Author: Carma Henry

Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861

Editorials

When Power Preys, We Pray

        As I sit this morning contemplating the state of our country, I cannot help but reflect on the leadership emanating from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Under Donald Trump, his sycophants and the enablers who surround him, our nation faces situations and complications that echo ancient times. It is in these moments that I find myself leaning more heavily on the wisdom of the Book of Habakkuk, which speaks to the struggles of a people under corrupt rule and reminds us that history, indeed, can repeat itself. There is nothing new under the sun.

Local News

Your Choices Matter More Than Your Circumstances

       But here’s the truth: your circumstances set the stage, but your choices write the script. As Jay-Z wisely put it, “I’m not a businessman. I’m a business, man.” This lyric reminds us that we have the power to shape our own destiny through the choices we make.

Opinions

Thirty Years Later, Environmental Scene Gets Dire

       Thirty years later we have reached THE EXACT OPPOSITE POINT, where our own government is handing over these lands to extractive industries to mine for coal and cut down old growth forests. The Secretary of the Department of Interior, a former official in the oil and gas industry, is said to have chortled,

Business

Building or Renovating: A Loan Designed to Fit Your Dreams

   At SouthState, we believe homeownership should reflect the unique needs of every borrower. That’s why our Construction and Renovation loan was created to give families, first-time buyers, and community members the flexibility to build or improve the home that’s right for them.