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Aventura International Film Series

Free Hebrew School for South Florida

By Rabbi Moishe Kievman Chabad Chayil

“As we did the last few years, the program will be completely free with no cost and no obligation through the month of September” Rabbi Moishe Kievman Chabad Chayil CHAP, as it’s known, is not just a once a week Talmud Torah.

Its an all encompassing daily after-school program geared towards Jewish children in public schools who have no formal Jewish education.

Registration is now open for a new year of Hebrew School for children of South Florida. This supplementary program is designed for boys & girls ages 512, attending AWK8, American Heritage, BridgePrep, Charter, Country Dade, Nova, Pine Crest, Riviera, VABHOE and anyone looking for a daily after-school Hebrew School.

As we did the last few years, the program will be completely free with no cost and no obligation through the month of September. There are no memberships, background Knowledge or affiliations required to enroll. After the holidays, regular classes will continue at super affordable pricing with an option for no cost at all to parents that need it! The program starts Aug 23 and will meet daily right after school. Classes are conveniently located in Highland Lakes, at Hebrew School, Page 7A

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Above: Martin Eden - Oct. 5.

Based on conservative estimates, the expansion of the City Of Hallandale Beach’s Parking Program, would result in approximately $1.4 Million, in new revenue

Hallandale Beach Parking Fees Answers To Questions You May Have About The Program www.hallandalebeachfl.gov

As the City of Hallandale Beach charts a course for a financially responsible future, it must explore options to find new revenue, to pay for the increasing costs, of Public Services.

For years, Hallandale Beach has been missing out on, significant revenues by not charging fair market rates, for in-demand parking spaces. Based on conservative estimates, the expansion of the City Of Hallandale Beach’s Parking Program would result in approximately $1.4 Million in new revenue. This revenue, can be used to replace our aging fleet of Police Vehicles, allow the City to keep parks open longer, expedite permitting processes and to increase the efforts of Code Compliance.

The Aventura Annual International Film Series returns with EIGHT amazing and award winning films from Italy, France, Iran, Russia, Iceland and more.

Film expert Shelly Isaacs, curates the series and hosts each film, with an introduction and a post-screening discussion.

All screenings are GENERAL ADMISSION and are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The Lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. and the auditorium, opens for seating at 7:00 p.m. The final three films in the series, will be announced soon.

Further, Parking Enforcement, has a public safety component, as it provides an authoritative presence, a marked vehicle with lights, uniformed parking specialists, discouraging criminal activity, removes dumped and illegally parked vehicles, from our neighborhoods. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions:

Experts, rely on the International Parking Institute for research and that research, indicates that each space costs at least $400 annually, to maintain them. The cost of one person’s free parking, which includes the cost of the land, pavement, street cleaning and other related services, is actually subsidized, by the rest of the City’s taxpayers.

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Why Do I Have To Pay For On-Street Parking?

Parking takes up some of the most valuable land in the City Of Hallandale Beach and is the single biggest land use, in our City.

Free parking in the City has only been free to the person parking in the space, not to the City. That free space you are used to using, costs money. Parking Industry

How Will The Program Be Implemented?

Upon approval of the ordinance changes by the City of Hallandale Beach’s Commission, the City would begin a Public Education Campaign, to inform residents and visitors of the new rates and zones. Meters and the

Your Host, Shelly Isaacs: As well as your host and programmer for this annual series at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Shelly is the Founder, Programmer and Host, for The Cafe Cinematheque and Senses of Cinema programs at many venues throughout South Florida, including, the Movies of Delray, Movies of Lake Worth and The Boca Museum of Art. He has

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Community Phone Cures Cable Chaos Probing with a spade along the edge of a Hollywood alley, a workman for a major telecom company was trying to locate a customer’s cable. As he probed, he cut the cable of a competitor’s customer. Replacing the victim’s cable and restoring his service took three days. Then the victim’s grass couldn’t be mowed for two more weeks while the cable sat exposed in

the back yard, waiting for another crew to come and bury it.

That couldn’t happen to customers of Community Phone, a four-year-old alternative phone company that already has hundreds of customers in south Florida and thousands nationwide. They aren’t connected to a cable. Instead, they receive a landline base – a box measuring

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about six inches by six inches that fits on a countertop or window sill and plugs into an electrical outlet. Then landline phones plug into the base.

“It’s like a modem, but it doesn’t use the internet or WiFi,” explains James Graham, Community Phone’s founder and chief executive officer. “It connects you to a cell phone tower, with a stronger and more stable

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connection, and it’s not tied to any specific location. You can unplug it from one outlet and use it somewhere else. You can even take it with you on vacation and use it anywhere our system connects with a tower.”

Community Phone is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), which means it doesn’t have a physical network. Instead, Graham says, “We have a whole-

sale agreement with all of the carriers everybody is using. We commit with major companies to buy massive quantities of data.

We get them at much lower rates, so we can pass some of the savings on to our customers and still make a profit.”

Unlike the Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology that Community Phone, Page 9A

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Hallandale Beach From Page 1A Pay-By-Phone App, would be updated, to reflect the new rates and information. As the City adjusts to this new parking policy and fees, there is expected to be a grace period, where warnings will be issued, instead of violations. When the grace period expires, the City’s Parking Enforcement Team, will implement full enforcement of the City’s Updated Parking Plan, as approved, by the City Commission.

Does The Monthly Parking Pass Cover Overnight Parking and Will The Beach Parking Lots Allow 24 Hour Parking?

Yes, The Monthly Pass, covers parking within the Designated 24 Hours A Day/7 Days A Week Zone. Under The New Parking Program, due to low usage and limited parking, The Beach Parking Pass Program, will be eliminated. The Current Beach Parking Passes will be honored, until they expire. Registered Residents, will enjoy the Discounted Premium Parking Resident Rates, at the beach, for $2.50 an hour and NonResidents, will pay the Premium Rate of $4 an hour. Currently, overnight parking at the beach, is not part of The New Proposed Parking Program.

What Is Non-Resident Parking?

The Proposed Parking Program recommends that Registered Residents, receive a Discounted Resident Rate on Parking Fees on the Pay-By-Phone App. Non-residents will pay the Regular, Non-Discounted Rates.

Below, are the Rates: • Standard Parking Rates For Residents: $1.00 per hour.

• Standard Parking Rates For NonResidents & Visitors: $2.00 per hour.

• Premium Parking Rates For Residents: $2.50 per hour.

• Premium Parking Rates For NonResidents & Visitors: $4.00 per hour.

Will There Be Parking Meters?

No, The Proposed Parking Program, does not include Physical Parking Meters.

Metered Parking, refers to paid parking, which, will be conducted on the PayByPhone System. Currently, the parking lots at North City Beach, South City Beach Parks and the OnStreet parking at Joseph Scavo Park, utilize the Pay-By-Phone App and have Physical Meters, that will continue to operate, under The Proposed Parking Program.

When Will This Program Be Implemented?

Upon approval of the ordinance, changes by the City Of Hallandale Beach’s Commission, the City will begin a Public Education Campaign, to inform residents and visitors of the new rates and zones. Meters and the

Pay-By-Phone App, will be updated to reflect the new rates and information. As the City adjusts to this new parking policy and the fees, there is expected to be a grace period, where warnings will be issued, instead of violations. When the grace period expires, the City’s Parking Enforcement Team, will implement, full enforcement of the City’s updated parking plan, as approved, by the City Commission.

What If I Get A Ticket, Is There A Traffic Court To Dispute Tickets?

All disputes are processed through the Broward County Clerk Of The Courts. Parking citations, outline the instructions for contesting, parking citations.

Where Is The Money You Are Collecting For Parking, Going?

This revenue, will be placed into the general fund, which can be used to replace our aging fleet of Police Vehicles, allow the City to keep parks open longer, expedite permitting processes and increase, Code Compliance efforts. The City Commission will ultimately decide, how the funds are allocated.

What About Handicapped Folks & Veterans?

Vehicles with a Handicap or have Military Veteran License Plates, are exempt from paying for parking, regardless of where they are parked, provided, they park legally, in a Designated Parking Space.

Do Residents With Assigned On-site Parking Have To Buy A Parking Pass?

The Resident Parking Pass, is only for Vehicles, parking in Designated Parking Spaces, in the public’s, right of way.

Residents with adequate On-Site Parking, are not required, to purchase a Parking Pass.

What’s The Budget & Estimated Income From Parking?

Based on conservative estimates, the expansion of the City of Hallandale Beach’s Parking Program, would result in approximately $1.4 Million, in new revenue. The Annual cost for Parking Specialist Salaries, the cost for maintaining Parking Vehicles, Equipment, etc., is anticipated to be $320,000, Annually.

Will This Program Create New Spaces?

The Parking Program anticipates more available parking spaces, not the creation of new spaces. By charging for parking, parking spaces are anticipated, to have higher turnovers, resulting, in more availability.

Will Condo Owners Receive A Discounted Rate For On-Street Parking?

The Resident Parking Pass Program, will allow residents to purchase A Monthly Resident Zone Pass for $30. The passes will be restricted, to be within the

Designated Zone, where the resident’s can prove, residency. The passes will eliminate the need to pay the parking fee hourly, in that zone and allow residents, to receive The Resident Discounted Hourly Rate, throughout the City.

Acquisition Of The Residential Pass, does not guarantee or reserve a space.

Why Can’t Northeast 3rd Street & The Parking Around Arts Square, Be A Standard Zone?

The Northeast 3rd Street and Arts Square District, were not identified, as Residential Zones, as housing in the neighborhood, already has, adequate Off-Street Parking. The area is mixed with both business and residential use and has, On-Street Parking, used primarily by visitors.

Why Is Metered Parking Needed To Tow Abandoned Vehicles?

Metered Parking is not required to enforce Abandoned Vehicles. Metered Parking is being implemented, to collect revenues, to pay for public services, attributed to the public’s, right of way, as well as address the availability of parking, by increasing turnover and addressing, Abandoned Vehicles. Free On-Street Parking in the City, has only been free to the person, parking in the space, not to the City. That free space costs money. Parking Industry Experts, rely on the International Parking Institute for research, that research, indicates that each space, costs at least $400 annually, to maintain. The cost of one person’s free parking, includes: the cost of the land, pavement, street cleaning and other related services, which are subsidized, by the rest of the City’s taxpayers.

How Will The Monthly Pass, Be Distributed To The Residents?

The Parking Program will generate a higher turnover, of parking spaces. This will increase the availability of parking spaces for residents, more than what is currently available, today.

How Many Monthly Passes Can A Resident Purchase?

Residents will be able to purchase a maximum of three (3) Parking Passes, per Residence.

How Do We Get The Benefit, Of Increased Turnover, Of Spots?

The increase in turnover, will be realized from the constant movement of dumped, abandoned or Visiting Vehicles, which often occupy, the right of way, for extended periods of time. The City may choose to modify the Parking Program in the future, so the phases, meet the needs, of Residential Parking Zones.

Can We Pay For The Monthly Parking Pass, At The City Hall, In Cash?

Parking can only be paid through our Pay-By-Phone Service. Residents can pay via the Pay-By-Phone App or by Phone.

How Will Commercial Vehicle On-Street Parking Be Handled?

Current, the City Code prohibits the parking of Commercial Vehicles, on the streets, in residential areas.

The Proposed Parking Program, included the addition of four Parking Enforcement Specialists, who will enforce all ordinance and statutory violations, related to parking.

Commercial vehicles, are prohibited from purchasing, A Monthly Parking Pass.

Is The City Staffing Up On Meter Enforcers To Catch Offenders For Not parking?

Yes, the City has hired four (4) parking enforcement specialists, assigned to the Police Department.

What Is The Total Cost For The Monthly Parking Pass, Including Service Fees?

The current Pay-By-Phone Transaction Fee is .27¢ per month. The total cost is anticipated, to be $30.27 per month.

Will The Monthly Passes Only Be Available Via The App? Yes, the residents will be able to purchase The Residential Pass on the Pay-By-Phone App. Residents without a Smart Phone, can purchase The Monthly Pass, over the Phone.

Why Is Diana Drive, Considered A Premium Zone?

Diana Drive, is a designated, premium parking area, due to the abundance of hotel patrons, utilizing the On-Street Parking, to avoid paying for parking, at the Beachwalk Hotel.

The premium rate to park overnight, was required to disincentivize the Hotel patrons, from using the On-Street Parking. The increased rate, will provide residents more available On-Street parking, as hotel patrons, will more likely, park in the hotel’s parking lot.

The Resident Parking Pass Fee, remains at $30 per month, for residents living in the Diana Drive Zone.

Do Residents With A Zone Pass, Still Need To Pay The Hourly Parking Fee? The Residential Parking Program, will allow residents to purchase A Monthly Resident Zone Pass for $30. The passes will be restricted to, the Designated Zone, where the resident can prove residency. The passes will eliminate the need to pay for, the Parking Fee hourly, in that zone, allow residents to receive, the Resident Discounted Hourly Rate throughout the City.

Acquisition of the Residential Pass, does not guarantee or reserve a space.

What Evidence Is There, That There Is Shopper or Transient Parking, On Golden Isles Drive?

There is no evidence of shopper or transient parking, on

Golden Isles Drive. The quote, was referring to, commercial areas, in the City.

Why Does The City Allow Buildings, To Be Built, Without Adequate On-Site Parking?

The parking space requirements, have varied over the years. Currently, parking requirements for new construction, necessitate, more parking spaces.

How Will The Parking Lot At Bluesten Park Be Enforcing, Parking Regulations?

Parking around the perimeter of Bluesten Park, will be enforced at the Standard Rate or through, the Residential Parking Pass. Parking in the Peter Bluesten Parking Lot for Park and YMCA users, will continue to be free, when the park is open.

By current ordinances, parking in the park’s parking lots, is limited to Park/YMCA users, only.

Can A Resident, Purchase A Monthly Pass To Be Used By Their Guests?

Only residents that reside in the Residential Parking Zones, can purchase A Parking Pass for their registered Vehicles. Any other Vehicles, must pay, the hourly rates. There are no free/ temporary guest parking spaces available, through this program.

Residents in a Parking Zone, could purchase A Monthly Zone Pass, for their Vehicle and allow their guest to use their On-Site Parking Spots, (please confirm this, with your specific condominium rules) and the owner, could the owner, park on the street, to save the guest, from paying, the hourly, overnight rate.

Is There A Senior Discount?

There is a Resident Parking Discount for all registered residents, as well as a monthly, Resident Parking Pass, available to residents, including seniors.

What Does The Monthly Parking Pass Include?

The monthly resident pass, will allow the resident to park in the Designated Residential Zone, without paying, the hourly rate.

The Resident Pass, also registers the Vehicle for the Resident Discount, which will be available, Citywide. Residents do not need to purchase A Resident Pass, to obtain the Resident Discount, on hourly parking. All residents are encouraged, to register free of charge, to obtain, The Resident Discount.

Could The Parking Program Be Expanded, To Other Locations?

The City may choose to expand The Parking Program and add Zones in future phases, of the Parking Program.

Will A Monthly Parking Pass Guarantee/Reserve A Spot?

Acquisition of The Residential Pass, does not guarantee or reserve, a space.

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Film Series From Page 1A enjoyed, a 30-plus year career, as a Creative Director/Writer, in advertising with an emphasis on Film, TV, Radio Advertising and Production. Isaacs holds an MA in Media Ecology Studies from New York University, where he served as an Adjunct Professor in Cultural Studies. Presently, he teaches Foreign-Language Film Appreciation, in the Life Long Learning Society at Florida Atlantic University and at Florida International University. In 2009, Isaacs launched Cinematheque at Sea, offering audiences who appreciate Foreign-Language Films, an opportunity to experience his program of speciallyselected films, while on a luxury cruise. He is the film expert for Celebrity Cruise Lines, during their annual voyage to the Cannes International Film Festival, as well as, on other scheduled, film related cruises, throughout the world.

Scheduled Films: Martin Eden Tues, October 5th, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $12 The Aventura International Film Series, begins a new season with Martin Eden, winner of the Best Actor Prize at the Venice Film Festival and the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival. Adapted from a Jack London novel, the film follows an Italian sailor, who rescues a nobleman and gains entry into a polite society, where he finds a world of books and an urge, to become a writer. Not rated, this film from Italy, is shown with English subtitles and is not suitable, for children under 12.

There is No Evil Tues, November 2nd, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $12 After being banned from filmmaking for life and sentenced to

Hebrew School From Page 1A Chabad Chayil across from Aventura Waterways K-8.

The curriculum Includes: Traditions, Holidays, Jewish History, Parsha, Jewish Art, Prayer & Judaic study with a primary focus on Hebrew Reading custom designed to teach each child at whichever level they may be. This program will offer a first taste of Jewish learning in a creative, joyful, hands-on and interesting way. We try to impart a sense of tradition using modern and innovative teaching techniques. This is a Hebrew School of the highest quality that kids

There Is No Evil - Nov. 2 jail, Iranian Director, Mohammad Rosoulof, returned with There is No Evil, the winner of more than a dozen awards at film festivals in the U.S. and abroad, including the Golden Bear Award for best film at the Berlin Film Festival.

The film offers four tales, of those given death penalties by the state and those ordered to carry it out. According to Variety, “There Is No Evil,’ comes across as four films for the price of one, none of its segment’s anemic and each contributing fresh insights, to the paradoxes, of capital punishment, in Iran.” Not rated, this film is in Farsi with English subtitles and is not suitable, for children under 12.

SACD Screenwriting Award at the Cannes Film Festival, “Is there anything rarer, than an intelligent feel-good film, that knows how to tackle urgent global issues with humor, as well as, a satisfying sense of justice?”

Not rated, this film is from Iceland with English subtitles and is not suitable, for children under 12.

Woman At War Tue, December 7th, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $12 In Woman At War, Halla, is a popular choir director, when she is not disguised as a bow-andarrow carrying, environmental vigilante, fighting to bring down power lines. She is also hoping to adopt a child, just as Halla’s identical twin sister, readies to leave for India, for two years.

Variety notes of this winner of the

Dear Comrades!

Tues, January 4th, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $12 Named as one of the Top Five Foreign Films in 2021, by the National Board of Review in the U.S. and the winner of the, Special Jury Prize for director Andrey Konchalovskiy at the Venice Film Festival, Dear Comrades! has received more than two dozen nominations and awards, at prestigious film festivals, around the world. A devout party activist, has her world view shaken, when the communist government, brutally cracks down on a strike by rebellious workers and then, her daughter goes missing. Not rated, this film is presented in Russian with English subtitles

can’t wait to go to!

An educational consulting company hired by Miami-Dade to rate all county after-school programs, has rated Chabad Chayil’s program one of the best.

After spending two weeks observing and analyzing every aspect of Chabad’s program, Cynthia Serure, president of A Gift for the Soul, Inc. concluded that program was exemplary.

“This program scored at the top on virtually all analytical criteria including quality of staff, studentteacher interaction, and curriculum,” said Serure. “It is a model program.”

According to all studies, Jewish education is a proven factor in ensuring Jewish involve-

ment and continuity. We seek to ensure that every single child has access to a high-quality Jewish education. Chabad is the place to experience Jewish enrichment classes in a fun, yet meaningful way. It’s where parents feel comfortable and where kids don’t want to miss a day!

CHAP attracts children ages 5-13 from 7 different schools and is extremely popular in the area for homeschoolers as well. There is a waiting list for some classes and are working hard to build at their own location so they can expand accordingly. ConstrucTion is already on the way! See ChabadChayil.org/build for updates!

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and is not suitable, for children under 12.

Perfumes Tues, February 1st, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $12 Perfumes, travels a bumpy road to friendship of two polar opposites, when a demanding fragrance designer hires a chauffeur with too many points on his license and too few customers.

Variety calls the film, “A feelgood tale of friendship with a fragrant and very French, backdrop.” Not rated, this film is presented in French with English subtitles and is not suitable, for children under 12.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura Florida 33180.

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 at: (954) 4620222. Or in person at: The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s Box Office, Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. are many parents getting together to carpool from different schools. CHAP will also be providing transportation for children in schools that have enough of a group to form a van or bus.

The school welcomes every Jew, regardless of religious background or level of observance. This school does not require membership of any sort as a condition for enrollment.

Chabad Chayil’s mission is to promote and strengthen Jewish awareness, pride, and observance, by providing educational, cultural, and social activities to all Jewish individuals and families regardless of background or affiliation. One of our main programs is CHAP, whose mission is

and 90 minutes prior, to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307.

Please note that not all shows scheduled for the 2021-2022 Season, are currently on sale and additional performances, will be added throughout the season.

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.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center has implemented a number of changes, to ensure an enjoyable experience. Health & safety guidelines have been developed in conjunction with its management company, The Broward Center For The Performing Arts and in collaboration with, The Cleveland Clinic, which have been informed, with the guidance of, Public Health Officials, including The Centers For Disease Control (CDC).

These guidelines, will be continuing to evolve, as the environment changes and may be accessed, on the venue’s website. to provide affordable and effective Jewish education to children not enrolled in Jewish schools.

Our goal is to enable parents to retain their jobs, confident that their children are safe & happy.

CHAP keeps its students fit while instilling in them (and their families) a sense of warmth, pride and love for their heritage & Israel. To register or learn about other afterschool activities (Leadership 4 Kids, Homework Help, Bar Mitzvah Academy, Tutoring or Camp), please contact the school director, Mrs. Layah Kievman at (305) 7701919 or visit HebrewSchool.info For more information Call: (305) 770-1919

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No More Bread In Downtown Hollywood Demolition Work Begins, On The Abandoned Hollywood Bread Building Once a landmark, the vacant Bread Building, has fallen into disrepair, over several decades and has become an eyesore, for the community Nearly a month after acquiring the Hollywood Bread Building in Downtown Hollywood, BTI Partners, started to demolish the 52-year-old structure, on Friday, August 13th, 2021.

The demolition of the long-neglected property, will give way to a 3.24acre development site at 17271745 Van Buren Street, 17001716 Harrison Street and 17401760 South Young Circle.

Demolition and site clearing, is expected to take, three to four months.

Fort Lauderdale-Based BTI Partners and Equity Partner, Bridge Investment Group, will replace, the neglected office tower with 362 market-rate apartments and about 16,000 square feet, of retail space on Young Circle. Construction of the mixed-use project, is planned to

commence, later this year.

Once a landmark, the vacant Bread Building, has fallen into disrepair, over several decades and has become an eyesore, for the community. The controlled demolition, is an important step, in the revitalization of the west end of Downtown Hollywood, anchored by the 10-acre ArtsPark at Young Circle.

“When the Hollywood Bread Building was built in the late 1960s, it defined our City’s skyline,” said Hollywood City Mayor Josh Levy. “Today, we turn a page and begin a new chapter, in the history of Downtown Hollywood. This new, mixed-use development will further redefine Hollywood’s urban living, as more residents, are choosing to live, work and play, in Hollywood’s urban core. We are grateful to BTI Partners, for believing in our City and ensuring its development, was aligned with the community’s vision, for Young Circle and the City, as a whole. We are also excited that

BTI Partners, will be preserving the Hollywood Bread Building signage, that has given downtown Hollywood, an identity, for so many years.”

BTI Partners, a leading developer of master planned communities and luxury residential properties across Florida and Bridge, which spearheads purpose-driven, quality investments, throughout the country, have acquired the building, for $11 Million, on Thursday, June 24th, 2021. “The building demolition, is an important milestone, in the future redevelopment of a new, revitalized, Downtown Hollywood,” said BTI Partners CEO, Noah Breakstone. “We have come this far, thanks to the support we have received, from our neighbors, from Hollywood community leaders and elected officials. We look forward, to starting construction soon and further reac-

tivating, Young Circle. Our development, will inject new life, into an area with the beauty of ArtsPark, access to amazing beaches and proximity, to South Florida’s largest employment

stages, to replace a rundown strip mall, a few steps away from the Bread Building with twin modern towers, on the east side of Young Circle. The project will include residential living, shops,

hubs.”

This project, is part of BTI Partners’ larger effort, to continue the re-imagination and revitalization of Downtown Hollywood. The developer, is also in the planning and approval

restaurants, office space and a skywalk, connecting the two towers. Both projects together, will represent, a direct investment, of over $500 Million, in Hollywood’s Young Circle neighborhood.

Hallandale Beach Financial Plan for 2022-2025 This Is The Final Segment on Our City Managers Budget Message

By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper

The recommended Hallandale Beach budget includes opportunities to strategically address the City’s financial position, service offerings, and goals over the long-term As a part of its expenditure reduction strategies over the past 7-10 years, the City did not make significant investments to maintain or upgrade its I.T. infrastructure. Due to that lack of investment in basic maintenance and upgrades, I.T. infrastructure is facing several operational issues, including systems which are no longer working, equipment which is failing (computers that are over 10 years old in some instances), major organizational software which has not been updated in years, and critical systems for City operations such as servers that need to be replaced because they are no longer being supported by vendors or covered by warranties.

Additionally, one of our major concerns specifically relates to the security of our critical systems, as other municipalities have been faced with ransomware attacks. In order to address these issues, and plan for future ones such as our security requirements from both a software and a hardware perspective, over the next 4-5 years, there will be a cost to the General Fund in the amount of approximately $1.5 million.

Fleet Replacement Contributions The required annual contribution by the General Fund to the Fleet Fund to fund vehicles, including Police vehicles, has not been made over the last three fiscal years. This is the result of poor planning and one-time cost

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savings of approximately $900,000 each year to balance the budget without having a plan for the future. Each year this investment is not made, the cost to maintain these vehicles continues to rise and equipment becomes more unreliable for public safety and operations in general. As stated, approximately 3 fiscal years ago, as a way to balance the budget through the use of one-time revenue sources, a decision was made to utilize funding used for replacing vehicles, and to remove all future contributions by the General Fund for the replacement of vehicles.

One of the most pressing needs is to replace Police vehicles. Currently, the Police Fleet (cars and SUV’s only) consists of approximately 118. Of that, 60 have exceeded their useful life of 8 years and are due for replacement. While using reserves to address this dire need is not fea-

sible, Administration is working on a plan of action to re-start contributions to the Fleet Fund starting in FY2022-2023.

Calculations were made using the proposed contribution for FY2021/2022 of $952,730. The percentages noted below represent a gradual return to full funding for General Fund vehicles in FY2025/2026, allowing the Fund to slowly recover and build reserves to then start the replacement cycle again in FY2028/2029 when the FY2020/ 2021 batch becomes due for replacement again.

Replacement of Fire Equipment Similar to delayed vehicle replacements, the replacement of a pumper truck has been put on hold for 8 years. The pumper truck, currently used as a spare, is 23 years old and should have been replaced when it exceeded its useful life of 15 years. This investment is now a requirement

since the truck is no longer operational and it has been included in the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) cost proposal for funding in FY2021/2022.

Administration is working on a strategy which would allow us to pay for the pumper truck.

The recommended budget includes opportunities to strategically address the City’s financial position, service offerings, and goals over the long-term.

Transparency and engagement with the Community and the City Commission over the next several weeks will be key to the adoption of the FY2021/2022 budget. To that end, a series of public workshops were scheduled in the months of May, June, and August. Public meetings will continue as follows: 09/13/21 First Public Hearing / City Hall Commission Chambers 09/27/21 Final Public Hearing / City Hall Commission Chambers

Acknowledgements I would like to thank the members of the public, the City Commission, and all City Employees for going above and beyond in providing services to our community despite the unsurmountable challenges of this past year. It is the resiliency of this team that has allowed us to navigate the challenges of a global pandemic. Together we must take action to address the long-lasting effects of the health and financial crisis to better position the City in meeting the needs of the community today and long-term.

Specials thanks to the Budget Department for their dedication and commitment to move the City forward. This year’s budget document is the result of an extraordinary effort to complete the City’s first electronic budget book. This is a testament to our desire to provide modern, transparent, and interactive budget data to the Community and Stakeholders alike. I hope you enjoyed reading Dr Earle ‘s message. The City Commission has held our last budget workshop and will be holding the official hearings to adopt the budget for this coming year. Please note the commission has formally adopted the Parking Plan all other proposals are plans that have not been acted on yet. I encourage our residents to get involved to understand the complexities of our budget.

As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns and ideas to make our City, a better place, on my phone/text at: (954) 632-5700. Or you can e-mail me at: jcooper@cohb.org. Please visit my Facebook Page: MayorJoyCooper.

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(L) James Graham, Community Phone’s founder and chief executive officer. (M) “It connects you to a cell phone tower, with a stronger and more stable connection, and it’s not tied to any specific location. You can unplug it from one outlet and use it somewhere else. You can even take it with you on vacation and use it anywhere our system connects with a tower.” James Graham (R) James Graham and a cousin, Colin Graham, opened a Harvard Square store that attracted a clientele of professors and Nobel laureates. Colin is on the left with a pizza place owner who is a Community Phone customer.

Community Phone From Page 1A the major telecom companies use, the Community Phone technology still works if the electric power fails. A battery backup provides six to eight hours of emergency operation.

Becoming a phone company Graham is a self-taught software engineer. He grew up in rural Wisconsin. After highschool graduation from a Vermont boarding school, he was rejected by all of the colleges he wanted to attend.

“It was a rude awakening,” he says. “I was homeless and had no money, but I’m very lucky. As we all grow up, the problems are already defined, as they would be if you’re given a test as a student. In reality the world is not nearly as organized as a university. It’s up to the individual to

define. If you’re attentive, you can solve very important problems because people have a false sense of a precision that doesn’t exist.”

Graham moved to Boston and – with like-minded friends – began looking for tech problems to solve. What they landed on was not what they expected; a “tech” solution to traditional landline phone service.

Graham and his team saw a trend that traditional telecom providers were shutting down their landline service city-by-city, and in the areas they still offer service, often require you to “bundle” your home phone with expensive internet and cable services.

And maybe most importantly, their customer service is notoriously bad. Graham elaborates, “The major telecom providers will throw in hidden service fees, activation fees, cancellation fees, lock you out of your account, put

you on hold for hours, hang up on you, never call you back, yell at you, lie to you, and force you to pay them thousands of dollars for services you don’t need.”

For most people, the alternative is VoIP - phone service that requires a reliable internet connection.

“The landline phone isn’t going away,” says Graham, “and the two main options to keep your landline phone just don’t work for a lot of people. We realized there was a huge opportunity to provide a more reliable, and more customer-focused, landline phone service company.”

For simplicity seekers Although business customers include Wells Fargo, several municipalities, and the State of Maryland, Consumer Phone’s tagline – A Friendly Phone Company -- targets individuals with a desire for telecom simplicity and a tenuous grasp of com-

plex technologies.

Community Phone’s basic landline service costs $39 a month, and includes unlimited long-distance calling. Customers who already have a landline phone can keep it; Community Phone will transfer the number from their previous provider.

Available options include cell phone service and picking a custom local or toll-free number.

The system provides unlimited calling within the United States, voicemail, call forwarding, and call waiting. And setup takes about 30 seconds: just plug the landline base into a power outlet, and plug your phone into a jack on the base.

No installation fees, no technicians.

In sharp distinction from traditional providers, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and no hoops to jump through to connect with a real person when you have a question. And for

customers who try the service and decide it’s not a fit, there’s a no-questions-asked 30-day money back guarantee.

“If you would have told me 5 years ago that the big tech company I would start would be in the landline phone industry, I wouldn’t have believed you.” says Graham. “But for so many people, their landline phone is their primary tool for connecting to friends and loved ones. It’s truly a privilege to build something that makes those connections possible.”

For more information, call Community Phone’s toll-free landline, 866-950-0391. A friendly staff of customer support people will be happy to answer your phone-related questions from 10 am to 6:30 pm eastern time, Monday through Saturday. You can also visit the communityphone.org website’s chat section, or email help@communityphone.org.

Some data suggests, that The Delta Variant, might cause more severe illnesses, than the previous strains, in unvaccinated persons

Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science CDC.gov

On July 27th, 2021, The CDC, released updated guidance, on the need for urgently increasing, COVID-19 Vaccination coverage and a recommendation, for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission, to wear a mask in public, indoor places, even if, they are fully vaccinated.

The CDC, issued this new guidance, due to several concerning developments and newly emerging data signals. First, is a reversal in the downward trajectory of cases. In the days leading up to our guidance update, The CDC, saw a rapid and alarming rise in the COVID-19 Cases and hospitalization rates, around the country.

In late June, our 7-day moving average of reported cases, was around 12,000. On July 27, the 7-day moving average of cases, reached over 60,000. This case rate looked more like, the rate of cases that we had seen, before the Vaccines, were widely available.

Second, new data began to emerge, that The Delta Variant, was more infectious and was leading to increased transmissibility, when compared to other variants, even, in vaccinated individuals. This includes recently published data from The CDC and from our public health partners, have unpublished surveillance data, that will be publicly available, in the coming weeks, information included in The CDC’s updated Science Brief on

COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccinations and ongoing, outbreak investigations, that are linked, to The Delta Variant.

The Delta Variant, is currently the predominant strain of the virus, in the United States.

Below, is a high-level summary of what, The CDC’s Scientists, have recently learned about The Delta Variant. More information, will be made available, when more data is published or released, in other formats.

Infections And Spreading: The Delta Variant, is highly contagious, nearly twice as contagious, as previous variants.

Some data suggests, that The Delta Variant, might cause more severe illness than previous strains, in unvaccinated persons.

In two different studies from Canada and Scotland, patients infected with The Delta Variant, were more likely to be hospitalized, than patients infected with The Alpha Strain or The Original Virus Strains. Unvaccinated people, remain the greatest concern.

Although breakthrough infections, happen much less often, than infections in unvaccinated people, individuals infected with The Delta Variant, including fully vaccinated people with symptomatic breakthrough infections, can transmit it to others. The CDC is, continuing to assess data on whether fully vaccinated people with asymptomatic breakthrough infections, can transmit. However, the greatest

risk of transmission, is among unvaccinated people, who are much more likely to contract and therefore, transmit the virus.

Fully vaccinated people with The Delta Variant breakthrough infections, can spread the virus to others. However, vaccinated people, appear to be infectious for a shorter period: Previous variants, typically produced, less virus in the body of infected and fully vaccinated people, with breakthrough infections, rather, than in, unvaccinated people. In contrast, The Delta Variant, seems to produce the same high amount of virus in both unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people. However, like other variants, the amount of virus produced by The Delta Variant’s breakthrough infections, in fully vaccinated people, also goes down faster than infections, in unvaccinated people. This means fully vaccinated people, are more likely, to be infectious for less time, than, with unvaccinated people.

Vaccines The COVID-19 Vaccines authorized in the United States, are highly effective at preventing severe disease and death, including, against, The Delta Variant. But they are not 100% effective and some fully vaccinated people will become infected by a breakthrough infection and experience illness. For such people, the vaccine still provides them strong protection, against serious illness and death.

Masks: Given what we know about The Delta Variant, vaccine effectiveness, current vaccine coverage and layered prevention strategies, such as wearing masks, are needed to reduce the transmission, of this variant.

At this time, as we build the level of vaccinations nationwide, we must also use all of the prevention strategies available, including masking indoors, in public places, to stop the transmission and the epidemic.

Vaccines are playing a crucial role, in limiting the spread of the virus and minimizing, severe disease. Although vaccines are highly effective, they are not perfect and there will be vaccine breakthrough infections. Millions of Americans are vaccinated and that number is growing. This means that even though, the risk of breakthrough infections is low, there will be thousands of fully vaccinated people, who become infected and able to infect others, especially, with the surging spread of The Delta Variant. Low vaccination coverages in many communities, are driving the current rapid and large surges, in cases associated with The Delta Variant, which also increases the chances, that even more concerning variants, could emerge.

Understanding Variants: Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus, are expected to occur. Sometimes, new variants

emerge and disappear. Other times, new variants persist.

Multiple variants of COVID-19 have emerged, in the United States. At this point, the original variant that caused the initial COVID-19 cases in January 2020, are no longer circulating, as newer variants, have increased.

How Variants Work: If you think about a virus, like a tree growing and branching out; each branch on the tree, is slightly different than the others.

By comparing the branches, scientists, can label them according to the differences. These small differences, or variants, have been studied and identified, since the beginning, of the Pandemic.

Some variations, allow the virus to spread more easily or make it resistant, to treatments or vaccines. Those variants, must be monitored, more carefully.

How Variants Change: As the virus spreads, it has new opportunities to change and may become, more difficult to stop. These changes can be monitored, by comparing differences, in physical traits (such as, resistance to treatment) or changes in, the mutation’s genetic code, from one variant, to another.

For more information visit the CDC’s web-site at: www.CDC.gov.

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World of Smoke & Vape and JUSTCBD Working Together to Bring you the Ultimate Smoking Experience

By Austin Torres

When you enter World of Smoke & Vape Aventura, you enter the future of smoke shops and the mecca of CBD products.

The sunlight steadily pours in as you are greeted by various smiles from an eager team whose desire to serve and assist is immediately recognizable and distinguishes them from your typical smoke shop employees.

A multitude of high-end products line the shelves and sit behind pristine glass. Pipes of varying sizes for first timers and avid collectors, recently popularized vaporizers for dry herb as well as vape liquid, smoking accessories such as grinders and papers, and Juuls and Juul pods can all be found here.

Among this assortment, you will also find top-of-the-line products by JustCBD that can soothe anxiety and joint pain, not just for people but for pets as well. Vegan gummies, Topical creams, massage oils, and other products derived from 100% organically grown hemp, cultivated in our very own USA, are part of the inventory.

Oscar Martorell, and his part-

ner, who now operate eight different incarnations of World of Smoke and Vape and share a combined twenty-three years of industry experience, had a vision for a smoke shop that would transcend the mundane and cliché smoke shops of yesterday and invite customers into a space with a different kind of décor and the promise of delivering a new level of customer satisfaction along with products, clients can trust. Together, with the help of JustCBD, they are delivering on that promise.

So, what are some of the top selling JustCBD products you might expect to find at World of Smoke and Vape? Among the most popular products, are the delicious 300mg Vegan Gummies.

For those of you who are looking for a product to alleviate any kind of muscle or joint pain while promoting a great deal of relaxation, JustCBD also offers the finest topical creams.

Designed to relieve pain and discomfort, while also nourishing and promoting healthy skin and circulation, these products are top sellers that are certain to sat-

isfy.

One of the more popular creams, the JustCBD Roll On, is a huge hit among athletes on the go, who need some relief after a strenuous workout. A subtle, yet effective, combination of natural hemp, mint, eucalyptus, and camphor, work in unison to bring customers an instant cool and soothing sensation to ease sore muscles and joints. Perfect for those of you who are always on the run, this portable product can come in handy for anyone constantly hitting the gym and on the move.

JustCBD, also manufactures vape pens and cartridges which are also top sellers at World of Smoke and Vape. With a wide variety of flavors including blueberry, mango, honey, and strawberry, customers can take the calming effects of CBD with them anywhere they go. To be sure, all vape cartridges are manufactured right here in the USA with a full spectrum of terpenes. All of these products and more make up the vast catalog of JustCBD’s merchandise.

However, it would be a disservice to not mention that these

high-end products are made available by the most stellar team in the smoke shop business, who pride themselves on their love of their products and clientele. Martorell, who formerly worked for fourteen years in hotel management and hospitality, understands better than anyone that the customer always comes first.

Tatiana, who was invited in 2017 by Martorell to help manage the Aventura shop, has been delivering world-class customer service at the location, ever since. Her and her team, are renowned for their friendliness and knowledge.

It is important for the staff at World of Smoke and Vape to adapt to all of their guests and make them feel comfortable and at home. When asked what her favorite part of working at World of Smoke and Vape is, Tatiana said that it’s the atmosphere that the store brings and the wonderful relationships that she and the staff share with their customers.

Through their collaboration World of Smoke and Vape and JustCBD, have built a name for themselves, not only as reliable

brands, but as businesses that are both honest and innovative, in the way they handle their products and clients. With a transparency that is still relatively new to the CBD business, they are changing and inspiring the culture, in radical ways.

You can find many of these products and more at World of Smoke and Vape located at 2558 NE Miami Gardens Dr. Miami, FL 33180 P:786-9162224 or you can visit any of their other locations at Aventura, Brickell, Ft. Lauderdale, Kendall, or Palmetto Bay as well as their website at worldofsmokeand vape.com. One of South Florida’s top Smoke and Vape distributors and a close affiliate and distributor of JustCBD, World of Smoke and Vape, are pioneers of the industry, who are dedicated to delivering state-ofthe-art products certain to satisfy.

Additionally, you can also visit JustCBD’S website at justcbd store.com. Don’t take our word for it, try one of their products and see for yourself. We promise, you won’t be disappointed! Call 786-916-2224 for information.

Reminder: City of Hollywood Facilities Closed In light of the spike in COVID19 positive cases in South Florida and the elevated risk to

public health, all City facilities, including City Hall and Community Centers, are closed to the general public for indoor activities and recreation. The clo-

sure will remain in effect until further notice. Customers are encouraged to use the many services offered online while city hall is closed.

Broward Commuter Rail Kick-Off Meetings Planned In-Person and Virtual Options Offered To Address Congestion Issues The map indicates proposed locations for Commuter Rail Stations, including a location in Hollywood The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four and Broward County are performing a PD&E Study for the Broward Commuter Rail (BCR) along the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway from Aventura in Miami-Dade County to Deerfield Beach in Broward County.

The objective of the BCR PD& E Study is to develop and analyze alternatives that integrate passenger and freight service along the FEC Railway. The purpose of the study is to address congestion issues by improving mobility while supporting economic policies, as well as land development policies, in eastern Broward County.

The map indicates proposed locations for Commuter Rail Stations, including a location in Hollywood. The public is encouraged to attend one of the virtual or in-person meetings to learn more about the study. Links to register your attendance and additional study details are found here: https://www.fdot.gov/projects/broward-commuter-rail Virtual Meetings: August 30 & Sept 1 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Open House Session: 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Project Formal Presentation Session: 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Comment Period: 6:30 - 7 p.m.

In-Person Meeting August 31 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Open House Session: 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Project Formal Presentation Session: 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Comment Period: 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Important Notice Regarding Impact to Solid Waste, Recycling, Bulk and Yard Waste Collections in Hollywood City of Hollywood solid waste, recycling, bulk, and yard waste collections vendor, Waste Pro USA, has been heavily impacted by a recent surge of positive COVID-19 infections. A large number of WastePro crew members have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been forced into quarantine, which has resulted in service impacts Citywide. Until further notice, customers can expect temporary delays in solid waste, recycling, bulk and yard waste collections.

The City of Hollywood Department of Public Works would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding as they work to manage service impacts resulting from this new wave of COVID-19 positive cases. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and maintain a primary focus on weekly garbage collections, followed by yard and bulk collections.

Recycling routes will be delayed, if necessary, to maintain the health, safety and sanitation of our community.

For questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Public Works at 954.967.4526.

COVID Update Dr. Randy Katz, Director of Emergency Services at Memorial Regional Hospital, provides an update on the local impact of the surge in COVID cases. Go to hollywoodfl.org to see it.

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Call The Experts for Mold, Mildew & Water Damage 1st Priority Restoration Will Help Solve Your Problem and Work With Your Insurance If your home has been damaged by water from a leaking pipe, intruding water from all the current rains or mold damage from moisture over time. How are you going to address these problems in your home? A Restoration Company such as 1st Priority Restoration is usually the first company to call following significant damage to a home from floods, water damage, sewage backup and other major water events. The job of a res-

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If your property has been exposed to water damage, you may have to do water mitigation.

Strict actions are required in water mitigation, such as: removal of damaged materials such as drywall and flooring.

depression and even hallucinations. If you have been experiencing a diminished attention span or problems with your memory, it might be a good idea to have your home inspected for black mold by a mold remediation crew. For people sensitive to mold, inhaling or touching mold spores can cause allergic reactions, including sneezing, runny nose, red eyes and skin rashes.

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One tiny water leak can create huge problems in a home or business, it can lead to even more expensive water damage and mold which can affect your health.

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The water damage restoration process is highly regulated in order to ensure that properties damaged by flood or sewer events, can be effectively restored to a safe space for a homeowner to remain safe during the cleanup. You need a company such as 1st Priority Restoration who you can trust to do the job correctly.

The process is simple, when 1st Priority Restoration arrives, they will thoroughly walk through your home and discuss the areas that need to be cleaned & restored to their original condition. Your insurance company adjuster or claim representative may recommend what and how your home should be cleaned, but in the end, it is your decision to make. In the past year, we have all heard the word “Mitigation” more times than we can count, but with water damage, that is exactly what needs to be done. Water damage restoration does not stop at restoring your real estate back to proper functioning. The professionals at 1st Priority will inspect the underlying causes that have

Molds and mildew that have accumulated in areas in your property will be disinfected and deodorized to restore a healthy environment. Further cleaning and deodorizing should be done to make sure that your real estate is back in tip-top shape.

Water damage mitigation should happen immediately after flooding or water buildup. Take action immediately, because letting your property sit in water can cause further damages and expenses. Materials soaking in water collect microbes and spread water-borne diseases.

Furniture, wood flooring and walls will crack, sag and collect fungi after prolonged exposure to moisture. If your property is particularly old, it may be time to replace materials such as pipes to prevent a reoccurrence of water damage. If pipes are behind walls, it may require more extensive repairs.

The water mitigation process will depend on how long your property has been exposed to water. Air humidifiers and drying equipment must be turned on around the clock in areas with severe water damage. Mold spores are especially dangerous to health and thorough cleaning and disinfecting should be done as part of the water damage mitigation. It is advisable to get the temperature, humidity and moisture of your property tested to see if it has been restored to normal standards, 1st Priority professionals can handle the entire process. After 1st Priority Restor-ation evaluates the work and equipment needed to clean your home, they will provide you quickly with an estimate or contract/services.

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Leak Detection: One tiny water leak can create huge problems in a home or business. An undetected water pipe leak will not only dramatically increase your utility bills, but it can also lead to even more expensive water damage and mold. If you’ve had higher than average water bills, constantly have to refill your pool or hear running water, it’s time to call the leak detection specialists at 1st Priority Restoration! Is water pipe leak detection possible if the pipes are behind a wall? Yes, using the newest state-of-the-art detection tools, highly trained technicians are able to locate water pipe leaks that are hidden behind walls. They can even provide water plumbing leak detection within concrete slab foundations. Will insurance cover the cost of plumbing leak detection services? That all depends on your home’s insurance plan. In many situations, when there is a need for water damage restoration, many insurance companies will cover the related costs. 1st Priority Restoration representatives can work directly with your home insurance company to verify the need for the plumbing leak detection service, cause of the problem and the repairs that will be required to remedy the situation.

Mold And Your Home: Mold is found both indoors and outdoors. Mold can enter your home through open doorways, windows, vents, heating and air conditioning systems.

Mold in the outside air can also attach itself to clothing, shoes, bags and pets, which can be

carried indoors. Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, pipes or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric and upholstery. With all of the rain and storms we have been having these past months, you can see a pattern of mold growth that will last. From leaks, flooding and driving rain, mold growth is a certainty in South Florida.

If you are concerned that you might have a mold or mildew problem, it is best to call the professionals for a complete evaluation of your home. Your health is your most important asset, so just like you go see a doctor for a test, your home needs testing as well.

Very Important Information: There are some important ways that we can prevent the spread of mold and what you can do to get rid of it.

Keep an eye out for hidden leaks: Wet spots on your ceiling, the baseboards or on the floor are a telltale sign of a leaky pipe or roof. Your home’s pipes are behind drywall, which can leave a small leak unnoticed. Mold can grow behind those walls and filter into the air through ducts or pipes. At 1st Priority, they can come in and assess the situation before it gets worse. Did you know that many air conditioner systems/ducts are susceptible to mold growth? They often trap moisture, creating a breeding ground for spores. Bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms create a lot of excess heat and humidity, especially here in south Florida – whether it is from a shower, stove or even a dryer, all of these areas should be well ventilated.

Education is key to anything – when our health is at stake – knowing that mold spores can lay dormant for years after they are produced and could begin growing again at any time, it is extremely important to know.

Because of this, regular cleanings and having 1st Priority Restoration to depend on, will certainly make our lives much easier. Ever wonder why you or your children wake up coughing and sneezing on a regular basis?

The CDC may have the answer.

According to the CDC, in 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found that there was sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, sneezing and wheezing in otherwise healthy people and in individuals susceptible with com-

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Mold or mold spores may cause asthma attacks in people who have asthma and are allergic to mold. Even in some nonallergic individuals, mold can cause symptoms of irritation in the eyes, skin and airways. For example, the “black mold” Stachybotrys, along with some other types of mold, produce toxins known as mycotoxins that can cause irritation of the skin and airways in susceptible individuals. Sometimes, people may develop severe reactions to mold exposure, but cleaning and sanitizing by professionals you can trust, can help mitigate most of the health issues.

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