LIFESTYLES

Thanksgiving
by Roberta B. Turner

Thanksgiving is the second most popular holiday in the U.S. after Christmas, with nearly 90 percent of Americans celebrating every year. According to estimates by the National Turkey Foundation, 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving. This means that 20% of the 228 million turkeys consumed in the U.S. each year are eaten on Thanksgiving. And 22% of the turkeys we eat come from Minnesota. (more)

BUSINESS

Broward County Update
by Chip LaMarca

With summer behind us, we are traveling back to Tallahassee for our legislative committee weeks. We had a successful summer where we were able to distribute over $10 million in community support from our 2023 appropriations. Tax holidays for Energy Star appliances and gas range cooktop are in effect and available until June 30th, 2024. As we wind down hurricane season, please stay vigilant and make sure to heed the guidance provided by local officials. (more)

SPORTS

The Marlins Are Improved And Ready To Compete
by Larry Turner

Before the second half of this season, the principal criticism of the team’s composition, including from yours truly, was the lack of “pop,” meaning the absence of batting power with runners in scoring position. The consistent exceptions to that situation have been Soler and De La Cruz. (more)