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A common sense public policy overview from David in South Florida, offering a critical perspective on the current events, politics, govt./public policy, sports and pop culture of the U.S., #SoFL and Europe, esp. the #UK, #Sweden and #France, via my life in #Texas, #Memphis, #Miami, #IU, #Chicago, #WashingtonDC & #SoFL. In particular, #Broward & #MiamiDade County, and the cities of #HallandaleBeach, #HollywoodFL & #Aventura. Trust me when I tell you, this part of Florida is NOT the Land of Lincoln.

Photo in upper-left is Hallandale Beach's iconic beachball-colored Water Tower on State Road A1A, September 2008; March 2018 photo below of HB's North Beach and southern Hollywood Beach, looking left-to-right, looking north, HYDE Condominium, Etaru Japanese Robatayaki restaurant, and Hollywood Beach in the distance, with umbrellas. All photos by me, © Hallandale Beach Blog, All Rights Reserved.

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Beautiful Vintage Corner Waterfront on N. Southlake Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33019 Click the photo above to see more photos and information about this Asseff Realty LLC listing. House above is offered at $2,850,000. Beautiful Vintage Corner Waterfront on N. Southlake Drive: 1150 N. Southlake Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019. Home has been well cared for, remodeled and loved, keeping the elegance and grace of this two story property. Spacious, open, airy with waterfront views from all rooms. Original terrazzo and wood floors, full home generator, redone heated pool and spa, dock and seawall. Hurricane Windows and Doors, gourmet kitchen with gas cooktop and stainless steel appliances, granite and wood cabinetry. Two master suites, with upstairs great room, Separate bath and pool house. Electric gates at entrance. Laundry room, two car garage, Over 6100 sq. ft. Six bedrooms, six and half baths, plus office and library rooms. This home is a mid modern design that has lasted thru time. Patricia Asseff, Asseff Realty LLC. 3800 S. Ocean Drive, Suite #241, Hollywood, Florida 33019 License # 0414677 Phone: (954) 439-4668 Fax: (954) 439-4668 Email: [email protected] https://www.asseffrealty.com/. Click Patty's business card below to go to Asseff Realty LLC website.

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So proud of two of my newer friends, Morgan Knowles and HALLANDALE BEACH BLOG - DAVID BRUCE Cat Uden, for their selfless, enthusiastic and imaginative SMITH efforts to keep Broward residents' eyes on the #Environment and natural beauty that sometimes gets Hollywood, Florida, United States taken for granted in South Florida; @mo_seas_, View my complete profile @flipflops365

So proud of two of my newer friends, Morgan Knowles and Cat Uden, SEARCH THIS BLOG Patricia Asseff, Asseff Realty LLC. 3800 S. Ocean for their selfless, enthusiastic and imaginative efforts to keep Broward Drive, Suite #241, Hollywood, Florida 33019 Search residents' eyes on the #Environment and natural beauty that License # 0414677 Phone: (954) 439-4668 Fax: sometimes gets taken for granted in South Florida; @mo_seas_, (954) 439-4668 Email: [email protected] HALLANDALE BEACH BLOG IS... ME: DAVE :-) @flipflops365 https://www.asseffrealty.com/. Click photo for Asseff Realty LLC website.

ESTHER CHUANG PHOTOGRAPHY Esther Chuang Photography - Experienced in #Weddings, Individual & Family #Portraits, Special Events, Corporate Promotions, Retail * Updated: January 31st, 2019 Pop-Ups, Music Holiday Outings, & More, throughout South Florida: Miami-Dade, I'm so pleased and proud to see that as 2019 continues apace that two Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe. 邁阿密 Be sure newer friends of mine are continuing to make such a big and positive to ask about her amazing video skills with a difference in keeping Broward County residents' eyes clearly on the prize - drone! Speaks English, Español, Português, the environment and natural beauty we all sometimes take for granted in Chinese/中⽂. (305) 741-1031. Email: I'm an ENFP on Myers-Briggs; a 4th-Generation South Florida, via their selfless, enthusiastic and imaginative efforts. [email protected] Texan, descended from Texas Hill Country website & photo gallery at pioneers; born in San Antonio, grew up in In fact, one of them, Catherine "Cat" Uden was on the front page -and http://estherchuang.squarespace.com/ Memphis and North Miami Beach. An NMB HS above the fold- on the first edition of the year's South Florida Sun- #Weddings, #Broward, #MiamiDade, grad, college @ Indiana University, Bloomington, PalmBeach, #PortraitPhotography, Sentinel. home of the Hoosiers; Lived and worked in #RealEstate, #SpecialEvents, #Birthdays, Chicago and Washington, D.C. for a total of 17 #Anniversaries, #CorporateEvents, years, mostly in Evanston and 'The Loop' in #EventPlanning, #Fashion, #SocialMedia, Chicago, along K Street and on Capital Hill. Back #Photography, #PublicRelations, in the sun, sand and surf of #SoFL. Above, yours #Photojournalism, #PortraitPhotography, truly, circa November 2017, on a lunch break in #EventPhotography, #Marketing, sunny #SoFL, wearing my favorite Ray Ban #CommercialPhotography, #ImageEditing sunglasses, which have since gone MIA. :-( BOBER & BOBER, P.A. WELCOME TO MY WORLD - MAY 2019 Tour is from Lummus Park in downtown Miami thru the Brickell City Center area, then on to https://t.co/rIZOPbRjvT the Port of Miami and then returning to Lummus Park. And even appeared in Cahoots!

"Cat" is a very impressive and savvy woman and former school teacher, the Bober & Bober, P.A. - Peter Bober & Samara latter being a fact that completely makes sense the more time you spend Bober, 2699 Stirling Rd. Suite A-304, Hollywood, around her. She is a born teacher in the best sense of the phrase. FL 33312 (954) 922-2699 Free Case Evaluation. I first met her earlier in 2018 at a City of Hollywood City Commission Car/Truck Accidents; Slip and Fall Injuries; Wrongful Deaths; Premises Liability; Birth, Brain & meeting. There, sitting directly right behind her in the chamber, my friend, Spinal Injuries; Motorcycle Accidents; Boating Hollywood civic activist and Friends of Hollywood president Patty Antrican Accidents; Medical Malpractice; Dog/Animal Bites; introduced us and mentioned some things about each other to one another Construction Accidents; Nursing Home & Elder that made the three of us wonder how Cat and I had never met before. Abuse; Unpaid Overtime Wage Claims; Wage/Tip Theft; Areas of Practice: WAGE & HOUR LAW, Well, me being me, as the City Commission continued talking about an TIPPED EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYMENT issue we were not closely following as we waited for Cat's topic of DISCRIMINATION, ACCIDENTS & PERSONAL discussion to come up and get up in front of a microphone, we chatted non- INJURIES, & CLASS ACTIONS. stop, and in the months since I met her, she has continued to show her great [email protected] Click photo for website! www.boberlawfirm.com leadership and dedication to the local community by standing up and being counted when it comes to some very important environmental and recreational efforts in #HollywoodFL, #Broward and #SoFL. VIVA BRAZIL RESTAURANT. CONTEMPORARY BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA & RODIZIO And it's no surprise at all that she's pals with my personal mermaid friend and fellow #SUP aficionado, Morgan Knowles, whose always-fascinating Instagram photos and videos of her on a Stand Up Paddleboard, especially while cleaning up local waterways or while interacting with marine animals or plants, are a definite MUST-FOLLOW!

Luciano Silva, Founder/Owner/Chef of Viva Brazil restaurant. Contemporary Brazilian Churrascaria & Rodizio. One can only wish to taste the flavors of Brazil away from Brazil. Once you walk inside our Churrascaria restaurant, the ambiance, the people and the decor will take you to an unexpected trip down to memory lane; While you enjoy only the best meats cooked to perfection with the soul and heart of Brazil: Incredible side dishes that will transport you into the heart of Rio de Janeiro. The best selection of fine meats. Delicious traditional side dishes and delicacies from Brazil. Exotic cocktails and Full Liquor Bar. There's a reason we're the best Brazilian restaurant in Hollywood: seeing & tasting is believing! 1657 S. 21st Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 549-6255. Click photo for website! vivabrazilfl.com Conversations by Water ep. 17 with Morgan Knowle…

Let Us Host Your Next Event at Viva Brazil: Weddings, Family Events, Corporate Parties, Meeting Room, Private Room. For reservations (954) 549-6255

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Kevin Biederman, Co-Founder, Pest Pro Services, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in the South Florida pest control industry, Pest Pro's #1 priority is to deliver “top-notch customer service” while getting the pest-free environment you want and need. Pest Pro uses the very best technology in the industry to greatly reduce pest infestation. Why hire a tech from Pest Pro Services? If you have pests in your home, there’s nothing better for your peace of mind than bringing in a household pest control professional. Not only will we have advice on how to keep the pests away in the future, we’ll also have the professional equipment and know-how to get rid of them faster and more thoroughly than you could on your own. Roaches Moths Household ants Centipedes and millipedes Earwigs Silverfish Home spiders Crickets Fleas Carpenter ants or fire ants Venomous spiders Stinging pests (bees, wasps, etc.) Ticks Powder post beatles Mice and rats Pigeons Call (954) 962- 2330. Click photo for website! "So VERY happy for this one! Mikaela is such a https://pestproservices.com/ I'd first met Morgan in 2017 with her twin sister at a Florida state legislative charmer and talented writer, and now, after lots of detours, she's finally... at peace. At last." update meeting in Hallandale Beach at the HB Cultural Center that was PIZZA RUSTICA HOLLYWOOD, AUTHENTIC surprisingly crowded for a summer night with residents from both Hollywood ROMAN STYLE PIZZA MADE FROM THE FINEST and Hallandale Beach. INGREDIENTS

My plan that night had been to grill Florida State senator Gary Farmer and state Representatives Shevrin Jones and Joe Geller about some legislative matters that they probably hoped to ignore completely, or give short shrift, one of them being the sorry state of ethics locally, and Rep. Jones' vote against the state's Sunshine's Laws, which had been the object of a withering Sun-Sentinel editorial taking him to task, seemed like low-hanging fruit for someone like me used to having connect-the-dots for newbies.

Claude Luciani, Owner/Operations Manager, Pizza Rustica Hollywood, 1928 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida 33020 Main: (954) 923-3878, Mobile: (954) 326-0608 [email protected]

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/editorials/fl-editorial-sunshine- law-20170503-story.html https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/florida-politics-blog/fl-reg- sunshine-report-card-20170620-story.html

Naturally, I'd also planned on video-recording the proceedings, good and bad, and posting excerpts here on the blog for everyone to see, and then post the whole thing to my YouTube page.

But Rep. Jones was a no-show at the meeting in Hallandale Beach, with Sen. Farmer claiming that he was sick. The truth emerged weeks later that Jones had actually been in West Park at the time, his home base, pressing the flesh and schmoozing, avoiding hard questions from me about his curious vote against transparency, which as regular readers of this blog know, is par for the course for him.

Pizza Rustica Hollywood, Authentic Roman Style So instead of giving the umpteenth version of a speech I've given in Pizza made from the finest ingredients. But so much more than just pizza! Click photo for Pizza Hallandale Beach many times over the preceding 15 years about local and Rustica Hollywood's mouth-watering menu! state elected officials giving citizens short shrift on the ethics front, and http://pizza-rustica.com/locations/menu-hollywood deciding that they had special rules, with Jones a no-show, I spent the night videotaping the meeting and just listening. And then, just when I was thinking of bouncing and leaving early to get a DOCTOR'S TOY STORE late dinner, I instead became genuinely dazzled by Morgan's knowledge and boundless enthusiasm. She is pure energy and an absolute delight to be with!

I can say that with some authority since we were among less than a handful of people left in the room, talking as everyone left and the room got ready to have its lights switched off by an employee standing at the light switch. Yes, a familiar situation I have been in many times, as many of you veteran

readers of the blog know quite well from personal experience. Rob Raymond, CEO/President of Florida's largest medical equipment showroom, Doctor's Toy Store, 2512 S.W. 30th Avenue, Hallandale Beach, FL And, like me, Morgan loves Iceland, and was actually there in 2017, with me 33009. (954) 457-0075. 1 (877) DRS-TOYS. Click being very envious! card for website! www.drstoystore.com/ Unless something very unexpected comes up, I plan on being in Iceland at some point in 2019, most likely on an Icelandair Stopover on the way back KRAKATOA INDONESIAN CUISINE from a vist to Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo, to make-up for a great trip I was supposed to take a year ago at this time that was postponed.

Krakatoa Indonesian Cuisine, 1910 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020 (754) 221-0914 Open Wed. thru Sun. 11 AM to 11 PM. [email protected], @Krakatoacuisine, Owner John Anthony's philosophy is one I agree with: "Hospitality is central to the restaurant business, yet it's a hard idea to define precisely. Mostly, it involves being nice to people and making them feel welcome. You notice it when it's there, and you particularly notice it when it isn't. A single significant lapse in this area can be your dominant impression of an entire meal." Contact us for catering for Indonesian food and imported Indonesian products at (305) 926.0889. Click card for website. http://krakatoacuisine.com/

KOFFE KULT COFFEE ROASTERS Jamie Mardis, CEO/President, Koffe Kult Coffee Roasters, 311 S. 21st Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33020, (954) 962-2353. [email protected] Click card for website! www.koffeekult.com/

Everyone has to live somewhere -this is where I live: #HollywoodFL #USA. There are very few things in nature better than the pink sunsets we experience here. :-)

Here's a great video of Morgan last year with Paola Espitia of Ola'pi Creative in one of her firm's Wavemakers series of videos, talking about the marine debris epidemic. THE NEW BEACH SCENE AT SOUTH CITY PARK, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA

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Hej, det är David, välkommen till min blogg, speciellt alla mina underbara läsare i Sverige. Som ni ser, jag älskar Sverige, och min sista resa till Stockholm i januari 2013 för över en vecka gjorde inget för att ändra på det, bara gjort mig mer intresserad och mer nyfiken! De med allergier till ärlighet, ironi och sarkasm avråds från att läsa bloggen! STOCKHOLM ARLANDA AIRPORT, JANUARY 13, 2013 @Arlanda, feat @SAS, @Fly_Norwegian w/tail drawing of Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, aka Carl von Linné https://youtu.be/12BBKAZEi3A SVENSK HJÄRTA More info about the video and the series: https://www.facebook.com/events/345501432688327/?active_tab=about

Morgan and Catherine's devotion and passion for driving social change has led them to engage in several initiatives focusing on sustainable environmental practices and development, positive societal behavior changes, and in general, empowering residents -especially students- to act as changemakers in their local communities. Every time I see one of them, given the longstanding apathy that is ever- present in South Florida, including this part of broward County, I think, "Wow, we could only use about 1000 more people just like them." "Miami social media influencer (and University of KONTAKTA MIG! CONTACT ME! They're both 'keepers'! Miami grad) gets whole family arrested in ❤

Kontakta mig! Colombia after her flashy Instagram posts tipped Har ett svar eller en fråga om en bit jag har nyligen And, Morgan and Cat, like me, are always interested in discussing off authorities to their massive money laundering skrivit på Hallandale Beach Blog och inte vill göra din working/collaborative relationships and partnerships with other and bribery scheme because Miami: “Colombia- publika identitet? born Jenny Ambuila, 26, lived a lavish lifestyle in stakeholders/firms/groups to help push for more positive changes in the Vill du skicka in en nyhets spets, föreslå en Miami frequently posting her designer digs, South Florida area on the many issues we care so deeply about, so keep korrigering, eller fråga mig om att göra en gäst Op-Ed expensive car, and her luxury vacations in Europe that in mind if you are someone who is a problem-solver who can add på något mina läsare är intresserade av? Eller lämna on Facebook and Instagram. But her jet-set fairy ett motiverat argument om ett ämne i nyheterna att jag something to the equation. tale lifestyle came to a bitter end when she was inte märker? We all have an interest in seeing the creation of better and more arrested on Friday along with her father Omar Kontakta mig på e-post: HallandaleBeachBlog (at) innovative programs across multi-stakeholder groups to scale social Ambuila and mother Elba Chara and another gmail (dot) com innovation and create positive system change. customs official while on vacation in Colombia. Prosecutors say Ambuila's father worked as a mid- Tack! level customs officer at the Colombian sea port of Buenaventura and allegedly pocketed millions of Dave dollars in exchange for letting untaxed goods pass into the country. Those illicit funds were then allegedly sent to Ambuila's daughter to the JAG ÄLSKAR STOCKHOLM - ST CKHOLM University of Miami, where she studied from 2013 to 2017 and earned a bachelor's degree in finance.” via Billy Corben @billycorben)

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Cat's fabulous #Instagram page, @flipflops365, includes some amazing photos and videos of her on her #Paddleboard, often with her friends, interacting with the inviting blue and green water and amazing variety of nature that's here that draws so many people to this part of #Florida, and why so many people I know here are #SUP people. This attention befits someone who is such an important voice for positive change in #SouthFlorida, at both @oceana and @surfriderbroward. Cat is currently serving as the Chair of #Broward's Surfrider chapter.

------Here are the Social Media links that Morgan and Cat are VERY ACTIVE on to let everyone know just what they are up to and what's what from their Point of View. You ought to start FOLLOWING them and get involved with their activities before that band wagon gets too crowded!

Morgan especially loves doing live streaming of events, so if you can't get to something that she'll be at, check and see if she'll be streaming it. I could do about 1,001 podcasts with Morgan without ever breaking a sweat and never run out of things to listen to her talk about. THAT is how fascinating she is!

Morgan Knowles Just a little about her from her YeaFrog -Youth Environmental Alliance- bio page:

Passionate about the oceans and finding ways to conserve, protect, clean and educate about their vital role in survival of this planet, Morgan has dedicated her life to understand the complex yet captivating questions of the sea from a very young age. Her professional career began with a B.S. in Marine Sciences at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania with field work in Wallops Island Marine Consortium, followed by a M.S. in Marine Biology concentrating on coral reef ecology, restoration and marine debris. Her research interests include but are surely not limited to: coral reef ecology, tropical reef fish, restoration, marine debris and environmental education & outreach. Her love for the sea has allowed for over 350+ logged dives (~200 being scientific) and had the extraordinary opportunity to work in many marine related biological projects here in South Florida including: Reef Fish Visual Census Research Assistant, Outreach & Media Coordinator, Sea Turtle Specialist, Marine Benthic Dive Technician, Coral Restoration Assistant, Marine Science Educator and her own research on marine debris .Her most recent volunteer work (2 years) in submerged and shoreline marine debris removal efforts on Southeast Florida coral reefs and beaches. As well as using social media for outreach and education on the importance of our seas, and all organisms within it. She also has a knack for teaching as she has been a Snowboard Instructor, American Red Cross Emergency Response Instructor, lifeguard in Training Instructor, Camp Educator, and Marine Biology Educator. With this wide variety of skills in her tool box, she is willing to accept any challenge thrown her way on fin at a time.

Twitter: M.S. Marine Biologist. Educator Mermaid. Surfer. Diver. Dog lover. Musician. Twin. Creative Being @mo_seas_, https://twitter.com/mo_seas_ Instagram: Morgan Knowles, M.S., mawrgun https://www.instagram.com/mo_seas_/ Marine biologist Ocean Warrior Diver Dog Whisperer PlanetLoveLife SurfriderBroward BarnacleBabe YEA www.facebook.com/events/345501432688327/?active_tab=about

Catherine "Cat" Uden Twitter: @UdenCatherine, https://twitter.com/UdenCatherine Instagram: flipflops365 https://www.instagram.com/flipflops365/ Cat- BOGA Ambassador, SUP Gladiator Race Fins Team, Mom, Surfrider Broward, Oceana, dreaming of O’ahu, views are my own, #teamuden South Florida Campaign Organizer for Oceana, Twitter @oceana https://twitter.com/oceana

More about Cat's activities with Oceana here: https://oceana.org/about-oceana/people-partners/oceana- staff/catherine-uden Catherine believes strongly in a quote by David Suzuki, "unless we are willing to encourage our children to reconnect with and appreciate the natural world, we can't expect them to help protect and care for it."

See also, yet another embarassing story about something in Hallandale Beach:

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