Jan 2012

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Party with a Purpose moves to Hard Rock

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City Addresses Rising sea levels The City will add sand to Hollywood Beach to prevent further beach erosion.

BY MIRIAM CRONKHITE

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2012 Election Update page 26 (l to r): Donna Bochack, Young Professionals for Covenant House; Sara Lavenka, Hollywood Jaycees President; Jennifer Davis, Hollywood Women’s Club President; Susan Renneisen, Director of Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Shelley Goren, Gilda’s Club South Florida President/CEO; and Nadine McCrea, Community Enhancement Collaboration (CEC) Founder/President.

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by Block to clean and maintain Downtown Hollywood beginning Nov. 1, after an inundation of complaints from residents and business owners about the untidy appearance of Downtown Hollywood, said Lisa Liotta, economic development manager for the City of Hollywood CRA. Block by Block – a company based in Louisville, KY – provides safety, cleaning and hospitality services to Improvement Districts throughout the United States in order

to set the stage for prosperity and growth, according to the company’s website. It currently serves more than 45 districts in 35 cities, including the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District in Miami.

“We think it’s a great program,” Eberle said. “We think Jorge [Camejo] and Lisa [Liotta] are doing a great job helping us out Downtown and turning this place around.”

The program consists of four full-time employees or Downtown Ambassadors who take shifts patrolling the Downtown area to provide enhanced services, which Liotta defined as anything that goes above and beyond baseline services such as picking up garbage once a day and maintaining medians.

She offered pressure cleaning, litter and graffiti removal as examples of enhanced services. The City is still responsible for providing baseline services to the Downtown area.

“I think it’s running smoothly and from my perspective there is an improvement,” said Jorge Camejo, executive director of the CRA. “It gives us better control and a better understanding of what the issues are.”

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by Block and said the ambassadors, who are all Hollywood residents, have really focused on picking up litter Downtown. Their scope, however, can include a number of services such as hanging up banners, removing graffiti from public places and updating the outdoor directory. But, the CRA did point out that it did not contract Block by Block to address the issue of vagrants in Downtown Hollywood. The ambassadors may ask these individuals to move somewhere else, but the Hollywood Police Department will still remain in charge of the issue.

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City addresses rising sea levels

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million for 1 foot of increase and from $6.9 billion to $12.1 billion for 3 feet of increase.

“Time is on our side to start making plans to address these issues,” Gassman said. “We have opportunity to look into the future, know that these issues are coming and take action.”

She pointed out that the City has already taken steps to combat the issue of rising sea levels. For example, it passed on ordinance stating that new construction in Hollywood must be 18 inches above the roadway, and it also

The City of Hollywood faces a 2 to 5 foot sea level increase by 2100, said Dr. Nancy Gassman of the Broward County Department of Environmental Protection and Growth Management during the Dec. 7 City Commission meeting, an increase which could have a profound impact on the City.

Gassman made a presentation to commissioners in an effort to raise awareness about the issue and to jump start discussions on ways to prevent damage caused by rising sea levels.

“My hope is that this is the beginning of a conversation between the county and the City and to help you start thinking about the future of your community and To address beach erosion, the City began a beach renourishment project, how to make it more which it will complete in February. The sand will extend the beach from a few feet to more than 50 feet depending on the location and existing climate resistant,” condition of the beach. Photo courtesy of the City of Hollywood. she said.

According to data collected by the Southeast Florida raised Hollywood Boulevard.

Regional Climate Compact, the sea In addition, to address beach level in Southeast Florida has risen erosion, the City began a beach 8 to 10 inches over the last century renourishment project, which it will which would mean an additional 4 to complete in February. The project 5 inches by mid-century if it increases will occur in two phases. In phase on the same pace. However, the one, 27,000 tons of sand between compact believes it will accelerate.

Sheridan and Carolina Streets will Gassman said a 1-foot rise could occur be added to restore the dune between as soon as 2040, a 2-foot rise could Sherman and Thomas Streets. In occur as soon as 2060 and a 3-foot rise phase two, 97,000 tons of sand from could occur as soon as 2075. approximately Foxglove Terrace to the Implications of rising sea level, southern boundary of the City will be she said, include saltwater intrusion added. The sand will extend the beach into the aquifer; drainage and flood from a few feet to more than 50 feet control problems; impacts to public depending on the location and existing and private infrastructure; beach condition of the beach, according to the erosion; and impacts to coral reefs and City of Hollywood’s website. to the Everglades.

Gassman recommends that Gassman said a 1-foot rise in Hollywood continue to develop Hollywood would affect local parks strategies to protect and maximize the such as Anne Kolb and West Lake, useful life of existing properties and local roads (Lakes area) and lowinfrastructure as well as amend plans lying tidal areas. A 2-foot rise would to address more vulnerable areas like affect even more local streets, lowpublic infrastructure and future land lying communities especially near use. waterways, low-lying areas in golf “I think this is a wake-up call for courses and beach erosion. A 3-foot us to really being thinking ahead,” said rise would affect communities near Commissioner Richard Blattner. the Intracoastal and tidal water bodies, For more information about the utility easement and major roadways. beach renourishment project, visit The cost in property damage would http://www.hollywoodcra.org/news. range from $403 million to $828 html.

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Party with a Purpose: Hard Rock Style “Last year PWP events raised more than $33,000 for 11 different nonprofits.

We anticipate doubling what was raised last year at a minimum.”

by MIRIAM CRONKHITE | Managing Editor miriam@hollywoodgazette.com

Nonprofit organizations are vital to the health of a community; unfortunately nonprofits now face critical financial hardships and need help from the community.

As federal and local grants become increasingly more challenging to secure, nonprofit organizations are relying upon grassroot, communitydriven efforts to raise the capital needed to meet their objectives. The Urban Institute 2010 National Survey of Nonprofit-Government Contracting and Grants found Florida nonprofits are experiencing severe declines in revenue, projected to continue in upcoming years.

The Hollywood Gazette has joined forces with the Seminole Paradise and the Hard Rock in 2012 to network, fundraise and increase awareness within the community. Hollywood Gazette has organized monthly fundraising events, dubbed “Party with a Purpose,” since 2008. Dave & Busters has generously hosted the Party with a Purpose (PWP) events for the last three years, along with publisher Jennifer Sandomir and event coordinator Marika Guyton. Their combined efforts have helped make each year more successful. Last year PWP events raised more than $33,000 for 11 different nonprofits. “This year, due to the change of venue and the expansion of the team at the Hard Rock coordinating and promoting the events, our concepts have vastly expanded to involve the community on a much greater scale,” Sandomir said.

At the 2012 PWP, attendees donate $10 at the door and can expect appetizers, drinks specials, raffles and networking. This year additional efforts such as a fundraising flash mob, comedy festival and karaoke-a-thon and being coordinated to coincide with the events. Murphy’s Law, Renegade, Bluepoint Ocean Grill, Tequila Ranch and Rock N Hookah have committed to hosting PWP events, usually at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. “We anticipate doubling what was raised last year at a minimum,” Sandomir said.

“Hollywood Gazette’s Party with a Purpose is an extraordinary charitable initiative that brings awareness to 12 local philanthropic organizations, and it gives us great joy to be the official venue for 2012,” said Susan Renneisen, director of special events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, “With 12 full-service restaurants and 12 bars and lounges, it was an obvious decision to serve as the location for the monthly

Nonprofit leaders gather at the Hard Rock to discuss 2012 Party with a Purpose: (l to r): Donna Bochack, Young Professionals for Covenant House; Sara Lavenka, Hollywood Jaycees President; Jennifer Davis, Hollywood Women’s Club President; Shelley Goren, Gilda’s Club South Florida President/CEO; and Nadine McCrea, Community Enhancement Collaboration (CEC) Founder/President.

mixers, where these commendable organizations will have the opportunity to bring awareness to their mission while enjoying South Florida’s ultimate entertainment destination.”

National, state and local reduction of general-fund revenues means cuts in community development programs, education and environmental programs, mentoring programs, legal assistance, public broadcasting and health. Private funding and individual contributions are essential to the future of many community nonprofits.

The 2011 Fundraising Effectiveness Project, conducted by The Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, found that for every $5.35 that respondent organizations raised in gift dollars in 2010, $5.54 was lost through attrition, a negative 1.9 percent growth-in-giving ratio.

The first 2012 PWP event will be held at Bongos Cuban Café on Jan. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to benefit the Hollywood Jaycees. Since 1994, the Jaycees have supplied clothes, food and training to local families. Goals for 2012 include increasing volunteer/membership in order to expand their reach in the community. According to the president of the Hollywood Jaycees, Sara Lavenka, the majority of the funding comes from donations and fundraising events.

The Community Enhancement Collaboration serves the community with such programs as Adopt-A House that

helps restore a house to code compliance and a program that donates blankets to sick children at Washington Park Community Center and the homeless.

“The fundraising events are very vital for the day-to-day operations of CEC. We have no administration, and with funds being cut from the City of Hollywood as well as government funds, we rely on the support of the community,” said executive director Nadine McCrea.

The Ann Storck Center currently serves 300 children and adults with developmental disabilities through its specialized Residential Services, Preschool Early Intervention Program, Developmental Training Program for adults, and a nationally acclaimed Expressive Arts Program that combines fine art and music therapy. “Funding for programs provided to people with disabilities has been cut drastically over the years,” said Director of Community Relations Elisabeth Glynn. The Anne Storck Center relies on community support. “Contributions from members of the community, foundations and corporations are greatly appreciated,” Glynn said.

CasaBlanca Academy provides children with autism and other developmental challenges an educational setting with unique methods. “Private contributions are integral to our continued success,” said Lizzie Bicknell, vice president of Administration and Development. “We are a small, nonprofit school, and we strive to keep our tuition at an attainable level.” This year, CasaBlanca Academy hopes to raise money to increase training and technology among staff and families.

The Hollywood Women’s Club is the world’s oldest and largest women’s service organizations, dedicated to serving the community through events like their 2nd Annual Bicycle Project.

The HWC Day Group raised money for five bicycles that they awarded to deserving, economically less fortunate youths, based on merit and educator

The 2012 Party with a purpose line up includes*

Jan. 19 to benefit Hollywood Jaycees from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Bongos Cuban Café Feb. 23 to benefit Broward Outreach Center at Murphy’s Law March 15 to benefit Ann Storck Center at Renegade April 19 to benefit Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Bluepoint Ocean Grill May 17 to benefit Art and Culture Center of Hollywood at Tequila Ranch June 21 to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Broward at Rock N Hookah July 19 to benefit Gilda’s Club at the Improv Aug. 23 to benefit Covenant House of Broward at Murphy’s Law Sept. 20 to benefit Community Enhancement Collaboration Renegade Oct. 18 to benefit CasaBlanca Academy at Bluepoint Ocean Grill Nov. 15 to benefit Hollywood Women’s Club at Tequila Ranch Dec. 15 to benefit Bess Route Foundation at Rock N Hookah *DAtes, Venues and nonprofits subject to change, refer to www.hollywoodgazette.com for the most up to date information

recommendations. According to Day Group Coordinator Hermine Vogler, “They are all children of great need and are all innocent victims of their circumstances.”

A total of 12 organizations will benefit from this year’s line up in 2012, which will culminate with an additional holiday event and opportunity for the organizations to raise even more.

Nonprofit organizations interested in being considered for the 2013 PWP agenda, should mail a press kit to 3363 Sheridan St., Suite 209 Hollywood, FL 33021.

Visit www.hollywoodgazette.com or Hollywood Gazette on Facebook to stay up to date on monthly details. Those who would like to donate raffle items, expertise or talent to PWP can contact Miriam Cronkhite at miriam@ hollywoodgazette.com.

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CHAMBER news

Chamber Golf Tourney Mixes Business With Pleasure

This happy foursome includes Tim Bowers (left to right), KC Jones, Mike Allen and Russell Mackie.

David Kout (left to right), Beth Tobin, Shawn Derosa and Steve Baker prepare to tee-off.

The Westin Diplomat Golf & Country Club played host to the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s 28th Annual Golf tournament recently, enabling 120 participants to enjoy a gorgeous day of mixing business with pleasure. This year’s tournament was held in collaboration with the Greater Hollywood Family Y. Congratulations to the Hillcrest Golf and Country Club foursome for bringing home first place; foursome members included Lewis Rissman, David Cage, Howard Hulsebosch and Tom Pace.

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Tournament chair Bryan DeCort and his teammate, Debbie Savage.

Cynthia Evans, Debbie Furslew, Gayle Goodman, Anne Hotte, Mark Johnson, Alan Koslow, Rhonda Ludwig, Michael Oestreich, Heidi O’Sheehan, Roxanne Rossiter, Mark Rowe, Patty Sacco, Debbie Savage, Marie Suarez, Jamie Summers and Julie Sundstrom.

The chamber is grateful to its corporate sponsors for their support of this tournament: 123 LumpSum, AutoNation, AAA Parking, Bacardi, Becker & Poliakoff, Calvin Giordano, Heineken USA, HEICO Corporation, FPL, Hollywood Beach Marriott, JetBlue, Magner’s Irish Cider, Mickey Byrnes, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Sun Credit Union and The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. Plans for the 29th Annual Golf tournament are already underway!

Chamber Executive Director Anne Hotte thanks golf tournament chair Bryan DeCort for his outstanding service.

Scenes From the Chamber’s Recent Breakfast Meeting

New members (front row, left to right): Jennifer Judice, Maureen Scanlon, Kerry Millhiser, Chai Chen, Iveta Rietschel, Nelly Abreu, Karen Renzaglia and Darren Kiley (back row) are recognized at the breakfast.

Marc Jacobs (left) and Matt Moritz of InTown Map & City Guide exhibit as part of the business expo held in conjunction with the breakfast.

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Grapes for Grades committee members present a check for the proceeds from their recent event.

Pictured from left to right are: Donna Dickey, Marty Jacobsen, Diana Pittarelli, Pat Chukerman, Robert Rentzer, Carlos Jimenez and Shekar Reddy.

Breakfast attendees Trisha Price, Felipe Cortinas, Karen Renzaglia and Iveta Rietschel explore the business expo at the breakfast.

Ed Walls, General Manager of The Westin Diplomat – which sponsored the breakfast – addresses attendees.

Guest speaker Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark with some of Hollywood’s finest

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Cong. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Keynote Speaker at Chamber’s Upcoming Woman of the Year Luncheon On Friday, Jan. 6, the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will welcome Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz as its keynote speaker for the 2011 Woman of the Year luncheon.

The event will take place at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club beginning at 11:30 a.m. and advance registration is required.

This year’s nominees include: • Minerva Bailey, Attorney • Nancy Ackerman-Hirsch, Transitioning Lifestyles and Changes LLC • Judy Erickson, Community Redevelopment Agency • Terry Fixel, Attorney • Deborah Kowalsky, Attorney • Trisha Price, Nerds Express • Susan Renneisen, Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino • Ina Rentzer, INRO Marketing • Debbie Savage, Responsive Home Health • Bonni Smith, Workforce One Employment Solutions/ The Shining Stars Health Network • Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City of Hollywood Public Sector • Allyson Tomchin, Directive Energy

Public Safety Day a Hands-On Experience for Leadership Hollywood Class As part of its ongoing goal to expose participants to the services and resources available in Hollywood, Broward County and the State of Florida, the class recently experienced Public Safety Day. From fire rescue to SWAT to beach rescue and emergency operations, it was a full (and photo-worthy) day!

Class member Sharon Kaplan tries out SWAT gear.

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Ana Sanchez 954-842-8800 Hollywood Health and Wellness provides chiropractic care, massage therapy, lipo laser and HCG weight loss, nutritional counseling and personal injury care.

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Fantasy Theatre Factory: Gordan Gumshoe, Fairy Tale Detective

2012 Family Performing Arts Season Florida Youth Orchestra: Major Music Presents Saturday, January 21, 2 pm Atlantic Coast Theatre: City Mouse Country Mouse Saturday, February 18, 2 pm Julian Toha: Infinite Potential Evening Concert – Friday, March 16, 7 pm Children’s Concert & Workshop – Saturday, March 17, 2 pm West Broward High School: HANDS Saturday, April 21, 6 pm Fantasy Theatre Factory: Gordon Gumshoe, Fairy Tale Detective Saturday, May 26, 2 pm Tickets may be purchased at the box office 45 minutes prior to showtime. All seats are general admission.

Arts Education for All • After-school and homeschool classes for children beginning in late January • Painting and ceramic classes for adults starting in late January • Private music instruction by appointment for Guitar, Piano, Recorder or Flute, Violin, and Voice Visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org/education or call for more information and to register.

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The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; and the Kresge Foundation.

We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work. Image: Photographs from the exhibition Artist Unknown/The Free World “pairings,” anonymous images collected by John D. Monteith and Oliver Wasow.

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LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE

New Age Cycles expands to beach location

by MIRIAM CRONKHITE | Managing Editor miriam@hollywoodgazette.com

the business in Hollywood to provide an alternative ew Age Cycles has to soaring gas prices with recently expanded inexpensive, dependable, from its Downtown green transportation. “As location to also include the demand grew for the Hollywood Beach. Located in bikes Downtown, the next the lobby of the Hollywood logical location to open Beach Resort (101 N. Surf was the beach,” explained Road behind O’Malley’s Wallace, “and additional Ocean Pub), they rent bikes expansions are coming very by the hour, soon.” Upcoming locations day or week. include Miami Beach and Key They will Biscayne. even deliver Electric bikes provide them to hotels power by means of pedalor homes. assist (a combination of the “Every motor and pedaling), torque day I ride thrust (a switch that allows an electric Wallace the bike to advance via the bike, people motor) or simply by pedaling. stop me to ask Much of New Age’s rental questions about it, most from fleet consists of the durable the window of their car,” said eMoto line of bikes that can Mary, owner of an eMoto travel 20 plus miles per hour, electric bike. “People are with a range of approximately fascinated by the simplicity of 20-40 miles. The motor use and effectiveness of the charges on a simple outlet motor.” and they are equipped with Owner of New Age puncture-resistant tires and Cycles, Reed Wallace, started self-sealing tubes. Bikes are

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Electric bikes rent for $30 daily, $100 per week and for the month of January, New Age is running it’s “Snowbird Special“ of $299 for 4 weeks! It comes with a charger, a basket for groceries, a lock and helmet.

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Clients of all ages come from all over the world as the popularity of electric bikes grows at a rapid pace. With the ease and convenience of an electric bike, even business professionals are discovering it to be a viable alternative means of transportation.

New Age Cycles is also equipped to rent and service bikes at the Downtown location at 1901 Harrison St. (corner of 19th & Harrison).

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City to hold public hearing on one year action plan On Jan. 11, in accordance with citizen participation requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 24 CFR 91.105, the City of Hollywood will conduct a public hearing before the Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) for the development of the City’s One Year Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.

The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments regarding the housing and community development priority needs and specific objectives proposed to be addressed with federal funds expected to be available during Fiscal Year 20122013.

The action plan resulting from this process is to serve as the City’s planning document and application for funding under HUD’s Community Planning and Development formula grant programs, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), during

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All interested agencies, groups and individuals are invited to attend the public hearing to be held on Jan. 11 at the City of Hollywood City Hall Room 219 at 6:30 p.m. Written comments on community development priority needs can be submitted to the Department of Community Development, 2600 Hollywood Blvd. Room 203 Hollywood, FL 33020 on or before Jan. 10. Records and information related to the City’s Consolidated Plan, including the City’s use of assistance under the CDBG and HOME programs during the preceding five years, are available to the public at the previous address, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Remodeling: The advantages of hiring a trained professional

By Marcy Gordon Expanding, remodeling and updating property requires training and expertise to do it properly.

Reality television often portrays massive design and construction projects as simple, requiring only a couple of days and a few words of guidance from an expert. However, successful, efficient and gratifying remodeling results from experienced collaboration and planning.

Save Time, Save Money, Have Your Own Advocate Hiring a trained design professional can save a lot of time and money. The designer becomes an advocate to assist homeowners throughout the entire process.

Designers are aware of new materials and are trained to find the perfect products for a project, within the balance of a wants versus needs analysis and within a budget.

They then integrate the result of this analysis with the technical components required for the project.

Color, finishes and furnishings are usually considered during the concept of a remodel, but things that are often not taken into account

are plumbing, HVAC, electric, energy and structure. Aesthetics is only one component. At the conclusion of a project, everything should function comfortably and safely according to specific needs.

Having a design professional trained in all of these matters is crutial to avoiding pitfalls. Professionals know the right questions to ask about safety and code specifications. They are trained to analyze and design with appropriate measures for electrical, plumbing, A/C and structural support.

Have a Plan Design professionals are trained in space planning and will ultimately prepare a set of plans for the project.

Investing in a set of design plans is probably the most important decision one can make before hiring someone to remodel any part of their space.

It is a road map to get started in the right direction. Without proper plans, one cannot solidify the outcome of the project. A set of schematic design plans also allows for an itemized list of selections in each area and can be independent of the construction itself, which is often perfect for those who just want to explore options.

2012 Hollywood Boulevard | 954.874.6424 ArcUrb Design Build, Inc. ArcUrb Design Build is a fullservice Florida licensed architecture and interior design/build business, servicing both residential and commercial clients. ArcUrb works with their clients to conceive the best project for their needs, reminding clients to “Design Smart Build Efficient.” A design professional from ArcUrb will meet with potential clients on site to learn more about goals for the project in order to

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DOWNTOWN NEWS

City attempts to finalize terms of lease for Cinema Paradiso in Downtown Hollywood

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Cinema Paradiso may be coming to Downtown Hollywood if the City can determine the terms of its lease, said Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Jorge Camejo.

Although unwilling to discuss the reasons the lease has not been finalized, Camejo said they are doing everything possible to solidify the terms.

“Until the ink is on the lease, we don’t want to jinx anything,” he said.

The City may not want to speak on the issue, but Cinema Paradiso has already updated its website to include

its Hollywood location, stating “keep your eyes open for Cinema Paradiso-Hollywood!”

The Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival or FLIFF, which operates Cinema Paradiso, currently has a theatre in Ft. Lauderdale and it functions as a year-round art house, according to its website. The 230 seat stadium cinema is open 365 days a year with the ability to project in 35mm, 16mm, HDCam, Digi-Beta, BetaSP and DVD. It also contains a cafe with three full bars serving wine, beer, mixed drinks, soft drinks, coffee, concession candy and popcorn. The theatre is available for rent.

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Beauty of Wax relocates, doubles space Downtown

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Beauty of Wax, a Downtown staple for over a decade, has recently relocated to a new 1,800sqare foot space at 2029A Tyler St., The Beauty of Wax team doubling the size of their Downtown for aesthetic location. Recently they also purposes.

The new storefront on Tyler Street offers the same opened two additional locations Their mission service as their older location, plus new ways to in Miami and Plantation. is to offer you enhance your smooth skin like ‘Vajazzling’ and ‘Lucky For more than 10 years, a personalized You’ temporary tatoos.

Beauty of Wax has provided “The and comfortable guests to a comfortable, almost Best Hair Removal” services experience, painless, European Brazilian using European Brazilian wax providing a close-to-no-pain body waxing, while using the best techniques for men and women, service that will leave your skin techniques. residents and guests in the South silky smooth for approximately Their new location is Florida area. three to six weeks. They welcoming and relaxed in a The new location boasts are known for high-quality, private feng shui atmosphere. new enhancement services such professional hair removal wax For more information, visit as “Vajazzling,” which is the services and affordable prices. www.beautyofwax.com or call application of glitter and jewels The experienced echnicians (954) 922-2252. to a woman’s nether regions at Beauty of Wax introduce

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Gambling Already Everywhere In Florida, So Welcome New Casinos

BY BUDDY NEVINS www.browardbeat.com

Critics charge that the new casino bill will bring too much gambling to Florida.

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We’ve already got it, folks. There is gambling from Pensacola to Miami.

I was astounded by the number of gambling facilities I found that were already authorized by the state: 24 Cardrooms 5 Slot Machine Facilities 16 Greyhound Tracks 6 Jai-Ali Frontons 3 Thoroughbred Tracks 1 Harness Track 2 Quarter Horse Tracks There are other facilities, including the Seminole Hard Rock, which is not governed by the state.

Don’t forget the Florida Lottery, which is expected to provide $1.186 billion for education in the 2011-12 fiscal year.

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Gambling currently employs thousands. The handful of slot parlors in South Florida are expected to pump $154 million into state coffers in 201112 — not the $500 million annual take promised when the referendum was passed, but not peanuts, either. Parimutuels provide nearly $30 million more.

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Do you really believe a handful of destination casinos being debated in Tallahassee now are going to ruin Florida?

No, new casinos will be a job generator that will employ thousands.

These new casinos will pump tens of millions into the state general fund.

If investors are willing to spend more than $2 billion — the current requirement to gain a license in the proposed bill — let them. All that money will be spent right here.

(Disclosure: My son Aaron Nevins is senior legislative aide to state Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, who is a sponsor of the destination casino bill.)

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by MIRIAM CRONKHITE | Managing Editor miriam@hollywoodgazette.com

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Residents of Hollywood will have a chance to support leaders and implement change in November, during the 2012 General Municipal Election.

Voters will decide on their mayor and city commissioners in six districts.

Mayor Bober will run for re-election, unopposed for a second term. The city commissioner candidates include current Vice Mayor Patricia Asseff in district one and current district three commissioner Heidi Marie O’Sheehan. Central Broward Water Control Commissioner Kevin Biederman will run for city commissioner in district five. Timothy Burton and Ralph Kenol will be running in district two. Richard S. Blattner will try to hold his position against Justin Leif Serian for district four. In district six, Edward F. Holodak and Freddy Manuel Suategui will run against current commissioner Linda Sherwood. The City Clerk provides updated election information at http:// Hollywoodfl.org/election/election.htm.

New changes to city commission

View and participate in Hollywood Gazette’s online election poll on our Facebook Page or visit www.hollywoodgazette.com terms and limits mean the mayor and commissioners from even-numbered districts will serve four-year terms beginning in 2012, while oddnumbered districts will serve a six-year term beginning at the presidential election in 2012 and then four-year terms on the gubernatorial election cycle beginning in 2018. Term limits will not allow anyone to run for mayor if they have served 12 consecutive years as mayor by the end of their current term. Commissioners serving 12 consecutive years in a district will also not be able to run for re-election in that district.

The critical role of city manager may soon be filled as well. After a national search, choices have been narrowed to six candidates. At the Hollywood Art and Culture Center on

Jan. 5 there will be a public meet and greet with candidates and a public Special City Commission meeting will take place Jan. 6 for interviews.

The new city manager will be will be chosen by the city commission.

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DOWNTOWN NEWS

Free parking Downtown: Time Limits for day parking

by Brett Daly | Editor brett@hollywoodgazette.com

After listening to the suggestions of Downtown business owners, the City of Hollywood approved no time limits to Downtown parking between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. A three-hour time limit between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. remains in effect.

Back in November, the City Commission approved the removal of 82 master meters and 373 single-head meters from Downtown Hollywood after a 4-2 vote. The switch to free parking began Dec. 1 and received high praise from Downtown business owners.

“We have a true consensus here of the community, organizations, developers, retailers, restaurants, real estate firms, etc.,” said Chris Eberle, owner of the Big Easy Bar and Grille and the president of the Downtown Hollywood Business Association during the Nov. 16 City Commission meeting. “I’m aware of no one opposed. We believe that in itself is instructive.”

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a loss of about $1.4 million of revenue for Hollywood – a revenue source the City has not yet found a way to replace.

While talks include raising parking fees on Hollywood Beach, Director of Parking and Intergovernmental Affairs Lorie Mertens-Black, said they are still discussing ways to develop new sources of parking revenue. In addition to revenue loss, the switch eliminated three full-time positions and four parttime positions, but the CRA strongly believes the switch will help attract much-needed traffic to Downtown businesses.

“Parking is perceived as a major impediment to Downtown,” said CRA executive director Jorge Camejo.

“Creating the opportunity where we would be able to market free parking Downtown and affirmatively state to the public that by visiting Downtown Hollywood you would no longer run the risk of being ticketed, I think that is a huge, huge value and a tremendous opportunity that we can take advantage of.”

Art and Culture Center continues Hot Topics series The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s Hot Topics Discussion Series continued with internationally known art critic Jerry Saltz last month. A judge on the Bravo TV show “Work of Art,” Saltz is the senior art critic of “New York Magazine.” A three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, in Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Executive Director Joy 2006 he was named Best Satterlee with Jerry Saltz.

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Hollywood artists seek arts district for Downtown

by CARON CONWAY Lead Correspondent

A group of Hollywood businesspeople and dozens of artists have a farsighted vision for the Downtown District, and thanks to their united efforts, visitors to the area can also see the big picture.

The smART movement is a volunteer campaign launched in midDecember that’s transforming drab building facades into eye-catching works of art. But smART organizers say the real “big picture” is so much more than what meets the eye – that not only can a colorful mural bring a large blank wall to life, but visually stimulating outdoor art can bring an entire neighborhood to life.

Longtime Hollywood resident, event organizer and realtor David Erickson, one of the movement’s founders, said smART’s ultimate purpose is to create economic vitality through the restoration of Downtown Hollywood to a true arts district.

Erickson said the redevelopment effort starts with the street art creation, which inspires the local community and generates traffic to the area – which in turn leads to art sales and increased sales of goods and services at existing local businesses, as well as interest from new businesses in vacant Downtown properties.

“Money will follow the art,” said Erickson, who is spearheading the smART movement with Alex Terife, owner of the Downtown Pizza Rustica on Hollywood Boulevard, and Terife’s business partner Nick Pereira. “The artist activity will bring successes.

Downtown becomes an interesting village again, and we all support the cause of creating new art all year long.”

Every Tuesday evening, artists from throughout South Florida gather Downtown to volunteer their time and talents and share their inspiration with curious onlookers. SmART, a Florida nonprofit organization, provides equipment such as scaffolds and ladders and some of the supplies.

Mobile Stage Network, a company whose locations include Downtown Hollywood, donates the use of stateof-the-art, remote-controlled stage lights that illuminate the artists’ wall canvases.

“This is supporting the community. Whatever the duration [of the smART movement], we’re here,”

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said company co-owner Mike “Fish” Michaels.

Finally, Downtown landlords like Ben Cohen, who owns four properties in the district, offer up their exterior building space to the creative process.

Adorning Cohen’s Ramada hotel on Harrison Street are 30 colorful works of art contained within rectangular and oval-shaped frames.

The timing of the smART movement could not have been better, with the Downtown Hollywood Business Association in the process of “trying to brand the Downtown area,” said Cohen. “This part of town needs a character. It’s up to the community

to develop an identity. We want to get a community spirit here to welcome people here.”

Terife said it’s exciting to see the community “coming together to transform its Downtown into a cultural and art-infused destination to be shared by locals and visitors.”

Some 50 artists have participated in the movement so far, between the street art and displays inside local businesses and a new gallery housed in Cohen’s Harrison Court building.

Multiversal/smART Studios curator Cassie “Kazilla” Williams, a diverse artist and arts mover-and-shaker known for her multiversal exhibitions,

introduced most of the participating artists to the smART movement.

“I love Hollywood. I love the diversity and the culture. There’s a lot here. There’s just not a lot of traffic,” Williams said. “They’re really stimulating a lot of interest.

It’s really a great platform for all my artists.”

These artists include Trek6, who has been involved in Miami’s prestigious Art Basel art show and famed Wynwood Art District.

“The more of these type of events that the City sees, the more they can see the potential, including the potential to generate revenue,” he said.

“Art is coming to Hollywood – at last,” said artist Mary Duncan, whose work adorns the exterior of the Ramada Inn and the interior of Harrison’s Wine Bar, which she and her husband Richard have owned for 10 years. “This is a good start.”

The launch of the smART movement happens to coincide with the City’s decision to provide free Downtown parking beginning Dec. 1, which Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Executive Director Jorge Camejo called “a catalyst for future economic growth.” There is no charge for on-street parking between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., with free parking permitted in three-hour increments between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

SmART organizers said the movement will be expanded to include other arts and culture elements such as live music and special events Downtown. Erickson, who has organized numerous annual events in Hollywood, is working on resurrecting the Fat Tuesday celebration that was part of the former Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropicale festival.

“Watching Downtown Hollywood transform itself in the next few months will be a memorable experience,” he said.

Cohen hopes the grassroots movement will make Downtown Hollywood an example for other communities.

“The potential is definitely here.

We’re sitting in a great location,” he said. “It can be done.”

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