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Welcome to Kosher Bagel Cove: Hallandale’s Premier Deli Bringing the Community Together Through the Love of Food By Austin Torres - If you have ever wondered what it’s like to eat at South Florida’s top deli then look no further, Kosher Bagel Cove is the place for you. Kosher Bagel Cove’s remarkable customer service, comfortable atmosphere, swift service, and their outstanding menu filled with a selection of delicious bagels baked fresh daily is sure to swoop you off your feet. Store owner Shlomi Ezra and the Faith Family opened up the Kosher Bagel Cove in Hallandale with the ambition of hosting a kosher dairy deli that would unite the community through a shared love of food. “A lot of trendy places today
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Some favorites among frequent customers are the Baked Salmon Salad made fresh with a bagel of your choice or bread is a highly popular choice, or you can also try the Whitefish or Tuna Salad. Of course, these are only a few of the many options which keep driving customers back to Kosher Bagel Cove. Kosher Bagel Cove’s Matzoh Ball Soup and selection of succulent sandwiches, superb cheeses, are all must-haves at this stellar deli. If you’re thinking about throwing a party, Kosher Bagel Cove also offers a highly popular and affordable catering service with Kosher Bagel Cove, Page 5A
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The State Of Hallandale Beach By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper
It was an honor to deliver my “State of the City,” this Thursday morning to all of the residents and business partners in Hallandale Beach. It was my first order of business, since returning to the office, in December of 2019. I want to thank all of the Hallandale Beach Chamber Members, for giving me this forum to share what is going on in and around Hallandale Beach, in Broward County, in our State, in our Nation and yes, this past year, in the World, which was an honor. The following is my speech: It is always a labor of love to write this column and after covering the State Of The City, I will continue with my regular reporting. I do hope you enjoy and please note, it is in speech form. Greetings everyone! It is great to be here with so many friends; While I did hope and pray, we would all be meeting in person, once again, we are meeting through ZOOM “the new normal.” I would like to take you away for a few minutes from the stress of your day to day life and give you a chance to relax. There will be no test and I will not ask all of you to stand up and stretch! P.S. The PJ bottoms or shorts are safe, so, grab your coffee and try to visualize this. We have all been through what has felt like a war. One for our lives, one for our civil rights and one for the soul of our Nation. Picture soldiers of the past on the battlefield, witnessing the quiet of the last gunshot. Try to visualize the smoke from the gun powder, beginning to rise. We can finally see the clouds. They are starting to break and move about the sky and bit by bit, the sun is shining through and now, let me tell you why I have taken you here. While preparing for today, I reflected a few years back that I had a chance to attend a training session and a conference for the
Florida Redevelopment Association. That year, I was going to use a lesson I learned from the guest speaker. I got as far preparing to order her book, for my Annual State of the City, however, that event did not happen. At the time, I never thought I would soon be going through my own personal war, at the same time. I am happy that I have survived the battle and I am blessed to be here, to share with all of you, today. The guest speaker was Rebecca Ryan, a Fellow Futurist at the Alliance for Innovation and at CEOS for American Cities, both of them are Think Tanks! The premise of her book ReGeneration: A Manifesto for America’s Next Leaders truly impacted, the way I look at challenges. She combined her knowledge in Mathematics and Science, to suggest that there is a natural evolution of time in history and a correlation with the natural progression of the seasons. Backed by historical events, her principal idea is, history has and will continue to resemble Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Whether it’s war, the great depression, peace and prosperity, the Summer of Love, the age of defiance and the crumbling, of our trusted institution. We will still wind up in a cycle of Winter, Spring, Summer and yes, Fall. It
is how we address challenges and how we can work to be prepared for them. I want to take you back to December of 2019. I had settled into the seat of the Mayor and began to work with our staff and colleagues, to address many pressing issues in our City. The word of a new Coronavirus/ SARS-COVID-2, was beginning to ring alarms. We did not know then, but our Summer was a distant past and the frost of Fall, had already begun and Winter, was coming on fast! COVID-19 became our World’s Winter. Before COVID-19 and COVID-2, it was called by another name until it was settled by the name; COVID-19. There had already been 6 similar Coronaviruses, however, this one would prove to be more easily spread and much more deadly, than the previous one. In February 2020, the CDC reported the first death from COVID-19 had hit our country. We may have thought it was Winter, but I would suggest that it was more like the Ice Age with computers and Netflix. All joking aside, everything stopped, people lost their jobs, business came to a standstill, some closed and some were lost, for good. I will touch on that, during Spring. I do not have to tell anyone on this call, truly, how unprecedented, this past year has been.
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It was all hands-on deck for us. As a Mayor, I must tell you, I have been though hurricanes, which probably helped leaders in Florida, but this, was simply unimaginable! The biggest problem was, information and not receiving consistent messaging from our National leaders and the State. For one stretch in time, we were issuing a new Emergency Order, weekly. By March, we were on Stay-at-Home Orders in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade. It was not until April, that Governor DeSantis, yielded to the fact that staying at home was the way to stop the spread and he then issued, the first Statewide Stay at Home for four weeks. We had already shut down City Hall and had issued a strict curfew here, in Hallandale Beach. I cannot speak today, without bringing up the battle of the mask. Who would ever imagined that a simple step to wear a mask to help save yourself, the risk of infection or help the save the life of your loved ones or others would become such a fight? I blame this squarely on our former President and the many selfish individuals that put money and ignorance, first! The CDC has told us, time and time again; wear a mask, washing our hands and social distancing helps to prevent the
spread. I continue to say, “NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO MASK, NO SERVICE!” Governments have the right to create laws to protect the public and it is just, that simple. Over the past year, I have been asked so many times about the data, as it relates to our City. As I stated early on, as elected officials, it was extremely difficult to get information from the State and it still is. Cases are not reported as clearly as we would have liked. It is by zip-code and they include surrounding areas, like Pembroke Park and Aventura, we have had 4,125 cases. The average age has been around 38 and sadly, the death rate reported, has been countywide at 2,477. This is what has been reported and it only shows pieces of the overall picture, however, these were the figures I have been asked about, the most! This Pandemic, was a true test of leadership, across the board. Unlike a hurricane, there was no day of preparation, a day or two of storm and then, recovery! It was a new challenge every day. As Mayors and City Managers, we were at the tip of the sword with daily briefing and updates. We still, are having biweekly calls with the Mayors of Broward County. At that time, City Manager Greg Chavarria, was at the helm! He had inherited and already had challenged, a budget that was now threatened by true financial uncertainty. We are still preparing and an assessing implication, decisions were made and are still impacting, the health and lives of every resident and we have been in Winter, for almost a year, now, to be continued next week. As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns and ideas on how to make our City, a better place on my phone/text at: (954) 632-5700. You can e-mail me at: jcooper@cohb.org. Please visit my Facebook: MayorJoyCooper. Like It! Friend It! Share It!
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Kosher Bagel Cove From Page 1A prices starting at $4.95 per person. There is no shortage of options to choose from at the Kosher Bagel Cove, where customer satisfaction is the imperative. As younger generations continue to become increasingly health conscious, Kosher Bagel Cove has also taken measures to offer choices to those who are vegetarian and vegan. Their inclusive menu offers an out of this world mouthwatering vegan burger that is certain to blow your mind away. You can be sure that Kosher Bagel Cove has something to satisfy everyone. “Any given moment that you come here you can find a variety of different types of food made fresh on the spot,” said Shlomi. If you’re the type of person that enjoys a meal that’s as delicious and fresh as it is served fast, then Kosher Bagel Cove might be the perfect spot for you. No waiters and a selfserved system expedite the process of waiting for your food at a much faster rate. This is especially great for those of you out there who are always on the go. “People love it because it’s fresh and fast,” said Shlomi. It’s not only the food and swift service that makes Kosher Bagel Cove such a hot spot for the community, but it’s also an exceptional management team which is highly dedicated to ensuring 100% customer service. The customer support team which is being directed by new highly motivated management has an unwavering dedication to their craft that redefines what it means to be a team leader. Shlomi tells us that as a family operated business, Kosher Bagel Cove is highly committed to bringing the community together. As a store, Kosher Bagel Cove strives to offer affordable prices to make it more accessible to the community. To show their support for law enforcement all officers are offered a 50% discount on products at Kosher Bagel Cove. “We’re trying to bring the community together,” said Shlomi. Shlomi’s leadership and customer-first attitude has helped build a store that many can call their second home, but this is only the beginning. Shlomi also tells us there are plans to
renovate the center where Kosher Bagel Cove is located. As a growing city which is quickly becoming more popular among food lovers, Hallandale is soon to be recognized as the premier food town in the area. The city, which is heavily sup-
porting local businesses is steadily progressing towards making this a reality. As long as there are restaurants like Kosher Bagel Cove whose love of their customers and food continues to bring the community together, we can look forward to a future
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which is both prosperous and delicious. For more information regarding Kosher Bagel Cove, you can contact them at (754) 999-8999, www.KosherBagel Cove.com or visit their location at 668 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL.
Kosher Bagel Cove is open from 7 am - 3 pm Sunday-Friday and closed on Saturdays. “Seeing the customer happy and smiling when they eat our food makes me happy,” Shlomi said, “every time I see a customer enjoying the food, I feel like I made it.”
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Home Stores From Page 1A friendly park make this the perfect location to spend time with your family.
9 Home Stores 1 Address Visit Pottery Barn, an innovative store known for a gracious customer support team. Here you can find lovely home furnishings, gorgeous home décor, and a variety of outdoor and modern furniture. Among their furniture collections, you will find their Turner Sofa Collection, characterized by down blend cushions and a high back that make this popular collection one of the most sought after picks at this palace of posh. You can also check out their top-selling Reed Collection that is designed for smaller spaces and is renowned for its warm, natural, rustic appeal. For those of you that love the soft comforting feeling of fur you can check out Pottery Barn’s faux fur throws and pillows. Silky smooth fibers and immaculate gradients make these pillows a beautiful addition to any home. Make your room extra cozy with one of Pottery Barn’s Malta Lanterns. These pieces are unique yet simple and are great for illuminating any space whether it may be indoor or outdoor. Yet another popular home store featuring exceptionally luxurious décor at affordable prices is Z Gallerie. This standout lifestyle retailer offers a wide variety of high-end, home merchandise, including but not limited to, furniture, artwork, lighting and textiles from around the globe. Visit today and check out their 20% off Friends and Family sale, featuring deals for rugs, furniture, sofas, pillows, décor, and new arrivals. “We just started bringing in the new spring collection, everything is starting to come in.
Great new layout and new products if you want to check out what’s going on from furniture to accessories. We have great inhouse interior designers that will help put together any look they are trying to accomplish. Different styles, modern to contemporary to a little bit of vintage little bit of Mid-Century but we have a wide range,” said associate manager, Muriun. As was mentioned earlier, many of us have made the transition to working remotely. But the experience of working at home is just not the same as working at the office. Consider visiting West Elm where you can find a variety of home office collections that can streamline the process of building your own space for work while retaining the comfort of being home. For those of you that have a classical taste the Mid-Century Collection might be a hot pick. Every piece of furniture in this collection is delicately made with the intent of creating a truly vin-
tage appeal calling back to the 1950’s. Pieces are crafted from kiln-dried eucalyptus with a wood veneer that looks as beautiful as it is durable. For a more contemporary look you can check out West Elm’s Modern Collection. Their Scandinavian inspired clean twotoned pieces are simple, yet elegant. The simplicity of this type of furniture pairs well with a splash of color. Complete your space with subtle yet striking art work that will give your room comfort and personality. A friendly staff is always on site to ensure satisfaction. “Come in and check out what’s new,” said associate manager Andrew Blanco. While you’re checking out West Elm you might also consider visiting Sher Gallery to pick up a piece of art that will compliment your home décor and give your space that special splash of personality. Sher Gallery features works by some globallyrenowned contemporary artists
such as Lena Luckey, Hessam Abrishami, Peter Max, Julio Garcia, Valentina Bautista, and David Gerstein. To top off your home upgrades come check out the inventory at our favorite location for kitchenware, Williams & Sonoma. Offering an unbeatable selection of cookware, serve ware, kitchen tools and linens, as well as cooking ingredients and a remarkable list of cookbooks, Williams & Sonoma is the perfect destination to pick something up for the heart of your home. “We have all the easter collection available easter candy and dining ware. We’re very excited. Associates are highly trained in how to use anything they want to cook. We are the experts. We’ll teach you to use your electronics, we teach you to cook we teach you how to use your spices, we’re here for you. We deliver top of the line service. Patience and passion confident,” said general manager, Blanca Lapinska.
These are just a few of the wonderful stores you can visit at Gulfstream. We also encourage you to check out Crate & Barrel, and The Container Store which are a few of the other exceptional home stores which enjoy rave reviews and boast a stellar customer support team. Recently, Gulfstream Park entered a partnership with FPL and installed 12 new EV charging stations for guests to use free of charge on the fourth floor of their parking garage in support of electric vehicles. “We are excited to be an FPL EVolution partner,” said Alex Schreer, Director of Marketing for Madison Marquette, a company that manages Gulfstream Park Village. Bring your family and enjoy a day at the iconic Gulfstream Park at 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 where there is no shortage of fun. Visit GulfstreamPark.com for more information.
Dance NOW! Swing Time! The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is proud to offer the following live performances this April. April 3rd, 2021 - Dance NOW! Miami Presents Program II: José Limón’s La Malinche April 8th, 2021 - Swing Time! The Judy Carmichael Trio Dance NOW! returns to Aventura Arts & Cultural Center after a year’s absence from performing in front of live audiences with Dance NOW! Presents Program II: José Limón’s La Malinche and other works on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. Part of the company’s Masterpiece in Motion’s historic reconstruction series, La Malinche is the first piece that José Limón choreographed for his own company, in 1947. Based on the legendary character of an indigenous Nahua woman, who played a key role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, the piece speaks to colonialism, betrayal and ultimately, reconciliation. In another program highlight, a new theatrical adaptation of the company’s critically acclaimed COVID-19 themed work, This Moment Here, will be performed for the first time in front of a live audience. The evening also features two classic works from Dance NOW!
DANCE NOW Miami’s repertoire: Baumgarten’s iconic autobiographical solo Unburden and co-artistic director, Diego Salterini’s contemporary ballet duet, Mitosis, tickets are $45. Audiences can celebrate the Great American Songbook and Swing Era music, as the City of Aventura presents Swing Time! The Judy Carmichael Trio on Thursday, April 8th, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Steinway Artist and
Grammy-nominated pianist, singer and songwriter, Judy Carmichael, brings her distinctive sound to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Audiences will enjoy classics, such as: “I Got Rhythm,” “Why Can’t You Behave,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” as well as her own soulful, witty compositions. Nicknamed “Stride” by Count Basie for the command with
which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style, Carmichael is celebrating her 20th year of producing and hosting her NPR Show, Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired, broadcast on over 170 stations throughout North America and abroad, tickets are $45-$49. Seating for all of the newly announced performances, allow for physical distancing and tickets are available only in pods of 2
or 4 seats together. Face coverings are required at all times, unless, actively consuming food and beverages in designated areas. Health and safety guidelines will be followed and are available at: www.Aventura Center.org under the visit tab. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s plans for limited capacity reopening have been reviewed and approved by local government officials and will be updated, as needed. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www. AventuraCenter.org. By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 4620222. Or in person, at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 1 hour prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street in Aventura. 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. Join the conversation: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aven turacenter or #aventuracenter.
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Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines? Here Are Some Answers To Many Common Concerns By Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath
Many Americans have questions about the COVID-19 Vaccines and rightfully, so. There’s lots of information out there and researchers are learning new details about the virus, daily. But the science is very clear: Getting communities vaccinated is a crucial step to returning to “normal” life. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Vaccines: Should I get the vaccine with pre-existing conditions? People with certain preexisting conditions, including: Cancer, Diabetes, obesity and heart disease, are more likely to experience severe complications from contracting COVID-19. For this reason, they’re strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. In clinical trials, the COVID-19 Vaccines, showed similar safety and effectiveness in folks with some underlying medical conditions as in patients without preexisting conditions. Talk to your doctor in more detail, about your specific concerns, before getting vaccinated. Are there side-effects to the COVID-19 Vaccines? Yes, it’s possible to have side effects from the COVID-19 vaccines. Side effects vary, depending on the individual and the Vaccine. Many people may have mild side effects, including pain or redness at the site of the injection, fatigue, headache, muscle ache, fever and chills, most of them will let up, within a day. Although rare, some people
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New Rules for Vacation Rental Properties in Hollywood On January 20, 2021, the City of Hollywood made a number of changes to the Vacation Rental License Program Ordinance. Changes include a requirement that all existing vacation rental properties and properties being used as a vacation rental in the City must obtain a Vacation Rental License from the City of Hollywood, in addition to obtaining a State license and other licenses. To assist property owners with meeting compliance deadlines, the City will be hosting two virtual question and answer sessions via the Cisco WebEx Virtual Meeting application. There will
be no formal presentation, staff will be on-hand to answer questions related to the vacation rental license program, licensure, inspections requirements and more. You can also submit a question prior to the session by emailing vrl@hollywoodfl.org. Those who currently have a vacation rental license, as well as those property owners who are currently using their property as a vacation rental are encouraged to participate. For additional information, requirements, enforcement schedule and links to register your property, please visit www.hollywoodfl.org/946/ Vacation-Rental-License
Broward County Offers Convenient Way to Pay Property Taxes Property taxes must be paid by March 31, 2021 to avoid delinquency interest, fees and penalties. Broward County’s Tax Collector’s Office will again offer the Tax Express Drop-Off service for property tax payments on Wednesday, March 31 from 10AM to 4PM outside the west entrance of the County’s Main Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This service allows taxpayers to avoid long lines inside the Main Governmental Center. The west entrance of Broward County’s Main Governmental Center can be accessed from the parking lot on Brickell Avenue. There will be signs to the Tax Express Drop-Off table, where County staff wearing official
shirts and badges, will be on hand to collect tax payments by check only, along with your current tax bill. Other payment methods can be found at Broward.org/RecordsTaxesTreasury. To submit tax payments using the Tax Express Drop-Off service on March 31: • Payments must be made by check only (personal or certified), no cash or credit card payments can be made at the Tax Express Drop-Off. All checks must be in US funds, issued by a US bank account. • Payments must be for current 2020 tax bills only. No delinquent tax payments can be accepted. • You must have your 2020 current tax bill with you. Your bill will be stamped and returned to you as proof of your payment receipt. • Only full payment of the March
Vacation Rental License Program Virtual Q&A Session March 15 at 5:00 p.m. JOIN VIA COMPUTER: https:// cohfl.webex.com/cohfl/onstage/ g.php?MTID=e9845732660337c 737b84db10b17901af Meeting ID: 132 877 1329 Meeting Password: VACATION Telephone: 408.418.9388 Vacation Rental License Program Virtual Q&A Session Monday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. JOIN VIA COMPUTER: https:// cohfl.webex.com/cohfl/onstage/ g.php?MTID=e7da0ed7944194625b 50732dda24c413c Meeting ID: 132 188 1583
amount due will be accepted. No partial payments can be accepted. • Broward County staff will be following COVID-19 guidelines, including the use of face masks. Customers are to follow COVID-19 precautionary measures found at Broward.org/ Coronavirus. Taxpayers without their tax bill, making payments by credit/ debit card or cash, or making partial tax payments cannot use the Tax Express Drop-Off service. For the fastest and most convenient way to pay your tax bill, visit broward.county-taxes.com to make an online payment of your 2020 tax bill by eCheck, credit or debit card. Payments by eCheck are free; payments by credit or debit card are charged an online convenience fee. County tax payments can also be made at any Wells Fargo Bank in Broward County with a copy of your tax bill. For more information, call 954-831-4000, email revenue@broward.org or visit
Meeting Password: VACATION Telephone: 408.418.9388 Vaccination POD in Hollywood for First Responders and School Personnel Florida Department of Health (FDOH), in partnership with Broward County, has activated a COVID-19 closed vaccination Point of Distribution (POD) at TY Park in Hollywood. At this time this site is only open to sworn Police and Fire Rescue personnel over the age of 50. Additional important information regarding this site follows:
Police and Fire Rescue personnel over the age of 50. The site is closed to the general public. • The site is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for K12 school personnel and any first responder over 50 who did not get the vaccine during the opening weekend. • TY Park will be closed to the public on vaccination days. The park will be open to the public on Sundays and Mondays.
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The site is expected to remain a closed POD for the next several weeks. FDOH will determine at a later date if or when this site will transition to an open site for the general public.
Broward County’s Records, Taxes and Treasury website at Broward.org/RecordsTaxesTrea sury. The Broward County’s Records, Taxes and Treasury Division serves as the County’s tax collector, provides treasury services, and is the statutory repository for the Official Records of the County. The
ensures compliance with Florida law relating to the preparation, accessibility, retention, and disposal of public records, provides Clerk to the Board functions including official County Commission minutes, agendas, and depository for county ordinances, resolutions, and the administrative code. RTT serves as an agent for the Florida
Division, part of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, collects residential and commercial property taxes, local business taxes, tourist development taxes, and other taxes on behalf of various authorities. The Division also records documents into the County’s official Land Records,
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to register and title vehicles, mobile homes, and vessels, and issue disabled parking permits, provides passport application services, and serves as an agent for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to issue hunting and fishing licenses.
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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 restoration company is to clean up the mess and to preserve and protect the home and its contents so that further damage will not occur.
1st Priority From Page 1A pany adjuster or claim representative may recommend what and how your home should be cleaned, but in the end it is your decision. In the past months, 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 caused the water damage in the first place and make sure there won’t be a reoccurrence. They will repair all of the damaged structures and replace the materials to make your property safe for years to come. 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. 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 Restoration evaluates the work and equipment needed to clean your home, they will provide you with an estimate or contract for their services. 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. Never Fool Around With Mold & Mildew: When it comes to mold and mildew, we cannot take those potential hazards lightly. A mold problem can cause you to experience dizziness, anxiety, 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. People with serious mold allergies may have more severe reactions, including shortness of breath. At 1st Priority Restoration, this is what they do 365 days a year, nobody knows how to prevent potential dangers like they do. By dialing: 1 (800) 6171112 – you can save financially and your health 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
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Why Do Women Still Earn Less Than Men? Women have made slow progress in attaining corporate executive roles, but once reaching that level, their pay is typically less than men in similar leadership positions, a new study reports. A paper from researcher Morningstar, Inc. found that the highest-paid women earn about 85 cents for every dollar their male counterparts earn. Though the difference has narrowed from roughly 82 cents reported in 2015, a continuing gender pay gap at the top reflects a systemic problem that company leaders need to address at every level of their organization, says Allison Nolan (www.athena.ky), founder and managing director of Athena International Management Limited and author of the upcoming book, Madam Chair. “The gender pay gap is chronic in most industries, deeply ingrained and too often accepted,” Nolan says. “Talented and driven women who have risen in the ranks despite having a harder road than men deserve equal compensation, but often they get discouraged by the unfairness and gender bias. “Companies can only benefit by doing something about this persistent problem. Paying women fairly and equally will attract and retain more top talent, strengthen the work culture by creating more trust, and cast a favorable light on your company that will attract customers. But closing the gender pay gap requires a bottom-to-top
approach that makes equality a central part of the culture. Nolan offers five ways local businesses, corporate leaders and their companies can completely close the gender pay gap: Acknowledge the pay gaps. Nolan first suggests an incompany audit, done by a diverse team, to compare sala-
ries of men and women in the same position, see where the gaps are and why, and then begin addressing the underlying reasons and permanent solutions. “Have people from different departments, not just HR, with male and female composition to identify the factors leading to income inequality,” Nolan says. “Creating awareness and urgency among all is the foundation to solving the problem.” Enact inclusive hiring practices. “How can you have
enough female leaders being paid fairly if you have relatively few females being hired?” Nolan says. “If you want to build equity at every level of your company, inclusive hiring is where it starts. The problem is, recruiting processes often are gender-biased while relying too much on networks. To bring equity in hiring,
promotions, and staffing decisions.” Train women for the C-Suite. Often, gender pay gaps are a trickle-down result of women having little or no female representation in corporate leadership. To change that, Nolan says, “Create an internal management training program and
some companies may require comprehensive training for leadership about how to eliminate bias.” Prioritize gender fairness during management training. “To protect against gender bias, which in turn leads to unequal pay, it’s essential to train your managers in a way that shows how gender bias impacts their decision-making,” Nolan says. “Establish company criteria to reduce bias from managers in performance reviews, raises,
give your female employees a tangible, direct career track to the next level and to top leadership positions. Set quotas and a timeline for increasing women in senior positions.” Ensure transparency. “The bottom line,” Nolan says, “is companies need to get to the point where equal pay for equal work is not an empty battle cry, but a reality. This happens by being transparent and people seeing the rewards – the money – after the inequity has been vet-
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