July 2017 Hollywood Gazette

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NEW PARKING RATES FOR HOLLYWOOD BEACH NOW IN EFFECT P. 3 • LATIN GROCER FRESCO Y MAS SETS UP SHOP IN HOLLYWOOD P. 10

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Haleema Irfan is the valedictorian of Hollywood Hills High School and the Battalion Commander of the Military Academy.

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HOLLYWOOD BEACH

New parking rates for Hollywood Beach now in effect To keep beach parking affordable for Hollywood residents, the City of Hollywood is offering a resident parking rate.

Hollywood residents must register their vehicle(s) annually with the City’s Parking Division to enjoy an hourly parking rate of $1.50 per hour Monday through Thursday and $2.00 per hour Friday through Sunday and on holidays.

This rate is 50% less than the new nonresident rate of $3.00 per hour Monday through Thursday and $4.00 per hour Friday through Sunday and on holidays which went into effect on Monday, May 1, 2017.

Registration is free and can be done in-person or online. Once registered, you will be given a “resident rate code” for use at City-operated multi-space master meter parking spots on Hollywood Beach.

The following documents are required to register: • Drivers license • Vehicle registration • One of the following: lease agreement, utility bill, voter ID card or tax bill with current Hollywood address To Register Online: Visit the Parking Portal at www.hollywoodfl.org/residentrate. Select “Get Permits” then login or sign up for a customer account. The “Purchase a Permit” page will come up describing all of the different permit options available in the City of Hollywood. Select “Next,” then under the subclassification dropdown menu select "Hollywood Resident Meter Rate.” To avoid being charged a fee, you must select “Hollywood Resident Meter Rate.” Do not choose “Hollywood Resident.” Enter your information then select “Next.” Finally, upload scanned images or photos of the required documents. Files must be less than 4MB. You will receive an email confirmation after successfully completing the registration process. Please allow up to 24 hours or the next business day for processing your registration.

To Register In-person: Bring copies of the required documents to the Parking office located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard in the City Hall West Annex Building.

Current Parkmobile Application Users If you are already a Parkmobile user, you will still need to register your vehicle(s) with the City to automatically receive the resident rate when you use the

Parkmobile App. Be sure to use the same phone number when you register with the City and allow up to 20 days processing time.

New Parkmobile Application Users Once you have registered your vehicle(s) with the City and you have

your resident rate code, you can then sign up with the Parkmobile Application to receive the resident parking rate. To sign up, visit http://us.parkmobile.com/ or call the toll-free number 877.727.5714. Be sure to use the same phone number and allow up to 20 days of processing time.

Please allow up to 24-hours/next business day for resident rate processing

and up to 20 days for Parkmobile Application processing At single-space parking meters, the resident rate can only be applied when using the Parkmobile Application Resident rate code is not valid in private garages, lots or meters.

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GOSEEDO JULY WHAT’S HOT & HAPPENING IN HOLLYWOOD

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

Bring a drum or percussion instrument.

All skill levels welcome. Meet at the Palm Court. Continues Aug. 7.

Information: 954-926-0204

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

Visit art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork. Take in a mural tour from 6-7 p.m., and find Impulse Art from 8-9 p.m. Enjoy the Artisan Market, with pop-up shops, artist showcases, handmade items and more.

Information: 954-924-2980

16 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

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6TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT 7 a.m., Hollywood Golf & Beach Resort, 1600 Johnson St.

Join this tournament for a cause, featuring complimentary beverages, buffet brunch at Shenanigan’s East Side Pub, contests, a silent auction, raffles and more. Cost is $65.

Information: 954-383-1906 or 732-299-4785

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STAR-SPANGLED CELEBRATION ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH 2-10 p.m., Hollywood Beach

Pick your fun along the beach at Charnow Park’s splash pad, take part in beach games, relax under an umbrella or grab a percussion instrument to play with beachside entertainers. Highlights of the day: • Noon-8 p.m.: Johnson Street Plaza – Take a photo against a beachy or patriotic background • 2-6 p.m.: DJ and Gamesmaster Tony Mixx at Charnow Park • 7-9 p.m.: Enjoy a concert featuring the 13th Army Band of the Florida National Guard • 9 p.m.: Offshore fireworks begin Information: 954-921-3404

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July 6: Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper July 14: Steve Miller with Peter Frampton July 16: New Kids on the Block: The Total Package Tour with Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men July 22: Ratt and Ace Frehley 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 Show times: 954-797-5531

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JUBILEE CENTER’S ANNUAL ITALIAN DINNER 6-8 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1704 Buchanan St.

Sponsored by the Men’s Club of St. John’s Episcopal Church, all proceeds support the mission of the Jubilee Center to provide relief from hunger and despair. Tickets are $25.

Information: 954-920-0106

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HOLLYWOOD POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE BOWLING COMPETITION & FUNDRAISER 3-5 p.m., Sparez Bowling, 5325 S. University Drive

Cost is $200 for

uMOVIES & MUSIC July 7: We Bought a Zoo July 14: Sing July 21: No Movie July 28: Home Aug. 4: Charlotte’s Web Aug. 11: Galaxy Quest Aug. 18: Invincible Aug. 25: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 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.

a team of five players and includes bowling shoes rental, food and soft drinks. All proceeds go toward Hollywood PAL. Information: Pat at 954-232-8798 or Jennifer at 754-204-0972

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.

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ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

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

More than 30 million people participate in this nationwide event aimed at uniting neighbors to fight back against crime. Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other events with safety demos, visits from emergency personnel, kids activities and more. Register your neighborhood party by calling 954-967-4371.

ARTS PARK GALLERY 11 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayThursday, 1 Young Circle

u Great Vibes – Bash to Buffett: Join the artist’s reception from 6-8 p.m. July 15. Paintings inspired by classical and contemporary music.

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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 preregister for the Dream Car Classic, visit CobraJoeProductions.com.

Participation limited to 85 vehicles.

There are awards for the Top 30 vehicles as well as a People’s Choice Award.

Information: 954-825-1027

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. u Michael D’Amato: Photographs capturing special moments of people, landscapes and unique elements of buildings and things seen while D’Amato traveled. On display through July 7.

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

Will you be featured as next month's cover story?

BY JENNIFER ANN LOVE PUBLISHER Last month, I had the privilege of visiting the Israel and the West Bank for 10 days on a leadership mission with A Wider Bridge, a North American LGBTQ organization building support for Israel and its LGBTQ community.

Our time was spent engaging with leaders in politics, entertainment, government, and advocacy giving me a perspective I couldn't have gotten from any book or documentary. It was a trip of a lifetime, leaving me with more questions than answers and I was profoundly moved by those who are working against all odds to achieve stability in the region.

I've learned that there will never likely be a time when the Jews and Arabs will ever agree on the past, and to move forward we must have dialogue about the future. It gives me great hope to know there are leaders working on specific resolutions involving cooperation from both sides to address borders, sovereignty, refugees and the right of return, settlements and security to ensure a better future for all.

I could write pages about my trip.

But my overarching sentiment is that there are no easy solutions, peace may never look like a white dove flying from Ramallah to Jerusalem, things are much more nuanced than they seem, and face-to-face conversations are more important now than ever.

So in the spirit of building community through fostering communication, I’m issuing a challenge to our readers to share a meal with a neighbor you haven’t met. Invite them over for coffee or a bite to eat and get to know them a little.

Email me a brief essay and photo I will publish each one I receive in the next issue and on our social media channels.

I'll choose one inspiring story about what you learned and develop it into our August issue cover story with photos. My email address is jennifer@ hollywoodgazette.com.

Community starts with communication. Let's talk to each other.

Hollywood Gazette Publisher Jennifer Love with Avi Buskila, CEO of Peace Now, the leading voice of Israeli public pressure for peace.

The first openly transgender IDF soldier, Ofer Ben David Erez with Nadiya Al-Noor, one of the 34 participants on our mission.

Polyphony brings Arab and Jewish children together to learn the universal language of classical music in Nazareth. The students bond through their studies creating harmony both inside the classroom and outside in the world.

Tuition is subsidized for those who can't afford.

Lasting friendships are forged.

Palestenian youth are amused with us as they teach us a traditional Dakba dance inside a refugee camp in the Palestenian territory in the West Bank.

At theTel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival, my wife Tori Bertran and I flank Evan Wolfson, the man who founded Freedom to Marry and worked for 32 years to make our marriages like ours possible.

The Western Wall on a Sunday evening at approximately 11 p.m.

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Lunch in the home of a Druze woman in a village meters from the Syrian border. Druze are an Arab minority religion in Israel and Syria.

Hollywood Youth Ambassadors honored for community service at Commission meeting The Hollywood Commission hondvolz@hollywoodgazette.com ored members of the Hollywood Youth Ambassadors Program at a recent commission meeting. The program is made up of high school students from Hollywood high schools and Hallandale Beach High School.

They partner with a member of the Hollywood Commission and gain an inside look at how city government works.

Alex Allen-Pereira is looking forward to attending Florida Gulf Coast University this fall. The experiences he had with the Hollywood Youth Ambassador program will give him and advantage in college and later in life.

Alexander Allen-Pereira received a $500 scholarship for his participation on the Youth Ambassador program. He will attend Florida Gulf Coast University and study business.

He is a graduate of Hollywood Hills High School. He also received $500 in scholarship money from the program. He will study business.

“This has been a really challenging program. I learned public speaking skills and

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friends in the program. “We come from different schools and we build friendships. We help each other,” she said.

This year, students worked on antibullying; eliminating underage drinking and driving; and other issues affecting young people. They also created a video on the negative consequences of drinking and driving.

Brooke Tuttle, a student at ChaminadeMadonna was one of eight students who has Members of Hollywood Youth Ambassadors were recently honored by the Holjoined the Hollywood Youth Ambassador lywood Commission. The program is made up of high school students from program. “I am excited about being an AmHollywood high schools and Hallandale Beach High School pa, who partner with bassador and looking forward to developing a member of the Hollywood Commission while gaining an inside look at how city leadership skills,” she said. government works.

Members of the Hollywood Youth Ambassadors represented Hollywood at the how local government works,” said Allenstudent is a firm believer in the program.

Florida League of Cities and also volunteer Pereira. “I have enjoyed being a Hollywood “My favorite part has been building relation- at city events. The Ambassadors are involved Youth Ambassador.” ships with students from different schools. I in many leadership activities at their Major Manny Marino said the program have also learned about local government,” schools, where the administration nomihas been successful. “The students learn he said. nates them for the program.

The students work with the commission leadership skills and how to interact with The students represented Hollywood and Hollywood Police Department to come city government. They learn how city govat the Earned…

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They also “A Reputation Inherited” up with ideas around how city leaders can ernment works. It brings together a diverse volunteer at city events. relate to youth and, hopefully, establish a group of students,” he said.

The Ambassadors are involved in many Vice Mayor Traci Callari also compleproductive dialogue. leadership activities at their schools. They mented the Ambassadors on their efforts.

Geomani Brooks, a student at South are nominated for the program by the Jason Silverira, a McArthur High School Broward High School, has enjoyed making administration of their school.

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North and South Lakes may become no anchor zones

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A number of Hollywood residents are concerned about boats anchored in North and South Lakes.

In North Lake, there are usually about 15 to 20 boats an anchor and in South Lake there are usually about two to four boats at anchor. There are no moorings there now but boats can drop anchor in these areas. Boaters can now anchor anywhere outside the Intracoastal channel.

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Renee Richards-Lukehart, grants and special projects manager for Hollywood said it would take both local and state legislation to make this happen. The Lakes would have to be designated as a recreation zone on the city level and then the matter would have to approved by the state legislature.

“The Lakes would be reserved for activities such as water skiing and jet skiing and other water activities,” said Richards-Lukehart.

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At the same time, more sellers are motivated to move inventory in recent months making South Florida one of the hottest markets in the nation. In May 2017, the Broward county real estate market saw a 4.8% increase in new listings of multifamily homes, as well as sales prices, according to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors Association.

While an array of factors influence a potential home buyer’s decisions, the first thing to consider should be financing. The purchase of a home is the largest financial transaction that most of us will ever make, which is why it’s so important to have a team of financial experts on your side.

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NEW BUSINESS

Latin grocer Fresco y Mas sets up shop in Hollywood A former Winn-Dixie dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com located at 6775 Taft Street in now occupied by Fresco y Mas. The parent company of both supermarket brands,

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store one block west of the new Fresco y Más location.

Earlier this year, the Tampa Bay Times reported that Lakeland-based Publix gradually has lost market share to Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, The Fresh Market and to other grocers that entered Florida more recently,

including Lucky’s Market and Sprouts Farmers Market. http://www.sunsentinel.com/business/fl-bz-fresco-mashollywood-20170614-story.html “We’ve been listening to our customers and are providing them with new Hispanic offerings that meet their needs, all while delivering great prices,

service and quality,” Nasshan said.

“While Fresco may be a new name in Hollywood, we believe it’s a perfect fit for this community. We’re dedicated to our Fresco y Mas shoppers and work every day to deliver on our promise – more savings, more service, more for you.”

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Southeastern Grocers saw such a successful introduction of Fresco y Mas in Miami-Dade, where there are 16 locations, the company decided to expand into Broward with its first location in Hollywood.

With 16 successful locations in Miami-Dade, Latin-centered Fresco y Mas enters Broward County with its first store in Hollywood.

Bill Nasshan is the regional vice president of Southeastern Grocers.

“Our investment in this store signifies our commitment to the Hollywood community and we’re excited to have this, as our first store, in Broward County,” Nasshan said.

The new Fresco y Mas features a full-service butcher shop and an instore cafeteria that serves family-style meals made from scratch. Fresco y Más is now another rival of Publix Super Markets, which operates a Hollywood

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ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

A&E in your city Kent Wallace's 'B-Scene'

BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT The Rolling Stones hit song “Street Fighting Man” opens with, “Everywhere I hear the sound of marching, charging feet, boy.’ Cause summer's here and the time is right for fighting in the street, boy…”

Boy-howdy the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood is in step with that classic! We have quite the imbroglio brewing with the Confederate named street issue, which has caused quite the brouhaha. I offer up a simple solution—rename, not the street, but the honoree. For instance (and this is my best instance), Forrest Street is to be renamed for Forrest Gump! I’ll bet Tom Hanks hisself would be honored to attend the name-change (the same scenario works for other controversial street names).

Speaking of action on the streets of the Hip Hamlet—The Dream Car Classic (a Cobra Joe Production) which lines Hollywood Blvd on the 1st Sunday of every month is once again putting us on

Jorge Rodriguez Show SoFlo Radio the map!

Yep, The Velocity Cable Channel’s Lokar Car Show (which airs ‘Hot Rods and Cool Rides’) is coming back to film again (August 6 th ). Keep it coming Joe, as far as this scribe knows, Hollywood is the ONLY town in all of Florida to be featured!

Keeping with the street theme, Hollywood’s epic event (3rd Saturday Art Walk) will be in full swing July 15th —street performances, gallery’s galore, the Artesian Market and so much more (from Arts Park to 21 st —Hollywood Blvd and Harrison)…Don’t miss the scene—bscene!

Do you know that there is a space

overlooking Hollywood Blvd. where SoFlo Radio broadcasts (from a cubicle in at the Ramada Inn)?

Jorge Rodriguez is the owner/operator of Hollywood’s very own internet radio station. We have a gamut of groovy content, airing daily (and nightly) and if you really care about your town you’ll tune into www.sofloradio.com...

Here’s the word from a Jersey snowbird! Yep, Watercolorist Sam Caponegro is exhibiting “A Summer by the Pool in Hollywood Florida” at Broward College

(Baily Hall July 2 nd —August 6th ) with an opening reception on July 13 th from 6-9pm. Give this cat some love Tweety Birds…

It’s no secret I spend ample time in tipple mode in any number of local watering holes. And the Octopus gets as much of my A.M. time as Father Pierre (at Little Flower Church).

Mark Monroe is a bartender/bon vivant and exceptional artist. His cartoon/ line drawings are so much appreciated by this scribe…Follow his Bar Talk toons on Facebook (Mark Monroe—Hollywood)…Perhaps Jennifer will bring him on board?

As you may know I’ve been spending time in Costa Rica and I found the bomb of a Villa/Inn in San Jose (the Capital), Hotel Santo Tomas. What a great, clean, hip, centrally located launching point for all things Pura Vida…I recently cut a deal with the owner. If you book a room through their site (www.hotelsantotomas.com) and mention the “Kent Special” you’ll get 10% off! (And no wiseguy, I’m not getting a piece of the action, just repping Hollywood style)…

Remember; let’s keep it cool—it’s summertime in the Hip Hamlet…

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SCHOOL NEWS

University of Miami coach runs football practice at Hollywood Police Athletic League

A group of young and upcomCORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com ing football players got together for a morning football camp at the Hollywood PAL athletic field. The camp was run by University of Miami Head Football Coach Mark Richt and many of his assistant football coaches. The players, all middle-school age and below, participated in basic football drills much in the same way college players practice. They focused on basic fundamental skills but there was no hitting since campers were not wearing pads.

Richt was glad to lead the camp and spend time with young and upcoming players. “I want to show that we love and care for the young people in the community,”Richt said. “We are teaching them basic football fundamentals.”

The University of Miami coaches led the players in various drills and shared their knowledge of basic football skills.

At the end of camp, Richt asked the players if they wanted to play in high school, college and professional football, and all the kids’ hands went up. Richt said when he considers a player for his team, he looks at whether or not they can play a position well enough to help the team win, and if they have good academic grades.

“I also look at their character. I want someone who is a good person and will play with enthusiasm,” Richt said.

“I want players who are self-motivated.”

The players were able to ask Richt questions and some of them asked what it took to be successful as a college player and student. Richt recommended they stay focused on athletics and academics and make positive decisions.

The University of Miami coaches led the Hollywood PAL players in various drills and shared their knowledge of basic football skills.

Trey Scott enjoyed the camp. “This was a lot of fun and I had good time,” he said. Scott plays in the Hollywood PAL football program.

Evan Jackson said, “This was a good camp and I learned to play the position of cornerback well.”

Amarion Conley, who is getting ready to play high school football said, “This was an awesome camp and I really learned a lot.”

Pat Stevens, president of the Hollywood PAL was pleased with the

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At the end of camp, Richt asked the players if they wanted to play in high school, college and professional football. Richt said when he considers a player for his team, he looks at whether they can play a position well enough to help the team win, and if they get good grades. morning camp and said it was a positive environment for young people.

The Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) is a youth activities program run by Police Officers of the Hollywood Police Department and a volunteer Board of Directors for the purpose of: •Preventing juvenile crime and drug use.

•To provide positive role models for our

youth.

•To develop discipline, self esteem and positive moral values through wholesome competition.

•To create better relations through Communication between Law Enforcement Officers and the youth of our community.

Money raised at P.A.L. goes to funding first rate programs and to pur-

chase and maintain equipment used by P.A.L. members. Donations enable community youth to participate in Police supervised activities.

Any child, male or female, between the ages of 6 years and 18 years of age can participate at the Police Athletic League. All that is required is a willingness to participate.

It’s all about the U for Hollywood PAL athletes, who enjoyed a morning of football practice at camp with University of Miami football coach Mark Richt. The young players ran through many of the same drills Coach Richt uses in college practice.

BROWARD COUNTY

Major upgrade of radio public safety dispatch system coming soon to Broward County Broward County will soon have a new public safety radio system. The Broward County Commission approved a $59.5 million expenditure for the new system and support maintenance for up to 10 years.

“We are replacing older technology with a more robust solution,” said Brett Bayag, acting director of the office of regional communications and technology for Broward County. “We did an assessment of the county public safety radio system and found that we needed to bolster the system. A technical consultant did an assessment of the existing radio system and recommended that we add seven new tower sites for transmitting radio The new Motorola P25 system The new system will improve communications within the county and will signals.” increase capabilities of communicating with federal, state and neighboring agencies. The new PremierOne The new system project includes $30.4 million for CAD replaces an outdated system and will boost service to residents during emergency situations. a state-of-the-art Motorola P25 system, $26.4 million lywood that needed to be addressed, and this new system replaces an outdated system and will manage incidents to pay for maintenance and support for 10 years, $2.5 and share information throughout the region. It is one will eliminate the gaps. million for optional services and $200,000 for additional component of the County’s $113 million investment in In addition, Broward County’s regional 911 Consolitraining of personnel. dated Dispatch Centers are now using Motorola Solutions’ emergency communication operations and system imBroward County hopes to have the entire system installed by December 2018. There will be improvements PremierOne Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) so they can provements, which have resulted in Broward having one more quickly and reliably communicate critical informa- of the fastest emergency response times in the nation. to the whole radio communications system so that it will tion with police, fire and other first responders to help “This multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency and multimeet the latest standards of the Association of Public discipline CAD system interfaces with all of the Broward people during emergencies.

Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and will have The new PremierOne CAD replaces an outdated sysCounty Regional Consolidated E-911 systems vital to interoperable digital wireless communications. It is going receiving, processing and implementing rapid response to tem and will boost service to residents during emergency from the legacy analog system to digital. Seven new tow911 calls, and will greatly enhance service to people in situations. ers will be installed and two of them will be in Hollywood Broward County during emergency situations,” said Broward County’s three centers handle about 1.7 so that some of the coverage gaps will be eliminated. The million emergency calls a year. The new PremierOne CAD Bayag. consultant found coverage gaps in areas including Hol-

Over 800 participants ‘walk the talk’ for the Epilepsy Foundation on Hollywood Beach

BY DARLENE PISTOCCHI

tion and forging the way to find therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.

“Check Cashing USA, with 39 stores throughout South Florida, was the only local business to hold a campaign at its stores to raise funds for the event,” said Egozi.

Its contribution of $12,000 was the largest amount raised by a business in support of this fundraising effort.

If you would like to make a donation, please contact the Hollywood walk manager, Andres Gonzalez, at (954) 779-1509 or agonzalez@efof.org.

Donations can also be mailed to the Broward EFOF office: 512 NE 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

COMMUNITY INTEREST CORRESPONDENT darlene@hollywoodgazette.com

Held at Hollywood’s North Beach Park, more than 800 walkers participated in this year’s Epilepsy Foundation of Florida’s (EFOF) Signature Walk the Talk for Epilepsy event to help spread awareness.

Participants included Assistant Mayor of Bal Harbor, Seth Salver; South Broward Hospital District Commissioner Karen Harrington; and Channel 10’s Nicole Perez.

“More than $72,000 was raised,” says Karen Basha Egozi, CEO of EFOF. “But EFOF is still hoping to reach its goal of $100,000.”

The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida leads the fight against epilepsy, working to overcome the many challenges of living with the condi-

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Taps for Cool Cat — Dominick Proscia

BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT

Dominick Proscia served both his country (Army—Vietnam) and the state of New York (if you get my drift). Dom was the type of guy who would give the shirt off his back— if it didn’t fit, he’d find you one that did—that’s the kind of man he was…

I first met Dominick when I started hanging at American Legion Post 92 and we hit it off (the New York connection was profound). Dom was from Coney Island and worked the famed Fulton Street Fish Market for his uncle who had a booth there, but he’d lived here, in the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood, for the past twenty-some odd-years.

On my morning treks to Little Flower Church I’d often run into the lanky, white haired/white goatee beatnik looking Proscia and we’d always engage in animated conversation. At

some point he invited me into his modest digs, with the opulent garden— a full bloom of plants, flowers and bushes—his pride and joy!

Veronika Vitiello (a mutual friend and habitant of the 92) told me, “Dominick, claimed to know the sex of each

and every plant. He’d talk to them.”

Veronika continued, “I recall, during Lent, some years ago, Dom loaded me up with fish and veggies. It got to the point where I had to say—enough! He had the kindest heart of anyone I’ve ever known.”

Dominick was known to pull into the parking lot of the 92, pop the trunk of his car and offer up any number of goodies—charging nothing, but accepting a drink or cash if offered…

Irish Jimmy told me the other day that he still has a bottle of grape juice and a loaf of rye Dominick gifted him—that’s the kind of cat Dominick was. Jimmy added, “Once a week he’d water all the plants along the periphery of the 92. He was a generous and greenthumbed son-of-a-gun!”

The day after Dom passed, his name was pulled in the daily drawing at the 92—needless to say he wasn’t there to collect, but it hardly matters— he’d have bought the house drinks in any event…

RIP Dominick Proscia. And thanks for your service, friendship and generosity

1 Jak Frost—A Fresh Voice, Hollywood Style

BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT

1 Jak Frost sounds like an address and to a certain degree it is.

You see, that’s what Jack Charles’ co-workers called him prior to his becoming a radio personality/producer.

Jak was born in Miami (he’s thirty-five years old) and he’s lived here in Hollywood for the past four years.

I first met Jak while I was doing a weekly show on SoFlo Radio with Jorge Rodriquez—Jak was the producer.

At the time Jak was also hosting one of the stations most popular programs, “This is the Spot” (which airs every Friday 8pm-9pm).

“This is the Spot is a trending topic, discussion fueled, debate aggregate—a panel driven format,” Jak recently told this writer.

Jak has attracted not only a following, but some very interesting guests. Folk like controversial speaker Doctor Umar Johnson, author Tariq Nasheed and local D.J. Oski Gonzalez (to name a few).

This writer wanted to know how Jak (a self described knucklehead in his youth), segued into his current media status—he was quick to oblige the query.

“I was working an uninspiring, dead-end, telemarketing job. Frustrated and feeling little self-worth, I played hooky one day—to sort of think things through.

“I was listening to the radio when a commercial

for a broadcasting school aired. I’d always had a love for talk and sports radio, and well, it was an epiphany moment.

“As fate would have it, I enrolled on the very last day of admissions.”

Jak dove right in and fit right in, quickly lining up internships under the urging of mentor/instructor Christopher Hudspeth. His roster included 560 WQAM

Sports Radio, BONOMOTION (a video editing company) and the aforementioned SoFlo Radio.

Unfortunately, Jak’s new found drive and passion caused an irrevocable wedge in his marriage. Despite the breakup, Jak remains an active and doting father to his two children.

After his internship, SoFlo Radio offered the wunderkind a full-time job (among his responsibilities: sound engineer for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers soccer team and producing the Jorge Rodriquez show).

“At some point Jorge afforded me the opportunity to host my own show. But I blanched. I preferred producing—I wasn’t sure I had the chops for on-air talent.”

But a funny thing happened during a commute on the Metrorail (Jaks’ car had broke down).

“The concept for my show suddenly materialized on that train ride and I reconsidered Jorge’s proposition and took him up on the offer. My first broadcast was on June 6th 2013 (it wasn’t lost on this writer that Jak knew the exact date!)

In my opinion, SoFlo Radio is an under-appreciated gem here in the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood.

I beseech folks to log on, tune in and get turned on by a grand assemblage of local talent (www.sofloradio. com).

Here’s to 1 Jak Frost, a member of the 5th Estate— keep going lad!

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STUDENT NEWS

Hollywood Hills High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian are leaders in the Military Academy Hollywood Hills High School dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com Class of 2017 valedictorian Haleema Irfan worked hard and earned a 5.1 GPA. She also received a full academic scholarship to the University of Florida, where she will study biomedical engineering. Her goal is to eventually go Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and pursue a career in neurosurgery.

Irfan’s talent doesn’t stop there. She is also the Battalion Commander of the Hollywood Hills High School Entrepreneur, Leadership and Military Academy, a magnet program that attracts high achieving students who want to develop leadership skills and take challenging classes.

“I have enjoyed being part of the Military Academy because I have been surrounded by brilliant people,” Irfan said. “I like learning and academics. I have also developed leadership skills in the Academy program. To be a good leader, first you must be a follower. I like being a leader.”

Irfan earned college credits on top of her high school work, so she will arrive at the University of Florida with enough credits to begin as a junior. Irfan loved the demanding course work of the Academy. While there is some military training and students wear uniforms to

BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT

Amanda Tresgallos is the Salutatorian at Hollywood Hills High School and the operations officer for the Military Academy. class, in reality there is more emphasis on academics and leadership development.

Amanda Tresgallos is the Salutatorian of Hollywood Hills High School. She is graduating with a 4.93 GPA and won a full scholarship to the University of South Florida where she plans to study pre-law. Her favorite academic subject is chemistry and she was operations officer

Haleema Irfan is the valedictorian of Hollywood Hills High School and the Battalion Commander of the Military Academy.

for the Military Academy.

“I have enjoyed being a part of the Military Academy. As operations officer, I did a lot of administrative work like filling out forms for field trips and activities,” Tresgallos said. “I liked the leadership opportunities and the handson activities we did.”

Because the Military Academy is separate from the rest of the school,

Tresgallos was always surrounded by high-achieving students. “I always want to do the right thing and I was around highly motivated students,” she said.

The seniors in the Military Academy prepared for college by taking demanding academic courses, developing leadership skills and are all looking forward to even greater academic challenges in a university setting.

JROTC students learn rocketry at STEM camp Daliana Hevia enjoys building model airplanes, learning about their movement and how the wings work.

Hevia realized her gift while participating in the five-day JROTC Cadet Leadership STEM Camp. During the year she is a staff sergeant and a student in the Military Academy program at Hollywood Hills High School.

“I like being at this camp and I enjoy meeting new people,” Hevia said.

JROTC cadets from across the district participated in a weeklong JROTC Cadet Leadership STEM Camp held on the campus of Florida Atlantic University.

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airplane we built. We also working on building a catapult. I really like the fact that I get to meet new people here,” said Ochoa. He is a corporal in the JROTC. Cadets must be recommended by their senior JROTC instructor to participate in the week. The events and activities focus on STEM, team building, leadership training, critical thinking skills and adventure training (Low Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience course, canoeing, rock climbing and water safety/survival training). Students also participate in a pine box derby.

Evelyn Herzog, a major and battalion executive officer for the Hollywood Hills High School Army JROTC program said, “This has been a good experience.

I am learning new leadership skills and getting to meet new people,” she said.

The cadets could earn high school and college credits for completing activities such as rocketry, designing and building CO2 Metric Dragsters and an

environmental education and outreach program which showcases the northern Everglades ecology and human influence on the South Florida ecosystem.

South Broward Wind Symphony goes to Carnegie Hall Jennifer Ann Love | PUBLISHER jennifer@hollywoodgazette.com Tammy Soffer | DIRECTOR OF SALES tammy@hollywoodgazette.com Barbara Pellicano-Tisi ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR barbara@hollywoodgazette.com

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When Monica Sealey walked onto the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York she had the feeling of walking through the

gates of heaven.

Sealey plays the string bass in the South Broward High School Wind Symphony and was among about 60 students who made the trip to New York for a performance at Carnegie Hall in mid-April. A senior, she will attend the University of Central Florida next year and wants to continue her music career.

“Everything about Carnegie Hall leaves you feeling breathless,” said Sealey. “From the gold detailing to the ivory walls. It was all so wonderful.”

It has been said many times that the way to get to Carnegie Hall is to practice. And that is what the members of the South Broward Wind Symphony did.

“Our director Michael Scott makes us practice a lot and he pushes us,” said Sealey. “He always says no excuses just results. When I joined the band as a freshman, I was out of my comfort zone. But I learned to work with people different from myself and I became a better person.”

Raquel Govia, who plays the French horn and is a section leader also enjoyed performing at Carnegie Hall. She will attend Florida A & M next year and wants to continue her music career. “We accomplished a lot in the Wind Symphony. Performing at

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Carnegie Hall was a great experience and it felt like we were a professional band. The sound we produced resonated differently in Carnegie Hall,” she said.

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Why should you enroll in the Leadership Hollywood Program?

Each year, the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce coordinates Leadership Hollywood, an interactive program where participants can view our community up close, work together and achieve a unique knowledge of resources and services available in Hollywood, Broward County and the State of Florida. Leadership Hollywood is, in fact, one of the state’s longest-running leadership programs and this fall will welcome its 42nd consecutive class!

The Format Leadership Hollywood consists of nine unique program days, each providing an interactive forum through interface and communication with the current leaders in our community.

All activities include maximum class member involvement, participation and role-playing. Class members experience the process that guides them to better comprehend the challenges facing our community. In a nutshell, Leadership Hollywood is an organized and comprehensive curriculum for our community’s future leaders, like the following leadership Hollywood Alumni: Mayor Josh Levy, Commissioners Debra Case, Peter Hernandez, Dick Blattner, Kevin Biederman and Linda Sherwood. Our Chief of Police Tomas Sanchez and many others.

As part of the curriculum class members will learn about the following entities; Health and Human Services, Public Safety, Education, Art & Culture, Environmental Issues, Criminal Justice, Broward County Government, Media, City Government, Business Development and Tourism and a session devoted to your personal leadership skills.

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Why You Belong Why should you join Leadership Hollywood? Just ask Andrew Zullo “The Leadership Hollywood experience is one that will stay with and benefit you throughout your career. You will personally grow as a leader. Leadership Hollywood gave me the opportunity to really learn about the community and my own leadership style, which has enhanced how I look at things both personally and on a larger scale. Understanding the impact of decisions that are made and the results of those decisions is priceless. Additionally, the friendships I have made in the Leadership Program will last a lifetime. I highly recommend this community Leadership Program, don’t hesitate sign up, you won’t regret it!” – Andrew Zullo, Regions Bank Learn More or Apply Now If you have the ability to set and achieve goals, can commit to the community and have the potential to impact the area, region or state, Leadership Hollywood is right for you. The deadline for applications is September 29, 2017. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodchamber.org or call 954-923-4000.

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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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What's going on with the shade trees Downtown?

Based on a dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com risk assessment, the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has decided to remove 13 copper pods from the Historic District that spans two blocks as part of a beautification project, sparking outrage from residents who love the shade trees. The scope of the project includes new landscape, festoon lighting and lighting curtains and four new decorative poles with CCTV security cameras.

While local business owners have been eagerly aniticpating the commencement of this project, the city is facing opposition from concerned residents, speciifcally about the 13 trees.

Karen Caputo, President of Friends of Hollywood, Florida, strongly disagrees with the decision.

She believes that the CRA leaders are more concerned about nightlife, and doubts that the trees will be replaced at all. If they are, however, Caputo considers Bismarckia palms to be unsuitable for the area.

According to Jorge Camejo, Executive Director of the Hollywood CRA, the health of the trees is not the issue, it's the structural damage to the trees many of which are in fair to poor condition, that makes them unsafe to leave in place. As the trees are nearing the end of their useful life in an urban setting, there’s little to be done to improve their condition. He stresses that the center canopy of 27 oak and tamarind trees will not be affected and will continue to flourish.

A comprehensive analysis by horticultural consultant Lisa Hammer, RCA reveals that over-pruning of the copper pod trees (commonly referred to as yellow poinciana) has resulted in an increaed likelihood of potential trunks breaking and falling as they age. The trees in question are close to businesses where patrons sit outside or where there is substantial foot traffic and the chance of a falling branch hitting a pedestrian is likely even in normal weather conditions.

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27 Oak and Tamarind trees will not be affected and will continue to flourish.

This tree has been topped and there are many old pruning wounds. Susequent branch attachment is weak and prone to breakage. The risk of branch failure is moderate.

They’ll be replaced by 51 other trees, many of which will be Bismarckia palms. These palms will provide a solid tree canopy, and Camejo believes that they’ll actually be better for the downtown area.

Of the 35 downtown business owners who particpated in a survey about the project, all but one support the effort.

"I am thrilled with the proposed

This tree had two crotches, both with included bark.

The lowest crotch has an old pruning wound where a leader was removed. There is likely decay into the crotch area, which could cause it to split.

makeover for Downtown Hollywood," said Gregory von Hausch Cinema Paradiso Hollywood. "The District is a diamond in the very rough, desperately in need of polish. The present condition of the trees greatly diminishes the allure of Downtown. The lighting plan is fantastic. It will add a continuity and greatly enhance visitor attraction.

Please count on the Board of The

Broward County Film Society, Inc. to fully support this initiative."

The CRA encourages concerned citizens to stop by the office to learn more about the trees and master plan. "Everyone who has been here to learn more about it has left in favor of the plan," said Camejo.

For more information, call the CRA at 954-924-2980.

Hollywood Commission addresses problems with vacation rentals and 'party houses'

BY DAVID VOLZ

Many Hollywood residents say dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com their quality of life has been reduced by vacation rentals in their neighborhoods. They are angry about loud parties taking place on a regular basis next door. Others believe they should be able to rent out their property to people who want to enjoy short-term stays.

Because of an increase in the number of visitors using short term vacation rentals and the growing number of transient people settling into residential areas, there have been more complaints from residents about the rentals.

Under current state law, city governments can’t prevent people from renting their homes or rooms in their houses. According to the Sun-Sentinel, in 2011, Florida passed a law prohibiting cities from banning vacation rentals. A bill that would have restricted what cities can do to regulate vacation rentals died during the recent legislative session, but is expected to reappear next year.

But during a recent Hollywood City Commission meeting, an ordinance to revise the definition of a vacation rental and require compliance inspections of vacation rentals passed on first reading.

Social media is a big boost for a growing number of homeowners who can market their property online and supplement their income by renting out a room or cottage. But a growing number of business people are setting up party venues in Hollywood’s residential neighborhoods. The party naturally comes with loud music and a lot of people.

Residents complain of loud parties that continue past midnight, music blaring through open windows at all hours, partiers park on the street and the swale and litter found the next day scattered all over residential lawns.

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The issue of vacation rentals and party houses was also a hot topic during a town hall meeting in June, when Florida Senator Gary Farmer and State Rep. Joe Geller spoke to concerned residents.

Gary Farmer said cities should enforce their rights. “Cities can stop this by enforcing their zoning regulations,” he said.

Under city policy, condominium or cooperative unit or group of units, single family home, duplex, triplex, and four-family home or dwelling unit are considered vacation rentals “A Reputation Earned… Not Inherited” (not a timeshare project) when rented to guests more than three times in a calendar year for periods of less than 30 days or one calendar month, or advertised to the public as a place regularly rented to guests located in “A Reputation Earned… Not Inherited” a single family residential area.

Joe Geller said there needs to be a balance between the rights of homeowners who might want to hold an event or rent a property, and the rights of neighbors who want to live in peace and quiet.

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