Do You or Someone You Know Need Help with Rent or Mortgage? 

The DCF Office on Homelessness will begin accepting Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program (EFAHP) applications on July 6, 2009. 

Please do not send applications to the program until 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 6. Any applications received before that time will be denied. 

 Application Guidelines:

·        The household must have at least one child under 18 years of age living there full-time.

·        The application must be filled out completely, including Social Security numbers for all family members; monthly income from all sources; a written explanation of the housing emergency; and the signature of the applicant.

·        The one-page Vendor Agreement must be completed and signed by the landlord, mortgage company or property owner.

·        If the case is approved, a State of Florida check will be mailed directly to the landlord, mortgage company or property owner.

·        The program can pay up to $400 once per year for overdue rent or mortgage payments, or for security deposit for a household that is homeless, being evicted, or whose housing has been damaged by fire, hurricane or other natural disaster. 

Applications are available online in English, Spanish and Creole at:
www.dcf.state.fl.us/homelessness or by calling 1-877-891-6445. 

Fax applications to 1-850-921-2559 or mail to: 
Department of Children and Families
Office on Homelessness
1317 Winewood Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 

If you have questions, please call 1-877-891-6445. 

sokoya finch
Executive Director
Florida Family Network
P.O. Box 6129
Tallahassee, FL 32314
Office: 850-580-3526
Fax: 850-580-2125
sokoya@earthlink.net


EVENTS


Updated 12/11/2009 11:49 PM

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Skate, bicycle, jog or stroll on a historic oceanfront
Broadwalk that spans over 2 miles of award-winning beach.
Dine oceanside or dockside on the Intracoastal Waterway

Music & Dancing Under the Stars
Every Mon, Tues, Wed & Sat • 7:30–9pm
Hollywood Beach Theater at Johnson Street
Dance on the Broadwalk or just enjoy the music.
From easy listening to line dancing, R&B to
rock & roll with special theme nights.
Info:  954-92...

Josh’s Organic Garden Green Market
Every Sunday • 9am–5:31pm
Harrison Street & the Broadwalk
Bushels of healthy, fresh, 100% certified organic
fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds & dried fruit.
Info: 954-456-FARM (3276)
 
 
 

Spread the word that on Wednesday Night LaBarrcas Restaurant
is offering 15% discount to Hollywood residents.

The food and service is awesome!!!
 
 

URGENT MEETING NOTICE/ 

Dear Friends, 

You are receiving this e-mail from me because you share my belief that condominium owners are being unfairly forced to pay maintenance fees and assessments for banks on units that are in the slow process of being foreclosed.  These units for which the bank owns a first mortgage, and which they fail to foreclose on promptly, have burdened other condominium owners far too long.   

Last year we made efforts to get the Legislature in Tallahassee to modify the Florida Statute 118.116 which governs the liability of the First Mortgagee, also known as the Statutory Cap.  We all know that the Legislature DID NOT adopt any changes that are so desperately needed to prevent the continued onslaught of special assessments on condo owners who are being forced to pay the fees for those owners who are not making their mortgage payments and then subsequently also not paying their maintenance fees. 

I am, therefore, hosting another Town Hall meeting on December 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Loews Hotel, located at 1601 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach , to discuss our plans to bring about change in Tallahassee on this crucial issue.  It is imperative that condominiums send one member of the Board, along with a property manager to this meeting so that everyone can participate in the planning of this important process for the upcoming legislative session. 

I have commitments from each of the Legislators, who are sponsoring bills this year to be present at this Town Hall meeting on December 14th.  You will hear first hand how each of these bills can address this situation and you will be given a proposed resolution to be taken to Condominium Boards for consideration. 

I am also asking for volunteers to participate in a demonstration in Tallahassee during this year’s session.  We will organize bus trips to demonstrate in Tallahassee to get the attention of the media and the legislators and attempt to force the leadership to adopt the strongest measures possible to help us.

 Please RSVP by replying to this email or sending an email to jerry@miamibeachfl.gov on or before December 7th if you plan to attend this important meeting and let me know if you will be coming alone or with one other representative.  I recommend that Board Presidents, Property Managers and Legal Counsel attend. 

Please call our office at  305 673 7106  if you have any questions.  I look forward to seeing you once again at the Loews Hotel, located at 1601 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach , on December 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.   

Sincerely,
Jerry Libbin
Miami Beach City Commissioner

 
 

Kwanzaa Celebration Set for December 29 - 30, 2009

 

HOLLYWOOD, FL - The City of Hollywood's African American Advisory Council in cooperation with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will present a two-night Kwanzaa celebration December 29-30, 2009.

 

The December 29th festivities will take place at the Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m.  A program will follow from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will feature a brief history of Kwanzaa, African drumming and a guest speaker on the value of Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics).

 

On Wednesday, December 30th, the celebration will move to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston Street, and begin with refreshments at 6:30 p.m.  The program will start at 7:00 p.m. and feature a discussion of the value Nia (Purpose).

 

This African American and Pan African celebration of Kwanzaa focuses on seven principles which include:

 

UMOJA - unity

KUJICHAGULIA - self-determination

UJIMA - collective work & responsibility

UJAMAA - cooperative economics

NIA - purpose

KUUMBA - creativity

IMANI - faith

 

This event is free and the public is encouraged to attend this family, community and cultural celebration.

 

For media inquiries contact Raelin Storey, Public Affairs & Marketing Director, at 954.921.3098.  For event information contact the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at 954.921.3404.

 

Raelin Storey
Public Affairs and Marketing Director
City of Hollywood
954-921-3098 (Office)
954-812-0975 (Cell)
954-921-3314 (Fax)

 
 
SAVING ONE CAT WON'T SAVE THE WORLD
BUT IT WILL MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
TO THAT ONE CAT!

Cat Pals, the group that feeds stray cats in North Beach, is overwhelmed with cats. Most of them are pets who have been abandoned, probably due to the economy. They need a good home and crave attention from those of us who take care of  them. I know that most of you live in condos and can't have animals, but you may know of friends, children, grandchildren, etc., who would like a pet. Cat Pal's website is www.catpals.org.  You can view the cats that are available, etc. Or call 954-926-7976.
 
 

Dear Beach Residents:

When we last met at my beach erosion town hall meeting, I promised to update you on the City of Hollywood's efforts to renourish its beaches. As you know, they are eroding at an ever-alarming rate.

The City has already made application to the State for matching funds for a truck haul project. As you may know, we are getting closer to Broward County beginning its much anticipated sand bypass program. The sand bypass project is, essentially, designed to help re-establish the ocean's natural flow of sand southward, which is being blocked by the jetties at Port Everglades. It is a great project that over time can help increase the volume of sand on our beaches. Attached, please find a Fact Sheet regarding the sand bypass project for your information. (Click here)

Unfortunately, not everybody sees it that way. In early January, I went to Fort Lauderdale City Hall, and addressed the Fort Lauderdale Mayor and Commissioners at a public forum. I was given an opportunity to speak, and tried to convey to them how important the sand bypass was to our residents and our way of life.

Notwithstanding, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted to OPPOSE the sand bypass project, and are urging the Broward County Commission to NOT move forward. In short, our Fort Lauderdale elected official counterparts are getting an earful from their residents who believe that we are trying to "take" their sand, so we simply have more. Truth be told, OUR sand is not getting to OUR beaches, because Port Everglades is blocking the natural flow of sand southward. Period.

I am emailing you because we need to re-double our efforts to protect the sand bypass project. I'd like to tell you that the forces who oppose this valuable project are a fringe group, but they are not. Two Broward County Commissioners who represent Fort Lauderdale beach residents, and are listening to those folks, may try to block the project.

I believe that a majority of the Broward County Commission will listen to reason, listen to the scientists who support the project and listen to objective facts about why the sand bypass project must move full steam ahead. But, it wouldn't hurt to have one thousand beach residents write the Broward County Commission about why the sand bypass project is so important.

As mayor, I will do everything in my power to prioritize beach renourishment, including spending City funds in a strategic way, to get the desired result we all wish to see. I hope you will write (as opposed to e-mail, which might be less effective) your Broward County Commissioners at the following address:

Broward County Commission Offices
954-357-7000
www.broward.org/countygov
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 421
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Mayor Ritter
sritter@broward.org

Vice Mayor Keechl
kkeechl@broward.org

Commissioner Gunzburger
sgunzburger@broward.org

Commissioner Wexler
lwexler@broward.org

Commissioner Rodstrom
jrodstrom@broward.org

Commissioner Wasserman-Rubin
dwassermanrubin@broward.org

Commissioner Lieberman
ilieberman@broward.org

Commissioner Jacobs
kjacobs@broward.org

Commissioner Eggelletion
jeggelletion@broward.org

Tell your Broward County Commissioners that we have been waiting decades for the beach renourishment project to begin. I NEED YOU TO FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO EVERY HOLLYWOOD, HALLANDALE BEACH AND DANIA BEACH RESIDENT YOU KNOW. There are hundreds of people, right now, trying to kill the sand bypass project, and we must speak up. If we don't, who will?

Thank you for your time,

Peter Bober
Mayor
CITY OF HOLLYWOOD
954.921.3321 Tel
954.921.3386 Fax
pbober@hollywoodfl.org
 
 

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
Seeks Student Artwork for Exhibition
 
 

Hollywood, Fla. -- All public and private school teachers in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties are invited to exhibit student artwork on a monthly basis during the school year at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood's newly renovated student exhibition space with state-of-the-art display system. Applications are approved on a first-come, first-served basis and exhibition slots are limited.
For an application and more information, please call (954) 921-3274, ext. 254.

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood presents innovative, unique visual and performing arts programs. Its exhibitions and performances introduce fresh perspectives to the arts. Education programs for children and adults celebrate creativity and excellence. For more information, call (954) 921-3274 or visit www.ArtAndCultureCenter.org.

Funding for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is provided in part by its members; the City of Hollywood; the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency; 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 Arts Council, Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz, Funding Arts Broward, and the National Endowment of the Arts.
 
 
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
 
 ArtsPark

Young Circle ArtsPark is open for your enjoyment! Located in Downtown Hollywood, the 10-acre park features lush landscaping, a children’s play area with an interactive fountain, and a spectacular feature fountain designed by internationally acclaimed public artist Ritsuko Taho of Japan. By the fall of 2007, the Park’s Visual Arts building will be ready for classes and other family activities.

Thank you for your support of the arts!


Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
gallery: 1650 Harrison St.
theater: US-1 and Monroe St.
main: 954. 921. 3274
tickets: 866. 811. 4111
ArtAndCultureCenter.org