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No more free parking Downtown Hollywood; city to install meters this fall Free street parking Downtown HolCORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com lywood will soon be a thing of the past. If you want to park your car on the street in Downtown Hollywood, you will have to pay $1.25 an hour at a meter.

The Hollywood Commission agreed to a resolution to establish on-street parking rates within downtown Hollywood and to elimiBY DAVID VOLZ

City to address projected $2.5 million budget deficit; public hearings set for Sept. 13, 27 Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 is already upon dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com us and the city's General Fund Revenue is expected to be $256.5 million and General Fund Expenditures are expected to be $258.9 million.

The Hollywood Commission set the notto-exceed property tax, or millage, rate during a recent meeting. This millage rate is 7.7363.

The operating millage rate is 7.4479 and the millage for the voter debt service is 0.2884.

The current budget does not include FY 2018 pension costs for general employees and police personnel or bargaining costs for fire and police personnel. There are still unresolved pension issues including the 13th check matter, which is still in litigation. And there are 23 frozen positions at public works, finance, development services, the police department and information technology.

The Commission will have to address a projected $2.5 million budget deficit. The City will be receiving additional money from the new FPL plant. Also property values in Hollywood have increased and this means more money will be collected from property owners.

Hollywood will unfreeze two positions in public works, three civilian positions in the police department, and two positions at code enforcement. It will restore street maintenance and beautification.

The budget hearings in which the Commission will adopt the proposed and final operating budget will take place in September.

The budget must be approved by October 1.

Budget hearings will take place on Wednesday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the commission chambers at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard Room 219, Hollywood, FL 33020.

nate the three-hour free on street parking program at a recent meeting.

The City will install 50 new multi-space meters and 30 new single-space meters to provide coverage throughout the downtown area.

All the multi-space meters will be upgraded to provide the Extend-By-Phone service at each

unit. With Extend-By-Phone, the customer enters their phone number and the meter sends a text message before it expires to ask if the individual wants to add time. If so, they respond with the number of minutes and their card is charged.

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the problem of employees of downtown businesses parking their cars in a place for up to three hours and then moving their cars to another location to avoid having to pay for parking. This has tied up parking spaces for customers to downtown businesses.

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DREAM CAR CLASSIC 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Hollywood Blvd.

Classic cars, trucks and other vehicles on display. Attendance is free. Vehicle registration is $20. To pre-register for the Dream Car Classic, visit CobraJoeProductions.com. Continues Sept. 3.

Information: 954-825-1027

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MY SON PINOCCHIO JR., 5:30 p.m., Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St. Don’t miss the Summer Arts Camp broadway production of Disney’s “My Son Pinoc-

chio Jr.,” the tale of toymaker Geppetto’s wooden puppet. The musical retells the classic Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective and features the classic songs “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a host of new songs by Oscar winner and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children under 12.

HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY – FOUNDER’S DAY

Information: 954-921-3274

1:30-4:30 p.m., The Hammerstein House, 1520 Polk St.

The Hollywood Historical Society invites you to join the Founder’s Day celebration with guest speaker Victor P. DeBianchi Jr. DeBianchi, a longtime friend and former guardian of Clarence Hammerstein, will share his memories about Clarence and Vera Hammerstein. Free admission.

Information: 954-923-5590

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FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE 7-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Meet at the Palm Court. Continues Sept. 6.

Information: 954-926-0204

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Join this annual community-building campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships. The event features vendors, entertainment, food and refreshments.

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HOLLYWOOD BEACH SWEEP CLEANUP

7-11 a.m., Charnow Park between Garfield Street and Connecticut Street on Hollywood Beach

Volunteers meet at Charnow Park to collect litter and cigarette butts from the beach. Also continues Aug. 12.

Information: 954-921-3271

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SPACE 2 LAUNCH BOOK READING 6-8 p.m., Piccadilly’s in Hollywood, 4500 Hollywood Blvd.

Writers and readers ages 4-12 can join this monthly meetup where they can read new books and meet different authors. Continues Sept. 21.

Information: 954-464-3134

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SOUTH FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM, 5:30 p.m.,

ARTSPARK LIVE! 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, ArtsPark amphitheater, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St.

The Center will serve as the site for the 2017 South Florida Cultural Consortium awardees. The Fellowship Program offers the largest regional, governmentsponsored artists’ grants in the United States. Participating artists include: Raheleh Filsoofi, AdrienneRose Gionta, Isabel Gouveia, Alan Gutierrez, Aramis Gutierrez, Amanda Keeley, Jenny Larsson, Roberta Marks, Vincent Miranda, Christina Pettersson, Vickie Pierre, Julian Rodriguez, Marla Rosen and Barron Sherer. Information: 954-921-3274 Raheleh Filsoofi, Imagined Boundaries

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CEC ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY FUN DAY 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road

Join in this distribution of school bags and supplies for kids 5-17. Also features hair cuts for boys, health screenings, vendors and more.

Information: 954-987-0625

HOLLYWOOD DOWNTOWN ARTWALK 7-10 p.m., Harrison Street area

Visit art galleries and businesses showcasing artwork.

Information: 954-924-2980

20 GLOBAL MEDITATION FOR WORLD PEACE 6-7:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Enjoy live music and meditation.

Information: 954-962-7447

The topic is “From Sandspurs to Sportatorium: Recollections of Hollywood in the 1980s.” Admission to the discussion is free.

Information: 954-923-5590

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9-11 FREEDOM 5K 6 a.m. registration, 7 a.m. start, Charnow Park, Broadwalk at Connecticut Street

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HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES 1-3 p.m., Broward County Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

Stacy Adams, Hollywood Historical Society board member, will speak.

Sponsored by Broward Metro Firefighters Union and Runner’s Depot, this run begins at Charnow Park), then moves north near Custer Street and returns to the park in the final stretch.

Information: 954-474-4074

u COMEDY&SHOWS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way

COMING SEPT. 2: Chris Tucker

Aug. 5: Freestyle Loves the ‘90s hosted by Joey Fatone Aug. 8: Blondie and Garbage with special guest Deap Vally Aug. 10: Australian Pink Floyd Show Aug. 26: Jo Koy and Anjelah Johnson Sept. 2: Chris Tucker Sept. 22: Luis Fonsi Show times: 954-797-5531

Aug. 4: Charlotte’s Web Aug. 11: Galaxy Quest Aug. 18: Invincible Aug. 25: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Sept. 1: McFarland USA Sept. 8: Little Mermaid Sept. 15: You’ve Got Mail Sept.22: Inside Out Sept.

29: Ghostbusters 2 Information: 954-921-3500

uEXHIBITS ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and Noon-4 p.m. SaturdaySunday, 1650 Harrison St.

u Summer Arts Camp – Young

Artists Exhibition: Through Aug. 18.

u Charley Friedman: Moist Things:

Humorous sculptures, photographs, videos, drawings and installations.

Through Aug. 20.

u David Rohn: In Service | Out of Service: As an exploration in empathy and compassion building, artist David Rohn performs one of his many cast of characters.

Through Aug. 20.

Information: 954-921-3274 ARTS PARK GALLERY 11 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayThursday, 1 Young Circle

u Great Vibes – Bash to Buffett:

By John Bowen. Paintings inspired by classical and contemporary music. On display through Aug. 10.

Information: 954-921-3500

HOLLYWOOD CITY HALL 7 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayThursday, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

u Harriet Goldstein: Goldstein

has created a series of evocative oil paintings in which she has interpreted the beauty of the water, beaches, mangroves and voluminous cloud formations. On display through Aug. 24.

Information: 954-921-3619

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1. Find your 'flow' at Margaritaville Hollywood residents visiting Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort can expect to be whisked away into a vacation state of mind…even if only for a few hours.

At the FlowRider®, which is adjacent to the Bandshell, locals can experience a simulated surfing experience with tunes in the backdrop.

When most people think of a resort, what usually comes to mind are tourists looking to escape. The Jimmy Buffett-inspired Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort stands poised to shatter that stereotype.

Since opening its doors in 2015, the resort has become not just a thriving destination for travelers, but a new entertainment and dining district for the Hollywood and South Florida communities.

5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar and Grill, the ultimate sunset spot, is situated directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. This venue features live sunset entertainment Wednesday through Sunday – along with a hop-onhop-off Water Taxi stop. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant also hosts nightly entertainment and late night dancing.

Seven of the resort’s eight distinct bars and restaurants are open to the community.

From the upscale, steakhouse, JWB Prime Steak and Seafood - which offers hand crafted cocktails, steaks, fresh seafood and a raw bar, to a refurbished airstream trailer called Floridays Airstream Café - which serves gourmet hot dogs and margaritas, the resort caters to all.

Locals can also enjoy other Margaritaville classics such as Margaritaville Restaurant, LandShark Bar & Grill, and License to Chill Bar. The best part? Flip-flops and beachwear are permitted, creating what the resort refers to as a ‘casual-luxe’ feel.

FlowRider® Hours of Operation: Monday thru Thursday 11am-6pm Friday thru Sunday 9am-6pm General Pricing: Mon-Fri 30 minutes for $30* Sat. & Sun. 30 minutes for $45* HOLLYWOOD RESIDENT DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS: Hang 10 special – Enjoy 10 minutes for $10. Available Mon. - Fri., 11am-6pm Wednesday College Special Students can buy a 30 minute session and get an additional 30 minutes for free with a student ID. Daily, 3pm-6pm Thursday Locals Special – Locals can purchase a 30 minute session and get an addition 30 minutes free! Daily, 3pm-6pm

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Florida Residents enjoy a FlowRider day pass for $95 – Monday through Thursday, 11am-6pm.

Military Discount: Anyone who has a military ID can experience a free 30 minute Flow Board session with the purchase of an additional 30 minute session Saturday Jam Sessions! Jam out on our FlowRider every Saturday from 12 – 4pm with our house DJ – and yes, they will accept song requests to help you find your flow!

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is located at 1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019. For more information about FlowRider®, call the FlowCierge Desk at 954-874-4444 ext. 4425.

Restaurants participating in the Water Taxi Happy Hour include: Briny Irish Pub, M-F, 4-7 p.m., $3 domestics, $4 house wine, $4 well drinks 15th Street Fisheries, M-F, 4-7 p.m., $1 off all beer, $5 wine, $6 call, food specials Bahia Cabina, M-F, 3-7 p.m., 50 percent off domestics and well cocktails Shooters, 4-7 p.m., 50% off all drinks Bokampers, 5-7 p.m., $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wine, $5 cocktails

“Florida residents have helped make the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi the most popular attraction in Florida and this summer special is our way of saying thanks,” said Philip Burroughs, director of sales and marketing. “Now residents of South Florida can get a little break and enjoy relaxing rides along the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway.”

Passengers cruise Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood Beach to see the sights, shop, gallery hop, visit restaurants and bars, and hit the beach. Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale is more than a boat ride. It is also a convenient way to travel from place to place on South Florida’s intracoastal. With the New Happy Hour, passengers can create their own personalized “pub crawls.”

The offer is for advanced purchase, online sales only. A discount of $3 per ticket is available by using the promo code SUMMER17 on the website www.watertaxi.com.

Water Taxi also has Annual and Seasonal Passes for local residents at special pricing. Visit www.WaterTaxi.com for details, or download the Water Taxi Tracker App for an easy way to look at real time boat schedules, purchase tickets or see the route map.

The Water Taxi routes that run daily include Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Margaritaville Express.

3. Splash around at Castaway Island Castaway Island offers two interactive water playgrounds: one for smaller children, with climbing features and a small slide, the other with features more suitable for older children, including buckets that regularly fill with water and dump it out onto the playground below. In 2007, the water park's original sand-bottom lagoon was replaced with a zero-entry, hard-bottom Swim Lagoon with a waterfall at one end. The aquatics complex also includes a marina

2. Have a Pub Crawl on the Water Taxi Water Taxi is now offering reduced summer pricing (a discount of $3 per ticket) and happy hour specials for Hollywood residents. The $3 off is for all tickets, which must be purchased online in advance using the promo code SUMMER17. With the promotion, the all-day ticket is now $23 and Happy Hour tickets are $13.

The Water Taxi Happy Hour offers 2-for-1 drinks (beer, wine, cocktails) aboard select boats. Passengers can board the boats at any of the 18 stops in Ft. Lauderdale and

Floridays Airstream Café. The refurbished airstream trailer is located on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, just steps from the sand, and features a quick service menu with gourmet hot dogs, snacks, ice cold beverages that are inspired by Buffett’s travels.

with boat rentals.

Admission Fees $8.50/person + Florida sales tax ($9.01) for the entire day; $5.25/person + Florida sales tax ($5.57) after 3 p.m. Children 12 months and under are admitted free. An individual season pass (Find It All card) is available for $64 + Florida sales tax ($67.84) per person, which includes admission to Tropical Splash, Splash Adventure, and Castaway Island water parks. The park's regular gate fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) is also in effect on weekends and holidays. Applicable Florida sales tax will be added to all fees except gate fee.

Operating Hours Both Water Playgrounds 10 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.

Swim Lagoon, Funbrella Rentals 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Funbrellas 20-foot-diameter umbrellas are available for rent, each with picnic tables and trash cans. Capacity 30. Funbrellas rent for $35/day on weekdays, $75/day on weekends and holidays. Advance reservations are recommended. Applicable Florida sales tax will be added to all rental fees. Reserve Online.

Castaway Island Water Park is located in TY Park at 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood, FL 33021.

For more informaiton, call 954-3578811.

4. Check out a 'cool' exhibit at the Art and Culture Center Beat the heat this summer and enjoy the exhibitions in the Art and Culture Center's cool gallery! Current exhibitions feature the work of Charley Friedman and David Rhon. Ample free parking available to Center visitors. And free admission day is available the 3rd Sunday of the month.

Admission Gallery admission is $7 for adults; $4 for students, seniors, and children ages 4 to 17; and free to Center members and children 3 and under. Tours of exhibitions and group discounts are available. Strollers are not allowed in the galleries.

Gallery Hours Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm Saturday – Sunday, Noon – 4 pm Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is located at 1650 Harrison St.; Hollywood, FL 33020 For more information, call 954-9213274.

5. Experience Hollywood after dark

Enjoy free entertainment five nights a week at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell.

Another way to beat the sun, is to come out after it goes down. And lucky for you, Hollywood hosts free family-friendly movies, concerts and live entertainment for all ages at two large public venues: the Arts Park Downtown and the Hollywood Beach Bandshell.

Free movies on Friday nights at the Arts Park in August are: Charlotte's Web; Galaxy Quest; Invincible; and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. The movies are shown from 8-10 p.m. Bring a blanket or beach chair.

In partnership with the city, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort manages the Hollywood Beach Bandshell, providing free entertainment five nights a week, the Bandshell hosts local artists who perform reggae, country, salsa, classic rock and pop.

“The Hollywood community, with long established roots in the music and entertainment industry, has embraced the Margaritaville lifestyle,” said Cate Farmer, the resort’s general manager. “We want to be a part of the community in every way, which is why we opened up the resort’s restaurants and entertainment venues to the public.

It’s possible here to step into Margaritaville Restaurant to purchase a ‘LandShark Lager’ or a ‘Fins to the Left Margarita’, and then stroll leisurely throughout the resort until you reach the Hollywood Beach Bandshell where you will grab a seat to enjoy live music by some of South Florida’s finest local acts. There truly is no better place to enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and listen to top tier performances.”

When it comes to drinking and dining in paradise, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort has it covered.

Visit www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/entertainment/ to the complete schdeule of nightly entertainment.

The YMCA of Greater Hollywood is home to a 6-lane, 25-yard lap pool with beach style entry.

6. Join the Y The Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center is a 60,000 sq. foot family center in the heart of Hollywood dedicated to enhancing healthy lifestyles through programs that build mind, body and spirit. And as a member, you can enjoy their 6-lane, 25-yard lap pool with beach style entry.

For a limited time, you can get a free 5-day family pass from their web site www. ymcasouthflorida.org The Hollywood YMCA is located at 3161 Taft Street; Hollywood, FL 33021. For more information, call 954-989-9622.

7. Visit the Driftwood Community Pool The Driftwood Community Pool was constructed and opened its doors to com-

munity in 2004. The pool, also known as a Myrtha Teaching Pool, was designed with the sole purpose to promote water safety and provide residents with a quality outdoor recreation facility.

The Aquatics Division offers water based programs for participants of all ages and abilities throughout the year at Driftwood Community Pool.

Admission CHILD- (4-17 yrs.) $2.00 ADULT- (18 & Older) $4.00 Hours Mon.-Thurs. 1 - 8 PM Friday 1- 7 PM Saturday 9 am - 12:00 PM 1-5 PM Sunday 1 - 5 PM The Driftwood Community Pool is located at 3000 N 69th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33024. For more information, call (954) 967-4644.

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Local businesses, educational institutions, chambers of commerce, municipalities and civic organizations are invited to partner with Broward Education Foundation by collecting much need supplies. The Tools for Schools Broward store is located in Pompano Beach, where teachers from Broward’s Title I schools shop, free of charge, for school supplies for their economically challenged students.

“Who knows better than teachers what supplies their students require to succeed?” asked Shea Ciriago, Executive Director of Broward Education Foundation, “We are the year-round resource in providing school supplies to students in need. The number of students that live in poverty and are even homeless in the district is staggering and it is vitally important to equip these students to succeed.”

To participate in the Tools for Schools supply drive, to have a collection bin delivered and picked up, and to partner with or learn more about Broward Education Foundation, visit browardedfoundation.org/drive or call 754-321-2034.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Somerset Academy’s Back to School ‘Meet and Greet’ set for Aug. 18 It’s back-to-school time in Hollywood and Somerset Academy students are eager to start a new year off on the right foot.

The school year officially begins Monday, August 21 and Somerset is hosting it’s annual ‘Meet and Greet’ Friday, August 18 for parents of all grades K-5th to get to know their teachers and classmates from 3 to 4 p.m.

Somerset Academy is dedicated to providing equitable high-quality education for all students. As an “A” rated school, students are making far more academic progress given where they were last year, compared to similar students in the state.

The student population of 275 allows for students to foster tight-knit relationships with their peers and educators throughout the school year. In addition, all parents or guardians of Somerset Academy students must complete volunteer hours to the school.

“Somerset Academy East Preparatory is a wonderful place for students from diverse backgrounds to grow educationally and be life-long learners. We excel academically and in every way that schools are measured,” said Principal Dr. Mary Stuart.

“All of this is made possible by strong partnerships with our parents and community.”

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Somerset Academy offers a high quality education that focuses on all students achieving their highest potential through the use of the Florida State Standards.

Somerset Academy promotes a culture that maximizes student achievement and fosters the development of accountable, 21st century learners in a safe and enriching environment.

dents have access to computers, laptops and Promethean Boards (interactive, electronic touch whiteboards), as well as specialized software for customized instruction. The school also features a uniform policy and before- and after-school care. Additionally, all teachers are trained in conscious discipline, which addresses emotional intelligence and promotes conflict resolution.

Beginning in October, Somerset offers a morning tutoring program to help students get ready for the end of year tests.

Registration for these programs goes home in September and classes are capped to ensure that students get the most out of the experience.

Nationally recognized for its award-winning education programs, Somerset was the first charter school system in the nation to achieve “district” accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-CASI), the

foremost organization granting external mark of quality and high standards to academic institutions in the Southern region of the U.S. Somerset Academy, Inc. is a Florida-based, nonprofit educational institution with a 18-year track record of successfully operating high-performing charter schools.

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BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT Horray for Trolley-Wood: Oh yeah, the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood has the best bargain for folks without wheels, Uber, Lyft or cab-fair!

The Hollywood Trolley runs sevendays a week (starting at 7am Monday thru Friday–10am on weekends).

You don’t need a bouquet of greenies to live like the gentry and dig the dunes the Broadwalk and beach provide.

For one dollar (each-way), folks can catch the Trolley (at any number of stops—check out floridashollywood.org/ trolley).

Pack a snack, a bottle of water, a book, newspaper or simply read signs in the occasional clouds.

The sand is free, the salt water too.

Talk about bang-for- the-buck—this is it folks!

Howz about a hallelujah for the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood!

The New Times Best of Miami 2017 series is out and giving a mega shout-out

Sons of Mystro: Malcolm McNeish and Umoja McNeish to Downtown Hollywood!

Yep, we’ve been named both Best Art Walk and Best Mural. Props are in order to the CRA and Jill Weisberg for their unceasing energy and to all the artists, aficionados and businesses that support our up-and-coming bursting Burg.

The New Times piece says “the art faithful have turned their attention [from Wynwood] north to a burgeoning hot spot for both imagination and inebriation: downtown Hollywood.”

The piece goes on applauding our “revitalized” scene, mix of humanity and the variety of our store fronts.

Regarding Best Mural, why that honor belongs to Nice ‘N Easy (mentioned right here in bscene a few months back). New Times lauds the “bird’s-eye view of a swimming pool,

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Brenna Baker fell in love with glassblowing as a 14-year-old, and went on to study the art in Italy before pink floaties and all.” opening Hollywood Hot Glass in 2013.

Hollywood’s the stories of artisans from around the kickin’ kids—let’s keep it going. country who continue to make incredIn other Art News: There are some ible items by hand”). major-domos in the midst of the Hip The episode featuring our very own Hamlet of Hollywood. Exhibit 1—the Brenna airs at 8:30pm on September 1 Sons of Mystro—two brothers, born and st! raised here in Hollywood--Malcolm and Of course we here in Hollywood Umoja McNeish. Violinists, the both of have monthly musts—Art Walk (3rd Satthem and these cats have chops. They’ve urday of each month) and The Dream performed at Miami Heat games at the Car Classic (1st Sunday of each month).

ESPN/BCS Championship party, Sunfest Speaking of Art Walk, during the and Jazz in the Gardens (where they July blowout I ran into visual artist Juan shared a stage with such notables as Carlos and his Planet 3arth Animal Earth, Wind and Fire, Kenny “Babyface” Rescue pop up exhibit.

Edmonds and Najee—to name but a few).

Juan Carlos’ studio is in Hollywood These cross-genre geniuses have also and in his own words: “In NY I went to performed at the Grace Jamaican Jerk school for Pre-Med, then changed to BiFestival, Legends Easter Fest, One Love ology, then Zoology, then FINALLY setReggae Fest and the Reggae Dancehall tled in the Veterinary Field. Since then Awards event. These award winning have independently cared for, rehabbed, sibs—deserve our love (www.sonsofmysre-homed, 30+ critters, including dogs, tro.com)... cats, squirrels, raccoons, turtles, rabbits And howz this for another local star etc. My dream/goal is to at some point shines story! Brenna Baker (Hollywood have enough land where I can build a Hot Glass) will be featured on the INSP sanctuary and have 100s of critters runaward-winning series, Handcrafted ning around! My animal care endeavor America (in its third season “of telling is solely funded by my

Congratulations to Nice'n Easy for having their mural created for Downtown Hollywood Mural Project chosen as BEST MURAL of 2017 by Miami New Times

Art sales...” (Saatchiart. com/JuanCarlosPaintings).

In Closing: My advice for the tired, poor and huddled masses yearning to breathe free—take the trolley to the beach!

One dollar each way— sand and salt water gratis! Hang on Hollywood—Hang on to your Groove…

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Hollywood resident and retired police officer reaches out to troubled children as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

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Meet Sergeant James Marshall, a Hollywood resident and retired police officer-turned Guardian Ad Litem (GAL).

“I initially started in the 1970s to represent kids in domestic-related litigation cases,” Marshall said. “GAL is about being a voice in court for Florida’s abused, neglected and abandoned children.”

Marshall, who is retired with 33 years of service from the Miami Police Department, started as a GAL for teen girls ages 14-16 about 2½ years ago, and currently serves younger kids from 6-9 years of age.

“The program’s mission is to advocate for the best interest of children who have been abused, neglected and abandoned,” Marshall said.

“But GAL volunteers also provide emotional security for abused and/or neglected children.”

currently working were once GAL volunteers. Some continue to work as volunteers in addition to being employed by the program.

How GAL works GAL meets with different community leaders, faith leaders, and organizations to increase awareness about the program and recruit new volunteers.

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South Broward High’s Reading Garden offers serenity, project for students

South Broward High School students pose proudly in the school's Reading Garden, where they don't mind working hard to keep it the beautiful area on campus that it is. Students can sit in the garden and relax among more than 100 plants.

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Destiny DeLude and Savannah Armas helping to keep the Reading Garden beautiful. Two English teachers began the Reading Garden in 2009. They were able to obtain grant money and the City of Hollywood donated about a dozen plants, which have grown to over 100.

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Young changemakers spend their summer giving back in Broward County

Campers Caroline Kroll and Rayna Kanas paint a colorful bench at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park

Camper Olivia Byrne assists with lunch clean-up at the N.E. Focal Point Senior Center

Finding rewarding, educational, and fun summer activities during summer months can be challenging, especially for parents of teenagers. This summer, one Broward County organization hit the mark by offering teen-friendly opportunities to learn, grow, and meet new friends – all while making a difference in Broward communities.

The local volunteer mobilization hub HandsOn Broward leverages the power of people to transform local communities through meaningful projects that make a difference. In June and July, the organization hosted its annual Summer Service Camps for the seventh year in a row. During the camp, youth leaders engaged in service-learning projects to serve a variety of social causes. Over two sessions, 39 teens in the Summer Services Camps served a combined 1,035 hours to positively impact ten local nonprofit organizations.

“I loved getting to know the campers and seeing them grow as leaders throughout the week,” said Camp Counselor, Matthew Hood, a previous Summer Service Camp participant and currently a sophomore at the University of Central Florida.

“I also enjoyed experiencing Summer Service Camp in a different way by becoming a Project Leader.”

Each camp covered critical community issues that ranged from the environment to homelessness, emergency preparedness and issues surrounding youth and the elderly. Students worked together to develop solutions to community problems through hands-on service activities.

Projects included electronics recycling at ARC Broward, activities with seniors at Northeast Focal Point in Deerfield Beach,

storybook reading at the Girls & Boys Club, disaster preparedness training at the Broward County Emergency Operations Center, mural painting at a local elementary school, beautifying two Broward County Parks and sorting through damaged book at the Southwest Regional Library.

“HandsOn Broward’s mission is to inspire, equip, and mobilize people to effect positive change,” said Dale Mandell, CEO of HandsOn Broward. "We believe that every child can make a difference in the world, no matter how young. Our summer youth programs highlight the enormous impact youth can have on changing the world when they become inspired through service to the community."

In addition to the valuable learning experiences, student participants earned 45 community service hours that can be used toward their high school service requirements. Individuals interested in learning more about upcoming youth program activities can contact Director of Youth Engagement, Melissa Sutliff at melissa@ handsonbroward.org. HandsOn Broward also offers hundreds of opportunities to volunteers of all ages year-round through their volunteer opportunities calendar at www.handsonbroward.org.

About HandsOn Broward: HandsOn Broward inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action to positively affect change in Broward County. To learn more about HandsOn Broward’s upcoming opportunities or to schedule a volunteer orientation at your organization or place of business, please call 954.233.1300 or visit us online at www.HandsOnBroward.org

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Hollywood activists victorious after years of effort to change street names Benjamin Israel is pleased dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com the Hollywood Commission is moving toward removing the streets signs named after Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee, John Bell Hood and Nathan Bedford Forrest. But he won’t feel satisfied until the signs are actually removed. He is also disappointed that it has taken the Hollywood government so long to come around to removing the signs.

“This is a matter of right and wrong and our duty to correct it. I can’t believe 21st – century politicians are supporting people who were Confederate leaders in the Civil War, a national tragedy,” said Israel. “We live in a screwed-up world.”

He considers the Confederate generals to be animals, not heroes who deserve honor and praise. While many people have great respect for Robert E. Lee, Israel feels very differently. He considers Lee to be a traitor of the worst sort because he was educated at government expense at the U.S. Military Academy, rose to be a a general in the U.S. military and then, “after having received all those benefits, became a traitor and fought against the United States to preserve slavery. Lee was a Confederate leader in some of the biggest battles ever fought on U.S. soil,” Israel said. Nathan Bedford Forrest was a founder of the Ku Klux Klan and was its first Grand Wizard.

“These names never should have been there in the first place. Robert E. Lee would whip his slaves. He said it was necessary to correct black people as a species. How can we honor these men? They led a war in which more than 620,000 mostly white people were killed and they fought to destroy the United States, a nation dedicated to the

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Israel idea that all people were created equal.

What they did was treason and in most countries people who commit treason are executed, not honored,” Israel said.

Another thing that bothers Israel is that so few African-American residents wanted to change the street sign names.

When he began his campaign some years ago to have the names on the signs changed, he faced strong resistance from nearly everyone. AfricanAmerican residents had little interest in changing the names and people who lived on the streets did not want the names changed. Also, members of the Hollywood Commission did not want to bother with changing the names. When Josh Levy became Mayor of Hollywood, Israel said he found an ally he could work with because Levy was committed to changing the signs.

After facing years of rejection and derision, Israel was able to gain supporters for his cause. He and other supporters would speak at Commission meetings and community meetings. Around the nation, Confederate monuments were being taken down. But the Hollywood Commission continued to wait.

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Some residents on the three streets have spoken at meetings against removing the signs. There are residents who like the street names, especially Lee. Others simply don’t want the inconvenience of having to change most of their personal documents. Israel has no interest in their feelings on this matter.

“If they are inconvenienced, so be it. How does that compare to the thousands of people who lost their lives and property in the Civil War? They may have to pay a small amount of money to have their driver’s licensed changed but the signs need to come down,” said Israel.

Israel is an Orthodox Jew and believes in the importance of doing the right thing and helping others. He described a time when he helped a woman who got her hand caught in the trunk of her car, when others might have walked away. It bothers him when he sees people allowing their dogs to defecate on the yards of their neighbors.

Israel hopes to continue fighting for the cause of African Americans. He would like to see more unity among the African-American communities in South Florida and hopes to unite these communities and Dania Beach and Hollywood. He is concerned that there has never been an African-American Hollywood Commission member. He believes the police are not held account-

able when they shoot a person, particularly an African-American person. He is not comfortable with political leaders and does not trust the political process.

“We need to have a more enlightened society,” Israel said.

Israel says he is a fighter and will stand up for what he believes in. He survived prostate cancer and now is fighting lung cancer, although he was never a smoker.

Hollywood resident Laurie Schecter paid $6,000 to the City to start the process of start the process of changing the names.

“I remember as a child seeing those signs and saying this is wrong. I feel it is an ethical and moral obligation to remove the names on the signs,” she said.

Schecter does not believe the Confederate generals should be honored by having streets named after them. “They were traitors and the led a fight against the government. They fought to maintain slavery-- a horrific institution.”

Schecter said she can understand the fact that some residents don’t want the names changed and they will face some inconvenience. “The residents don’t own the streets. This is about who the City of Hollywood is, not just the people on the streets. We need to change the names on the signs,” she said.

Since Schecter and Linda Anderson submitted the application to change the names, the Hollywood Commission has voted to move toward changing them.

Anderson and Schecter want Hood Street to be renamed Macon Street, Forrest Street to be renamed Savannah Street and Lee Street to be renamed Louisville Street. On the application, they state these were the names for the streets Joseph Young proposed for the streets on the original plat.

The matter will be come before the Commission again on August 30, following the summer break.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Countywide Arts Challenge for High School Students Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief is channeling her passion for the local arts community by issuing the first student art contest to recognize talents of Broward County's youth.

Broward residents in grades 9-12 who attend public, private or home school are eligible to submit work for the Mayor's Art Challenge.

Monday, August 28th is the deadline for students to submit their application which can be found on the Cultural Division's calls-for-artists page. Students will need to submit their application with digital images of the artwork (up to two entries), a parental release form and indicate their County Commission District via the Submittable website.

Mayor Sharief and all Broward County Commissioners will select one first place winner and one runner up from each of the nine districts in the County. Winners will be notified in early September. The

winning artworks will be auctioned off at the Mayor's Gala on October 21st and proceeds raised will directly benefit the United Way. Winning artists will be recognized at a County Commission Meeting hosted by the Mayor.

Accepted mediums: Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.

Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)

Collages: must be two-dimensional Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.

Computer-generated art Photographs For additional details about the Mayor's Art Challenge, please visit http://www.broward.org/Arts/ PublicArt/Pages/Calls.aspx

2017-2018 School Calendar - SYNOPSIS THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA First Quarter Monday, August 14, Tuesday, August 15, Wednesday, August 16, Thursday, August 17, Friday, August 18, Monday, August 21, Monday, September 4, Thursday, September 14, Tuesday, September 19, Thursday, September 21, Thursday, October 19, Friday, October 20,

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Employee Planning - 1 Employee Planning - 2 Employee Planning - 3 Employee Planning - 4 Employee Planning - 5 Start 1st Quarter - (42 Days) Holiday - 1 Early Release - 1 Interim Reports Issued Day Off Early Release - 2 Employee Planning - 6

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Start 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Holiday - 2 Report Cards Issued for First Quarter Day Off Holiday - 3 Day Off Interim Reports Issued Early Release - 3

Third Quarter Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26, Wednesday, December 27, Thursday, December 28, Friday, December 29, Monday, January 1, Tuesday, January 2, Wednesday, January 3, Thursday, January 4, Friday, January 5, Monday, January 8, Tuesday, January 9, Monday, January 15, Thursday, January 25, Tuesday, February 13, Monday, February 19, Thursday, February 22, Thursday, March 22, Friday, March 23,

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Fourth Quarter Monday, March 26, Tuesday, March 27, Wednesday, March 28, Thursday, March 29, Friday, March 30, Monday, April 2, Thursday, April 12, Wednesday, May 2, Friday, May 25, Monday, May 28, Wednesday, June 6, Wednesday, June 6, Thursday, June 7, Wednesday, June 27,

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Day Off Day Off Day Off Day Off Day Off Start 4th Quarter (46 Days) Report Cards Issued for Third Quarter Interim Reports Issued Employee Planning - 9 Holiday - 6 Early Release - 6 Last Day of School Employee Planning - 10 Report Cards Issued for Fourth Quarter

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Bark at the Park with Miami Marlins to benefit Humane Society Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your dog?

If so, join the Humane Society of Broward County Sunday, August 27 at “Bark at the Park” with the Miami Marlins. You and your well-mannered canine friend can show your support of the Miami Marlins as they take on the San Diego Padres at Marlins Park.

Game time is 1:10 p.m. and ticket prices are $16 for humans and $10 for dogs. All proceeds from the dog ticket sales will benefit the Humane Society of Broward County.

All dogs must have current vaccinations and display their current valid rabies tag. Owners must bring their dogs’ rabies certificates. Dogs who do not have proper proof of rabies vaccination may be prohibited from entering Marlins Park.

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Bob White, a Republican candidate for Florida governor, will join U.S. Term Limits as they rally against Representative James Grant’s run for Speaker of the House.

Representative James Grant from State House District 64, is a candidate for Speaker of the House for the 2023 and 2024 sessions of the Legislature. Having served in the State House since 2010 however, this would mean that Grant would be serving in the office well past the 8 year term limit proscribed in our state Constitution for this position.

Because of a loophole in the language of the term limits amendment, Grant’s contention is that he will still be eligible for office beyond the 2018 legislative session.

Between 2014 and 2015 the election for district 64 came under controversy that left the seat temporarily vacated and Grant out of office for a total of 155 days. During this time no one else occupied this office and Grant was eventually reinstated. Therefore, Grant did serve in the office for 575 of the 730 days included in the 2014 – 2015 term of office for this position. Grant’s claim now is that, because the office was temporarily vacated due to an election process irregularity, the clock should start over on his time in office and he should be allowed to serve beyond the eight year term limit.

“In 1992, 77 percent of Florida voters told the legislature that they felt eight years was enough time to serve. Representative Grant is trying to circumvent the will of the voters and remain in office for nearly double that time, 14 years to be exact,” White said.

“I’m proud to stand with U.S. Term Limits in support of their efforts to prevent what would be an egregious violation of Florida’s term limits provisions in our Florida Constitution,” White said.

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GREAT VIBES (BACH TO BUFFETT) Hollywood’s own Dick Sauer will show ten abstract acrylic paintings inspired by classical and contemporary music. The J.S. Bach paintings vibrate with the warm colors of red, yellow, sienna and gold. Rocker Lou Reed’s “Walk On The Wild Side” tribute was exhibited in the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s SIXTH BIENNIAL along with Sauer’s Jimmy Buffett tribute painting “Volcano.”

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Sheri Zvi named Director of ADL Fl. Region An ardent voice against bigotry and passionate advocate for human dignity has been appointed the Florida Regional Director of the AntiDefamation League (ADL). Sheri Zvi, who most recently served as Southeast Regional Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, assumed the position of Regional Director of the ADL’s Florida office on July 17th.

The ADL Florida Regional Office, based in Boca Raton, serves the entire State of Florida, and fights anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination through information, education, legislation, and advocacy.

ADL serves as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators, and the public.

“We are excited that Sheri will be leading ADL’s efforts to combat anti-Semitism and bigotry of all

forms in the Florida region,” said Tracey Grossman, ADL Florida Regional Board Chair. “She has been a steadfast advocate in the Jewish community of Florida, and we are looking forward to her leadership at ADL.” For her entire career, Sheri has been dedicated to serving and strengthening the Florida Jewish community and community at large. Prior to her position with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, which she has held for the past three years, Sheri served in various capacities at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Born in New England and raised in South Florida, Sheri received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, with a concentration in Near Eastern and North African Studies and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Psychology.

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Bella’s Kinship Group plans free skating party for grandparents raising their children’s children “The fact that there are 40,000 children in Broward County being raised by their grandparents and other family member is more than a statistic.” said Isabella Glazer, the co-founder of Bella’s Kinship Group. “All of us share a common bond and Bella’s Group was created to bring children and adults together to socialize and find meaningful support.”

Once again, Bella’s Group will host a free skating party at Galaxy Skateway in Davie. The fun event for children being raised by “… family members that are not their parents,” takes place on Sunday, August 27th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be refreshment and skates will be provided! Galaxy Skateway is at 3737 N. Davie Road Extension.

Hollywood residents Isabella and her sister Gabriella, have been the driving force in helping to connect kinship caregivers with social service agencies and the kids having a good time at free parties throughout the years, offering them the opportunity to get to know others who are in a similar situation.

Several representatives from area social service agencies will be on hand to offer advice and support for those adults.

According to an Associated Press article, 2.7 million grandparents na-

Dr. Ira Glazer, Isabella Glazer, Congressman Alcee Hastings with Dr. Marietta Glazer and Gabriella Glazer at the ceremony in Washington, D.C. for their Angel in Adoption™ award tionwide are raising grandchildren, and about one-fifth of those have incomes that fall below the poverty line, according to census figures. Their ranks are increasing and experts say the trend is likely to continue as the nation responds to the opiate epidemic. Military deploy-

ment and a growth in the number of women incarcerated are other factors forcing grandparents to step into parental roles.

Bella’s Group is a 501c3 non-profit organization, with a Board of Directors comprised of Drs. Ira and Marietta Glaz-

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City considers pedestrian-friendly redevelopment of Young Circle The City of Hollywood is dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com considering a large redesign for Young Circle. The City held a number of community meetings where Ian Lockwood, a consultant from Toole Design Group, was brought in to find ways of improving the traffic flow at Young Circle.

During the meetings, community leaders and residents were encouraged to discuss the values that would influence the re-design of Young Circle, what should be preserved, what people dislike and want to change and what is missing.

Most people said there is too much traffic, difficult access, lack of parking and problematic when merging onto Young Circle. Residents want Young Circle to be more walkable and more

goal would be for cars to drive slower around the circle. Cars can now legally drive at a high enough speed that it makes it especially hard for pedestrians and bicycle riders.

Some possibilities include eliminating all traffic lights around Young Circle. There is the possibility of making it a two-way traffic circle. There is even the possibility of building a tunnel so that drivers could avoid the traffic circle.

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comfortable like a small town that has arts and crafts and cultural events.

Everyone said they want it to be more walkable, comfortable, engaging and accessible.

During presentations, Lockwood said right now Young Circle is like a sea of asphalt. His objective is for it to be a more welcoming place for bicycle riders, pedestrians and drivers. An important

Young Circle is one of the largest urban circles in the world, with a diameter of about 1,000 feet. The next step includes more analysis of the situation. Eventually design drawings would have to be completed, a concept selected and funding for the project secured.

Lisa Zomaro—The Cat’s Meow!

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BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT I first met Lisa Zomaro in a bar (imagine that). Lisa was working the planks at PRL on Hollywood Boulevard. In no time we realized we had much in common—we both loved art, punk rock, NYC and cats!

Lisa aka The Electrician’s Daughter is a wonderfully, talented artist.

In fact, the first piece of local art I purchased was one of her “bullet” necklaces.

Some months later, I was at the bar shortly after Lisa had discovered a stowaway! A little kitten had managed to get trapped inside the PRL couch.

Now this wasn’t any old cat, this one came with six claws on its front paws! Which explains her name—Tally Twelve Toes (Tally has lived with Lisa ever since).

In any event, that story is the perfect segue to Lisa’s latest endeavor—The Kitschy Cat Shack.

This place is an emporium of all things feline. From healthy cat food, treats and supplements, to cat toys and supplies, even a chic boutique for cats and cat lovers alike (were talking arts, crafts, t-shirts, buttons, stickers, candles, jewelry—even squishy kitty lamps).

Lisa is a strong proponent of supporting the local scene. “All the cat art on the walls are done by local artists. And I work with as many local vendors as I possibly can. Even the candles I sell are from local Hollywood businesses.”

Not only that, Lisa also offers creative classes and workshops (check her website for dates and times: www.kitschycatshack.com).

Lisa has a pretty cool back-story. She was born in the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood in 1975. Her Italian Father and Mexican Mother met on Hollywood Beach in 1966 and married shortly thereafter. This is the town she

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When legendary PRL bartender Julie Rock retired, Lisa jumped in carrying on the First Friday art exhibition tradition (started by the aforementioned Rock). Lisa has also been responsible for the burgeoning live music scene at PRL (there’s even a PRL Euro Café Compilation CD out).

This kitty’s got her paws in everything Hollywood!

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the Cat Lounge at her shop. Lisa works with Lumen LS and CatPals (local rescue groups). On my last visit I was lucky enough to meet Betty Broadway, a most charming, Siamese mix (with the bluest eyes ever).

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HOLLYWOOD BIZNEWS Hollywood Chamber Hosts 15th Annual Grapes for Grades to Raise Scholarship Dollars A Soirée of Fine Wines, Gourmet Foods and Music The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) and the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation (HFSF), a 501 (c3), invite the public to participate in the 15th annual Grapes for Grades event—a soirée of Fine Wine, Gourmet Food and Live Music.

The event will be held Friday, September 15 at the Diplomat Golf and Tennis Club - 501 Diplomat Parkway - from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This upscale evening will also feature a fantastic silent auction and a drawing for a luxury 10-day cruise for two aboard the elegant Oceania M/S Riviera from the port of Miami to the Caribbean islands and back to Miami.

Grapes for Grades is a signature Hollywood event benefiting the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides college scholarships to deserving seniors from local Hollywood high schools. For over 14 years, the signature event has raised more than $360,000 for the Foundation and has helped over 450 students with high tuition rates.

“Grapes for Grades is the ultimate gathering of the community and businesses in support of our local college-bound students,” said Sara Lavenka, 2017 Grapes for Grades Co-Chair and Senior Loan Originator at Mortgage Masters Inc. “Supporting these students is critical to ensure that Hollywood has the future work force to support its continued growth. Join me on September 15 and together we can make a difference as we bring resources and hope to our local students.”

This event is sponsored by: Nova Southeastern University, Great HealthWorks, The Rain Law Firm, Hollywood Discount Liquor & Wine, Perfect liquor & Wine,SUN Credit Union, Diplomat Golf and Tennis Club, Boucher Brothers Management Inc., Community Service Foundation of Broward County Robert Giacin Trustee, Calvin Giordano & Associates, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Diplomat Beach Resort, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, NV5, Shuham & Shuham , P.A, Tripp Scott Attorneys at Law, Union Institute & University, Veria & Associates Realty, www.RENTHOLLYWOOD.com, Barry University, Cox Media Group, HITS 97.3, Benchmark Contracting Inc., The Pressroom and JetBlue.

Single entry tickets are $75 in advance and $90 at the door. The cost to enter the drawing to win the luxury cruise is $100.

Also available is a VIP Wine and Dine package for $200 that includes two entry tickets and one luxury cruise drawing entry.

Tickets are available for purchase at the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce located at 330 North Federal Highway in Hollywood or with the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation.

For more information, please visit www.hollywoodchamber.org or call (954) 923-4000.

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As part of the 2014 Safe Route to School Grant Program, the Florida Department of Transportation will be funding approximately $508,000 worth of sidewalk improvements in the City of Hollywood. Improvements will take place in the neighborhoods bound by Fletcher Street to the South, Washington Street to the North, S. 29th Avenue to the West and S. 24th Avenue to the East.

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Special ballot vote to determine if Emerald Hills residents will pay for a Hollywood Police Officer to patrol their district A decision for or against the creation of CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com an Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District is getting closer. Forming the district was again discussed during a recent workshop.

Those in favor of the creation of the Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District are advocating for an extra-duty City of Hollywood Police Officer detail financed by a special assessment of not greater than $250 per property, per year.

It was decided that the matter will be put

BY DAVID VOLZ

to voters in the neighborhood on a special ballot. The District will have the ability to impose a $250-non-ad valorem assessment per property, per year toward the salary of an extra-duty City of Hollywood Police Officer detail Monday through Friday.

The District will automatically expire 10 years from the effective date of the ordinance, unless otherwise extended.

Following is the proposed language residents might see on the special ballot: The City of Hollywood City Commission is considering the creation of an Emerald

Hills Safety Enhancement District (the 'District'). Your property has been identified as a property within the proposed District. The District will be a dependent special district within the meaning of Chapter 189, Florida Statutes. The District will have the ability to impose a $250 non-ad valorem assessment per property, per year for the purpose of providing an extra-duty City of Hollywood Police Officer detail Monday through Friday.

Taste the sweetness of summer in Hollywood Mangos from heaven

BY DARLENE PISTOCCHI

COMMUNITY INTEREST CORRESPONDENT darlene@hollywoodgazette.com

Yes, it’s that time of year again, South Florida. Time for the sweet, sultry, sun-kissed sensation of mangos – the world’s most popular fruit! Now, maybe you’re overloaded, tired of picking up the bucket loads that fall, stepping on them or maybe even getting them mushed under your feet as you step outside, but oh, there is so much history, splendor and flavor to these juicy nuggets of nectar!

As a matter of fact, these yumptious gems are considered the King of Fruit throughout the world and one of the world's most interesting fruits.

With their intriguing beginnings in India over 5,000 years ago, mangos are part of many cultural traditions and folklore. Designs of the fruit, flowers and leaves of the mango tree are still found in Buddhist and Hindu temples throughout India and the 'Paisley' design, an extremely popular design in the sixties, is based on the mango.

Now let’s talk party because every luscious treasure deserves a celebration.

There are several festivals throughout the season from the Northwood Mango Festival in West Palm Beach to MangoMania in Cape Coral, to the 25th Annual International Mango Festival in Miami.

Enjoy cooking demonstrations,

Sweet mango, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and spicy jalapeno combine to make the most amazing dish that is bright and colorful and packed with flavor. This Mango Avocado Salsa makes a great side dish or would be refreshing all on its own.

recipes, mango infused drinks and food, even music. Many patrons and participants bring their own homegrown mangos and compare with others. You might be amazed at how many varieties there are including, Honey, Chaunsa and Madame Francique. And let’s not forget Hollywood’s own Mango IPA from Hollywood Brewing Company

because this time of year, it’s all about the mango.

No story is complete without the love so let’s get to it.

A Hindu legend tells the story of the mango tree growing from the ashes of the sun princess, who had been incinerated by an evil sorceress. The Emperor fell in love with the mango flower and subsequently its fruit.

When the mango ripened and fell to the ground, the beautiful sun princess emerged. Thus, the mango has become a symbol of love in India, and a basket of mangos is considered a gesture of friendship.

The mango tree plays a sacred role in India and some believe that it can grant wishes and hanging fresh mango leaves outside the front door during the Hindu New Year is considered a bless-

ing for the house.

In the midst of mango season here in Hollywood, sometimes it’s easy to look past the blessings as another one hits the dirt or squishes under your foot, but if you look up, they are truly like manna from heaven.

This exotic fruit not only makes the best frozen drinks and shakes, they are also an excellent source of vitamins C and A, both important antioxidant nutrients, and they are high in fiber.

Mangos contain over 20 different vitamins and minerals and scored 100 on the recently introduced NuVal scoring system for overall nutritional quality.

Enjoy these delicious fruits in drinks, shakes, salads, main dishes, or just by themselves. Rumor has it you’ll find them simply divine.

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Now that the Florida legislature has approved medical marijuana, the Broward County Commission is in the process of determining the next course of action.

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Under current legislation, medical marijuana cannot be smoked but it can be prescribed in edible or vapor form. Doctors will have to apply for the ability to prescribe medical marijuana and, so far, no doctors in Florida have been licensed to do so.

Bogen is not really sure how medical marijuana will be prescribed or distributed in Broward County, and that is why he wants an advisory board to look into it.

“We will have to set up a process as to how it will be sold in Broward County. We will look at best practices for the distribution of medical marijuana,” said Bogen.

It is likely that the board will begin meetings on the issue in late September.

Hollywood Commission approves contracts for construction, tech services, seniors During a recent Hollywood dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com Commission meeting, several contracts were approved. Among them were large construction projects, including a contract between All Webb’s Enterprises, Inc. and the City, to perform construction work involving injection wells, mechanical integrity testing and cleaning at the Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $424,010.

The Commission approved a contract between Mills Electric Service, Inc. and the City, for construction services related to the Cryogenic Plant compressor soft start replacement, located at the Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $346,233.

Also authorized was an agreement with Hillers Electrical Engineering, Inc., for technical services during the

BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT

construction phase of the project, for an amount not to exceed $16,000.

Also approved was a purchase order between SHI Corporation and the City, for a hosted Microsoft E-Mail Solution with three years of maintenance, for the amount of $228,000 for year one, and $170,000 for years two and three.

The final purchase order the Commission approved was between Atci Communications International, Inc. and the City, for security systems service maintenance and repair of cameras citywide, in the amount of $121,725.

A grant from the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc., in the amount of $228,000, was accepted by the Commission, which agreed to a local service programs contract, between the Agency and the City, to provide enhanced senior citizen recreation programs.

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During its operational lifetime, the new, fuel-efficient plant is expected to provide FPL customers with hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel and other savings. FPL invested about $1.2 billion to build the new energy center on the same site in Broward where a 1960s-era oil-burning plant was demolished.

In addition to saving on fuel

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