Jul 03 2009
Property-tax plunge creates budget woes in Miami-Dade, Broward
By MATTHEW HAGGMAN AND AMY SHERMAN
mhaggman@MiamiHerald.com
The final property-tax assessments were even worse in some areas than initially thought, setting the stage for budget battles across South Florida.
The most severe drop in taxable property value in Miami-Dade County in at least 40 years is actually a little worse than first thought.
Jul 01 2009
Don’t let your guard down after one quiet month
- An E-mail Notice from The SunSentinel
So far, the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet, but that’s normal for the first month. On average, the first tropical storm doesn’t emerge until July 10 and the first hurricane on Aug. 14. A tropical depression briefly formed in the Atlantic at the end of May, but it didn’t amount to much.
Federal forecasters predict a slightly slower than normal season with nine to 14 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes. The reasons: Cooler than normal temperatures in the Atlantic and a weak El Nino, an atmospheric condition that works to suppress storm formation.
For helpful tips on how to get ready for a storm, check out these links:
What to put in your hurricane kit
Get the latest hurricane analysis from Ken Kaye’s Storm Center
Review your insurance policy before a storm threatens
Caring for abandoned homes can keep your home safe
We are committed to providing you with the information you need to stay safe this hurricane season. For complete information anytime, please visit http://www.sun-sentinel.com/hurricane.
Jun 30 2009
This is a cool website:
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/main.asp
The Newseum displays these daily newspaper front pages in their original, unedited form from the top newspapers around the country.
Some front pages may contain material that is objectionable to some visitors. Viewer discretion is advised.
Jun 26 2009
I received this newsletter from BarackObama.com
Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee — 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
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Friend –
A few weeks ago, President Obama asked you to share your personal story about how the health care crisis has affected you and the ones you love. Hundreds of thousands of stories poured in from every corner of the country. The President and I have read through many of them ourselves — and now I’m encouraging you to do so as well.
Read these powerful, personal stories from people in your area and around the country.
And after you do, please forward this note on to as many people as you can.
For folks who don’t yet understand why health care reform is such an urgent priority, these stories make the case far better than any statistics ever could.
For those who support health care reform but haven’t yet found the time to join our campaign, these stories provide more motivation than any speech any politician could ever give.
So please read these stories, pass this note on to everyone in your address book, and help us show everyone in America why fixing our broken health care system is a necessity that just can’t wait:
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Thank you,
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Interesting collection of stories about people and their health care experiences
Jun 25 2009
Pine Island Park, 3800 SW 92nd Ave., Davie. Activities include swim party, dance performance, police K-9 demonstration and jugglers. Culminates in 9 p.m. fireworks display. Call 954-797-1000.
Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. Activities include apple pie eating contest and musical entertainment – starts 6 p.m. . Culminates in 9 p.m. fireworks show. Call 954-602-3319.
Pompano Beach Fireworks Extravaganza, 9 p.m. on the beach at Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach. Call 954-786-4111
Coral Springs Celebration, 6 p.m. at Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Culminates in 9 p.m. fireworks show. $3 parking. Call 954-345-2200.
Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Ave., Davie. $5 per vehicle, $1.50 individual. Call 954-327-8797 – no fireworks scheduled. This is a viewing of other fireworks displays. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Hollywood Broadwalk on the beach. 5-10 p.m. – Activities include musical performance, marching band and 9 p.m. fireworks. Call 954-921-3404.
Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Activities include games, rides and 9 p.m. fireworks display. Call 954-435-6525.
Terramar Park, 6575 NW 76th Drive, Parkland. Bicycle Parade, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. - Prizes awarded to top three patriotic bicycles. Call 954-757-4120.
Dania Beach Pier – 2-10 p.m. Activities include musical performance and laser light show. 954-924-6800.
Broward Boulevard and 46th Avenue ending at Plantation City Hall at 7:30 a.m. Call 954-452-2506.
Plantation Central Park Ball Fields, 9151 NW Second St. Call 954-452-2510. Fireworks and Concert at 7:30 p.m.
Sunset Strip and NW 12th Street ending at City Park in Sunrise. Call 954-747-4600. – Sunrise Parade and Party at 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
BankAtlantic Center, 2555 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 6-10 p.m. - Activities include rides, food vendors and 9 p.m. fireworks display. Call 954-835-7825.
Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. $8.50 adults; $4.25 children. Call 954-473-2955. Flamingo Gardens Bazaar from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Oon the beach at Ocean Way, one block south of Hillsboro Boulevard. Activities include water slide, musical concerts and 9 p.m. fireworks. Call 954-480-4433. Lauderdale-By-the-Sea Celebration from 1-9 p.m.
El Prado Park, El Prado and El Mar drives in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Activities include water slide, climbing wall, car show and 8:30 p.m. fireworks display on the beach in front of the park. Call 954-772-3336. – Lauderdale-By-the-Sea Beach Blast Celebration from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bouganvilla Drive behind Town Hall, 4501 Ocean Drive. Call 954-772-3336. – Deerfield Beach Parade from 10 a.m.
Elks Lodge, 700 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach. Activities include volleyball, bounce house and horseshoes. Call 954-781-2300, ext. 4. – Pompano Beach Picnic from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
V.F.W. Post 1966, 350 SW 25th St., Fort Lauderdale. $7. Call 954-765-0791. V.F.W. Picnic from noon
On the beach at Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-828-5363. – Fort Lauderdale Spectacular Fireworks Show, 9 p.m.
Jun 24 2009
South Florida community colleges face overload
By Scott Travis | Sun Sentinel
Community colleges pride themselves on open-door policies, but they could be shutting soon for thousands of South Florida students.
Budget cuts have eliminated hundreds of classes at Miami Dade College, while Broward College and Palm Beach Community College worry they won’t be able to add enough classes to handle the demand.
Jun 16 2009
Broward County School District lays off 396 teachers; budget cuts blamed
By Kathy Bushouse | South Florida Sun Sentinel
6:54 PM EDT, June 15, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE – At least 396 public school teachers have been told they no longer have jobs with the Broward County School District.
Most are in their first year with the district and were given the news in certified letters sent out Friday. The laid-off teachers taught in 17 subject areas, including elementary education, art, business education, computer science, drama, English, physical education, French, Spanish and social sciences.
Jun 08 2009
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T.G.I. Friday’s. – Buy one entree and a second entree is free coupon.
The coupon expires June 22. You need to print the coupon and bring it to the restaurant. |
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$1 treats weekdays at Davie chocolatier Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Davie is offering a different $1 treat every weekday through August 31.
There’s no limit to how many you can purchase. Here’s the line-up. Schakolad (pronounced shaq-o-LAD) Chocolate Factory is located at: |
Jun 05 2009
By Scott Wyman | South Florida Sun Sentinel
Most homeowners would have seen their property tax bills go down this year because of falling home values. But county commissioners are considering raising the rate 13 percent to help cover Broward County government’s $100 million-plus deficit.
The average homeowner would pay $78 more than they would have owed if the rates stayed unchanged.
Jun 05 2009
Dear Floridian:
I’m Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw, and welcome to the first issue of our quarterly newsletter, “The Advocate’s Advice.” CFO Alex Sink appointed me as Insurance Consumer Advocate last year to be a strong voice for you as you make insurance decisions.
I appreciate CFO Sink allowing me to share the introductory issue of our newsletter with all of her Consumer eViews subscribers. If you would like to continue to receive The Advocate’s Advice, please select the “Subscribe” link in the left-hand column of the online newsletter. I also welcome any comments or suggestions you have for future issues.
Headlines for this quarter’s newsletter include:
Read the newsletter and subscribe to future issues: http://www.MyFloridaCFO.com/ICA/Newsletter/
Thanks for taking the time to learn more about your insurance needs!
Sean Shaw
Insurance Consumer Advocate
State of Florida
http://www.MyFloridaCFO.com/ICA/Newsletter/
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