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letter to the community... Summertime, and the living is…..sticky? Hot? Maybe a little boring? No way! Here in (and maybe around) Hollywood, there are tons of things to do, some low cost, some a little more of a splurge, and sometimes free (yay!) to pass those long, sultry summer days and nights. From the beach all the way to the

west, from daybreak to midnight, we’ve pounded the pavement of our lovely city, and surfed the internet, and called our secret resources, to find the fun for you and your families to help you make it through months till the heat breaks and school starts up again. In this issue, we combine our Hollywood History segment with our cover girl, Miss Elsie Johns, owner of Melina’s Lingerie, one of Hollywood Boulevard’s longest-running businesses. Miss J, as she is known, allowed us to join her birth-

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day celebration on May 18th, when she turned 97 years young. She had some good stories of old Hollywood, and some good advice to share. Also this month, we give you the latest community news, as always, on what’s happening in and around Hollywood -- let us know what you think of our new 'municipal news briefs' format. There are lots of pictures of students at work and play, a great feature on Sydelle Noel-- a Hollywood, Fl. girl who's making it big in Hollywood, Ca. and

(sigh) Kent Wallace's farewell 'B-Scene' column. Meanwhile, keep those cards, letters, pet pictures and baby pictures coming! We want to know what’s important to you. We promise to read every one and get back to you when we can. Congratulations to all the brides, grooms, dads and grads!

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Contents Hollywood Stars. . . . . . 7, 31 City Considers Pushing General Obligation Bond Vote to March 2019 Special Election. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 24 Good Reasons to Get Out of the House. . . . . 9-11 Commission Holds Workshop to Address Margaritaville Sale Controversy. . . . . . . . . . . . 12

- “Top Doctor” Awardee Twelve Consecutive Years - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Fellowship Trained - Pioneer Cataract Surgeon

Kent Wallace’s B-Scene .13

Nathan Klein, O.D.

Broward voters to decide on penny sales tax . . . . . 21

- Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Care - Renown Contact Lens Specialist - Expert in Diagnosing and Treating Dry Eyes

Calendar of Events. . . 14-15 Buy Local Win Big . . 16, 44

Sydelle Noel Feature. . . . 25 Downtown Hollywood Business News . . . . . . . . . 29 Elsie Johns Feature . . 26-27

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BASEBALL June 11 - 15 • 9 am - 1 pm June 18 - 22 • 9 am - 1 pm June 25 - 29 • 9 am - 1 pm Grades 5 - 9 • $175 per session Baseball camp is designed to provide every player with both individual instruction and teamoriented skills. The drills that are used and the techniques that are taught are proven to successfully improve player development at every level of play. BASKETBALL June 18 - 22 • 9 am - 3 pm June 25 - 29 • 9 am - 3 pm Grades 4 - 9 • $200 per session This camp is designed to provide players of all levels quality instruction, techniques and skill progressions centered on a specific position or offensive skill. Our camp will focus on ball-handling, passing, shooting, footwork, offensive and gameplay skills. The vast knowledge and experience of our basketball staff will help players develop proper fundamentals and learn good habits & teamwork.

EXPLORE ART June 18 - 22 • 12:30 pm - 3 pm Grades 5 - 8 • $175 Calling all artists! Discover your unique gifts. Explore your inner talent and experience the world of art. Develop your skills and have fun drawing and painting a variety of creative projects! FOOTBALL June 25 - 28 • 8 am - 12 pm Grades 4 - 9 • $85 Campers will be given instruction in all areas of the sport of football. Emphasis will be placed on learning the proper fundamentals of various offensive and defensive positions. The camp will feature position specific 7-on-7 segments designed to enhance the skill set of each individual athlete. Throughout the camp, participants will also receive instruction on proper flexibility and strength & conditioning techniques. LET’S DANCE June 18 - 22 • 8 am - 12 pm Grades 5 - 8 • $175

Dance camp will cover a variety of dance styles including jazz, ballet, hip-hop, pom and kick. Campers will begin each day with a warm-up and stretch followed by across the floor and center combinations. POWERFUL June 11 - 15 • 8 am - 12 pm Girls Grades 6 - 8 • $75 Middle school girls are invited to learn the skills needed for building personal confidence, effective communication, and relationship skills. By the end of the week, our campers will claim their voice, be ready to take risks, and be ready to embrace all aspects of adolescent life. SHOW BIZ KIDS SUMMER CAMP June 11 - June 22 ● 9 am - 2 pm Grades 5 - 9 • $150 per session • $290 for both sessions Get ready to perform in an exciting show! All camp members will get the opportunity to perform for an audience at the end of the camp. Have fun every day while singing, acting, dancing, or playing a

musical instrument. TECHNOLOGY June 11 - 15 • 12:30 pm - 3 pm Grades 6 - 8 • $175 This course is designed to familiarize students with computers and their applications. It will emphasize the use of computers and technology throughout their high school and future careers. Coursework also includes Microsoft Office activities and basic web design concepts. VOLLEYBALL June 11 - 15 • 9 am - 3 pm July 30 - August 3 • 9 am - 3 pm Grades 4 - 9 • $200 per session This volleyball camp is designed to improve the basic skills of volleyball which include serving, passing, setting, blocking, and hitting. In addition to those basic skills, campers will be taught defensive and offensive systems. There will also be team skills sessions where campers will be combined for competitive play.

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Daniel Melian, a fifth grade student at Orange Brook Elementary School participated in the Broward Schools Computer Science Fair.

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Indiraliz Gracia, Jason Silveira and Carolina Valenzuela, top McArthur Debate students. Carolina is the president of the team and Jason is the treasurer. Carolina will go to FAU And Jason will go to the University of Florida. Gracia will be a junior next year.

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Hollywood Hills High School Latina Pageant. Girls represented Latin American nations. The event was hosted by the Latinos in Action Club.

High School and Middle School students at Avante Garde Middle School participated in a science and art fair on May 19.

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City Considers Pushing General Obligation Bond Vote to March 2019 Special Election More time is needed on the Hollywood General Obligation Bond (GO). That is the message that was presented to the Commission during a recent meeting. Gus Zambrano, assistant city manager for sustainable development told the commission to allow for project refinement and voter education. He recommended that the GO bond be presented to voters during a March 2019 election rather than the November 2018 election. It would cost the city additional money to hold a special election, but this would give city staff and leaders more opportunity to educate city residents on the value of a bond. Zambrano said that the timing for a bond will be good in March because economic conditions are good and there is strong job growth. A major concern is voter fatigue. Zambrano and other city leaders are concerned that because the November ballot is so long and that Broward County and the public school district will likely be asking for money tax money, Hollywood voters might not be interested in approving even more taxes. Also, some residents are not sure what exactly the bond might pay for. About 93 percent of city voters want to know how the money will be spent. With more time, city leaders could work with residents and neighborhood leaders to address specific needs in various city communities. There would be an education campaign on the benefits of a bond. Projects would be more clearly defined. Also, more time could BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT dtv@gate.net

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be given toward educating the public about the benefits of a bond. One major item the City wants is a new police headquarters building. Police officials consider the current building to be outdated, not up to code, unable to accommodate current technology and unable to withstand a major hurricane. A new building would address these problems. An option that was presented to the commission involved placing the new police building on the current site but shifting it a little bit east and placing a parking garage to the south of the structure. Another option would be to place the building at David Park where tennis courts are now located. The tennis courts would then be moved to Orangebrook. There was some discussion on the bond and Orangebrook Golf Course. A number of residents have said they want improvements to the 36 hole course. They believe it is important to preserve a large area of green space and that this area is important to hold flood water. They want a championship level course for serious golfers and maybe big tournaments and a Par 3 course for recreational golfers. Residents have said an improved course and additional hotel facilities will likely earn profits for the city. A study on the redevelopment of this course is taking place. If the bond is approved, a steering committee to oversee the bond would be formed. This committee would supervise the implementation of bond projects and ensure that the money is spent properly. The committee would be made up of Hollywood residents and individuals with professional backgrounds.

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If you're planning a trip to the beach, stop by the visitor info kiosk on Johnson St. and pick up a few of the flyers, chock full of full of local discount coupons. Check money-saving sites like Groupon.com and of course, you can support our advertisers and use coupons in the Hollywood Gazette. An innovate website called charitydine.com combines trying new restaurants, saving money and making a difference for a local non-profit all at the same time. Talk about a win-winwin. And speaking of winning, if you download the Buy Local Win Big app you can enter to win cash and prize giveaways to reward you for shopping local.

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here’s something great about summer for those of us that are here all year round. Less traffic, shorter lines, greater availability, and oh those summer specials! There’s more room on the beach. But there is so much more to Hollywood than the beach, and really, sometimes, it’s even too hot for even the most intrepid tanner. So, we checked in with some of our in-town insiders and favorite merchants for ideas to help you fill those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer. And Oh, those summer nights... Tell me more, TELL ME MORE!!!

1. VISIT ANN KOLB NATURE CENTER

Whether you're into hiking, kayaking, bike riding, fishing or just a leisurely stroll, don’t miss the beauty that is so close to home at Anne Kolb Nature Center. Named 'BEST NATURE CENTER OF THE YEAR 2017' in a survey of park patrons, the peacefulness is beyond words. It’s the antidote for your most frazzled day. Just go. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, you can rent canoes, kayaks or longboards, or bring your own, right across the street at West Lake Park. Or just take a break from the beach at North Beach Park, all of which are administered by Broward County Parks and Rec. Ann Kolb Nature Center is located at 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019. For info, call 954-357-5161.

2. FEED 'CAPTAIN' THE RESCUE TURTLE

Also located in Hollywood Beach and part of the North Beach Park is the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC) at the Carpenter House. You’ll learn everything you ever wanted to know and more about sea turtles and coastal ecology. Wonderful for kids and adults. You can go at mealtime and help feed Captain, the in-house rescue turtle. ( 954-357-5125 | cnso.nova.edu/carpenter-house-meec )

Tony Succar & Mixtura at the Hollywood bandshell.

3. FREE LIVE SHOWS & ACTIVITIES ABOUND AT MARGARITAVILLE

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is the largest provider of ongoing free live musical entertainment of any South Florida hospitality destination, with over 75+ free shows a month, and at least 2 live shows per day. Plus, there are seven bars and restaurants open to the public. What you may not know, though, is that there is a full range of spa and other activities that are available at low, no or discounted prices for locals, including a Free 5K Guided Run on Wednesdays at 5 pm, a variety of yoga and fitness classes -- such as Beer Yoga on the private pool deck overlooking the ocean -- for just $12 a pop including the beer! -- and several spa deals and FlowRider specials for locals only. Contact the Concierge Desk at (954) 874-4444. Plus, there are Florida resident specials for discounted stays -- just tell your reservationist or show your FL license upon check-in. “We have what people from Hollywood and all of South Florida yearn for right in our backyard, all year long and especially during summer,” said Cate Farmer, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort's General Manager. “That can be anything from listening to free live music every night of the week to enjoy the comradery of learning to play Spikeball on the beach – which is a

great new sport for families, as well as the more athletically inclined. At Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, you are in a locale and a state of mind where the beach and Boardwalk are at our doorstep. Plus, there are great restaurants, plenty of live entertainment including Rock Star Karaoke on Wednesdays and Sunsplash Reggae Sunday, happy hours and a variety of low-cost activities for families and adults.” For lessons and other information on the resort, visit www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com or call (954) 842-7907.

4. LEARN TO SWIM

If you've always planned to learn to swim, or you’ve got some kids for whom it’s time, make this the summer. There are low-cost classes at Driftwood Pool, Click here to see a PDF of its brochure. http:// fl-hollywood2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4072. To register or with questions, call 954 967 4644.

5. SAVE SAME DOUGH BEFORE YOU GO

Remember, we live in a tourist town, so let’s make sure we’re all getting treated as well as, or better than, the tourists. First thing, get your Hollywood resident parking permit to save money when you park anywhere in the city where you have to pay. Visit https://www.hollywoodfl.org/1043/Resident-Parking-Rate for info and to sign up.

6. TRY THE 'Y' FOR FREE

In addition to the pool, there are always tons of things going on at the Y. For summer, the YMCA is offering a free fiveday trial membership. The Hollywood YMCA is located at 3161 Taft St. You can download their catalog or call them at 954-663-1286 to find out more.

7. JOIN A BOOK CLUB

Unplug and 'check out' one of the public library branches we are lucky enough to have here in Hollywood where they still have actual, physical, books. Inhale nostalgic scents of paper and ink while taking part in one of many discussions and book clubs our public libraries have to offer, all at no cost to you. Hollywood branches are located at • 2600 Hollywood Boulevard • 1301 S Ocean Drive • 3151 Stirling Road

8. TAKE A TOUR ON THE WILD SIDE

Hollywood residents Ben and Stacy Ruby operate Wild Lime Tours and they’ll show you the wilder side of the Sunshine State with day trips not far from home and yet a million miles away. Hang out with alligators in the Everglades, snorkel, kayak or paddleboard in the Keys, even take a “Where the Beers Are” Craft Beer tour. And there’s more. The Rubys are offering a 20% discount for locals on all trips. Use code LOCAL123 online or call 954-673-6647 for info. With an impressive collection of only 5-star reviews on their Facebook page, they must be doing something right!

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9. MAKE A SPLASH AT CASTAWAY ISLAND WATER PARK There’s always something going on in TY Park, and the beautiful, heavily-treed oasis promises a cool respite from the heat. The Seminole name Castaway Island at TY Park includes a marina with boat rentals, a of this 138.6-acre park, Topeeconcession stand, and 14 Funbrellas available for rent. keegee Yugnee, means “meeting or gathering place,” perfect for a park known for its shady picnic areas, many shelters, and gazebo. Castaway Island is a water park oasis tucked away in TY Park on Sheridan and West Park Road. It offers two interactive water playgrounds: one for smaller children and one for bigger kids. The aquatics complex also includes a marina with boat rentals, a concession stand, and 14 Funbrellas available for rent. Visit Castaway Island or call 954 357 8811 for hours and For a limited time, Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale is offering Monthly Passes for $49.99 (50% off of unlimited use for an entire fees. month). In addition to Castaway Island, TY Park features a fullhookup RV campground with Wi-Fi, 13 picnic shelters, an abundance of open picnic areas, and a large, open field suitable for a variety of family activities. There is also a two-mile loop of paved pathways for walking, jogging, skating, and biking. Other popular areas include the large shaded playground, basketball and tennis courts, the fishing pier, and the scenic lake water fountain. On any given weekend you may see various cultural and performance For Father’s Day, Bristol's is giving dads a free burger when they groups practicing! bring the family and purchase at least one other entree. But wait, there’s more! Hollywood actually is home to over local universities offer summer Low-cost summer classes 35 parks throughout the city. are available through Broward school classes to enrich your Visit www.hollywoodfl.org/316/ life in many ways. Parlez vous Community Schools at two HolParks and find one you haven’t francais? lywood locations. Contact the been to, pack a lunch, and have a For people 60 and older, the schools directly for schedules, great new adventure! fees and descriptions: Elder Grant program, based out of the Fred Lippman Multi-Pur• Hollywood Hills Community pose Center on Polk and Dixie, 11.LEARN School ( 5400 Stirling Road provides free organized outings SOMETHING and events. For info, call 954 |754-323-1150 ) 921 3408. NEW Take dance or Karate classes • South Broward Community at Young Circle ArtsPark. School ( 1901 North Federal Summer is the perfect time ( hollywoodfl.org/301/Programs- Highway | 754-323-1900 ) to take that class you’ve been Classes | 954-921-3500 ) wanting to take. Many of the 10

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And if you want to learn but just can’t drag yourself out into the heat, just fire up your computer and see what you can learn online from the same educators.

12. HANG OUT WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AT A COMMUNITY CENTER If it’s too hot to sit in the sun, stop in at the Community Center in your area. I stopped in at the Center at the beach and found flyers for all kinds of classes and groups for people of all ages. Another place to check for similar activities is the library. There’s a Center in just about every area of town. Support yours and they’ll get even more resources to support you back.

13. PAMPER YOURSELF AT AN UNLIKELY SPA Everyone loves a spa day. If you’ve never had one, here’s your chance. On Stirling Road just east of 441, at Sheridan Tech, they don’t just teach mechanics and electronics. There's a full spa where students will give you facials, haircut and color, even a manicure and pedicure if you time it right. This reporter got her hair bleached one day, and went back for a deep facial peel the following week. Excellent work at a fraction of the cost of going to a commercial spa. And there’s a full men’s barbering shop too! Visit their website for the full spa menu, or call 754-321-5488 for hair services, and 754 321 5438 for facials and other advanced aesthetics and alternative therapies. sheridantechnicalcollege.edu

14. TAKE A TRIP ON THE WATER TAXI We all spend lots of time in

the ocean and the pool, but what about what’s happening on the Intracoastal side of town? Well, you don’t need a boat to cruise like a millionaire! The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Water Taxi runs up and down the waterway all day and your ticket lets you get on and off as many times as you like. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a chatty guide like Todd who will entertain you with stories of many of the gorgeous mansions and lovely parks you’ll pass along the way. You can buy water, soda and wine on board, and the popcorn is free. Summer specials include half-price monthly passes, happy hours, and senior and groups discounts. ( 954-467-6677 | watertaxi.com )

15. ADD AN EXTRA 30 MINUTES TO A WATERWAY ADVENTURE ON US Rent manual and electric kayaks and paddleboards, and more from Waterway Adventures, which is located at the 5 o'clock Somewhere Bar and Grill on the Intracoastal at Margaritaville. Mention 'Hollywood Gazette' for a free 30 minutes added onto most Kayak and Paddleboard rentals. (waterwayadventures.com | 954-825 6956)

16. FREE BURGER FOR DAD ON FATHER'S DAY AT BRISTOLS The iconic Diplomat Beach Resort just completed a $100 million redesign and renovation so summer is the perfect time to visit and see what they’ve done. No bargains here, but there are specials for locals. For example, the game room at Bristol’s Burgers is complimentary and parking is free if you dine at one of the resort's restaurants. Prices at several of the Diplomat's bars and restaurants are right in line with any other nice Hollywood eateries. For Father’s Day, Bristol's is giving dads a free burger

do-it-yourself arts and crafts studios in Downtown Hollywood where you can go and express yourself. ( hollywoodcra.org | 954- 924-2980 )

when they bring the family and purchase at least one other entree. And you want a staycation at the Diplomat, the resort offers a Florida Resident rate which is the best rate on their website. ( 3460 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019 | 954-602-6000 )

17. FREE ADMISSION TO ART AND CULTURE CENTER EVERY THIRD SUNDAY

20. GET LUCKY!

People come from around the world to visit our Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino -- you just have to go across town. You may get lucky and win, or you may get lucky and see someone famous! Be sure and save some of your winnings and afterward, check out the Lucky Street Restaurant and Lounge across 441 for some excellent home-grown live music and even better some coal-fired pizza. Call 844777-LUCK. Tell Sergio that we sent you!

@simplelifeinprogress Start your weekend off with Yoga at Yellow Green Farmer's Market every Saturday at 8:30 AM led by Franchesca Stoyer.

At the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, there is an everchanging selection of exhibits and displays by local artists and upstairs, by local students, some of whom are amazing! They have a new show, Dual Roles, opening on June 8, a production of the Lion King Jr on July 6 and 7, and the wonderful summer arts camp starting up June 11. Admission to the Center is free on the third Sunday of every month. ( artandculturecenter.org | 954 921 3274 )

21. SPEND THE AFTERNOON AT THE FARMER'S MARKET

18. SKIP TOWN ON THE BRIGHTLINE Much as we love Hollywood, there is a whole lot of excitement when you go over the county line. Miami, Palm Beach...why, this could be the perfect time to check out the new Brightline! Of course, you have to go to Fort Lauderdale or Miami to get the train, (for now), but hey, it’s something to do! Tickets, please! ( gobrightline.com )

19. TAKE A STROLL DOWNTOWN And now, back to Hollywood. There’s something happening almost every day at our

The first-ever co-ed spikeball tournament is set for November 17th on Hollywood Beach. very own ArtsPark. There’s the usual stuff -- Funtastic Fridays, movies, Monday food trucks and more -- which continue throughout the summer. There are also art exhibits scheduled at the ArtsPark gallery, and classes and events. ( 954 921 3500 | hollywoodfl. org/65/ArtsPark-at-YoungCircle ) There’s quite a bit happening outside the park too. The Hollywood CRA offers you several walking tours highlighting both the history of the Downtown area and the new and burgeoning arts scene. Stop by the office at

1958 Harrison St. (entrance is around the corner on 20th ave next to the parking garage) and pick up the directions for the a variety of self-guided walking tours of the downtown areas, or check the calendar for the dates of the summer ArtWalk/Mural Tour, the Antique Car Shows that close off downtown the first Sunday of every month, the monthly full moon drum circles and the other ongoing events that make Hollywood the unique place that we love to call home. And after you've been inspired by all the murals and galleries, there are at least five

You’ll find an ever-growing variety of goods and services at the Yellow Green Farmers Market on Taft street at I-95, and they’ve recently expanded their outdoor area of food vendors to delight the palates of even the most discerning foodies. Open Saturdays and Sundays. Plan a day and come with an empty stomach and a full wallet. Open year-round Saturday & Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ( ygfarmersmarket.com | 1940 N 30th Rd. )

22. GET A NATURAL ADRENALINE RUSH For those of us who crave the excitement of speed and sports, you can join an Adult Flag Football League at Boggs Field, ( 2310 N 23rd Ave. | sfffa.com | 954-816-8586 ) You can play paintball at Extreme Rage Paintball Park at 6401 Sheridan ( erpark.com

| 954-986-9089 ) or race cars at K1 Speed at ( 2950 Stirling Rd. | k1speed.com/fort-lauderdalelocation.html | 954 416-0044 ) For a unique twist, Mickey Byrnes Irish Pub & Restaurant sponsors the Gaelic Athletic Association which plays coed hurling and Gaelic football and always winds up at the pub on Hollywood Blvd. ( southfloridagaa.com | 352-422-7054 )

23. LEARN TO PLAY SPIKEBALL Spikeball is an intense new game that is played two on two described as kinda sorta like volleyball and foursquare but on steroids. A taut Hula Hoopsized net is placed at ankle level between a pair of two-player teams. You smack the palmsized ball down on the net so it ricochets up at your opponents. The first-ever co-ed spikeball tournament is set for November 17th on Hollywood Beach. Register at tournaments. spikeball.com ) http://www.landsharklager. com/spikeball.html

24. GIVE BACK

There is nothing like being of service. Try spending a day with someone worse off than you. You’ll forget all about your own worries, aches and pains and problems. And make someone’s world a little brighter. Pick a cause that speaks to you or an activity you enjoy or are good at. There’s always a place where you can make a difference. If you have a spare day or an extra few hours, go to Hands On Broward: ( handsonbroward. org/calendar ) Their online calendar will show you a place where they can use your valuable help, right here right now! It’ll make your world a little brighter too.

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Commission Holds Workshop to Address Margaritaville Sale Controversy The Hollywood Commission held a workshop on the morning of May 30 to discuss concerns and provide some clarity about the sale of the Margaritaville Resort in April 2018 to KSL Capital Partners. “We have before us a very unique situation and a very complex deal that was negotiated over many years in a series of agreements with multiple administrations as well as a number of mayors and commission members that began a better part of a decade ago,” opened Hollywood City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael. “Hollywood Beach specifically and the city, in general, has done incredibly well since the opening of Margaritaville,” adding that he is not minimizing concerns the public has about the nature of the complex business deal. “As fiduciary agents of the city, we are required to make sure that the public has a clear understanding of BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT dtv@gate.net

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the project from it’s inception to the completion.” Construction on the project, located on City-owned land leased by the development group, began in July 2013 and was completed in October 2015. The project received final approval from the City Commission (which also serves as the CRA Board) at a special joint meeting held on May 29, 2013. During this meeting, the Commission approved an Amended and Restated Ground Lease and an Amended and Restated CRA Compensated Funding Agreement that included the addition of the investment group, Starwood Capital into the project.

At the workshop, City officials mentioned when the deal between the developers and the city was being created, the Great Recession was taking place and it was difficult for Hollywood and developers to get financing and credit for major projects. The point was made that in retrospect, perhaps you could say the city could have gotten a better deal but under the circumstances at that particular time and place, it was probably the best deal possible. Mayor Josh Levy spoke favorably about the Margaritaville and believes it will generate billions for Hollywood. He believes it benefits the city in many ways including providing a first class resort for the city. “The acquisition of Margaritaville, and the strong sales price that it commanded reflects the continuing success of Hollywood Beach as one of the top-10 beach destinations in the country. The hotel’s initial investment group did very well with their investment, and as a city, we will continue to benefit from the millions of dollars per year that the hotel pays to us in annual rent and taxes,” said Levy. “The hotel is leasing the land from the City, and under the terms of the lease, the better the hotel does, the more participation rent the City earns, above and beyond the base rent. We (Hollywood’s taxpayers) are in a long-term public-private partnership with Margaritaville, and every one of us should want for the hotel to be as successful as it can be for many years to come.” Commissioner Peter Hernandez spoke bitterly against the resort in particular and the CRA in general. He believes the city is taken advantage of and lost money in the deal.

While she acknowledges that Margaritaville is a positive for the city, Commissioner Traci Callari was also disappointed and believes the Commission was not provided adequate information. At the meeting, she made requests for additional information about the 5% transaction rent issue that some feel the city is entitled to as well as additional financial details. She believes the commission was misled to believe the city was lending money to the developer to repay the city when it was actually a grant. “At the end of the day, the city is benefiting from having Margaritaville here. We are progressing as a city. We are moving forward. It’s how we got here that is the problem.” Kevin Beiderman wrapped up his comments by saying, “I think that residents that didn’t like the Margaritaville deal, residents that want to have a beach the way it was, are still not gonna like the Margaritaville deal. Regardless of if they paid $30 million a year in lease payments to the city and it reduced their taxes.” Commissioner Dick Blattner followed, “It’s really easy for me to be a cheerleader for this project because all the numbers look great,” he said concluding, “It is time to stop bashing the CRA. It is time to stop bashing the CRA director and staff and to compliment them on a great job that they’ve done to make Hollywood Beach the beach that everyone says is spectacular.” Shortly after the scrutiny of the sale began in April, Mayor Josh Levy strongly encouraged residents to support and enjoy the resort. “Jimmy Buffet is quoted as saying, “I don’t get tired of playing ‘Margaritaville’. It’s paid my bills for years.” Well, it’s now the same for us. We’re in,” said Levy. “Let’s enjoy the amenity, enjoy the revenue, enjoy the hundreds of jobs created, enjoy the improvements stimulated by the hotel upon its surrounding properties, and enjoy the live music that the hotel runs for us at the beach bandshell five nights a week. The hotel is a win, let’s be proud of our public investment and enjoy it.” Check hollywoodgazette.com for updates to this story.

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BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT I’m hitting the road folks… I’ll be leaving the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood in June and I wanted to take this opportunity to say farewell. The Philippines is my destination— don’t ask why. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my stay here in Hollywood. I’ll miss the Broadwalk. I’ll miss Saturday puffs with Mr. Kelly at the Octopus; I’ll miss my crew at the 92 (American Legion), and Nancy and the gals at G’s… Thank you Cindy Podgorski for companionship and adventure—you’ll be missed most of all (even Dorothy had a favorite)… Fred Salaff made it possible for me to be here in the first place, while my best bud Jeffrey Langer made it possible for me to stay. Mary Mathis and Don Bezahler, you padded my pillow and I cherish you both. Must mention the CRA (especially Lisa Liotta), the Hollywood Gazette, Cahoots (among other angels). I’ve hosted some stellar Pop-Up Art Extravaganza’s (with the help of myriad artists, venues and sponsors). I hope someone will pick up the gauntlet! I’m sure I ruffled some feathers, but

Kent Wallace with Cindy Podgorski

hey, that’s the way roosters roll (I was born in 1957 after all)… C'est la vie compadres: Jeffrey “Dreidel” Langer, Kenny “Rafiki” Reid, “Big” George Remington, Leo “Lensman” Anato, Tony “Hermano” Dominguez, Kevin “Mini-Me” Dreifuss, “Cobra” Joe Bevelacqua, Justin “The Institute of Technology” Del Sesto (Lorena and Auggie). To all my compagni—kisses and embraces… Brenna Baker, keep Hollywood hot with your gas of a glass establishment. Sandra Lezcano and Nancy Botta, keep that art sexy… Not entirely sure how the next chapter shakes out. But isn’t life dice in the palm of your hand—a crapshoot of sorts? (I’ve always had a fondness for suitcases anyways)… Kent Wallace with Jeff Langer & George Remington Jennifer Ann Love;

thanks for the platform to connect with tight). He dug his cleats into the clay the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood… around the pentagon plate baseball fans I’ll remain in touch through my call home. bscene.tumblr.com blog. The very next pitch he put out of Keep in mind Hollywood, things the park… change, not always the way you want— Signing off Hollywood, it’s been a but you’re better for the ability to adapt homerun, and in the words of the great (ask any dinosaur). Red Barber, “Oh Doctor!” (how apropos, Go with the flow and keep your toes as Benny is headed to medical school). in the tide—barefoot bravery is such a Vaya Con Dios, my friends—and noble stance… remember—BSCENE! Larry Joe Miller, I love you… In Closing: Benny “Bats” Torres, a local lad I’ve been touting for a few years now, batting in his final game as a college baseball player—whacked one over the fence! Up against Molloy College (in Molloy Ground, Long Island, New York), Benny passed on the Kent Wallace with Leo Anato & Misty Dakota Moe first pitch (high and Hollywood Gazette | 954-962-8180 | hollywoodgazette.com

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This event kicks off with a lively parade led by Junkanoo Dancers and Stilt Walkers. Enjoy gospel performances, artists, motivational speakers, a bounce house, a kickball game to mark the Negro League and more. This event creates awareness and connects organizations with the community. Free. Information: Juneteenth BrowardCounty.com

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

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Volunteers meet to collect litter and cigarette butts from the beach. Information: 954-967-4526

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Hollywood, Fl. native racks up big screen credits in Hollywood, Ca. including parts in GLOW and Black Panther BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD MANAGING EDITOR robin@hollywoodgazette.com

When she was growing up in Hollywood, Florida, Sydelle Noel never planned on being an actress. After graduation from a magnet program in Language (“in Latin!”) at Hallandale High School, she attended the University of Georgia in Atlanta, where her talents in track and field earned her a full scholarship and she majored in sports marketing, graduating in 2005. She moved to California with the intention of becoming a track and field star and eventually competing in the Olympics. But an injury waylaid those plans and Noel, best known for her recent roles in Marvel’s Black Panther, and in the hit Netflix series “GLOW,” had to switch gears. “I was in L.A.," she recalled, “and I needed a new career. So I went to work at a casting agency, and I started to learn the business.” This segued into a successful career as an athletic model. She was mostly doing commercials for clients like Sports Authority, Nike, Adidas, and New Balance, when a friend suggested that she audition for a part that required her particular expertise

in track and field. “So my first acting job, on the show Private Practice,” she recounted, “was a whole episode about me -- well, my character!” And the next part of Sydelle Noel’s career was, pardon the pun, off and running. Black Panther -- the highest-grossing superhero film to date -- gave Marvel its biggest opening week ever, exceeding both The Avengers and Titanic. And it gave Noel her biggest film role to date -- that of Xoliswa [zol-EES-wah] — one of Wakanda’s royal guard of elite female fighters called the Dora Milaje. She will be seen in upcoming movies The Clearing starring opposite Aundrea Smith, Liam McIntyre and Steven Swadling; and Daughter of the Wolf starring opposite Gina Carano, Richard Dreyfuss and Brendan Fehr. “In Daughter of the Wolf I actually play a villain, and I have some amazing fight scenes!” she said. On television, Noel recurs as Special Agent of the FBI Samanda Watson on almost every episode of CW’s “Arrow” for season six and the upcoming season seven. But her biggest break so far has been the role of Cherry Bang on the Netflix se-

ries “GLOW”, starring opposite Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin and Marc Maron, and executive produced by Jenji Kohan, the creator of Orange Is The New Black. The series follows a group of misfits and unlikely friends in LA in the 1980’s as they reinvent themselves as the “The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.” She plays Cherry Bang, a former stuntwoman who becomes one of the wrestlers. The first season garnered acclaim from both critics and fans and resulted in a SAG Award nomination for “Best Ensemble.” “GLOW” is premiering its second season this month. Prior to this role, she’d guest starred on various shows but this one is the first series where she’s one of the regulars, one of the stars. “I love acting because you get to change, really become another person while you’re doing it,’ she declared. “It’s like every day is Halloween...and I LOVE Halloween!” Sydelle loves L.A. but misses her

beloved family, and her beloved Hollywood Beach. “SO MUCH,” she said. “My first experience on the beach in California I noticed that no one was in the water -- then I found out why. It’s freezing! In Florida, you’re in the water all day. In California, you’re on the sand, and just looking at the water.” She was last here last October for the Caribbean Carnival in Miami with her family, "a 48-hour party," she said, dressing up and dancing with her aunt and her mother, who lives in Pembroke Pines. And the beach. All her best childhood memories of Florida, she said, include the beach. “My family is Grenadian,” she explained. “We’re beach people. Every big holiday, we’d be out there, making big meals, BBQ, sunup to sundown.” She sighs. I can hear the smile through the phone. So what’s in the future for Sydelle Noel? Noel looks forward to the next big challenge, no surprise for a once future Olympian. And like any actor, to hopefully having her own leading role. And of course, to her next trip home, to what she knows, and we know, is the real Hollywood.

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At 97, Elsie Johns aka 'Miss J' is still the talk of the town BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD MANAGING EDITOR robin@hollywoodgazette.com

hey call me Miss J,” said the beautiful birthday girl, as she prepared to blow out the candles on her cake. “Miss Elsie sounds so old-fashioned.” And with a little help from her friends, her family, members of the Downtown Hollywood CRA, the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the Hollywood Historical Society and the Hollywood Women’s Club, neighboring merchants of her store, Melina’s on Hollywood Boulevard, local journalists and other Hollywood dignitaries, she blew them all out. At 97, Miss J, owner/operator of Melina’s, the oldest continually-operated family business on Hollywood Boulevard, still goes into the store almost every day, attends Chamber events, sees friends, is the longest-running member of the Chamber, and is a true jokester.

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“I would go out every night if I could find someone to go with -- I don’t want to be a bar hopper, although I think it’s so interesting to see how people operate at night,” she said with a smile. Does she have a boyfriend? “I’ve had boyfriends, of course,” she confided, “and now, any man my age, I’d have to take care of! But I like merchandising and I like working and I thank God that he gives me the strength and the courage to go to work every day. That’s what I have to be thankful for...that I feel good and I feel like working and I have four limbs to go. “I couldn’t stand staying home -even if I had to go to a restaurant and wash dishes,” she continued. “I have to do something, to keep busy. If I didn’t have the business I would do something.“ Miss J lives in Downtown Hollywood in the same house she grew up in -- “I haven’t had money enough to move up,” she quipped -- and works in the building her father built when he moved his family to Hollywood from Western Nebraska

in the late ‘40s. Although it’s duly noted that she often makes her own hours. “If you want to see me, you may have to come to the store at midnight, I guess,” she said. It was the last years of the war when Matt Tomich, a successful farmer who actually came to Florida to retire, set about building the now historic building that houses the store named after his second wife, Elsie’s step-mother, Melina Tomich. Supplies were scarce and he had to call on friends in other states to send in kegs of nails and lumber along with other staples. “Hollywood was a slow southern town where people knew each other and were kind to each other,” recalled Elsie, “full of nice people, mostly adults who came here to retire. It was small, and Cont. on page 29

CONT. FROM PAGE 27 close to Miami, if you wanted the big time." Melina’s started out carrying girls and some women’s clothing and underwear, and Elsie started working with Melina. “I didn’t plan to -- it just fell on me, there wasn’t anything else,” said Miss J of the job choice that ended up being her life’s career. But how did it go from children’s clothes to the somewhat racy ladies undergarments often on display in Melina’s windows? “First it was children’s underwear, shirts, and shorts. We always carried some lingerie, and over the years, we just ordered what people wanted and it naturally materialized. “Things were slow, winter was slow and summer was slower,” she laughed, as though that explained it all. Her daughter, Hollywood resident Penny Johns, concurred. “It actually was sort of a natural progression,” Penny agreed. “They always had lingerie, and they said, ‘Hey, let’s try some of these!’ And it worked, so they continued. There were no big department stores nearby then, so people began coming to them for that type of merchandise.” “I don’t think it’s any sexier than others,” said Elsie. “Though I hope it’s sexier than Walmart!” Entering Melina’s feels like crossing into a slower, simpler time. From the inside looking out, you can see only Anniversary Park and lots of trees, imagining the days before traffic clogged the streets. And the store itself hasn’t had many changes inside save one paint job about 15 years ago. Each of the family members took a color and worked in tandem to refresh the walls with the bold jewel tones that remain today, along with the original shelves, carpets and many of the vintage displays. Miss J says business is slow in summer, like in most Florida businesses, but that she continues to get a lot of new and different customers. She said that she misses the old days of Hollywood, but enjoys the new families and businesses and especially all the nice new private restaurants that have come to town. “Of course, I think all food is good, and when you’re hungry, you’re hungry!” she quipped. She says there’s "no comparison" between Hollywood old and new. “Well,” she mused, “l think change is inevitable, in every place that grows. So we have to accept it, stay with it and try to improve. Today, everything is all in a

rush. Everybody’s always for 'me,' never mind helping fellow man. We have to help people and teach them to be kind and good and it comes back to everyone two-fold. That’s what works for me. It’s what you feel warm with.” She has always done and continues to do, a lot of volunteer work, with clubs such as the Navy League, two art museums, and the Salvation Army, where she has been a member of the Executive Board for many decades. She’s the oldest active member of the Hollywood Chamber, where her mother preceded her, and she boasts that “after 50 years, I don’t pay membership anymore!” Clearly keeping active is key in keeping Miss J so vital. “You have to keep busy,” she believes. “I think it stems from

your youth. Take vitamins, eat good food, not too much liquor or beer drinking. And a lot of it is placement of your mind, if you have good parents that teach you good things. But mostly, what keeps her going is surrounding herself with family, friends and meeting new people every day. “Don’t be afraid to talk to people. We’re all just human, you know.” And that’s her advice to young people, those just starting out and really, anyone younger than herself. “Get out and meet people as much as you can. Boys, girls and old people too. Have conversations. And travel. I’ve been around the world twice. There are not many places I haven’t been, just a few I’ve missed. I’ve been to South Africa. To way

up north to kiss the reindeer above Sweden and Norway, and down to the snow in Antarctica. There’s no place I’ve been that I haven’t liked." “Do it. Charge that old charge card, pay it when you get old, but you can’t travel when you’re old and crippled and no longer interested. Travel now and pay later. There’s plenty to see and do. Get it together and go. It’s important in so many ways.” The doorbell rings and the birthday cake gets wheeled in. It’s time to take some pictures before the party starts. Miss J rises and asks coquettishly, “Do you want me with my hat?" Absolutely. And let the festivities begin.

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LA Media Group, a full-service digital media agency that combines video, social and digital marketing into a single package, recently relocated from Los Angeles to Downtown Hollywood, bringing with it an "LA vibe." LA Media Group strives to make social media and digital marketing affordable for all business owners, including owners of small businesses. They offer six- and 12-month subscription packages that provide clients with social media management, digital content production and brand management. Services include company and product videos, social media video ad campaigns, monthly social media reports, photography, logo animation and graphic design. The full-service

state-of-the-art film studio offers ongoing, on-demand video content at no additional cost. "We are the only agency that offers a monthly subscription package for high-quality video content, social media management and digital brand management," said LA Media CEO and president Leeron Cohen, who founded the business in Los Angeles a year ago before returning to Hollywood, where he grew up. "We're like a one-stop shop for everything our clients need." Cohen opened LA Media Group April 16 at 2115 Hollywood Blvd. with Arthur Polsky, a friend since childhood who serves as the company's COO and in-house legal counsel. LA Media Group has introduced an "LA vibe" to Downtown Hollywood with its welcoming and fun workplace and young, smart, friendly entrepreneurs. "You can even stop by to have a coffee and hang by the pool table and

decompress," Cohen said. "Our new home will always be open to our clients for whatever they need." In addition to building brands, building relationships with clients – and among them – is a top priority. "We plan to hold monthly mixers for our clients," Cohen said. "We're in the business of helping business." He came up with his business concept while working in LA for a worldwide viral video company. "I spent my nights wondering how I could create something that could impact the future of social media," Cohen recalled. He realized the best way to help brands find their voice was through video. "There isn't a day that goes by that you and everyone you know isn't scrolling through their social media accounts, just waiting to see your targeted content," Cohen said. "There are people literally waiting for your video to show

up." He scouted locations in MiamiDade and Broward counties before deciding on his hometown, which he calls "the epicenter of all avenues" because of its convenient central position. "The beauty of Downtown Hollywood is that we saw the potential of it growing," Cohen added. "You're starting to see a new evolution of businesses by young, smart entrepreneurs open." The historic downtown arts, music and entertainment district is already undergoing a transformation with the recent opening of modern, hip new businesses. "We're hoping to be the trendsetters in the city," Cohen said. LA Media Group is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 754-422-6422, email info@lamediagrp. com, or visit www.lamediagrp.com or www.facebook.com/lamediagrp.

Downtown Hollywood Aesthetic Clinic Turns Back Time Without Surgery BY CARON CONWAY

Downtown Hollywood business owner Livia Manner combines her education and experience as a skilled medical professional, artistic ability and eye for beauty into her new aesthetic clinic, Aesthetic Excellence Inc. by Livia Manner, ARNP. Aesthetic Excellence Inc., at 1940 Harrison St., Suite 308, serves clients who want to turn back time without going under the knife. Manner, an advanced registered nurse practitioner who holds a master's degree in nursing, has a decade of experience as a medical aesthetic nurse practitioner. She opened her own clinic in mid-March with a reputation as one of South Florida's most respected aesthetic practitioners. What sets Manner apart from others who perform non-surgical aesthetic procedures are "my background, my years of experience and my talent," she said. "Each case is different, and many don't have an eye for beauty. I believe

in the natural look." And unlike providers who spend only a fraction of their time on nonsurgical procedures, "I am 100 percent dedicated to the aesthetic," said Manner, who counts celebrities, models and TV personalities among her international clientele and is an Esthetic Skin Institute (ESI) instructor. Procedures offered at Aesthetic Excellence Inc. include Botox and other injectable nerve-blocking products; dermal fillers; PDO thread lifting; platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy; liquid facelifts; microdermal needling; medical-grade chemical peels; carboxytherapy; facial vein treatment; sclerotherapy, or vein removal; mesotherapy; injectable medical-grade HCG diet; and natural hormone replacement. As an intensive critical care nurse for five years, Manner also has experience with uncommon complications – unlike many providers who are certified in CPR and other emergency procedures but have never actually

performed them. "My background in critical care makes my work safer," said Manner. She decided to open her clinic in the historic downtown arts, music and entertainment district because of the reasonable rent, her building's private garage and the central location that makes appointments convenient for her clients who live in Miami and Boca Raton. "And there are many good restaurants in Downtown Hollywood, so they can sit down and eat, take a walk, enjoy the day before heading back home," Manner said. Aesthetic Excellence Inc. by Livia Manner, ARNP is open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There is no charge for a consultation. Manner also plans to start hosting educational events for her clients in the coming months. For more information, call 954-399-3229 or visit www. liviamannerarnp.com.

Livia Manner has over a decade of experience in the medical field. Livias expertise also includes five years as an intensive critical care nurse.

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Municipal News Briefs Sidewalk improvements for Hollywood Gardens West Work is about to get underway on sidewalk improvements in the Hollywood Gardens West community and on Taft Street from North 20th Avenue to North Fourth Avenue. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in partnership with the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the City of Hollywood, has awarded a contract to Horizon Contractors, Inc. for these sidewalk improvements. The work will include: • Updating striping on the existing roadway to provide up to 7-foot bike lanes in each direction on Columbus Parkway and Glenn Parkway from south of Johnson Street to south of Tyler Street. • There will also be added Shared Lane Markings (known as “sharrows) on North 58th Avenue from Johnson Street to Hollywood Boulevard, Lincoln Street and Polk Street from State Road Seven to North 56th Avenue and Taft Street from North 20th Avenue to North 14th Avenue. • New sidewalks will be con-

structed and damaged sidewalks will be repaired. • Drainage structures will be added, swale areas regraded and light poles and signs will be added throughout the project limits. • Mailboxes, fences and trees will be removed and relocated to accommodate the proposed improvements. • Access to properties will be maintained and flaggers will direct traffic around the work zone. Information about lane closures and construction work hours will be provided in the weekly traffic report distributed by FDOT, according to Dayana Diaz, community outreach specialist for FDOT Broward Construction. Construction will begin June 5 and is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2019.

Changes to Hollywood City Charter up for a vote in November

The Hollywood Commission agreed to place charter review items on the ballot in November. This includes a new preamble to the city charter, a requirement that the Commission conducts citizen comments in each calendar month in

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which the commission holds a regular meeting, a requirement to disclose when a commission member had knowledge of another commission member’s voting conflict of interest, to prohibit the city commission from making requests of city employees except for designees of the city manager or city attorney. There is also a proposed amendment to clarify that the sale or other disposition of a city-owned golf course must be approved by the city’s electors, subject to approval by the electorate at a referendum to be held on Nov. 6. Other items to be considered involve changes to the conduct of elections and referendums and matters involving the city manager and city attorney. Hollywood Commission votes to uphold the denial of vacation rental license The Hollywood Commission considered an appeal of the denial of a vacation rental license for a property located at 929 N. Southlake Drive during the May 16 meeting. A number of people who live near the home that was being used as a party house complained about the very loud parties that had taken place before the license was terminated. They brought pictures and told stories of huge crowds, loud events, lots of drugs and alcohol and other problems. A lawyer representing the owner asked that the commission grant the owner another chance. And managers representing the owner also spoke asking for another chance. The Commission spent little time considering the matter and voted to uphold the denial.

Hollywood Commission approves purchases The Hollywood Commission approved a number of major financial transactions during a recent meeting:

• To allow city leaders to accept an Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County grant in the amount of $228,000 to provide enhanced senior citizen recreation programs. • A contract with BLDM USA for construction services related to Lift Station A-5 upgrades located at 333 Briarwood Circle. The contract is for $780,000. To renew a purchase order with Craig Smith and Associates for locating and marking underground facilities for an estimated annual amount of $300,000. • An agreement with Reynolds Construction for the permanent emergency repairs to the 60-inch ocean outfall pipeline inside West Lake Village Community along West Lake Drive at Scarlet Oak Street, at Satinleaf Street and possibly at River Birch Street to be compensated on a time and material basis. • To allow city leaders to approve blanket purchase orders with Calvin, Giordano & Associates and C.A.P. Government for inspection and plan review services in an estimated cumulative amount of $800,000. • To approve the purchase of a John Deere 9009a Terraincut Mower in the amount of $63,511.

Commission approves property sales

The Hollywood Commission approved a number of cityowned property sales during a meeting last month. • The sale of a property located at 7508 Grant Court to Sunrise Lake Homes in the amount of $269,900. • The sale of a property located at 901 N. 70th Terrace to Haydar Life Corporation in the amount of $178,000. • The sale of a property located at 1936 Garfield St. to Wales Village in the amount of $165,000. • The sale of a property

at 2131 Cleveland St. to Reef Properties in the amount of $144,900. • The Commission also approved an agreement with Hispanic Unity of Florida to provide housing counseling services in an amount not to exceed $20,563.

New work planned for the airport

There are big construction plans in the works at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Recently, a workshop was held to show and allow for discussion about upcoming construction plans. There will be major work done on the terminals. There will be $376 million spent on Terminal 1, $177 million spent on Terminal 2, $257 million spent on Terminal 3 and $649 million spent on Terminal 4. In the end, more gates will be built for airplanes. Another goal is to create a center so travelers could make easier connections to trains and the cruise ships at Port Everglades. Much of this will make the longer stays cruise passenger face before boarding flights for home more comfortable. They will have easier access to concourses with large selections of restaurants and other amenities, according to Greg Meyer, spokesperson for the airport. Currently, the airport is one of the fastest growing in the United States and serves about 32.5 million passengers a year with this number expected to increase in the coming years. Commission Meetings are held first and third Wednesdays of each month (except August) at 1:00 pm in the City Commission Chambers; 2600 Hollywood Boulevard Room 219.

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Moms Demand Action, a group dedicated to ending gun violence was honored at the City of Hollywood Commission meeting. They received a proclamation in recognition of the 4th National Gun Violence Awareness Day, June 1, 2018.

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THE GREATER HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS THE 2018 LEGISLATIVE SERIES IN PREPARATION TO NOVEMBER 6, 2018 ELECTIONS Hollywood FL, May 21, 2018 -- The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its 2018 legislative series! Election years are always filled with opportunities to learn and present our residents with platforms where they can meet our elected officials and candidates and learn more about their views and leadership style. Kicking off the series, we have: • The Annual Legislative Update Luncheon on June 20th at Margaritaville, at 11:30 am where State Senator Gary Farmer, House Representatives Evan Jenne, Joe Geller, Shevrin Jones and County Commissioner Chip LaMarca will discuss some of the accomplishments of the legislature in regards to school safety, gun control, sexual harassment, gaming, constitutional amendments, sand bypass, home rule, education, and many other topics. The forum will be moderated by Dave Wilson, senior editor of the Herald. • Following on August 16th, we will have the Candidates Forum luncheon at the Jaycees Hall where candidates for Commission seats 1,3 and 5 will answer questions provided by Calvin Hughes, Channel 10 anchor; • On September 14th, we will host a gubernatorial candidates breakfast at the Seminole Hard Rock ; Moderator and candidates to be announced after the primaries. On October 9th, the chamber will offer an informative review of the ballot to be casted on November 6th. This will be an evening session at the Hollywood Performing Arts Center and experts in the matter will review the different sections of the ballot.

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Many of you have heard me refer to the church I attend on most weekday mornings—Little Flower. I don’t wish to be a non secular rah-rah, nor do I wish to offend or pick favorites but I’m going to risk it all by introducing you to my personal place of worship. Little Flower has been part of the Hollywood landscape for a long time and its history is steeped in by-the-seat-of-yourpants devotion. Frankly, one of the things that attracted me instantly to the Hip Hamlet (beside the plethora of affordable, neighborhood bars) was the proximity of Little Flower to Casa di Taylor (my home). The walk to mass typically takes no more than seven-min-

utes—no car, no Uber nor Lyft required. When I lived in Mendocino, CA I could walk to St. Anthony’s (with Patterson’s Pub just down the road) and in New York, Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral Church (Little Italy) was but a stroll away from Milano’s Bar. Las Vegas didn’t provide such luxuries and my attendance fell off (church not bars). So coming to Hollywood provided me a reattachment to my preferred form of grounding. Without further ado, and taken from the pages of the Miami Archdiocese website, I give you the History of Little Flower Church. “When South Florida’s first “boom” had begun to reach its peak in 1924, Father Michael Mullaly arrived in Hollywood to start a new mission, Saint Anthony, for the growing Catholic population. He brought only a suitcase packed with his vestments, two candles, a wooden chalice, and a small silver statue of the then newly canonized saint, Therese of the Child Jesus, popularly called the Little Flower. Sundays, on an altar that consisted of a converted packing case, he placed the St. Therese statue and celebrated Mass for parishioners who sat on plank benches. The pioneering mission became known as Little Flower. Minnesota native Father Louis Buechler, who served the fledgling mission for more than three years, became its first pastor. Its Masses in 1925 were celebrated at the Ritz and Diane theaters until construction of a small church in 1927. Parishioners replaced the small church with the present Pierce Street structure in 1941 and opened a school in 1942.” As you can see, Little Flower has been abloom in the Hip Hamlet for some time now and she has inspired my pilgrimage…

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Carlos Zuluaga named Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year BY DAVID VOLZ

The Greater Hollywood Chamber Commerce recently honored by Carlos Zuluaga by naming him 2018 Small Business Person of the Year. He and some other small business leaders were honored by the Broward County Council of Chambers. Zuluaga is the CEO and Creative Director at Lion Fuse Digital Media, a digital ad agency in Hollywood. He works Carlos Zuluaga was recognized as small business with his partner Juan Zambrano person of the year. He was not present, but a photo who accepted the award at the of him was and his partner Juan Zambrano accepted recognition luncheon. Zuluaga the award. was unable to attend. development and creativity. He founded They work with local and naLion Fuse in 2012 and worked out of his tional clients to manage their online and digital advertising and brand reach. They home. Eventually he grew the businesses and became a true agency. Lion Fuse now also find new markets and opportunities has ten members, creators, designers, phoin the growing digital world. Zuluaga’s tographers and developers. experience is geared toward technology,

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