Area Calendar 11/13/15

Aging experts unveiled a grim outlook for aging seniors who increasingly are impoverished and dependent on government help to get by. And in South Florida, they say the numbers are reaching more of a crisis level as the number of seniors grow, often with no pensions and not enough savings — relying instead on Social Security benefits. “If you aren’t being kept up at night by the impending ‘silver tsunami,’ then you aren’t paying attention,” declared Broward County Commissioner Steve Geller, who is also the chair of the South Florida Regional Planning Council. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)Shirley Taylor, 90, of South Carolina, competes in the 85-90 year-old tennis competition during the 2024 USTA National Women’s Intersectional Team Championships at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation on Wednesday.

The most frightening aspect of the proposed expansion of the Monarch Hill landfill is the lack of a liner in one section of the dump and only one layer of an old, outdated liner in another section. This landfill does not comply with current EPA standards since it was grandfathered in. County commissioners know this, but don’t seem to care.

In the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida’s housing crisis has continued to intensify — and may have reached a boiling point. These devastating natural disasters are increasing property insurance costs and upkeep on older buildings. As our state grapples with a surge in property damage and a fragile condo market, both the immediate and long-term impacts of these storms underscore the need for decisive action. Florida has long been a magnet for retirees and transplants seeking affordable living, particularly in condominium communities.

Q: The Heat have too many guys you can hunt on defense. – Cody. A: And the Pacers certainly were hunting on Sunday. With a day off before the rematch, it was clear that the Pacers were far more deliberate in hunting defensive matchups against Kevin Love and Duncan Robinson, particularly Pascal Siakam.

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