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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees - The Drifters And The Lovin' Spoonful At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Wed Jan 29 2025 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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Ride The Cloud In Hallandale Beach: A Transit System That's As Reliable As It Is Eco-Friendly March 22, 2024 Share Say hello to the very first fully-wrapped electric bus coming soon to the city of Hallandale Beach! This sleek addition is just the beginning of the zero-emissions fleet, aptly named "The Cloud." Hallandale Beach is the gateway of Broward County in sunny south Florida, a city pulsating with life and innovation. Progress continues to be at the forefront of this City, as Hallandale Beach proudly announces the acquisition of nine (9) cutting-edge electric buses, the largest electric bus fleet owned by any municipality in Florida. The all-electric fleet isn't just about upgrading transit; it's about shaping a safe, reliable, and environmentally conscious community. Thanks to a generous grant from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) totaling $3,406,828 million, complemented by a matching contribution of $2.5 million from the city, $1,937,128 of that being a contribution towards the purchase of buses and associated charging infrastructure from the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, making the total investment in this electric bus fleet a whopping $5,906,828. This visionary initiative is a testament to Hallandale Beach's commitment to a higher quality of life. The City has contracted new customer-focused drivers, expanded bus routes, and increased the size of its community buses. The Cloud will replace the City's community shuttle service, offering more seating and standing capacity and cleaner vehicles inside and out. The previous Hallandale Minibus Routes, which serve as essential connections for residents to key destinations, will also transform with the introduction of these electric buses. What this means for Hallandale Beach residents is cleaner air, a reduced carbon footprint, and a transit system that's as reliable as it is eco-friendly. By embracing clean, electric power, the city is paving the way for a healthier environment and progressive future. The Cloud will enhance the transit experience, encouraging more residents to choose public transportation. Hallandale Beach is a city forging a path towards a greener, more vibrant tomorrow. The Cloud bus fleet will begin operations in early April of this year. For more information about bus routes and more call: (954) 451-2220 Option 6. < Previous News Next News >

We Want To Hear From You! Hollywood Marina Master Plan Underway September 9, 2021 Share Take an active role in your community, visit: www.PlanHollywoodFLMarina.com The City Of Hollywood, has begun developing, A Marina Master Plan and they need to hear from you. The Plan will serve as a Comprehensive Guide, for future In-Water and Land-Side, Capital Improvement and Investment Projects. The Plan will address, Public Launching Sites, Dry Slip Parking, Wet Slip Dockage, Competitive Docking Feeds, ADA Accessibility Enhancements, Traffic, Public Safety Concerns, The Public Right-Of-Way and an Unified Shoreline. A critical component for the success of the Plan is active collaboration between the City, Residents, Marine Customers and Key Stakeholders. Public participation is key to helping the project team understand the challenges, explore the opportunities and decide together, on the best actionable Plan, to move forward. All are encouraged to visit the Hollywood Marina Master Plan's website: www.PlanHollywoodFLMarina.com . There you can learn more about the Plan and submit your ideas, to help form the Plan. The web-site will be updated throughout the planning process, with information on upcoming virtual public meetings, survey opportunities and proposed concepts. There’s also an opportunity to subscribe to e-blasts to be notified of Project and Plan Updates, during key milestones in the planning process. Take an active role in your community, visit: www.PlanHollywoodFLMarina.com and stay up-to-date today. < Previous News Next News >

Who Owns The Common Areas In Your Building Or Community? By Christopher Carter - Real Estate Broker Associate May 17, 2024 Share Trick question. The answer depends on whether you are in a Florida Condominium Association or a Homeowners Association. These two types of Residential Owners Associations are regulated and function very differently, and each one is treated separately in Florida Statutes, with Chapter 718 covering Condominium Associations and Chapter 720 applying to Homeowners Associations. (This article is part of my Back-To-Basics series for Condos and HOAs. Last published about a year ago, here it is updated for the many new owners and residents in Florida Condominium buildings and HOA communities.) As we get started, it is interesting to note that Florida's Condominium Act uses the term common elements, while the Homeowners Association Act refers to common areas. This difference in language is an important part of this week's topic. Today's discussion refers to residential Owners Associations in which membership is included and/or mandatory when buying property in the building or community. • In Condominium Associations, each individual unit owner owns an undivided share of the common elements. • In Homeowners Associations, the Association's corporation owns the common areas. This distinction may not seem like much at first, though it directly influences: • Voting procedures and proxies • Board of Directors authority and responsibility • How financial reserves are handled • Maintenance and repair responsibility • How changes can be made to the shared property areas. Common element/area ownership is one of the main reasons why Condominium and Homeowners Associations are regulated differently in Florida. Condominium common elements are jointly owned by all the individual unit owners, so more oversight and protection are needed in order to safeguard owners' legal and financial interests and rights. The jointly owned portion of any condominium property is a fundamental, permanent element of owning an individual unit in the building. Since Homeowners Association common areas are owned by the Association's corporation, individual owners can be partially insulated from some of those legal and financial issues that might affect condo owners. In this case, the shared-use portion of an HOA community might be considered more of an amenity or feature that goes along with living in that community. "Bundled golf" and mandatory country club membership communities are a bit more complicated, though the ownership of HOA residential common areas (as described below) remains the same. Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes) states: "A condominium is a form of real property ownership in which an individual owns a unit exclusively and owns common elements jointly with all other unit owners in the condominium." An individual unit's transfer deed acknowledges the condominium form of ownership and often directly references the shared ownership of common elements. To simplify this concept, in a 100-unit condominium building each individual unit owner also owns a 1/100th share of all the common elements. That share cannot be separated from the other owners' shares, nor can it be separated from an individual unit. It is part of (appurtenant to) owning an individual unit and transfers to the new owner when a unit is sold. Speak with a Florida-licensed attorney for legal interpretation and application. Common elements in a condominium property may include: Building Structure and Exterior, including Roof, Hallways, Office, Meeting and Fitness Rooms, Lobby Areas, Elevators and Mechanical/Electrical Equipment, Building Water Supply and Drain Plumbing, Stairways, Surrounding Grounds and Landscaping, Parking Lots and Structures, Swimming Pools and Decks, and Other Structures, Components, or Amenities on the property. HOA communities usually include single-family homes and townhouses/villas with no shared ownership of the common areas. Property owners own individual parcels/lots and residences, not any part of the common areas. This is a major difference between HOAs and COAs in Florida. Common areas in HOAs can include: Streets and sidewalks, Clubhouses and maintenance buildings, Landscaping in common areas and along streets, Guardhouses and Gates, Community Swimming Pools, and other Recreational Facilities and Amenities. Unlike condo ownership, exterior maintenance and repair of each residence in an HOA is usually the responsibility of the property owner, not the Association. You might be thinking that if the HOA corporation owns a community's common areas, and property owners are part of the corporation, all owners get to vote on how those common areas are maintained, improved, and managed. Not exactly. Just about all Florida Condominium and Homeowners Associations are organized as Not-For-Profit Corporations under Florida Statutes Chapter 617. This is so they can engage in the legal and financial activities that contribute to proper Association operation. The elected Board of Directors runs the corporation in similar fashion as the Boards of major US for-profit corporations. Elected Board members are also officers in the Association's corporation. The Association holds all shares of the corporation. Individual owners are members rather than shareholders. This recent article expands on Board operation and officers' duties: Do Condo Board Presidents have more power than Vice-Presidents? - www.thefloridarealestateblog.com Not all matters regarding COA or HOA common elements/areas are open to having all the owners vote on them. Since a Board of Directors is elected to manage the Association's business in compliance with either the Florida Condominium Act (FS 718) or Homeowners Association Act (FS 720) and an Association's own Governing Documents, Board members are able to make some decisions without a vote by all owners. Example - If you own a few shares of Microsoft, Amazon or any other public company, you don't get to vote on every decision that comes before the corporation's Board of Directors. Florida Statutes Chapters 718 or 720 and the building or community's own Governing Documents provide the rules about which decisions a Board can make on its own, and which require an owner/member vote. • Because condominium unit owners also jointly own the common elements, they have more input and voting rights on how those parts of the property are managed and maintained, especially when it comes to spending Association money. • On the other hand, since HOA individual property owners do NOT jointly own the common areas, the Board of Directors has the authority to make more decisions on its own regarding maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and additions to common areas and structures within the community. No matter how an Association's common elements/areas are owned, the Board is still fully responsible for making sure they are properly maintained. This includes monitoring common property physical condition and ensuring there is enough money available when maintenance or repairs are needed. Every owner (especially newer ones) in a Florida condominium building or HOA-governed community has the responsibility to understand how their Owners Association is organized and how it functions. If you are not as familiar with your Association as you may like to be, use this article as a starting point, then look through your Governing Documents for specific guidance. The keys to owning and living in an Association-governed building or community in Florida are education and participation. The more you learn about how your Association functions, the more comfortable you will be living in your building or community. 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: www.TheFloridaRealEstateBlog.com < Previous News Next News >

Timeless Traditions - Celebrate The Holidays At The Historic Stranahan House Museum South Florida Sun Times Nov 26, 2025 Deck The Halls With History. This Holiday Season, Celebrate Timeless Traditions At The Historic Stranahan House Museum – The Oldest House In Fort Lauderdale And The Epicenter Of Broward County’s Long And Fascinating History. Ho Ho Hold that pose! The Historic Stranahan House Museum is baking the season bright with Cookies with Santa, presented by Amazon, on Saturday, December 6th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Families are invited to capture their holiday photos with a five-minute family photo session with Santa Claus inside the Historic Stranahan House Museum. Photo sessions for families of four are $45 and each additional person is $5. Additionally, the Historic Stranahan House Museum is hosting Victorian Christmas Tours, presented by Amazon, from Tuesday, December 16th through Saturday, December 20th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each evening. The community is invited to step back in time to the Victorian era while walking through the beautifully decorated Stranahan House Museum. Attendees will learn how holiday traditions started, how the pioneers of Fort Lauderdale celebrated the season, and shop for everyone on their Christmas list in the gift shop. Tours are $30 per person or $25 for members. Tours during Victorian Christmas are approximately 40 minutes long. New tours start every 10 minutes for groups of six or fewer. Festive and knowledgeable docents will guide each tour. There will be a mixture of information shared by the tour guides and signage to read, all while classic Christmas songs are played on a 1900’s piano. Guests are encouraged to take the Water Taxi’s Holiday Lights Tour before or after their tour through Stranahan House. All proceeds will support the year-round historic preservation and education programs at the Historic Stranahan House Museum, one of the top cultural attractions in Fort Lauderdale. Built in 1901, Stranahan House is recognized as the birthplace of Fort Lauderdale and was home to the area’s first businessman, Frank Stranahan, and the first schoolteacher, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan. Stranahan House opened as a museum in 1984. The Stranahan House thanks its generous sponsors. The Cookies with Santa Presenting Sponsor is Amazon, and is also sponsored in part by Memorial Healthcare System’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The Victorian Christmas Tours Presenting Sponsor is Amazon. When: Cookies with Santa: Saturday, December 6th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Victorian Christmas Tours: Tuesday, December 16th through Saturday, December 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cost: Cookies with Santa: Families of four: $45 | Each additional person: $5 Victorian Christmas Tours: $30 per person, $25 for members How: Cookies with Santa: Photo sessions are by appointment only. Online registration is required. No pets will be allowed in the museum. For more information and to book a photo session, please visit: https://stranahanhouse.org/cookies-with-santa/ . Victorian Christmas Tours: For more information or to register, please visit: https://stranahanhouse.org/victorian-christmas-tours/ Groups larger than six people can book a tour by contacting: (954) 524-4736. Where: Stranahan House 335 Southeast 6th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 About Historic Stranahan House and Museum: The Historic Stranahan House and Museum, the oldest and most historically significant surviving structure in Broward County, has served as a trading post, post office, town hall and home to the Stranahans. Frank Stranahan is Fort Lauderdale’s first businessman and most respected pioneer. His wife, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, was the area’s first school teacher and a champion of many civic, social service, environmental and educational causes. Today, the mission of the Historic Stranahan House Museum is to tell the story of the birth of the community through the lives of two extraordinary people and the homestead they created and to serve as an enduring legacy of historic preservation. Its purpose is to preserve, interpret and promote the House, historic site and history of our community’s founding family. Every year, more than 3,000 fourth-grade school children and 30,000 tourists and locals visit, making the House one of the top cultural attractions in Fort Lauderdale. Stranahan House and Museum is located at 335 Southeast 6th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit: www.stranahanhouse.org . Previous Next

AMAZONAS: The Rhythm of Nature June 20, 2024 Share In a harmonious fusion of artistry and advocacy, Brazilian Voices, the renowned female vocal group, brings forth "AMAZONAS: The Rhythm of Nature," an enchanting performance that transcends mere entertainment to deliver a poignant message about the Amazon Rainforest and the delicate balance of our planet's ecosystem. Imagine this, the stage is set, and as the lights dim, the audience is immersed in the captivating world of Brazilian Voices. With a mesmerizing blend of powerful vocal interpretations, rich bossa nova harmonies, and an unmistakable passion, the ensemble embarks on a musical journey that celebrates the profound beauty of the Amazon Rainforest while shedding light on its imminent threats. Led by a cadre of talented female vocalists, Brazilian Voices delivers a performance that transcends language barriers, speaking directly to the heart and soul of every listener. As the melodies weave through the air, Brazilian Voices pays homage to the legendary composers of Brazil, including the likes of Tom Jobim, Dori Caymy, Sergio Mendes, and Marisa Monte. Each note resonates with the essence of Brazilian culture, evoking images of sun-kissed beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant cityscapes. With delightful fluidity and warmth, the group captures the spirit of these musical maestros, infusing their compositions with a fresh vitality that breathes new life into timeless classics. Complementing the vocal harmonies is the stunning visual artistry of Brazilian artist Ernesto Kunde. Through a captivating display of projected images, Kunde paints a vivid portrait of the Amazon Rainforest, inviting the audience to witness its awe-inspiring beauty and confront the looming threats that endanger its existence. From lush green canopies to cascading waterfalls, each image serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our natural heritage for generations to come. But the message of "AMAZONAS: The Rhythm of Nature" extends far beyond the confines of the stage. In the gallery lobby, attendees will have the opportunity to view the evocative paintings of Brazilian visual artist Clara Piquet. Drawing inspiration from indigenous communities and the environment, Piquet's artwork serves as a visual manifesto, calling attention to the urgent need for environmental conservation and cultural preservation. A Call to Action As the final notes of the performance fade into the night, Brazilian Voices leaves an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all who bear witness to their artistry. But their message lingers long after the applause has ceased — a rallying cry for environmental stewardship and a testament to the power of music and art in effecting positive change. With seats starting at $42.00, "AMAZONAS: The Rhythm of Nature" is not merely a concert—it's a transformative experience that ignites the spirit and inspires action in the face of adversity. In a world where the fate of the Amazon Rainforest hangs in the balance, Brazilian Voices stands as a beacon of hope, using their voices to amplify the call for conservation and preservation. Join them on September 14th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, and together, let us raise our voices in harmony for the protection of our planet's most precious treasures. 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. < Previous News Next News >

Is There A Constitutional Crisis: Can The Rule Of Law Survive This Presidency? By John & Nisha Whitehead February 20, 2025 Share This has all the makings of a constitutional crisis. According to law professor Amanda Frost, “a constitutional crisis occurs when one branch of government, usually the executive, ‘blatantly, flagrantly and regularly exceeds its constitutional authority — and the other branches are either unable or unwilling to stop it.’” Consider for yourself. The president has gone rogue, doubling down on his belief that “I have the right to do whatever I want as president.” The vice president believes the president should be a law unto himself, i.e., unaccountable to the other branches of the government. The Republican-controlled Congress appears to be deaf, dumb and blind to the Executive Branch’s blatantly unconstitutional overreaches. The courts, which have in recent years largely rubberstamped the government’s power grabs, are ill-prepared to rein in a sitting president who is determined to do whatever he wants, the Constitution be damned. Meanwhile, the Constitution is still missing from the White House’s website. This last point is not an oversight. Rather, it speaks volumes about the priorities of the current presidential administration, which operates as if the rule of law does not apply to itself. Indeed, while President Trump’s predecessors paid lip service to the rule of law while sidestepping it at every opportunity, Trump has been unapologetic about his intentions to set aside whatever legal, moral or political barricades stand in the way of his end goals. Rule by fiat—when presidents attempt to unilaterally impose their will through the use of executive orders, decrees, memorandums, proclamations, national security directives and legislative signing statements—is an offense to the Constitution. It was offensive when Biden did it. It was offensive when Obama did it. And it is just as offensive when Trump does it. Already, Trump has signed more executive orders in his first month than any other president in their first 100 days. This is not a sign of strength and leadership. This is a red flag. In bypassing Congress in order to carry out his ambitious agenda, the Trump Administration risks transforming the executive branch into something akin to the very entities it often criticizes: an overreaching surveillance state, a nanny state that dictates individual choices, and a police state that prioritizes compliance over freedom. It is particularly telling that while Trump and his Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are pledging to lay off huge swaths of federal employees, the police state’s martial law apparatus will remain largely untouched. This way lies totalitarianism, by way of authoritarianism, and those who insist it can’t happen here need to pay better attention. It’s happening already. The following are 15 benchmarks of a totalitarian regime, according to journalist Benjamin Carlson: 1. Media is controlled. 2. Dissent is equated to violence. 3. Legal system is co-opted by the state. 4. Power is exerted to prevent dissent. 5. State police are directed to protect the regime, not the people. 6. Financial, legal, and civil rights are contingent on compliance. 7. There is a mass conformity of behaviors and beliefs. 8. Power is concentrated in an inner ring of people and institutions. 9. Semi-organized violence is permitted. 10. Propaganda targets enemies of the state. 11. Whole classes of people are scapegoated and singled out for persecution. 12. Extra-legal action against internal enemies is condoned. 13. Unpredictable and harsh enforcement is used against unfavored classes. 14. The language of the constitution serves as a facade for the exercise of power. 15. And all private and public levers of power are used to enforce adherence to state orthodoxy. To guard against these pitfalls, we must start by understanding the rule of law, and how it functions within our system of checks and balances. The rule of law is the principle that everyone, including the government—and the president—must obey the law, which is embodied in the U.S. Constitution. In a nutshell, the Constitution is the social contract—the people’s contract with the government—which outlines our expectations about the role of the government and its limits, a system of checks and balances dependent on a separation of powers, and the rights of the citizenry. America’s founders established a system of checks and balances to prevent the concentration of power in any single branch. To this end, the Constitution establishes three separate but equal branches of government: the legislative branch, which makes the law; the executive branch, which enforces the law; and the judicial branch, which interprets the law. Despite Trump’s attempts to rule by fiat, nowhere in the Constitution is the president granted unilateral authority to act outside these established checks and balances, no matter how well-meaning his intentions might be or how worthy the goals (a balanced budget, safety, economic prosperity, etc.). Allowing the president to bypass established legal procedures in order to prioritize his own power over adherence to the rule of law ultimately undermines the principles of a constitutional government. Which brings us to the present moment. With Congress on the sidelines, the momentum is building for a constitutional showdown between the White House and the judiciary. This is as it should be. The job of the courts is to maintain the rule of law and serve as the referees in the power struggle between the President and Congress. That delicate balance between the three branches of government was intended to serve as a bulwark against tyranny and a deterrent to any who would overreach. When all is said and done, however, it is supposed to be “we the people” who hold the real power—not the president, not Congress, and not the courts. As the Tenth Amendment proclaims, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” The government’s purpose is to serve the people, not the other way around. Those first three words of the preamble to the Constitution say it all: “We the People.” This is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. So, what’s the answer? As I point out in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, America’s founders were very clear about what to do when the government oversteps. Bind them down from mischief with the chains of the Constitution, advised Thomas Jefferson. Take alarm at the first experiment on your freedoms, cautioned James Madison. And if government leaders attempt to abuse their powers and usurp the rights of the people, get rid of them, warned the Declaration of Independence. Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an Attorney and Author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Popular Culture. John Whitehead's Commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org . Information about The Rutherford Institute is available at: www.rutherford.org < Previous News Next News >

"Whispering Pines" In Historic Morningside - Jill Eber Of The Jills Zeder Group Achieves All-Time Record $16M Sale South Florida Sun Times Sep 24, 2025 Jill Eber Of The Jills Zeder Group Is Pleased To Announce She Has Closed On The Magnificent “Whispering Pines,” A 5,402 Total Square-Foot Waterfront Estate In The Historic Morningside Neighborhood, For $16 Million. The Home Is Located At 5725 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida 33137. Eber served as the sole broker in the sale of the property. The seller was David Wallack, CEO of Mango’s Tropical Café in Miami Beach and Orlando. The estate, which is one of only 13 bayfront lots in Morningside, spans more than three-quarters of an acre (37,629 square feet) with 125 feet of direct Biscayne Bay frontage and unobstructed views. This fully-gated property features a 500-square-foot Ipe boat dock, complemented by an additional docking area with an electric davit boat lift. It beckons with unobstructed views across Biscayne Bay, as well as direct bay and ocean access. Located just behind the home, Biscayne Bay’s Rectory Island is Miami-Dade’s leading ibis sanctuary, providing a rare nightly display of wildlife unlike anywhere else in the region. Currently, the estate boasts four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus two half-bathrooms. It showcases approximately $1 Million worth of mature landscaping, including soaring palms, bamboo, mature trees, tropical plants, and flowers, offering privacy and creating a serene tropical environment. This lush property also has mature mango (Hayden, Kent), coconut, avocado, sapote, longan, and banana fruit trees, along with the aphrodisiac tropical scents of gardenias and night-blooming jasmine. A welcoming winding circular driveway with travertine pavers leads to the front of the home. An interior meditation garden and a Koi Pond with a waterfall greets, as a wooden walkway with a bridge crosses over a waterfall feature to the custom-designed copper sculpture front door. The estate’s elegant private formal living room features marble floors, rich wood-paneled ceilings, recessed lighting, and a coral stone-framed wood-burning fireplace. It boasts direct views of the pool, lush gardens and Biscayne Bay. Adjacent to the living room is a custom, state-of-the-art sound-controlled music studio. The spacious open dining area offers direct access and views of the pool deck, lush tropical gardens, and out to the bay. The kitchen showcases a large granite island with seating for six, dual custom copper sinks, wood-paneled ceilings, a gas Thermador cooktop and warming drawer, Sub-Zero refrigeration, custom cabinetry and millwork, and seamless access to the pool deck framed by views of the bay. The den, located just off the kitchen, features rich wood flooring with marble insets and elegant wood-paneled ceilings. It also offers direct views to the pool, gardens and bay. The principal suite is surrounded by walls of glass, offering views of the surrounding lush gardens and vegetation. Rich Brazilian cherry wood adorns the floors with custom-made stone insets. Other features include a pitched hardwood ceiling with fans, full walk-in closet, plus additional wall closet space, and custom-designed freestanding copper fireplace. The suite offers step-out access to the pool area, Jacuzzi, and lush gardens. The principal bathroom features dual sinks, sunken spa tub with water jets, walk-in glass shower, and private water closet. Two additional guest bedrooms with hardwood floors share a bathroom with a shower/tub combo, quartz vanity, glass sink, and stained-glass ceiling skylight. All sliding glass doors and windows in the home are mahogany, and Miami-Dade County hurricane impact resistant approved. The home also offers a full laundry room, two-car air-conditioned garage, and ample parking in the expansive circular driveway. A charming private guest cottage, featuring a bedroom area, living/dining area, closet, full bathroom and kitchen, and private outdoor terrace, is tucked away in the lush front corner of the property. A large oval swimming pool is a centerpiece of the outdoor space, surrounded by an expansive coral stone deck with multiple lounge areas. Anchoring the outdoor living space is a custom-built covered wet bar featuring an expansive granite counter with seating for 10, fully-equipped summer kitchen, ceiling fans, sink, refrigerator, and icemaker. Closer to the water is an antique 140-year-old gazebo from Indonesia overlooking the bay. An Ipe wood deck walkway leads to the lush gardens and a hot tub with a seating area under a canopy of trees. At the water’s edge, an elevated walkway leads to a stunning custom-designed bayside treehouse, with a spacious lounge bed and open views of the bay. “I am so excited to have achieved a record sale and most importantly found the right buyer for this rare offering,” said Jill Eber of The Jills Zeder Group. “I know the buyer will be so happy with this property that allows him to create a world-class trophy estate on over three-quarters of an acre with great redevelopment flexibility, all while enjoying its exquisite natural beauty, privacy and proximity to Miami’s best destinations, including the Design District, Downtown Miami, Brickell, and Miami Beach.” About The Jills Zeder Group The Jills Zeder Group at Coldwell Banker Realty is ranked the #1 real estate team in the United States for the last five years. The team is composed of three families and two generations: Jill Eber and her sister Felise Eber; Judy Zeder, Nathan Zeder, and Meredith Zeder; Jill Hertzberg, Danny Hertzberg, and Hillary Hertzberg Benson. The Jills Zeder Group has sold over $9 billion in real estate sales since 2019. With offices in Coral Gables and Miami Beach, The Jills Zeder Group specializes in high-end, multimillion-dollar luxury properties in South Florida’s most elite enclaves, representing celebrities, Fortune 500 executives, and a diverse international clientele. They offer incomparable knowledge and services to luxury real estate clients. About Coldwell Banker Global Luxury The Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program embodies the Coldwell Banker brand’s legacy of excellence in luxury real estate and the globalization of luxury real estate in today’s ever-connected market. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists are an exclusive group within the Coldwell Banker® system, making up under ten percent of independent sales associates affiliated with the brand worldwide. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. (Photo credit: Jill Eber/1 Oak Studios) Previous Next

How Much Are You Carrying? Constant Worrying Is Deleterious To Your Mental And Physical Wellbeing By Bryan Golden May 11, 2023 Share You wouldn’t be able to lift a 55 gallon drum filled with water. Although you could easily pick up a cleaning bucket filled with water, you wouldn’t want to hold it for a long time. If you tried, it would feel as if it were getting heavier rather quickly. Holding a cup filled with water is a cinch. Anyone can do it. But how long can you hold it for? The longer it’s held, the heavier it seems. At some point in time, you would need to put it down. Just as a seemingly light object becomes heavier the longer it’s held, so do the burdens you carry around with you on a constant basis. An issue that initially appears minor grows in significance the longer you hold onto it. The weight increases steadily as you clutch onto numerous concerns. You become bogged down even faster with the cumulative mass of your collected burdens. Your Stress level rises while your energy and enthusiasm drops. Because the progression is gradual, it’s not readily noticeable until it starts to become overwhelming. Every time you pick up a minor burden it appears to be no big deal. It gets added to your load without much thought. Since the mental weight increases gradually, you adjust to it and incrementally adjust to the growing load. Each issue alone may be relatively insignificant. Even though you may not be consciously aware of its presence, you are still affected subconsciously. Since the weight you are carrying rises so gradually, you accept the increasing burden as normal and tolerable. As such, you don’t readily perceive the incremental additions to your stress level. Although you may feel anxious, more irritable, less energetic and less patient, there is no one obvious culprit you can identify. This fact further compounds your frustration. Over time, you forget exactly why you are carrying many of the burdens. The details fade, leaving behind only emotions or bad feelings. You become weighed down by accumulated Mental Debris that is no longer identifiable. Worry makes things worse. It intensifies whatever you are carrying. Worrying drains your energy without accomplishing a thing. Worry doesn’t help you in any way. There is not one good reason to accumulate Mental Issues. It’s a bad habit that needs to be corrected as soon as possible. In order to accomplish this, you must change your approach. Let’s consider an alternative scenario. Each time you pick up a small burden you let it go rather than carrying it. It’s that simple. With this approach your burden never grows. This works because there’s no point dragging problems around with you. Here’s how you deal with new issues. For each, ask yourself the following questions: Does this really matter? If not, let it go. Is this worth my energy? If not, let it go. Do I have any control over the issue? If not, let it go. If yes, take the appropriate action and then let it go. Also, stop worrying. It’s OK to be concerned and take action when and where appropriate. When you let your burdens drop, it’s easier to release the accompanying worries as well. Constant worrying is deleterious to your Mental and Physical Wellbeing. Furthermore, it causes you to hang onto those very things you should be letting go of. Stay vigilant. Be aware of what you are picking up. It’s too easy to revert back to your old pattern. As you empty your Mental load you’ll feel lighter. You will quickly realize how pointless it is to pick things up in the first place. Bryan is the Author of "Dare to Live Without Limits." Contact Bryan at: Bryan@columnist.com . Or visit: www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com < Previous News Next News >

Svetlana Richer Of Hollywood Awarded Degree At Wilkes University South Florida Sun Times May 29, 2025 Wilkes University Awarded More Than 700 Bachelor's, Master's And Doctoral Degrees At Its 78th Spring Commencement Ceremonies On Saturday, May 17. The Ceremony For Graduate Students Receiving Doctoral And Master's Degrees Was Held At 10:00 a.m., While The Ceremony For Undergraduates Receiving Bachelor's Degrees Was Held At 3:00 p.m. Both Ceremonies Were Held In The McHale Athletic Center In The Simms Center Located At 169 South Main Street In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18701. The degrees conferred include approximately 279 Bachelor's, 341 Master's and 86 Doctoral Degrees. David Hicks, Director of the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, delivered the commencement address at the morning ceremony. Hicks recently released a novel, The Gospel According to Danny by Vine Leaves Press, May 2025. He is also the author of a novel-in-stories, White Plains, several short stories and the children's book, The Magic Ticket. Hicks is a first-generation college student and son of an immigrant parent. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Nazareth College of Rochester and his Doctorate in American Literature from New York University. Nancy Dee Georgetson of Sayre, Pennsylvania, provided greetings as a member of the class of 2025 during the 10:00 a.m. Ceremony. Georgetson earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree. Eddie Day Pashinski '67 delivered the commencement address for the afternoon ceremony and was awarded an Honorary dDegree. Pashinski serves as Pennsylvania State Representative and focuses on issues regarding quality education, affordable health care and commonsense tax reform. He is the majority chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and a board member of the Pennsylvania Health Information Exchange. For 38 years, Pashinski taught music in the Greater Nanticoke Area School district. He continues to entertain local audiences as a musician. Pashinski graduated from Wilkes University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and has a Master's Equivalency. Kimberly Wheeler of Athens, Pennsylvania, provided greetings as a member of the graduating class during the 3:00 p.m. Ceremony. Wheeler earned a Bachelor of Science Degree on the way to completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. William R. Miller '81, chair of the Board of Trustees and Andrew Miller, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Faculty Affairs Council, offered greetings at the morning and afternoon ceremonies. The following students received awards at the undergraduate ceremony: Mya Corcoran of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Anthony B. Guide of State College, Pennsylvania, Joseph A. Johnson of Midland, Michigan, Blaise J. Napierkowski of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, Megan E. Novak of Freeland, Pennsylvania, and Kaitlyn Marie Downey of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, earned perfect 4.0 grade point averages and received the Mabel Scott Wandell Award and Sterling Leroy Wandell Award. The Mabel Scott Wandell and the Sterling Leroy Wandell awards are presented to the individuals in Wilkes University's graduating class with the highest grade-point averages. Brenda Marie Arias of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, received the Teresa Jordan and Frank Mehm Prize. The Mehm Prize is awarded annually to the undergraduate who most nearly represents the ideal respecting moral courage, unselfishness and noteworthy extracurricular participation significantly advancing the University on and off campus. Kimberly Wheeler of Athens, Pennsylvania, received the Alumni Leadership Award. The Alumni Leadership Award is given by the Wilkes University Alumni Association to the member of the graduating class considered to have made the strongest contribution to student life and the student activities program of the University. About Wilkes University Wilkes University opens doors for those willing to work hard for what comes next. Through a mix of in-demand undergraduate, Master's and Terminal Degree programs, we encourage our students to explore whatever they find interesting. With academic expertise, dedicated mentoring and unwavering support, our faculty and staff inspire students to define success on their own terms. Wilkes gives people the chance to take risks, explore new facets of themselves and create the lives they want. It's the place that Colonels call home. Learn more at: www.wilkes.edu . Previous Next