Summer By Family Features May 24, 2023 Share As you plan your summer fun, think also about adopting healthy habits that can help keep your Blood Pressure under control. When your Blood Pressure is consistently high - it is a condition called Hypertension - blood flows through Arteries at higher-than-normal pressures. This can cause serious health problems not just for your Heart, but also for your Blood Vessels, Kidneys, Eyes and Brain. Hypertension affects women and men of all ages but making small lifestyle changes can go a long way toward prevention. Start with updating your summer menu with delicious, heart-healthy recipes, like Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken. Following a Heart-Healthy eating plan, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), which emphasizes Vegetables, Fruits, Whole Grains, Fish, Poultry, Beans, Nuts, Low-Fat Dairy and Healthy Oils, can help keep your Blood Pressure in a healthy range. Developed through research by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), DASH focuses on reducing Sodium and limiting foods that are high in Saturated Fat, including Fatty Meats, Full-Fat Dairy and Tropical Oils. Along with adding healthy recipes to your summer menu, NHLBI's The Heart Truth Program encourages these healthy habits that can help you control Blood Pressure: Move more: Aim for at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) of physical activity each week. Try keeping yourself on pace each week by shooting for 30 daily minutes of activity over five days. Aim for a healthy weight: Research shows overweight adults and Obesity can lower their Blood Pressure by losing just 3-5% of their weight. Ask a friend or family member to join a weight loss program with you; social support can help you both stay motivated. Manage Stress: Reduce Stress - which can increase Blood Pressure - with meditation, relaxing activities or support from a counselor or online group. Quit smoking: Smoking damages your Heart and Blood Vessels. Call: 1 (800) QUIT-NOW - 1 (800) 784-8669 or find other resources available online. Get your summer off to a Heart-Healthy start by talking to your Healthcare Provider about your Blood Pressure numbers and what they mean. To learn more about Heart Health and Blood Pressure, visit: www.hearttruth.gov - Find DASH-friendly recipes at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/eat-right/hawaiian-chicken.htm Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Recipe courtesy of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Sauce: • 2 Tablespoons of Ketchup • 2 Tablespoons of Light Soy Sauce • 2 Tablespoons of Honey • 2 Teaspoons of Orange Juice • 1 Teaspoon of Garlic (about 1 clove), minced • 1 Teaspoon of Ginger, minced • 12 Ounces of Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (about 2 large breasts), cut into 1-inch cubes (about 24 cubes) • 1 Cup of Fresh Pineapple, diced (about 24 pieces) • 8 Wooden skewers (6 inches each), soaked in water To make the sauce: Combine the Ketchup, the Soy Sauce, the Honey, the Orange Juice, the Garlic and the Ginger; mix them well. Separate them into two bowls and set them aside. Preheat the grill to Medium-High Heat. Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Alternately, thread three Chicken Cubes and three Pineapple Chunks on each skewer. Grill the skewers for 3-5 minutes on each side. Brush or spoon the sauce from one bowl onto the Chicken and the Pineapple every other minute. Discard the remaining sauce from the first bowl. To prevent the Chicken from drying out, finish cooking it to a minimum internal temperature of 165˚ F in the oven. Using a clean brush or spoon, coat with sauce from the remaining bowl before serving it. < Previous News Next News >

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Aristo Sham Has Dazzled Audiences On Five Continents February 21, 2024 Share Hailed by The New York Times as a pianist “who's playing combines clarity, elegance and abundant technique” and by The Washington Post as a young artist with “boundless potential” who can “already hold his own with the best,” Pianist Aristo Sham has dazzled audiences on five continents. In 2009, Aristo was featured in the documentary ‘The World’s Greatest Musical Prodigies’ in the UK. Aristo has performed as a soloist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart, the London Symphony Orchestra with Sir Simon Rattle, the English Chamber Orchestra under Raymond Leppard, the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, and the Minnesota Orchestra. In addition, he has given recitals for the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts in Chicago and the Salle Cortot in Paris, and performed for royalty and dignitaries such as Prince Charles, the Queen of Belgium, and Ex-President Hu of China. Aristo first gained international recognition when he won First Prize in the Ettlingen International Piano Competition in Germany in 2006, and First Prize in the Gina Bachauer International Junior Piano Competition in 2008. In 2023, he won the Grand Prix at the Monte-Carlo Music Masters. He is the First Prize Winner of the 2018 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsowrth International Auditions and more recently, the recipient of top prizes at the Casagrande, Gina Bachauer, Vendome Prize at Verbier Festival, Dublin, Clara Haskil, New York, Saint-Priest and Viotti International Piano Competitions. Aristo holds a Bachelors in Economics from Harvard University and a Masters in Piano Performance from New England Conservatory. He is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at the Juilliard School under Robert McDonald and Orli Shaham. His Principal Teachers include: Eleanor Wong, Colin Stone, Victor Rosenbaum, and Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist, and has been Mentored by Gabriela Montero. In his free time, Aristo enjoys Traveling, Languages, Gastronomy and Oenology. So mark your calendars for Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., as Aristo takes the stage at The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The venue's intimate setting will create an immersive experience, allowing audiences to capture the magic as it unfolds on stage. Tickets Tickets start at $45.00, Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. You can purchase 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. Parking FREE parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura City of Excellence School. Valet service is available for most performances at $20 per vehicle. Valet parking is located at the main entrance of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in the circular drive. There is a convenient drop-off area in front of the building. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. < Previous News Next News >

In Florida, Are REALTORS® Real Estate Agents? By Christopher Carter Special To The South Florida Sun Times February 6, 2025 Share As usual, an answer to this week's headline question is more involved than it may initially seem. Before trying to arrive at one, we first need to define, discuss, and expand on the following terms: • REALTOR® • Agency relationships • State business or professional licensee REALTOR® REALTOR® (all capitals, Registered trademark symbol) can only be used by members of the National Association of REALTORS®. The NAR is a Semi-Voluntary Membership Trade Organization of individuals from all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands who hold real estate licenses. The term REALTOR® identifies a person as being a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. Members must hold current State-issued licenses to provide real estate services, and are expected to follow the NAR Code of Ethics in their dealings with the public. I refer to membership as semi-voluntary because if a real estate broker and office are NAR members, all individual licensees (who have independent contractor status) attached to that office are also required to join the local Board of REALTORS® which includes membership in the NAR and the appropriate State Association. Licensees join all 3 organizations (local, State, and National) at the same time, each with separate membership dues. The NAR calls this their "Three-way Agreement:" https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/the-three-way-agreement It is important to note that in many areas of the US, in order to have access to the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) of available properties, real estate licensees must either be NAR members or pay a significant additional fee for not being one. In this case, semi-voluntary NAR membership seems to become mandatory if a licensee wants to effectively participate in the real estate business. The State issues real estate licenses, though the local NAR affiliate Board establishes who can use the MLS. All member real estate offices and their individual licensees agree to follow the NAR's policies, standards, and rules. The NAR does not set commission amounts, nor do they establish brokerage relationships between its members and sellers or buyers. Both of those are negotiated directly with local brokers who will be providing real estate services. In addition to promoting their Code of Ethics, the NAR has very strict rules regarding the proper use of their trademarked logos and the term REALTOR®, emphasizing that it should not be used as a job description. REALTOR® = member of the NAR The NAR expresses their Vision "To empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all." To that end, the NAR supports an extremely powerful political lobbying effort at the National and State levels through their Political Action Committee, funded by members' voluntary contributions. As stated on the NAR website: "The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry." Through continued public use, the term "realtor" (lower case, no trademark symbol) is often used as a job description for people who have real estate licenses and offer their services to sellers and buyers for paid compensation. • The term REALTOR® refers to a real estate licensee who is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® trade organization and has agreed to follow its policies, standards, and rules. Agency Relationships In all types of businesses, there are agency relationships in which one person (the agent) performs duties and interacts with a third party at the instruction and for the benefit of another (the principal). Agency relationships are fiduciary, meaning the agent must put the principal's interests above her or his own, working for the best possible result and outcome for the principal. An agreement between both parties documents the agent's duties, time period for the relationship, scope of the agent's work, limits of the agent's authority, and compensation to be paid. Agents often have specialized training, knowledge, or skills that help principals accomplish their defined business goals. General examples of agency relationships can be: • Attorney - Client • Financial Advisor - Investor • Employer - Employee Allowed residential real estate brokerage relationships in Florida are: • Transaction Broker - the default, non-fiduciary, non-agency relationship between a seller or buyer and a real estate broker. Transaction Broker licensees do not work for individual sellers or buyers, they work to facilitate the transaction for both parties. Most residential real estate sales in Florida (thought to be well over 90%) are handled under Transaction Broker relationships in which sellers and buyers are referred to as customers, not clients. Here is a direct link to my more detailed discussion on the topic: https://naplessellersagent.com/florida-real-estate-blog/f/floridas-best-kept-real-estate-secret-transaction-brokerage • Single-Agent - a fiduciary, in-writing agency relationship in which the real estate licensee and broker work to promote and protect seller or buyer interests. Under Single-Agent relationships, licensees work for either the seller or the buyer, never both. Sellers and buyers are considered clients, not customers under Single-Agent relationships. • No Brokerage - the real estate licensee and broker have neither of the above relationships with the seller or buyer, therefore no duties of disclosure, confidentiality, or service apply. No Broker means exactly what it says, the seller or buyer is not being represented in any way by the real estate licensee and broker who are involved in the deal, though the No Brokerage licensee still wants to receive a commission. Any agreement and brokerage relationship between real estate licensees and sellers or buyers is with the real estate office's broker, NOT the individual licensee. A Sales Associate may be the direct contact person and do most of the work, though agreements and relationships for real estate services are between a seller or buyer and the office's supervising broker. In residential real estate, the brokerage relationship is documented in either the Listing Agreement with a seller, or the Buyer Broker Agreement with a buyer. Speak with a Florida-licensed real estate attorney for interpretation and application to specific circumstances regarding agency and brokerage relationships. Transaction Broker has been the default relationship in Florida since 2003, though has not required a separate written disclosure to sellers or buyers since July 2008. Transaction Brokerage automatically applies unless and until another relationship (Single-Agent or No Brokerage) is agreed to in writing. • An agent has a fiduciary relationship with another person (the principal), putting that person's business interests above the agent's, following the principal's lawful instructions, negotiating and making decisions promoting the best possible outcome for the principal. Real Estate Licensee All States have laws governing real estate sales and transfers within their borders. These laws include requirements and procedures for obtaining a license to offer real estate services to the public for paid compensation. The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), a division of the Department of Business & Professional Regulation, "...was created to protect the public through education and regulation of Real Estate licensees." First-time applicants for Florida real estate licenses must: • Be at least 18 years old and have a Social Security number • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent • Pass a 63-hour pre-license course from a FREC approved provider • Complete an application and pay required fees • Have a background check performed with fingerprints submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) • Pass the State licensing exam After passing the State exam, licensed Sales Associates cannot offer real estate services to the public on their own, they must affiliate with (and work under the supervision of) a Florida-licensed real estate broker. Most new licensees affiliate with broker offices where they can receive guidance on the practical application of what they learned in their pre-license courses. Florida real estate licenses must be renewed every 2 years. During the first renewal cycle after initial licensing, Sales Associates are required to complete a 45-hour post-licensure course. For each subsequent 2-year renewal, licensees must complete a 14-hour Continuing Education course. Renewal CE includes 3 hours of Florida legal updates, 3 hours of Ethics & Business Practices, and 8 hours of specialty training. Even if they are not members of the NAR, Florida licensees receive regular training in Business Ethics. (BTW - the unlicensed practice of real estate is a third-degree felony in Florida.) • States establish requirements for the training, licensing, and conduct of individuals who want to provide real estate services to the public for compensation. Completing periodic Continuing Education is an integral part of maintaining a valid, current real estate license. That's it for this week, a brief introduction to State real estate licensing, brokerage relationships, and use of the term REALTOR®. Let's approach this week's headline question with a few observations: • The term REALTOR® is trademarked and only allowed to be used by dues-paying members of the National Association of REALTORS®. It is often used by the public as a job description ("realtor"). • REALTORS® must hold State-issued real estate licenses, though individual licensees are not required to join the NAR unless they want to (or their brokers/offices require membership, or they want unrestricted access to the local MLS). • In Florida, a licensee or REALTOR® is only acting as a real estate agent when working under a written Single-Agent relationship agreement with a seller or buyer. Transaction Broker (the most common relationship by far) is a non-agency relationship. So our answer is sometimes. A Florida REALTOR® or licensee can only be a real estate agent if she or he is working under a Single-Agent relationship with a seller or buyer. There we are - a brief introduction to the differences, yet connections between REALTORS®, real estate agents, and real estate licensees. All 3 are closely related, and different combinations of them affect how they apply to the practice of real estate in Florida. Keep today's discussion in mind the next time you interview licensees to handle your sale or purchase. Do you want to be a customer...or a client? Editor's Note: Christopher Carter is NOT an attorney. He does not give legal advice. For interpretation and application to specific circumstances of anything you read in this article, you must speak with a Florida-Licensed attorney. Have a question or comment about anything you see here, if so, visit: https://naplessellersagent.com/florida-real-estate-blog < Previous News Next News >

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