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The deadline to register for an upcoming election is 29 days before that election, Oct. 5 is the last day to register to vote for Nov. 3 election.

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Despite being physically separated during these challenging times, the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is excited to offer an opportunity to stay connected to the arts and each other. Have you always wanted to take time for a passion of yours or to learn to play an instrument, sing or dance? Despite being physically separated during these challenging times, the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is excited to offer an opportunity to stay connected to the arts and each other. The Center will connect you with a working professional artist who conducts online lessons via Zoom or other online conferencing platforms in either one-on-one or a small group format. The private lesson option gives students the ability to progress at their own pace, allowing them to gain a more complete understanding of the art form being taught in the comfort and safety of their own home. The small group option still allows for individualized feedback as well as the collaboration that comes from working with friends. No prior experience is required to participate; each lesson is adapted to meet the students Each Other, Page 11A

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6 Dates You Need to Know in Broward County for Voting By Monica Elliott - President, League of Women Voters of Broward County

Remember when Election Day was the day you actually voted? That’s been changing for several years, but never so dramatically as this year, when the majority of the voting is likely to occur before the first Tuesday in November. That means there is more than one date to remember during this election. In fact, we think there are six key dates to note. Sept. 24 - Oct. 1 - Supervisor of Elections (SOE) office mails Vote-By-Mail (VBM) ballots, IF you have requested one in advance. Remember, your ballot may not be mailed until the last day of the mailing period and then it may take three to five days before it actually arrives at your house.

Oct. 5 - Last day to register to vote for Nov. 3 election at www.RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov. Online registration takes two minutes. To register online, you must have a drivers license or a Florida Identification Card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. If you get down to the wire, you have until midnight on Monday Oct. 5 to register. But do it now! Oct. 19 - Last day for safely returning your Vote-By-Mail ballot via the U.S. Postal Service (return envelope is prepaid). After this date, it would be best to drop-off your VBM ballot (in its return envelope) at one of the 22 early voting sites. VBM ballots must be received, not postmarked, at the SOE by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Request Vote By Mail ballot here. Remember: SIGN the

Preliminary Covid-19 data shows that some Covid patients without a prior history of diabetes are presenting with types 1 diabetes, and others with type 2. So a newly announced plan that will cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin at just $35 a month will be good news.

Nov. 3 - Election day. Still haven’t voted? You must go to your precinct. And if you still

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just took a major step towards improving affordability for seniors with Diabetes. Thanks to a newly announced plan, more than 1,750 health plans will soon cap out-ofpocket costs for insulin at just $35 a month. This action deserves praise -by lowering out-of-pocket costs, the administration can ensure that the most vulnerable Americans have access to the lifesaving drug. Let’s hope this is just the first of many likeminded reforms on the horizon. In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s more important than ever for Americans to stay on top of their health. For those suffering from Diabetes, this can prove challenging.

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thing, they photograph or record—during that virtual visit becomes fair game for scrutiny and investigation not just by school officials but by every interconnected government agency to which that information can be relayed: the police, social services, animal control, the Department of Homeland Security, you name it. After all, this is the age of over-criminalization, when the federal criminal code is so vast that the average American

unknowingly commits about three federal felonies per day, a U.S. Attorney can find a way to charge just about anyone with violating federal law. It’s a train wreck just waiting to happen. In fact, we’re already seeing this play out across the country. For instance, police carried out a welfare check on a 12-year-old Colorado boy, who was then suspended for flashing a toy gun

outside of the return envelope. Oct. 19 - Nov. 1 - Early voting period from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at 22 early voting sites across Broward County. Bring your identification with photo and signature. You can vote at any early voting site. Oct. 24 - Last day to request that a Vote-By-Mail ballot be mailed to you. But, do not return it to the SOE by mail. Return it to an early voting site, as it is too late to safely mail the ballot. VBM ballots must be received, not postmarked, at the Supervisor of Elections offices by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Request Vote By Mail ballot here.

Virtual School Dangers The Hazards of a Police State Education During COVID-19 By John Whitehead - Rutherford Inst

Apart from the technological logistics of ensuring that millions of students across the country have adequate computer and internet access, consider the Fourth Amendment ramifications of having students attend school online via video classes from the privacy of their homes. Over the course of the past 30 years, the need to keep the schools “safe” from drugs and weapons has become a thinly disguised, profit-driven campaign to transform them into quasi-prisons, complete with surveillance cameras, metal detectors, police patrols, zero tolerance policies, lock downs, drug sniffing dogs, school resource officers, strip searches and active shooter drills. Suddenly, under school zero

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tolerance policies, students were being punished with suspension, expulsion and even arrest for childish behavior and minor transgressions such as playing cops and robbers on the playground, bringing LEGOs to school, or having a food fight. Things got even worse once schools started to rely on police to “deal with minor rule breaking.” As a result, students are being subjected to police tactics such as handcuffs, leg shackles, tasers and excessive force for “acting up,” in addition to being ticketed, fined and sent to court for behavior perceived as defiant, disruptive or disorderly such as spraying perfume and writing on a desk. This is what constitutes a police state education these days: lessons in compliance meted out with aggressive, totalitarian tactics.

The COVID-19 pandemic has added yet another troubling layer to the ways in which students (and their families) can run afoul of a police state education now that school (virtual or in-person) is back in session. Apart from the technological logistics of ensuring that millions of students across the country have adequate computer and internet access, consider the Fourth Amendment ramifications of having students attend school online via video classes from the privacy of their homes. Suddenly, you’ve got government officials (in this case, teachers or anyone at the school on the other end of that virtual connection) being allowed carte blanche visual access to the inside of one’s private home without a warrant. Anything those school officials see—anything, they hear—any-

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Looking for a spirited kitty to keep you with a new family. entertained? If so, Victor (A630307) is If you would like to meet a pet, please waiting to meet you. This fellow is 11 visit: www.humanebroward.com. The banmonths old and full of personality, he is ners rotate, so click on the one that says also this week’s Diamond in the Ruff, COVID-19 update adoptions and essential which means his adoption fee is spon- services, update and scroll down a little sored thanks to our friends at J.R. Dunn bit. There you will find an application for Jewelers. We think this kitty deserves adoption and other pertinent information. some time to shine. He’s been at the Humane Society of Broward County since July and sadly, has been overlooked time and time again. Once you get to know Victor, you’ll realize he is a true gem. He can be a bit shy at first, but once he warms up he just wants to be loved. He ended up at the shelter through no fault of his own, so won’t you Axel 634483 help us find him a good home? If you prefer a canine friend, then Axel is waiting to meet you. This fellow is 8 months old, 59 pounds and looks a lot like a German Shepherd with floppy ears. Axel will do best with an active family who can play with him and take him to obedience classes. He is a bit vocal and likes to tell stories, especially when he hears other dogs. Victor 630307 Because of his exuberant personality, Axel will do best with older kids, since he might accidentally knock over little ones. Are you ready to give this handsome fellow the forever home he is waiting for? Beautiful Angel (ID 634699) needs an angel to take her home… could it be you? After having a home for 7 years Angel was given up because the landlord said no pets. She Angel 634699 enjoys chasing a ball, has a moderate energy level and will be your constant companion. At a young age, Angel suffered a chemical burn on her face and ears that left scaring. Angel is very loyal and sweet and loves to be petted. Adoptions are by appointment only for now. BIG HUNK OF LOVE! September is national happy cat month, so this week’s Arnold 634112 Diamond in the Ruff is a kitty who deserves a ‘happy tail’ of his own. This is Arnold. We don’t know Complete the application (even if you too much about him yet other than he is a have adopted before) and submit it. BIG HUNK OF LOVE! You see, Arnold (ID Please be patient, as the shelter is getting 634112) was left at the door to the admis- lots of applications daily. Adoptions are sions department at the Humane Society being done by appointment only now. For of Broward County where staff found him. more information, call: (954) 989-3977 He must have wondered what happened Extension: 6. to his quiet, safe home. Thanks to J.R. Does your pet need a microchip or Dunn Jewelers, Arnold’s adoption fee is yearly rabies vaccine and license (Broward sponsored, so if you’ve got room in your County tags only)? The shelter’s vaccine heart and home for one more, he could be clinic is open Monday – Friday 9 AM – the perfect companion. Nothing would 4:30 PM, no appointment necessary and make Arnold happier than a fresh start credit cards only.

Report Suspicious Activity “If You See Something, Say Something®” Awareness Day Broward County proudly supports Florida’s “If You See Something, Say Something®” (Florida See Say) Awareness Day on September 25th to help inspire, empower and educate the public on suspicious activity reporting. The Florida See Say campaign raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorismrelated crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement. The National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released a report in August 2020 on mass attacks in public spaces and found that 66% of attackers exhibited behaviors that elicited concern in other people. With COVID-19 and an active hurricane season putting extra stressors on our residents, educating Florida’s communities on suspicious activity indicators is essential to protecting our communities from potential threats. Businesses can help play a role on September 25th by: Educating their staff on suspicious activity incators. Industry-specific indicators for more than 20 industries are available at: FLSeeSay.org. Include Florida See Say suspicious activity indicators in new employee training. Posting Florida See Say posters/displaying PSAs in break rooms for employees.

Residents can help play a role on September 25th by: Familiarizing themselves with what suspicious activity looks like. Reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement. Educating their children/ students on suspicious activity. Schools can help play a role by on September 25th by: Using the ‘Take the Challenge’ PSA series to teach students to be aware of their surroundings. Displaying ‘Why I See Say’ PSA’s on TV’s in break rooms or monitors inside your school. Reassessing your school’s safety readiness plans to identify the efforts your school is already taking to address school safety. To access Florida See Say suspicious activity indicators, PSAs, posters and more, visit: flseesay.org. About Emergency Management: The Emergency Management Division develops and implements comprehensive emergency planning response, mitigation and recovery activities in order to save lives and protect property in emergencies. Technical assistance is available to develop and maintain emergency plans for all types of natural and technological hazards. Free training and presentations on emergency management related issues are available on request. For information, visit our website, follow us on Twitter.com/ ReadyBroward, like us on Facebook.com/ BrowardEMD or call: (954) 831-3900.

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Last Public Hearing September 29th By Joy Cooper Mayor Hallandale Beach

that the City collects to pay for 2018-2019 was 19.76 for water cations. next month to highlight the great I hope that our Jewish readers processing water, treatment of and 19.81 for sewer. Last year, Applicants and Individuals restaurants and services availhad a blessed Rosh Hashanah wastewater and maintenance of 2019-2020 was increased to that have standing, those that able. and wish them a healthy Yom underground infrastructure also 20.35, an increase of .59 cents are impacted and the public are The second application was Kippur with an easy fast. This goes down. This imbalance cre- and 20.21 an increase of .40 required by law to have the abil- for an amendment to develweek, there are still no changes ates a challenge with the fact cents respective. Gallon rates go ity to testify in person. Applicants opment agreement fees related to Broward County Emergency that we must maintain reserves up according to the amount of can waive that quasi-judicial to parking. After formal evaluaOrders. The infection rate to provide for the bank cove- use. The more you use, the more right, but if the hearing is not tion of our impacts and fees, the remains low, hovering around 3- nants as percentage in the funds. per gallon. The first tier was up conducted according to law, the rate per spot for parking was 4%. I have been getting many There is not one commis- to 0-2000 gallons of water, which rulings can be challenged. Staff established at 10,000. This requests about park services and hours. We still have our parks opened for passive use only. We regretfully had to furlough almost 35 employees during Covid. Currently, we have limited staff that opens and closes our parks. The only recent change was the tennis courts, rather than closing at 6, they will be closed around 7 to allow for later play. Our City will conduct the last Public Hearing to pass the entire budget on Tuesday, September 29th. A notice was sent out stating it would be on the 28th. The meeting will be conducted on ZOOM. Residents will be able to review the budget on our Hallandale Beach will conduct the last Public Hearing to pass the entire budget on Tuesday September 29th. The meeting will be city website at: conducted on ZOOM, and residents will also be able to submit comments in person, via email, video recording and by phone. www.COHB.org. Residents will also be able to submit comments in person, via email, sioner nor I that want to see this was 1.07 up to 4.05, an increase has arranged for the Cultural developer was originally charged video recording and by phone. increase, particularly with resi- of 2.98 and sewer, 1.10 to 4.13, Center to be open, so that indi- more. By law, we need to estabAt the last budget hearing, dents and businesses already an increase of up 3.20. All com- viduals who wish to testify, can lish rates based on specific costs residents commented on the struggling. It is a legal require- bined 7.17, for those using up to speak for or against an appli- and within reasonable standards. notice that was sent out to all ment. The CRA still has set aside 2000 gallons per month. If you cation. This is the same for This Item passed 5-0. This develutility customers about a rate a relief package for residents are using more water, the gallon Budget Hearings. opment is also being built now. It increase. This notice was the west of 14th Avenue and there rate increases. Two items were heard last is Bluesten Park Village, a townsecond in an improved rate are still funds left in that account. Since Covid began, our City meeting. One was a second house development just north of increase plan from last year. Due Broward County has approved a was unable to conduct quasi- reading, approving Atlantic our brand-new park. to bank bond requirements, the COVID Relief package for City’s judicial hearings. These hearings Village III. This project has There is time still to fill out the utility fund needs to carry a spe- and they also have a large are held for specific building and already started. It is located on census and it is super easy: cific amount of reserves. Rather amount of funding for county redevelopment plans. The last North Federal Highway and is www.2020census.gov than one increase of 45%, the programs. Staff is evaluating our meeting was back in March. Our part of the Atlantic Village I and commission at the time decided ability to expand relief. The City Attorney has worked with II. The developer has been cre- As always, I am available anytime to spread out the increase to county oversees their funding. the state laws to provide a safe ating wonderful commercial with your questions and concerns 15% percent for three years. The You can visit: BROWARD.org. forum so many developers will office mixed use development. on my phone/text at: (954) 632increase is applied to the base The notice that went out, just have the chance to move for- This item passed 5-0. As part of 5700. Or you can e-mail me at: rate and the consumption rate. announced a 15% increase with- ward to address their projects. my Restaurant Tour/COVID jcooper@cohb.org. Please visit my There is irony with water and out a full explanation. What does During these hearings, the com- Relief, I will be hosting an event Facebook: MayorJoyCooper that sewer rates and conservation. 15% look like when it comes to mission sits and a judge must for residents in need and those has been reactivated. Like it, The less people use the revenue our water bills? The base rate for make a formal ruling on appli- just simply interested in an event friend it, share it.

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Profiling The COVID-19 Coronavirus A New Approach To Understanding The Virus “Contact tracing” inside infected cells is providing new clues into the workings of SARSCoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. A research team at the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Israel Institute for Biological Research in Ness Ziona, Israel, used the contacts between the virus’s genetic material and the cells’ proteinproducing machinery to bring to light details of the viral proteincoding segments and the new – and potentially important – proteins they create. The findings of this research, published in Nature, could lead to better diagnostics or new treatments and help to explain what makes this virus so skilled in the process of infection. Despite being the subject of thousands of studies, SARSCoV-2 has remained puzzling, partly due to the fact that it is one of the largest, most complex known RNA viruses. Most maps of the virus to date have relied on genetic sequencing, building on what is known about other, related Coronaviruses (for example, SARS) and running computer predictions. In contrast, the Israeli team’s new approach was based on the idea that RNA translation – the process of converting RNA instructions into proteins that are manufactured in the cell – could be much more informative and would not have to be based on any previous virus mapping or a priori assumptions. In the experiments, which were led by Yaara Finkel and Orel Mizrahi in the group of Dr. Noam Stern-Ginossar of Weizmann’s Department of Molecular Genetics, together with the group of Dr. Nir Paran and Dr. Tomer Israely of the Israel Institute for Biological Research, the scientists infected cells in lab cultures with SARS-CoV-2 and then focused on the activity of

The group at the Weizmann Institute of Science further revealed some of the secrets of SARS-CoV-2’s success in infecting cells. After testing the virus’s efficiency in several different kinds of cells, they found that certain epithelial cells that line the lungs are, as suspected, the most willing hosts. ribosomes – the cells’ proteinmanufacturing plants. The ribosomes recognize SARS-CoV-2 as a form of RNA called messenger RNA and soon get to work translating various parts of the RNA sequence into proteins. As the ribosomes pumped out strands of proteins, the scientists froze the cells, then detected all of the ribosomes and their products – human and virus alike. The research team identified 23 new protein sequences in the SARS-CoV-2 genome. The majority of these sequences were short – peptides, rather than real proteins – that may play a regulatory function, but four were full-fledged proteins. Regardless of their functions, because these proteins are encoded by the virus they might serve as antigens – foreign proteins that alert the immune system to action, including, possibly, the dangerous overreaction that causes severe sickness in

some cases. Further research into these proteins might lead to a better understanding of the progression of the infection, as well as better ways of either treating COVID-19 or preventing the dangerous immune over response. Nearly as important was the discovery that other proteins that “should” have been present, at least according to the various computational projections, were missing. “The ribosome profiling method enabled us not only to precisely identify the sequences on the viral genome that get translated to protein, it gave us accurate quantities of the various proteins. Then we had enough information to compare SARSCoV-2 with related coronaviruses, as well as with existing projections,” says Dr. SternGinossar. “The differences enabled us to identify genetic sequences encoding previously unknown proteins belonging to

SARS-CoV-2.” The group further revealed some of the secrets of SARSCoV-2’s success in infecting cells. After testing the virus’s efficiency in several different kinds of cells, they found that certain epithelial cells that line the lungs are, as suspected, the most willing hosts. The studies also revealed another viral recipe for success: The viruses simply replicate rapidly, so that the amount of viral RNA in the cell quickly overwhelms the human RNA. “It does not need special proteins on its ‘membrane-piercing spike’ or special signals to the ribosome; it just needs numbers,” says Dr. Stern-Ginossar. This protein-making profile of SARS-CoV-2 will hopefully provide the basis for new research in several directions. For one, the identification of unique antigens could lead to the development of accurate, inexpensive, rapid tests for the

disease. Furthermore, this identification could help predict which patients will develop severe disease, as well as provide new insights for research into the development of drugs and vaccines. Also participating in this research, were Aharon Nachshon and Dr. Michal Schwartz of Weizmann’s Department of Molecular Genetics; Dr. Shira Weingarten-Gabbay of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard; David Morgenstern of the Nancy and Stephen Grand Israel National Center for Personalized Medicine at the Weizmann Institute of Science; and Dr. Yfat Yahalom-Ronen, Dr. Hadas Tamir, Dr. Hagit Achdout, Dana Stein, Dr. Ofir Israeli, Dr. Adi Beth-Din, Dr. Sharon Melamed and Dr. Shay Weiss of the Israel Institute for Biological Research. Dr. Noam Stern-Ginossar’s research is supported by the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science 70th Anniversary Lab; the Ben B. and Joyce E. Eisenberg Foundation; the European Research Council. Dr. SternGinossar is the incumbent of the Skirball Chair for new Scientists. The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, is one of the world’s top-ranking multidisciplinary research institutions. The Institute’s 3,800strong scientific community engages in research addressing crucial problems in medicine and health, energy, technology, agriculture and the environment. Outstanding young scientists from around the world pursue advanced degrees at the Weizmann Institute’s Feinberg Graduate School. The discoveries and theories of Weizmann Institute scientists have had a major impact on the wider scientific community, as well as on the quality of life of millions of people worldwide.

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Locked Down & Bottled Up In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, millions of people in the US are now facing challenging life circumstances. Currently, 3.7 million people are unemployed and with economic tensions high, many Americans are experiencing high stress and anxiety. The emotional strain of the pandemic could lead to many people resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as alcohol or illicit drug use, in an attempt to escape these feelings. As a result, the risk of resuming problematic drinking habits or relapsing is high due to their daily routines being disrupted and adapting unhealthy coping mechanisms to handle the changes around them. DrugAbuse.com, a provider of drug and alcohol treatment resources and programs, conducted a survey of 2,560 Americans (aged 21+) revealing that almost 1 in 5 Floridians (18%) admit they have had a problem with alcohol in at least one stage of their lives. This figure suggests that these people could be at an increased risk of problematic drinking habits due to the stressful circumstances brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic. For those with a problematic drinking habit, maintaining sobriety can be a daily struggle for both the individual, as well as the people around them. During the pandemic, staying sober can be an even greater struggle than usual, because so much has been upended. Nearly half (45%) of respondents say they are worried about their loved one’s

Patients From Page 1A At particular risk, are the elderly and communities of color. While roughly one in three Medicare beneficiaries has diabetes, rates run higher among African Americans and Hispanics. Compared to nonHispanic whites, Hispanics are 66 percent more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. For African Americans, that number is approximately 77 percent. More than 3 million of these Diabetes patients, require insulin treatments to manage blood sugar levels. Failure to manage the condition can lead to catastrophic health outcomes.

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The emotional strain of the pandemic could lead to many people resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as alcohol or illicit drug use, in an attempt to escape these feelings.

Free Bilingual Helpline Florida Blue with New Directions Behavioral Health are offering a free bilingual helpline to assist you with the stress you may be experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tollfree helpline connects individuals with specially trained behavioral health counselors who can assist anyone experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, trauma and grief due to the health crisis. Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, has partnered with New Directions Behavioral Health to offer a free bilingual helpline to assist all Floridians with the stress they may feel during the

COVID-19 health crisis. The tollfree helpline connects individuals with specially trained behavioral health counselors who can assist anyone experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, trauma and grief due to the health crisis. “Florida Blue realizes the impacts of the Coronavirus and can cause substantial anxiety as Floridians worry about the health of their loved ones and themselves. As part of our ongoing support of our members and the communities we serve, a free emotional-support helpline is being provided to assist any Floridians who are feeling overwhelmed,” said Pat Geraghty, president and CEO of Florida Blue. Licensed clinicians are available to speak to anyone in Florida, free of charge in both English and Spanish. The services are free to all Floridians, including those who do not have insurance or have coverage with another health plan. To speak

New Directions Behavioral Health offers 24/7/365 Substance Use Disorder Hotline: Recovery from substance use is a journey that never stops. Whether it’s the middle of the night or any time of day, when someone is struggling or has decided to make a positive change, a caring professional is just a phone call away to help. New Directions has a substance use disorder (SUD) hotline staffed by a team of licensed clinicians available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Why? Because addiction recovery doesn’t sleep or take a holiday. So, neither does New Directions. When someone picks up the phone to call the SUD hotline, they’re often at a fork in the road. It’s a powerful moment when a person has decided to ask for help and make a change. Sometimes it’s a mother, concerned about her child. Other times, it’s someone desperate to save their job during this health crisis. Anyone can call the emotional support number at: (833) 8481764. A free and confidential 24/ 7 mental health helpline staffed by trained and caring professionals are ready to guide you to the care you need. They’ll keep this number open as long as necessary to support individuals and communities affected by this crisis.

including coverage for various prescription medications. In exchange for coverage of their drug on a plan’s formulary, manufacturers typically offer significant discounts and rebates. In 2018 alone, they doled out $166 billion in rebates. These rebates reduce a drug’s list price 30 percent, on average. But patients often never see a dime of these savings when purchasing the medication at the pharmacy. Insurers use these savings to lower monthly plan premiums for all beneficiaries by a few dollars. Lower premiums are welcome, of course. But they do nothing to reduce the burden of high out-of-pocket costs – especially for patients who rely on

multiple medications. Since the discounts are kept secret, insurers still peg patients’ copays or coinsurance fees to the list price of the drug -- not the post-rebate price. These costs add up and net insurers billions that should instead be put towards reducing patients’ direct out-of-pocket pharmacy costs. Under the new program, Americans participating in Part D plans will only be responsible for a flat co-pay of $35 per month for their insulin needs. That will save each beneficiary an average of $446 a year. For many, particularly lowincome members of America’s communities of color, these savings will represent a massive financial lifeline. But this is still

just one step toward broader prescription drug affordability. Reducing patients’ out-of-pocket spending -- for insulin and other critical medicines -- requires policymakers to shed sunlight on the opaque practices of insurers. Make no mistake – this a good first step. But it’s important that our leaders build on this momentum and embrace fundamental changes to the drug supply chain that will lower outof-pocket costs for all Americans. Kevin Kimble is a member of the Health Equity Collaborative, a community-based resource center designed to inform, educate and elevate the voices of America’s most vulnerable and underserved communities.

drinking problem recurring due to the stress of the pandemic. Additionally, 1 in 10 (10%) respondents say they know of someone who they suspect has developed an alcohol-related problem as a result of the circumstances brought on by the pandemic such as stress and anxiety, which can be triggers that lead to an increase in drinking. “Maintaining sobriety during these unprecedented times can be very difficult, so this is the time to either lean on your support system if you begin to struggle or support those who are struggling,” said Yaritza Semenuk, clinical director at Recovery First Treatment Center and spokesperson for DrugAbuse.com. “Structure, support and accountability are essential for those in recovery and for those with problematic drinking patterns. It is important to be able to either alter or recreate a routine you can maintain

for the duration of the pandemic. If there are people you can safely see in person, schedule visits with them and for those you cannot see in person, communicate with them regularly. Physical contact may not be possible, but those who support you are still within reach.”

Unfortunately, patients battling Diabetes often face difficulty accessing medication due to cost. More than 25 percent of patients who had been prescribed insulin said they had either not filled their prescriptions, skimped on doses or stopped use altogether because of cost, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Medicare Part D has evolved over time and unfortunately, more costs have been shifted to beneficiaries. In order to fix it, the drug pricing system will require a fundamental change. Under Medicare’s prescription drug coverage -- Part D -patients choose from competing plans that offer different benefits,

Be Part Of Something Special For many of us, the world is quite stressful right now and we could all use a good laugh. Many of our neighbors may be in need of a little help. So why not do some good and relieve a little stress at the same time? Be a part of the World’s First Drive Thru Comedy Club & Food Drive. The event will be hosted by Dr. David Muransky, he has been practicing Chiropractic in South Florida for over 42 years and he has hosted many charity events. Here is how it works, donate 1 bag, get 3 jokes - donate bigger bags, get 4 jokes. So do some good and feel a bit happier for doing so. All food will be donated to the FIU Student Food Pantry & The Mobile School Pantry. The purpose of the food pantries

is to serve FIU students in need. The pantries are available to students on both campuses. Both are run by the Center for Leadership & Service. The pantries are donations based, which means that all the food distributed comes from donations made by staff, faculty, members of the community and student groups. The event is being presented in part, thanks to The Rotary Club of Hallandale Beach, Aventura Marketing Council and Lunch Brunch Of Aventura. It will take place October 1st - 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Aventura City Hall - 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida 33180. To donate or for more information about the event, contact Dr. David Muransky: 954.923.1300.

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Census 2020 & Recycling in Hollywood The countdown is on to fill out the 2020 Census and if you have not done it, there’s still time, but not much! The deadline of September 30th is next week for the once a decade count. The Census response rate for Broward County has hit a standstill. The National Self-Response rate is 66%, Broward County rate is 62% and the Hollywood Self-Response rate is 59%. There is just a week left to push that number higher and we need your help to protect Hollywood’s funding for programs throughout the community, like education, healthcare, assistance for seniors, school meals, public safety and dozens of other programs that contribute to every resident’s quality of life. Please complete the 2020 Census now without delay, as millions of dollars in state and federal aid is at stake. Residents can visit: https://my2020census.gov/. Or call: (844) 330-2020 to complete the Census now. Rewards for Recycling in Hollywood! Sign Up Today! The new Waste Pro Rewards recycling incentive program rewards Hollywood residents with discounts to local and national businesses for their curbside recycling efforts. To register for your free rewards account, visit: www.WasteProRe wards.com and select Hollywood from the

School Dangers From Page 1A across his computer screen during an online art class. An 11-year-old Maryland boy had police descend on his home in search of weapons after school officials spied a BB gun on the boy’s bedroom wall during a Google Meet class on his laptop. And in New York and Massachusetts, growing numbers of parents are being visited by social services after being reported to the state child neglect and abuse hotline, all because their kids failed to sign in for some of their online classes. You see what this is, don’t you? This is how a seemingly well-meaning program (virtual classrooms) becomes another means by which the government can intrude into our private lives, further normalizing the idea of constant surveillance and desensitizing us to the dangers of an existence in which we are never safe from the all-seeing eyes of Big Brother. This is how the police sidestep the Fourth Amendment’s requirement for probable cause and a court-issued warrant in order to spy on us in the privacy of our homes: by putting school officials in a position to serve as spies and snitches via online portals and virtual classrooms, by establishing open virtual doorways into our homes through which the police can enter uninvited and poke around. It’s only a matter of time before the self-righteous Nanny State uses this COVID-19 pandemic as yet another means by which it can dictate every aspect of our lives. At the moment, it’s America’s young people who are the guinea pigs for the police state’s experiment in virtual authoritarianism. Already, school administrators are wrestling with how to handle student discipline for in-person classes and online learning in the midst of COVID19. Mark my words, this will take school zero tolerance policies—and their associated harsh disciplinary penalties—to a whole new level once you have teachers empowered to act as the Thought Police. If you think the schools won’t overreact in a virtual forum, you should think again. These are the same schools that have been plagued by a lack of common sense when it comes to enforcing zero tolerance policies for weapons, violence and drugs. For instance, several kindergartners

community options, then follow the prompts to activate your account. It’s easy! For account activation assistance, please call: (888) 234-8211. How Waste Pro Rewards works: Registered accounts will receive an RFID sticker in the mail to be placed on your recycling bin. Each time you place your recycling cart out for collection, the sticker will be automatically scanned to record your recycling activity. Scans will be uploaded weekly to your account with each collection earning 25 points which can be redeemed for a variety of rewards. For active members with points from the City’s previous rewards program, your accrued points will automatically be rolled over to the new Waste Pro Rewards account and will be immediately available for use. Email your program questions to: info@RewardsForRecycling.com. To register your account and view the array of rewards, please visit: www.WasteProRe wards.com Cleaner, Healthier Hollywood: Changes to Sanitation Collection Services Take Effect October 1st Important changes to the City’s sanitation collection services go into effect Thursday, October 1st to promote a cleaner, healthier Hollywood. Learn what these changes mean for you at: www. hollywoodfl.org under City News. were suspended from school for three days for playing a make-believe game of “cops and robbers” during recess and using their fingers as guns. Students have also been penalized for such inane “crimes” as bringing nail clippers to school, using Listerine or Scope and carrying fold-out combs that resemble switchblades. A 13-year-old boy in Manassas, Virginia, who accepted a Certs breath mint from a classmate, was actually suspended and required to attend drug-awareness classes, while a 12-yearold boy who said he brought powdered sugar to school for a science project was charged with a felony for possessing a look-alike drug. These police state tactics did not make the schools any safer. As I point out in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People, police state tactics never make anyone safer so much as they present the illusion of safety and indoctrinate the populace to comply, fear and march in lockstep with the government’s dictates. Now with virtual learning in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, the stakes are even higher. It won’t be long before you start to see police carrying out knock-and-talk investigations based on whatever speculative information is gleaned from those daily virtual classroom sessions that allow government officials entry to your homes in violation of the Fourth Amendment. It won’t take much at all for SWAT teams to start crashing through doors based on erroneous assumptions about whatever mistaken “contraband” someone may have glimpsed in the background of a virtual classroom session: a maple leaf that looks like marijuana, a jar of sugar that looks like cocaine, a toy gun, someone playfully shouting for help in the distance. This may sound far-fetched now, but it’s only a matter of time before this slippery slope becomes yet another mile marker on the one-way road to tyranny. 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 view and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org.

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“World’s Fastest Game” Resumes The Casino @ Dania Beach Announces Reopening of Jai Alai Seating inside the Jai Alai fronton at The Casino @ Dania Beach has been modified to account for 6-foot physical distancing between fans, reducing capacity from 400 to 75 guests. Additional self-betting stations have also been added. The Casino @ Dania Beach has announced that Jai Alai is set to reopen on Thursday, October 1 at 7 pm. This will be the fronton’s first game since the coronavirus shutdown. “Safely delivering to our guests the exciting live action games we are known for and getting our players back to the sport they love is a top priority for us,” said Arnaldo Suarez, CEO of The Casino @ Dania Beach. “We have made the necessary adjustments to safely reopen and we’re looking forward to welcoming back our loyal and valued fans.” Seating inside the Jai Alai fronton at The Casino @ Dania Beach has been modified to account for 6-foot physical distancing between fans, reducing capacity from 400 to 75 guests. Additional self-betting stations have also been added. Hosted for more than 60 years at The Casino @ Dania Beach, Jai Alai has been dubbed as the fastest moving ball sport in the

Sunday 4PM Only Health Safety at The Casino @ Dania Beach To combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, The Casino @ Dania Beach has implemented numerous precautionary and enhanced safety and cleaning measures to keep patrons and staff safe. There is one main point of entry at the fronton entrance by the guest parking lot. Guests are required to show their Players Club Card or photo ID. Prior to entering, guests are required to pass through a thermal body imaging camera and anyone with a temperature above 100.3 degrees will not be allowed to enter. Staff and guests are required to wear a face mask at all times. Hours of Operation: The Casino @ Dania Beach: Sunday – Thursday 9am – 1am. Friday & Saturday 9am – 3am Poker Room: Sunday – Thursday 2pm – 1am, Friday – Saturday 2pm – 3am

world, by Guinness World Records. Jai Alai has been played in South Florida since 1924, when the first fronton opened in Hialeah. Jai Alai originated as a handball game in the

Basque area of Spain’s Pyrenees Mountains over four centuries ago. Games were played on Sundays and holidays in small villages at the local church, hence the name Jai Alai which

means “merry festival” in Basque. Jai Alai Game Days & Times Wednesday & Saturday 1PM & 7PM Thursday & Friday 7PM Only

The Casino @ Dania Beach is located at 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL 33004. Follow on Instagram and Twitter @CasinoDaniaB and on Facebook @ The Casino at Dania Beach. For more information visit CasinoDaniaBeach.com.

Visit registertovoteflorida.gov today to submit an application online for a new registration or to make changes to your existing registration record.

George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor Sunny Isles Beach

Message from the SIB Mayor: 2020 General Election The 2020 general election is on November 3 and this election is as important as ever. As we navigate through the uncertainty of this time, voting can seem daunting. It is important to make a plan for voting before it is too late to take advantage of the options available. The threat of coronavirus may curb your desire to vote in person at one of the polling places in Sunny Isles Beach. Fortunately, if you are registered to vote in Miami-Dade County,

you have the option to request a vote-by-mail ballot. Absentee voting is run by the County and is your optimal choice to limit exposure to the coronavirus. You can request a ballot online, by phone or by mail and a paper ballot will be mailed to you to complete in the comfort of your home. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is by 5 pm on the 10th day before the election and they must be received by 7 pm on Election Day. To request a vote-by-mail ballot, visit

miamidade.gov. If you choose to vote in person, plan ahead. Early voting is a good way to avoid crowding as it gives you a choice of a handful of days you can vote in various locations around the County. Early voting will run from October 19 – November 1. If voting on Election Day, map out your polling location and arrange the time you will go. Try to vote at less crowded times and be sure to wear your facial covering, use hand sanitizer often and avoid touching your face. Know

that if you do vote in person in Sunny Isles Beach, our polling locations are set up following CDC guidelines and with your safety in mind. Machines will be spaced at least six feet apart, or will only allow voters to use every other machine in precincts where that is not possible; all machines will be disinfected after each voter; and social distancing will be enforced, and if you are not registered to vote yet, don’t delay. The deadline to register to vote is October 5. Visit register-

tovoteflorida .gov today to submit an application online for a new registration or to make changes to your existing registration record. With more time at home, take to the internet or news outlets to research the candidates before filling out your ballot. Be an informed voter. You can find more information about voting in Sunny Isles Beach at: sibfl.net/ elections. Whether you opt to vote by mail or in person, your vote counts.

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form to sign and mail or deliver to your supervisor of elections. Voter registration application forms (English PDF / Español PDF) are also available for download if you do not wish to use the website.

WSFL produced two 20 second TV spots directing voters to the League’s website, Vote411.org and urging listeners to “have a plan” to vote. Both spots are airing multiple times a day on the station. One is branded “brought to you by the League of Women Voters of Broward County” and one references the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade. The two spots are being translated into Spanish and Creole. Those versions will be used on social media. WSFL-TV, channel 39, is owned and operated by The E.W. Scripps Company and serves as Miami-Fort Lauderdale’s CW affiliate. The station’s signal reaches South Florida television households representing more than 4 million people in MiamiDade, Broward and Monroe counties. Previously known as SFLCW and the CW South Florida, the station rebranded in May of 2020 to focus on serving the local audience as the only TV station to literally have South Florida built into its call letters. The new website is: www.wsfltv.com, which has a page for voting with a link to the League website. WSFL Vice President and General Manager Bill Siegel approached the League because

he was looking for the best way for the station to make a contribution to voter education. Siegel and his team held several meetings with League representatives from Broward and Dade to develop the spots, which were presented to the League for approval. “The Broward League sincerely appreciates the time and creative talent of the WSFL team to educate local voters,” Broward League President Monica Elliott said. “They were very responsive to our suggestions and the PSAs are a great

addition to our GOTV campaign.” The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League is community-based, working at the local, state and national levels.

From Page 1A want to return your completed Vote-By-Mail ballot, you must take it to the Supervisor of Elections offices by 7 pm. VBM ballots will not be accepted at any precinct. SOE drop-off boxes are located at: Broward County Governmental Center 115 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Note: Drop-off box located on Brickell Avenue (west) side of the Government Center Lauderhill Office Supervisor of Elections at Lauderhill Mall 1501 NW 40th Avenue Lauderhill, FL, 33313 Note: Drop-off box is located on the backside of the mall, which is where the SOE office is located. Register To Vote The deadline to register for an upcoming election is 29 days before that election. You can also update your registration record at any time. Use the website: https://registertovoteflorida.gov/ home to submit an application online or to pre fill and print a voter registration application

To submit an online application, you will need: • Your Florida driver license (Florida DL) or Florida identification card (Florida ID card) issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles. • The issued date of your Florida DL or Florida ID card; and • The last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN4). If you do not have any of the information above, you may still use the online system to pre fill a voter registration application form. However, you will have to print, sign and then mail or deliver your completed voter registration application to your county Supervisor of Elections’ office. League Partners With WSFL-TV To Offer Election Information The League of Women Voters of Broward County along with the Miami-Dade League have joined with TV station WSFL, channel 39, to bring election information to South Floridians.

If you haven’t already registered to vote, go online today at: https:// registertovoteflorida.gov/home.

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The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is excited to have reopened the galleries to the public. The health and safety of you and their staff is their first priority. It’s important to them that you feel safe and comfortable as you enjoy your time here at the Center.

where they are. Available for ages 5 and up! Join them in these new and exciting virtual lessons! Visual Arts Lessons In the centers private visual arts lessons, students will have the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge in multiple areas. Students will explore concepts such as color theory, perspective and principles in design, while exploring subject areas like still life and realism. During the course of the lessons, participants will have the guidance of the instructor as they create unique pieces of inspired art. Voice Lessons Looking to sing somewhere else besides the shower? In the private voice lessons, students will explore their vocal skills, expand on their vocal performance knowledge and/or fine tune their preexisting talent. Students will learn proper breathing techniques, expand their vocal range and find their sound. Throughout the lessons, participants will be introduced to various singing techniques and exposed to many genres and musicians. At the conclusion of the lesson package, the instructor will help the student(s) create a little memento to share with friends and family. Piano Lessons Have you been inspired recently by your Billy Joel playlist? In the private virtual piano lessons, students can either begin to learn and hone basic skills or expand on their preexisting piano knowledge. Students will explore piano techniques, proper piano posture/fingerings and music theory. Participants will be introduced to various aspects of musical instrumentation such as sheet music, time signatures, scales and chords. Just as with the voice lessons at the conclusion of the lesson package, the instructor will help the student(s) create a little memento to share with friends and family.

Acting Lessons Have you always had a flair for the dramatic and a desire to perform? In the private acting lessons, students will learn the different techniques and processes incorporated in acting performances. Beginners can start their acting journey by practicing the proper uses of an actor’s main tools: body and voice. Experienced performers will grow their preexisting knowledge of beat work, subtext, monologue analysis and various acting styles. At the conclusion of the lesson package, the instructor will help the student(s) create a piece of theater to share with friends and family. Broadway, Jazz or Tap Dance Get rid of your two left feet and put on your dancing shoes in the private dance lessons offered by the Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood. Students will be immersed in various styles of dance such as jazz, lyrical, tap and hip hop. In this high energy class, participants will have the opportunity to fine tune their performance skills, including their expressions, stage presence and confidence. In these active lessons, students will work on their cardio and flexibility while dancing. Throughout the lessons, participants will expand their skills on learning and memorizing new choreography each session. At the conclusion of the package, students will be able to perform the songs and choreography

learned throughout the session for their friends and family. All dance levels are welcome. Private Lesson Pricing: The lesson packages are for one-on-one individualized instruction for ages 5 and up. Schedules created by the Education Department are based on student and instructor availability. 6 Lesson Package 1 Hour: $300 for Members, $330 for Non-Members 30 Minutes: $180 for Members, $210 for Non-Members Individual Sessions 1 Hour: $55 for Members, $60 for Non-Members 30 Minutes: $35 for Members, $40 for Non-Members Please contact The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood Education Department at: education@artandculturecenter.org. Or for more details or to work out the specifics for your needs, please call: 954-921-3274. Hollywood Gets Exposed For The Arts Exposed is an exhibition and fundraiser that turns art patrons into art buyers during a fun and exciting fundraising event, in which every ticket holder goes home with an original work of art. Exposed will feature more than 80 contemporary artists in an exhibition that culminates with a

closing-night draw that never fails to produce an adrenaline rush. Names are drawn one-byone and when your name is called you choose any work of art that has not yet been selected. Everyone is a winner at this one-of-a-kind art event. For the 12th edition of this popular exhibition and fundraiser, the Center will give ticket buyers to the live, closing-night draw two options for selecting their artwork – in person in the Center’s Main Gallery or they can have a designated Center staff member pick their artwork by proxy while watching the event online. For details on how proxies work, call: 954.921.3274. Funds raised at Exposed will support the Center’s year-round calendar of gallery exhibitions and events. This is a great way to support the Center at this challenging time and get new artwork for your collection. Ticket purchasers who choose to participate in the closing-night draw in person may bring one guest to the gallery. Please note, due to CDC, County and City guidelines, gallery capacity will be restricted. All tickets holders receive complimentary admission during the exhibition dates and may schedule a private tour with the Center’s Curator. Tickets to participate in the closing-night draw are $375 for one artwork, $725 for two artworks or $1000 for three artworks. The event will take place

Friday, September 25th, 2020 from 6 - 9 pm, with the “Draw” taking place at 8 pm. If you have any questions about the 12th Annual Exposed Exhibition, please contact: 954.921.3274. Or for tickets, visit: www.artandculturecenter.org/ exposed-ticket-form. Center Gallery Reopening We are excited to have reopened the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood galleries to the public. The health and safety of you and our staff is our first priority. It’s important to us that you feel safe and comfortable as you enjoy your time here at the Center. This reopening is in accordance with guidelines from the State of Florida, Broward County, the City of Hollywood, the CDC and the Florida Department of Health. Our reopening plans are subject to change should there be unforeseen issues in the future. For the safety of visitors and staff, the Center requires all visitors over the age of 2 to wear masks upon entering, as well as while being inside the Art and Culture Center. Masks are available for purchase at the Visitor Services desk ($2). In addition, we will follow guidelines limiting capacity, adhering to social distancing guidelines and increasing our cleaning and sanitation. We also encourage all guests to use the hand sanitizing stations placed throughout the Center and practice frequent hand-washing. The Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood; the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation; and the Josephine S. Leiser Foundation. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.

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Rebranding Sunny Isles Beach The City of Sunny Isles Beach is in the process of rebranding. This means they are conducting research to determine how to position the city to best represent the residents, businesses and services. Throughout the next year, they will be conducting studies, surveys, and other public events to gain your feedback and input on how they can brand the city as a collective group. As the project progresses, they will provide updates, data analysis, and more information on how you can participate. The focus of the rebranding project will be on branding the City of Sunny Isles Beach municipal government and the community it serves based on research and guidelines conducted by the City and the contracted branding firm, Jacober Creative. This comprehensive branding campaign will provide the City with a modern elevated

and classic brand identity that should emanate uniformity, community identity and adaptability. This brand will be co-created with involvement from the community, which includes residents, employees, business owners, and visitors. The goal of this rebranding campaign is to create a unified and identifiable look that residents can connect with, businesses want to work with, and employees are proud to represent. The new brand will aim to bridge the local government with the community it serves. In addition, we are seeking to • Reposition Sunny Isles Beach as a multicultural residential community, which provides its residents with a safe, diverse, engaging, evolving and caring environment to grow in. • Increase resident engagement with the City, including online and inperson engagement.

• Establish a brand for the City that will endure future developments, create a lasting impact on the community, and represent the community, its diversity and its unique geographic location. This project will be divided into two phases over the next 18 months. Phase 1 will encompass research and market analysis to establish a basis and understanding of the City’s stakeholders, proposed target audience, and positioning. The research methods will include focus groups and surveys of various Sunny Isles Beach stakeholders. This research will assist in establishing the mission and vision statement of the City, which will be represented by the brand. Phase 2 will use the information and research gathered during Phase 1, including the mission and vision statements, to develop a brand identity, including a logo, tagline and branded

collateral along with design and style guidelines. Ways to Participate As a resident, business owner, property owner or visitor, you have valuable insight into what makes the City of Sunny Isles Beach unique. They invite you to share your thoughts with them by participating in a survey. Throughout the coming weeks, they will be calling residents to gather feedback on the city, its brand and what you would like to see in the years to come. Researchers will call from 786.321.4877 and identify themselves before asking you to participate. Look out for the call within the upcoming weeks. Your

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APARTMENT FOR SALE

JOBS WANTED / SITUATION WANTED

LINE ADS Starting at $2000 (954) 458-0635

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APARTMENT FOR SALE

AVENTURA

APARTMENT FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR SALE

FLAMENCO TOWERS APARTMENT FOR SALE

Unit 706, Split 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, marble appearance ceramic floors throughout, large balcony overlooking PGA Golf Course & lake, Washer / Dryer, kitchen has beautiful Granite Countertops & Backsplash, building completely renovated. 1 covered parking space, pool, gym, dry sauna, 5 minutes to shopping, etc., $239,000.

Call Cecile for more information: (305) 725-6015

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY APARTMENT FOR SALE

SERVICE DIRECTORY ADS STARTING AT

1000

(954) 458-0635

BeachWalk Residence - Turn-Key - high floor 3 Bed 3 Bath spectacular water views of sunrise & sunsets, “NO Rental Restrictions”! Centrally located, down the street from Gulfstream, Aventura, Bal Harbor, Ft. Laud & Miami Airports! Easy to show, out of country owner says SELL!

Call Valerie 305-915-2757 www.SellingTheBestOfMiami.com AVENTURA REAL ESTATE INC.

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PARTY TENT BUSINESS FOR SALE - READY TO GO! Great Business For FL: Tents & Tables Are Like New For Info,

(516) 984-2318