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HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE HOLLYWOOD • VOL. 18 • NO. 9 MAY 2019

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3 Hollywood Resident Named Big Sister of the Year

8 The Hollywood Women’s Club: Nearly a Century of Raising Money, Lifting a Building, and Living the Volunteer Spirit

The Civic Associations Of Hollywood:

Doing Their Civic Duty and Working for You,

One Neighborhood at a Time

Tales of the Building that was Hollywood’s First Police Station, a Bordello, and one of the Most Amazing Nightclubs that Ever Existed in Broward County

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County recently chose two stand-out mentors – Big Brother Steven Samuels and Big Sister Quanese Alexander – as the 2019 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year. Chosen from more than 1,000 mentors who participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County program, Samuels and Alexander epitomize what it means to be a “Big” mentor. “Steven and Quanese completely go above and beyond for the children they mentor,” said Ana M. Cedeno, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. “We know that their Big-Little connections will positively influence these children for a lifetime. We are so proud to honor them.” Samuels, a CPA and resident of

Parkland, said he found out about the Big Brothers Big Sisters program from a longtime mentor who serves on the organization’s board of directors. “For years he had told me about his lifetime of unforgettable Big experiences, how he has mentored and followed his many Littles from their childhood through adulthood and how

much joy and pride these experiences had given him,” said Samuels. “He continually suggested that I consider becoming a Big – I finally agree to give it a shot.” Samuels was paired with Trent in 2014, who was then 9. Over the last four-and-a-half years, the two have spent time together at soccer games, movies, science museums and many other activities. Samuels helps Trent, who has ADHD, harness his boundless energy, while offering sound life skills advice. “I have learned from Steve that you don’t always get what you want,” said Trent, now 13. “He taught me that’s it’s important to appreciate what you have.” Big Sister of the Year Quanese Alexander, a Hollywood resident and entrepreneur with a fragrance line, has been matched with Solielle, 12, for two years. “I’ve always had a passion for helping others” said Alexander. “We all need someone to talk to , show they care and help encourage you. I’m so grateful to be able to be a Big Sister to Solielle, who is an amazing child.” Solielle, who noted that her outings with Quanese are always “super fun,” also feels completely connected to her Big. “Quanese is my best friend,” she said. “I talk to her when I am feeling sad and down, and she’s always there to cheer me up. I can be insecure, and she provides a safe place for me to feel free to open up about my feelings. I think everybody deserves to have someone that they can trust with their feelings.”

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letter to the community...

hile our beloved Robin Drulard is away on a much-deserved birthday vacay, I'm taking the opportunity to pop in this space and acknowledge the people who make this paper possible. Even though Robin is traipsing around the beaches of Barcelona with the love of her life right now, her contribution is palpable in her pieces on Robin and Ed Hollywood's Civic Associations (page 14) and the Hollywood Women's Club. Those the U.S. Department of State where she covered pollution, space technology, mediladies have been purveyors of purposeful cal innovation. We could not be more community engagement for decades and delighted to have her on board. Robin's story sheds light on all they do; And then there's the backbone of check it out on page 8. this publication-- Tammy Soffer. There While I'm bragging about Robin's is not enough ink in the world to express work, it's an opportune time to acknowlin writing how much we appreciate her. edge what a difference she has made to Suffice it to say without Tammy, literally Hollywood Gazette, overall. If you've enjoyed the in-depth human interest stories none of this is possible. Finally, with Mother's Day approachand tales from Hollywood's illustrious ing, it's only fitting to acknowledge the history over the past year, be sure to thank mother of Hollywood Gazette, Meredith her when you see her. Anne Brown. Meredith and her famOf course, she doesn't produce all ily founded this publication five years of this great content in a vacuum. She's before I was hired in 2001, and in 2010, fostered a solid team of writers who flesh I purchased it from the Brown family. out fascinating stories of Hollywood's Meredith poured her passion into every formative years. Most notable is Holpage and were it not for her perseverance lywood resident Clive Taylor who generI would never have had the privilege of ously lends his wisdom and perspective to these humble pages you hold. Working showcasing the people and places that make Hollywood, Florida so special. 13 collaboratively with the great folks at the years later, I still aim to do her proud Hollywood Historical Society, Robin and with every issue. Clive take great pride in crafting content And lastly, to our readers and adverthat connects and the community. In this tisers, thank you for being our partners issue, a new voice emerges: the one and only bon vivant, Mr. Grant Gravitt. Don't in this endeavor. Because of you, we can continue spreading a little more sunshine miss his engrossing debut feature, "If throughout the city every month. My These Walls Could Talk," on the adjacent hope is that this publication has made a page. Of course I can't celebrate the editorial positive difference in your life, and will continue to do so for generations. team without expressing immense apDon't forget to call your mom on preciation for David Volz, our municipal May 12, and remember those who have and school news reporter. If you're even lost their lives serving this great country remotely involved in the civic engagement the community, you've bumped into on Memorial Day and every day. Robin David covering a story. His dedication has will be back in this spot in June. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy the made this paper a leading source of local issue. news since he joined us in 2013. This month, we also welcomed our Jennifer newest editorial team member Eshrat Ann Love Nikrooye-Asli. She's accepted a position as our web editor and social media director after surviving a trial-by-fire style trainOwner & Publisher ing. Eshrat is a Hollywood native, was the Hollywood Gazette Social Media Director & Copy Chief for jennifer@hollywoodgazette.com FIU Student Media and comes to us from 4

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Local Artists Inspire Middle School Art Students at Annual Exhibit Middle school students from Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science (HAAS) displayed their talents at the 13th Annual Art Exhibition put on by the HAAS middle school art students. The exhibition, “Young Artists: Exhibit” was held at the ArtsPark Gallery on Young Circle. The evening reception opened with spectacular works of art comprised of a year-long study under the direction of art director, Hilary Fine. The evening was hosted by the exhibiting art students and further enriched by renowned art masters and mentors. A special guest appearance was made by Dr. Robinson from the American Lung Association to honor and award the winners of the Radon Awareness Poster Contest and the Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science’s advanced art program in celebrating nine years of high performing award-winning students. Presenting the HAAS State of Florida winning artists with crystal awards from the Florida Department of Health for 1st place, 2nd place and Honorable Mention. Dr. Robinson went on to award the National 1st Place winner, Arina Mubarakshina with a $1,000.00 check from the American Lung Association. Young At Art Museum’s Ms. Shackelford also honored the HAAS students in recognition of their winning works with the Art In The Capital and the Scholastic Art & Writing Competitions with Golden Key, Regional Awards and Honorable Mentions. Broward Educational Foundation’s 1st place Innovative Expo award winner as well as Mrs. Jones presented awards to the Year Book Contest winners. Celebrat-

A special appearance was made by Commissioner Shuham and Commissioner Blattner to welcome everyone.

ing the year with twenty-one championship works of art, earning these students’ special gains for their academic future goals. The public was invited to view the exhibition throughout the month of April at the ArtsPark Gallery - a professional gallery owned by the City of Hollywood in the Visual Arts Pavilion at ArtsPark. For more information, contact Hilary Fine at Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science (954) 925-6404 or hfine@hollywoodcharter.org

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HISTORY

If These Walls Could Talk...

Tales of the Building that was Hollywood ’s First Police Station, a Bordello, and one of the Most Amazing Nightclubs that Ever Existed in Broward

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ou have probably passed 219 North 21st Avenue hundreds of times. And you may know that the building, which sits across from the tracks just north of Hollywood Boulevard, has some historical significance. It did house the first Hollywood Police Station and City Hall. But as it turns out, the two-story structure has many more stories hidden behind its unassuming facade. An internet search revealed almost nothing about the building or its most famed tenant, the celebrated World Famous Hemmingway’s. So once again, we turned to our trusted source, the Hollywood Historical Society, for photos and information, and reached out to some local folks who were around in the early days of the city. According to a 1924 edition of the Hollywood Reporter, the magazine Joseph Young created to introduce his new city to the rest of the country, 219 N. 21st Avenue was established in July 1924 as the headquarters of the Hollywood Publishing Company, which published the Reporter and the Hollywood News. Less than a year later, Young donated it to the city and it became Hollywood’s first City Hall, Police Station, and jail. It continued in that capacity, as well as the city meeting hall and the courthouse, until 1928. It was declared a historical site by the City of Hollywood in 1997. Throughout the years, the location has housed bars, restaurants, heavy metal clubs, and even, we hear, a bondage dungeon. Among the clubs were The Continental, the Monster Rock Cafe, Club X, and the gay bar Mankind, which opened in September 2000. Local lore says that the building was a bordello in the ‘40s and ‘50s, complete with the ghost of a prostitute who hanged herself and is rumored to still wander the premises. And our favorite local gangster-about-town Al Capone was known to frequent the place when

Marble floors, high ceilings, Tiffany glass, crystal chandeliers from the original Hemmingway’s, ornate bar supposedly from the original Yankee Stadium and supposedly gift from supposed silent partner Al Capone.

it was a speakeasy. But 219 North 21st Avenue was never more splendid than it was when, from the late 1970s until well into the ‘90s, it was the restaurant and music venue known as World Famous Hemmingway’s. Famous contemporaries of the time included Young Circle’s Top of the Home, Fort Lauderdale’s Yesterday’s, The Down Under, and Christopher’s, and Miami Beach’s Café Chauveron and The Forge. But none was grander than Hemmingway’s. Both the staff and the clientele dressed in the finest styles of the era.

Managers and waiters dressed in suits and black tie. Outside, the line to enter would often go around the block, well at least if you didn’t have a reservation or know the right people. “Jackets were always required, and Alex was the maître d’, the main man, night and day,” recalled Hollywood artist Jorge Palacios, who was a waiter at the Hemmingway’s in the early ‘80s. “Every top politician, every top city official, every big shot in South Florida was there. There was lots of cocaine, and special private parties that started at one in the morning and went on through the night almost every night.” Tables were held for all the local

elites and notorious. Some were dining for celebrations while others were having their last meals before heading “up the river”. It was South Florida’s cocaine era and mob heyday. No one ever asked what one did for a living at these places. According to Hollywood real estate broker John DeMarco, who represented the owner in a recent sale of the property, Al Capone was said to have been a silent partner in the club. Hemingway’s motto was “Meals, Mead and Mirth,” and for over two decades, it brought great food and some of the biggest entertainers in the business to South Florida. It was both a restaurant with white glove service, as well as a musical venue that featured some of the biggest names in Jazz and Pop. Among the many stars who performed there were Dave Brubeck, Little Anthony, Buddy Rich, and Nat King Cole. Non-concert nights showcased some of the finest live bands in the region, playing top 40 and disco music while patrons danced the nights away. Popular local DJs, a famous Onion Soup and Steak Tidbits, and a commitment to throwing a great party drew a crowd that packed the place every night. Daytime entertainment featured a piano player for the power lunch crowd. His name was Phil — I really don’t know why I remember this, but I do! During the late ‘70s, the house band at Hemmingway’s was legendary Miami R&B singer Wayne Cochran & His CC Riders. It has been said that Elvis Presley stole much of his routine from Cochran, one of our area’s first nationally recognized performers. He performed brilliantly with a full band and dancers. Cochran performances were classic blasts of high energy R&B that attracted people from not only around the region but from around the world. Cochran’s performances were in a revival style, as at the time he was transitioning from performing on the

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if these walls could talk cont. from page 5 national music scene to becoming a full time Baptist Preacher in Hialeah. During many a performance, Cochran was known to jump on one of the tables and start smashing bottles and preaching an anti-drinking sermon! These were truly evenings and performances not to be missed and sure to be remembered. While Cochran’s trademark foothigh pompadour haircut was a sight to see, he was not even the most eclectic performer at the Hemmingway’s. That honor easily went to Tiny Tim of “Tiptoe through the Tulips”. He became a part of Hemmingway’s usual line-up, with a traditional booking of one week every year in the main room. One of my more memorable visits to the “Upstairs Room” saw us close the facility late one weekend night. With a desire to continue the evening, we took several revelers, including Tiny Tim, to the old Palm Bay Club in Miami. For the entire ride south, he regaled us with the tale of his marriage to Miss Vickie on the Johnny Carson show. Just another night in the big city. Palacios recalled that almost every big name in entertainment in the ‘80s, including Gloria Estefan and Billy Joel, played there too. “Hemmingway’s was a blast!” said former waiter Peter Richard Viens. “Owner George Young was crazy and fun. Tuxedoed waiters, tableside service, live national bands. Nothing else in the area was like it.” “First of all, the food was delicious,” remembered Hemmingway’s patron Hilary Smith, “and the ambiance embraced the nostalgic era of the ‘40s.” Added former Hollywood Commissioner Sue Gunzburger: “I remember going there for many nice events upstairs, as well having many dinners there that were very enjoyable.” “What fun; it was quite a place,” recalled Susie Smith, who worked there during her college days in the ‘80s. “Wayne Cochran & the CC Riders performed during most of my time there, and Buddy Rich came in for a gig.” But what struck her most was the attention to detail out of the kitchen. “If the manager walked out and a

Photos courtesy of Hollywood Historical Society But it was exactly that attention to detail that made it so good. To this day, memories of the Onion Soup still run through my head and evoke memories of that magical place. Then alas, one day, the doors closed and the party ended. And like so many other fun and iconic South Florida places, World Famous Hemmingway’s simply moved out of the daily dialogue and become folklore or faded from memory. The rumor mills say that Hemmingway’s sudden closing had something to do with a drug deal gone wrong, coins owed, and “people who were being watched,” said Palacios. But no one really knows. Today, the building houses a Peruvian restaurant called Runa’s, and the adjacent bar, called the Tavern, still holds remnants of the glitz and glamour that was the original Hemmingway’s. The marble floors, high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and reportedly original Tiffany stained glass recall the grandeur of its glory days. The long, beautifully-embellished, mahogany bar, which local chatter claims came from the original Yankee Stadium in New York, was, according to realtor DeMarco, supposedly a gift from Capone to his partner in the establishment. “Google It” is our answer to every request for information these days. Yet there is not one mention of Hollywood’s first City Hall/Police Station/ Jail, nor of the Hollywood Publishing Company, nor of the historic World Famous Hemmingway’s, the grandest inhabitant of them all. As always, we thank the Hollywood Historical Society for their unceasing efforts to catalog and preserve the precious memories of the city that Joe built.

219 N. 21st Avenue was established in July 1924 as the headquarters of the Hollywood Publishing Company, which published the Reporter and the Hollywood News. Less than a year later, Young donated it to the city and it became Hollywood’s first City Hall, Police Station, and jail. It continued in that capacity, as well as the city meeting hall and the courthouse, until 1928. It was declared a historical site by the City of Hollywood in 1997.

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The Hollywood Women’s Club

Nearly a Century of Raising Money, Lifting a Building, and Living the Volunteer Spirit BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT robin@hollywoodgazette.com

What Hollywood organization has been in Hollywood longer than the City itself?

walls to address wood rot and insufficient structural framing. As part of the Art of Community Grant awarded to the City of Hollywood by the Community Foundation of Broward, the City of Hollywood installed a new sidewalk on 14th Avenue in front of the Clubhouse, incorporating custom mosaic tiles featuring a part of the Club logo. The Club was awarded numerous recognitions for the massive historic restoration. Now, said Podesta, as the Club approaches its 100th Anniversary, coming up in 2022, the focus is on the “Campaign for Tomorrow”. Funds raised

Okay, the headline may have given it away! It’s the Hollywood Women’s Club. Founded in 1922, the Club is not only the first club to be organized in Hollywood but predates the official founding of the City of Hollywood, which occurred in 1925. The Club became a member of the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1922 and of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1924. The Hollywood Women’s Club was originally created by The First Ladies of Hollywood. They were the wives of workers building the city under the employment of Hollywood founder, Joseph Young’s construction companies. According to club president Mardi Podesta, the club The historic clubhouse is located at 501 North 14 Avenue. was formed for the ladies to contribute to the during this capital campaign will be new city, as well as provide camaraderie used to increase handicap accessibility and activities for the ladies. as well as upgrade the electrical system, The clubhouse still stands on 14th the technology, and the catering kitchen Avenue across from the Hollywood in the Clubhouse. The goal is to make Beach Golf Course on land donated by the Clubhouse ‘more state of the art’ for Young, where it was built in 1927 right future rentals and ongoing Club and after the big hurricane. The original community activities. plans called for it to be much more “We realized how important ornate, but the storm and its subsequent accessibility is,” she explained, “because economic fallout led to the scaled-down we have many members who are now design that remains today. in their 90s, long-time members, Between 2012 and 2014, the club past presidents, who are experiencing raised $300,000, from individuals, events, mobility issues, who couldn’t navigate and a $50,000 grant from the State of the steps — the problem is really right in Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation, our faces! If they are able to attend our to build a new foundation and save the meetings and our events, they are able to Clubhouse from sinking into the sand. contribute. We can see our future, and if The building was successfully we want to continue to be as vibrant as lifted, a new foundation installed, new these women are, we’re going to need a siding installed where asbestos shingles little assistance.” had been removed, and a rear door But the clubhouse is only one thread relocated and reframed to address wood in the tapestry that carries the Hollywood deterioration and a plan for a future Women’s Club from its founding into ramp and handicap accessibility. Two the future. As it approaches its 100th new doors were installed and additional anniversary, what perseveres are the goals remedial work was performed on the and traditions and foundations upon 8

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which the Club was built. “We are first and foremost a club built on the spirit of volunteerism,” said Podesta. “We want to continue to contribute to our community. Most of our members are also members of many other clubs that contribute to the community and together, as our motto says, we live the volunteer spirit.” Among the earliest projects of the original Club members were: • The donation of hundreds of books, which founded the first Hollywood Public library. • Tag Day sales to obtain funds that were used to finance health screenings for local school children. • Assisting migrating farmers with adequate housing and welfare. • Getting the City of Hollywood its first telephone service. • Running a War Bonds Drive netting over $12,000, the largest amount collected by any agency participating in the drive. The Hollywood Women s Club and partners volunteering together to aid the community. The spirit of the Club hasn’t changed much since the early days. Recent and current projects include: • Support of literacy programs via the Born to Read Project. • Youth Scholarship Fund in collaboration with the Hollywood Rotary Club. • Participation in Hollywood Historical Society activities, such as hosting the Founders Day Celebrations and collaborating on the Historic Home Tours. • Annually supporting the Neighborhood Crime Watch program and Night Out Against Crime in collaboration with the Hollywood Lakes Civic Association and the Hollywood Police Department. • In 2011, the launch of significant fund-raising events such as the first annual Club Golf Tournament and Margaritas in Paradise for the restoration of the Clubhouse. • On the state level, as member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the club supports Special Olympics,

the Hacienda Girls Ranch, Canine Companions for Independence, Roc Camp for children with cancer, Sew Much Comfort, Heifer International, Operation Smile, and other causes. The Hollywood Women’s Club Community Service Programs and Special Projects combine the resources of more than 100 members, who spend over 5000 hours each year supporting women’s health and home life issues, fighting domestic violence, helping the homeless transition to better lives, local arts, conservation, elementary education, literacy and equality, citizen advocacy and international outreach programs, and encouraging volunteer service throughout the community. Other grateful local beneficiaries include the Broward Outreach Center, the Community Enhancement Collaboration, local Cancer Research Centers, Local Boys and Girls Clubs, Feeding South Florida, ChildNet, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Exceptional Theater Company, the Florida State Hospital Fashion Show, Henderson Behavioral Health, Local Schools, Holiday Bikes To Schools, the Brighter Future Foundation, the South Florida Wildlife Sanctuary, and the list just goes on and on. And don’t forget the Flockings. Every Holiday season, hundreds of pink flamingos suddenly appear all over Hollywood, compliments of the Club, leading residents to wonder what the Flock is going on! Next up is the 8th annual golf tournament at the Hollywood Beach Gold Course on July 20th. “It’s always one of our most fun and most successful fundraisers,” noted Podesta. Also known for its ability to react to community need quickly, the Hollywood

1927 Clubhouse. To help achieve its goals, the club is always looking for new members, and the clubhouse is available for rentals for family or business parties, gatherings, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and other events. Daytime meetings of the Club are held the first Thursday of each month in the afternoon. Evening meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Since the summer social season is about to begin, meeting locations will change from their usual home at the Clubhouse. Be sure to check the website before heading out to a meeting. “Today we are grateful to the First Ladies of Hollywood for their vision and fortitude. They have left us a legacy Four past and current presidents with the that we can build upon and leave for picture of the first four presidents in front future generations,” is a quote on the of the Historic clubhouse. Left to right Club’s website that sums up the mood at are: Shelly deMarco, Isabel (Issie) Wise, a recent Club meeting, and of the Club in current president Mardi Podesta, and Carol general. Fitzgerald. For information on joining, contributing, working with, flocking, or Women’s Club is truly living up to its renting the clubhouse, contact the mission statement: Hollywood Women’s Club at http:// The Hollywood Women’s Club is hollywoodwomensclub.org, (954)925dedicated to community improvement 9394, or info@hollywoodwomensclub.org by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. We are also dedicated to the preservation of our beloved historic

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Every month, signs pop up in the many communities of Hollywood, inviting people to the various Civic Association meetings in the area. Wikipedia defines these associations as a type of organization whose official goal is to improve neighborhoods through volunteer work by its members. But really, a civic association is so much more. A document put together by the The Country Club Hills Civic Association in Virginia says that in general, its objectives are “to preserve, enhance, and plan for the orderly development of the neighborhood and to promote the general welfare, safety and civic spirit of the community. The power of a civic association” it says, “is organized public opinion.” Here in Hollywood, the City has 19 recognized civic associations, according to Terry Cantrell, president of the Hollywood Lakes Civic Association (HLCA), one of the more active civic associations in the city. Of the 19, 17 are members of the Hollywood Council of Civic Associations (HCCA). The website of the HCCA says it lives by the belief that our neighborhood associations can become a more effective force for neighborhood improvement when we work together toward common goals. The Civic Associations clearly believe there is power in numbers. The HCCA works both citywide and regionally as a member of the Southeast Florida Regional Partnership, to support regional goals aimed at improving the quality of life in every neighborhood. “There are a lot of ‘generic’ issues in every neighborhood,” said Cliff Germano, president of the HCCA, “the ones that every association will likely struggle with at some time, such as crime and code enforcement, and then there are some specific issues, like flooding, which will affect some areas and not others. As a group, we try to ad-

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the Intracoastal Waterway, Federal Highway, Sheridan Street and the south city limits. It is, believes Cantrell, the oldest Association in the city, founded in 1961. He has been on the board of direcThe next meeting for the Downtown, Parkside, Royal Poinciana Civic Association Downtown, Parkside, Royal Poincitors since 1998 ana Civic Association is Tuesday, May 7, at 7pm at the Fred and president for Lippman Multi-Purpose Center at 2030 Polk St, Hollywood, FL 13 years. 33020. Cantrell feels it is important to dress both the generic and the specific, distinguish between a Civic Association and help support all of our members and an HOA. whenever they have an issue where they “Many people confuse the two,” need help. he noted, “but they are two radically “We try to work both ways, and a different things. While an HOA is a lot of times, when one neighborhood is mandatory membership organization, experiencing an issue, having the other with dues and rules, a Civic Associagroups behind them carries a lot of tion is non-mandatory, with voluntary weight at City Hall.” membership. Lynn Smith is the president and “With a Civic Association, as it founder of the Downtown/Parkside/ says in our mission statement, the Royal Poinciana Civic Association, the primary purpose and objective (of the newest one in Hollywood, founded in Hollywood Lakes Civic Association) is August 2018, as a blended association to improve and promote civic, cultural for the three neighborhoods. and recreational interest in the Lakes “Historically, the Civic Associations section of Hollywood, FL. have always been active in Hollywood, “With us, people join because they but not as much as they are now,” said appreciate, believe in, respect and like Smith, citing a huge spurt in memberwhat we stand for.” ship and meeting attendance since So, what does a Civic Association the merging of the three groups. “A actually do? A variety of things, said number of them have worked on, and Cantrell. were instrumental in passing, the GO “We spend a lot of time at City Bond. It seems that they have become Hall, speaking on issues that affect our stronger and stronger, and now they area. We help people in the area when have enough clout to really have the help is needed, even if they are not duecity listen.” paying members. We have an excellent, In this issue we introduce an ongoactive board and by-laws by which we ing coverage of Hollywood’s various run the organization. We are a 501(c)4 Civic Associations and how they impact non-profit organization and we have to the daily life file taxes as that.” of our city and Cantrell takes pride in the organiour citizens. We zation and its many accomplishments, begin here with though when pressed, he focused on the Hollywood three. Lakes Civic As“I am most proud of our newsletsociation, which ter,” he admitted. “When my wife, Lynn covers the area Cantrell, and I originally got involved, bounded by Terry Cantrell

it was much smaller, and it cost a lot more to produce. Now we’ve also got a website, and the newsletter has slowly developed to where it is now up to 28 pages, mostly color, contains advertising which supports it, and it goes to 7,000 people in the area, four times a year.” Second, he said, are the lively monthly general meetings and members-only social events, where neighbors meet, mingle, and get excited and involved in local issues. Finally, Cantrell and others are active in representing the community at City Hall. “We’re very visible at commission and other meetings, speaking about issues that affect our neighborhood, for example, the vacation rental situation,” he said. “We helped write the current ordinance that is now in effect, and which hopefully will stay in effect.” At the HLCA April meeting, the vacation rentals were the first topic discussed. Currently, Florida state government is trying to take back the rights of the local authorities to regulate vacation rentals in residential communities, and HOAs and CAs alike are lobbying to keep that authority in the hands of the neighborhoods rather than at the state level. Members were strongly urged to write to their representatives in Tallahassee to keep that power local. But it was the secondary topic that really got the attendees involved. Representatives of the Parks and Recreation Department came to speak about boats “squatting” in North and South Lakes, sparking a spirited debate about the designation of the Lakes as recreational areas versus installing moorings to discourage illegal anchoring and bring revenue to the county. The meeting ended before tempers really flared, and an ad-hoc committee of concerned citizens was formed to address the situation head on. This is exactly the power and the purpose of a Civic Association. Watch this space next month when we visit the meeting and see what’s up at the Downtown/Parkside/Royal Poinciana Civic Association.

Members of the Attucks Middle School TV production program. They produce news stories for the school. The Attucks Middle Magnet School program was awarded an Excellence Award, the highest such award possible by the Magnet Schools of America. Audrey Dallaire, who run the school's magnet program is pleased with the award. The magnet school program has focus on communications.

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Robin Okon (561) 856-5081 www.jhowendoors.com

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Michael Padilla (305) 316-9021

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UPCOMING EVENTS MAY

MAY

Network Like a Pro Hollywood Chamber 330 N Federal Highway Hollywood, FL 33020 9:30am – 11:00am Real Estate, Construction & Home Alliance Industry Group Hollywood Chamber 330 N Federal Highway Hollywood, FL 33020 12pm -1:15pm Spanish Speaking Industry Group Hollywood Chamber 330 N Federal Highway, Hollywood, FL 33020 12pm - 1pm Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast The Casino @ Dania Beach 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach, FL 33004 7:30 – 9AM Health Care Industry Group Sheridan Technical College, 5400 Sheridan St Hollywood, FL 33021 12pm - 1pm Events & Entertainment Industry Group

MAY

Hollywood Chamber 330 N Federal Highway Hollywood, FL 33020 12pm – 1pm 2019 Small Business Person of the Year Luncheon Renaissance in Plantation 1230 S Pine Island Rd Plantation, FL 33324 11:30am - 1:30pm 2019 Teacher of the Year Luncheon Orangebrook Golf & Country Club 400 Entrada Drive. Hollywood FL, 33021 11:30am-1:30pm Women’s Industry Lunch / Circle of Women CIRC Hotel 1780 Polk St Hollywood, FL 33020 11:30am – 1:30pm How to Use Social Media for Your Business Hollywood Chamber 330 N Federal Highway, Hollywood, FL 33020 9am - 10:30am Spark Hollywood Pitch Competition and Expo

MAY

CIRC Hotel, 1780 Polk St, Hollywood, FL 33020 5:30pm - 8:30pm Video Marketing 101 Hollywood Chamber 330 N Federal Highway Hollywood, FL 33020 10am-11:30am Business After Hours TBA 5pm–7pm

MAY

Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Hollywood Cryo Spa 1892 Polk Street Hollywood, FL 33020 5pm-6pm Membership Orientation Hollywood Chamber 330 N Federal Highway Hollywood, FL 33020 11:30pm–1pm

Make sure to visit our website for the latest information about upcoming Chamber Events, Workshops, and Educational Seminars. visit hollywoodchamber.org or call (954) 923-4000

FOR ADVERTISING INFO. CALL 954-962-8180

MAY 2019

MIY Ceramics Studio Hosts "Empty Bowls with a Twist" Event May 19 to Benefit Broward Outreach Center MIY Ceramics Studio artists are making beautifully hand-crafted ceramic bowls to benefit Miami Rescue Mission & Broward Outreach Centers. One of the MIY potters, Takeshi Kamioka, a chef with 30 years’ experience, has offered to set up a pop-up kitchen and will donate his time, expertise, and equipment for our event. Kamioka is making his signature ramen dish to fill the bowls made by our potters for this charity event.

For a $35 donation, each guest will be able to choose from an eclectic mix of handmade ceramic bowls. The guest will then be guided to the Pop-Up kitchen to have their bowls filled with delicious professionally made Ramen. Throughout the day there will be music and potters will be demonstrating their craft on the potter’s wheels. Our potters are already hard at work making sure that we will have plenty of beautiful bowls on hand. Their goal is to produce 150 to 200 bowls for this event. “Empty Bowls with a Twist” will be held at MIY Ceramics Studio, 723 S. 21st Ave., Hollywood, Fl. 33020 on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the Empty Bowls with a Twist event will benefit Miami Rescue Mission & Broward Outreach Centers. For more information please contact MIY Ceramics Studio at (954) 927-7300.

Saturday, May 18 • 5-10pm Visit restaurants, galleries & shops while enjoying art, music, murals, outdoor markets & more! Mural Project Tour

FREE walking tour begins 6pm at the Visitor Info Center (Hollywood Blvd & 20th Ave)

Artisan Market

Pop-up shops, handmade items, local purveyors and more! Harrison St. between 20th & 21st Ave

Galleries & Shops

Featuring orignal artwork and new exhibitions

Impulse Art

Fusion of Music & Foot Painting FREE performance begins 8pm 2001 Van Buren St

Art: Daniel Pontet, Music: Resurrection Drums

FloridasHollywood.org/ArtWalk

DOWNTOWN

HollYwooD ARTSPARk ExPERiENcE is a free concert series celebrating the vibrant cultures of South Florida, held in the magnificent Hollywood ArtsPark Amphitheater at 1 Young circle, Hollywood.

Hollywood A Great Location for Your Vocation

CHICANO BATMAN SUNDAY, MAY 5 • 7PM

Dubbed ‘LA’s house band,’ Chicano Batman is an atypical altrock quartet, blending Brazilian Tropicalía with early ’70s psychedelic soul and the romantic pop of old school Latin bands.

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DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND SATURDAY, MAY 11 • 8PM

The legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a revered New Orleans tradition, who have been a major influence on New Orleans music since 1977.

Office, retail and restaurant space from 200 to 20,000 sq. ft. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Downtown Commercial Core is an Opportunity Zone. Lisa Liotta, Redevelopment Manager LLiotta@hollywoodfl.org | 954.924.2980

Drums

www.RhythmFoundation.com

www.ChooseHollywoodFL.com

FOR ADVERTISING INFO. CALL 954-962-8180

Jr. Lifeguard Program Registration Now Open

eye HEALTH

Outstanding Vision with Scleral Contact Lenses! By Dr. Nathen Klein

Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety' s Jr. Lifeguard Program provides the children of our community with a sound aquatic background, acquaints them with the hazards of ocean swimming and exposes them to an environment that teaches confidence and good sportsmanship. The Jr. Lifeguard Program is offered to children ages 8 to 17 years of age during the summer months. The one week program consist of: - Ocean and Beach Safety - Lifesaving techniques and procedures - Rescue board and ocean kayak skills

- Ecology - First aid and competition in ocean lifeguard events Forms may be filled out and brought to the Beach Safety Headquarters, located at 707 South Ocean Drive on Hollywood Beach. Visit http://www.hollywoodfl.org/257/JrLifeguard-Program to download an application. Applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis during the registration period. Space is limited.

For more than half a century, contact lenses have offered crisper, sharper and clearer vision compared to glasses. Unfortunately, many individuals simply could not wear contact lenses comfortably due to irritation, dryness, excessive lens movement, or achy eyes after limited lens wear. There is wonderful news for everyone who would like to wear contact lenses, but had trouble wearing them in the past, or were previously not good candidates for contacts. Scleral lenses are the most exciting and dramatic breakthrough in the past few decades in the realm of contact lenses by offering many of these patients the chance to become regular contact lens wearers! The vast majority of patients who have previously been unhappy or uncomfortable with contact lenses can now comfortably obtain sharper vision, greater lens wearing time, easier handling, and for less risk of complications with the amazing advancements of scleral contact lenses. Scleral contact lenses dramatically enhance quality of vision and eliminate pain and light sensitivity for people suffering with: - dry eyes - keratoconous - irregular or excessive astigmatism - corneal ectasia - Sjogren's syndrome - difficulties following LASIK, RK - history of corneal transplant surgery Scleral contacts lenses are noticeably larger in size. Their weight does not rest on the actual cornea, like a gas permeable or hard contact lens, but rather it rests on the sclera, which is the white part of the eye, and vaults over the cornea. This gives the patient a much better level of comfort while wearing the lenses, since the sclera is a lot less sensitive compared to the cornea.

The lens is also filled with nonpreserved saline solution prior to insertion. This setup, with the large scleral lens and the saline solution, creates a new equilibrium for the cornea, and typically allows the patient to have clearer, more comfortable vision. As mentioned, patients with any type of corneal irregularity, such as keratoconous, corneal transplants, complications from LASIK, RK, or other corrective surgeries are typically great candidates for scleral contact lenses. In addition, many patients suffering from dry eye disease can now comfortably wear moist scleral lenses all day to alleviate the symptoms of chronic dry eye. Finally, many patients were previously limited by the contours of contact lenses, such as those that are nearsighted, have astigmatism, and need extra help to read, called presbyopia. Since all scleral lenses are customized for each and every patient, these patients can have a custom crafted lens that will maximize each patient's vision at every distance and visual demand. Scleral contact lenses are an amazing breakthrough in offering outstanding vision and comfort! Dr. Nathan Klein and Dr. Alan Mendelsohn are eye physicians practicing at Eye Surgeons & Consultants, Hollywood, Florida. For more information, call 954-894-1500.