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Wow, time flies! November already! What are you thankful for this year? Here at the Hollywood Gazette, we’re

thankful for our freedom, the right and privilege of voting, the beauty in our city and the gift of the wonderful people around us.

If you haven’t voted early, make sure you get out there on November 6th! Every vote counts!

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we love how Hollywood is becoming an arts hub of Broward County. This month, our Hollywood History column jumped a few years later than usual to look at the Hollywood arts scene in the ‘80s, a rather bohemian time here. We thought it was really interesting to learn about it. Hope you do too.

As always, we looked at a few of the interesting people and businesses that make up the tremendous tapestry of our little city. Please let us know if you have someone or something that might make a good story for us.

One topic that kept coming up this month, again and again, was that of collaboration. Teamwork is the key for almost everything that succeeds.

Our own Jeff Jacob has been writing about it for the past few months here, and this month, we turned the tables to tell you a little more about him!

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Gazette Scavenger Hunt -- The Hunt for Good -- which Jeff will facilitate, on the evening of December 6th. Special thanks go out to our friends at Art and Culture Center/Hollywood who have signed on on as title sponsor! See page 21 for details.

We can’t tell you what the opening event will be but you can bet it will be fun, entertaining and... collaborative.

Put together a team and come on down, or if you need a team, come on down anyway, and we’ll help you form one or join one. Cause we believe that everything is just more fun when it’s shared.

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Hollywood History The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of the Downtown Hollywood Art Scene

BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT robin@hollywoodgazette.com

owntown Hollywood has been working hard for decades to earn its current vibe as one of South Florida’s most artsy places to be. But little is written of the days in the middle, the ‘70s and ‘80s, when the art scene flourished in little studios throughout the downtown area, before the “slum and blight” set in, and way before the current boom made Hollywood the hot and sexy area it is today.

Long-time Hollywood resident and artist Jorge Palacios was here in the heyday, working and playing alongside such famous artists as Frank Monaco, whose work still hangs in Hollywood City Hall, the late pointillist David Maxwell, and Judy Sayfie, who still lives and works here in Hollywood.

Palacios came to Hollywood from Bogota, Colombia in 1981. Trained as a commercial artist and architectural designer, he was working as a waiter at “the world-famous Hemmingway’s” on Dixie Highway, in the building that had been Hollywood’s first city hall and first police station. He waited tables during the evenings and painted in his studio on 20th Avenue through the nights.

“Hollywood was a small town, awesome and beautiful,” he recalled, citing retail stores, restaurants, and theatres up and down Hollywood Boulevard.

Frank Monaco lived and painted in a studio at 1924 Harrison Street, a Joseph Young designed-building, upstairs from the art school where he studied. He exhibited at the original Art and Culture Center and often donated portions of his sales to sustain it. Later hailed as the Godfather of the arts district of Hollywood, he was known as the first artist to open a studio in the City, and the last one to leave.

Throughout the decade, the art scene was flourishing. There was an Art Walk on the first Friday of every month, which included the Harrison Street Express Walking Tour of studios there.

“That went from ‘82 until the mid‘90s,” said Monaco, who now lives in St. Augustine and exhibits internationally. “At its height, the tour included 22 studios.”

Jill Weisberg, the current Artist Specialist with the City of Hollywood and Project Manager for the Downtown Hol-

lywood Mural Project, remembers those days. As a young teen, she used to lunch with her mother at the Coral Rose Cafe on Harrison, and look into the windows of the studios, especially those of Maxwell and Monaco, and recalled being “mesmerized.”

“It definitely fueled my passion to become an artist,” she said. “I said to myself ‘So this is how it works. Artists have studios, and galleries, and they show and sell their work’.” Weisberg went on to receive a Masters Degree in Design, and now, in addition to her work for the city, she owns a gallery and painting studio, the Storefront Art Studio, on Hollywood Boulevard.

But back to the ‘80s. The early 1980s recession in the United States was having an effect on South Florida. Hollywood was becoming a little seedy and downtown merchants were closing up shop. Crime was up. Monaco was attacked in his Harrison Street home. People were afraid to go out after dark. By 1983, storefront after storefront were boarded up.

“It was,” said Palacios, “a cowboy town.”

Empty storefronts, though, mean lower rents, and that attracts artists, and Hollywood was still known as a haven for the creative. Then, rumor has it, cities like Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton began dumping their destitute at the Greyhound Station at Young Circle, arming them with pencils and sketch pads. The city, supposedly, welcomed these “artists” and, say the rumors, the City or the CRA was supporting them, to help sustain the image of Hollywood as the artsy place to be... much to the chagrin of the “real” artists, who were paying rent to Hollywood landlords for their studios.

“All we really needed was a place to work and exhibit our art,” Palacios explained. "' So Frank said, “Let’s just create a common artist area, and he opened his space on Harrison Street,” where he painted his soon-to-be-valuable abstract works inspired by various Florida environments.

Maxwell, Sayfie, and other local artists, some of whom later rose to their own fame, shared this space for exhibitions, bolstered at the beginning by the first downtown Hollywood CRA in 1979, which pledged to support the local art scene.

“Then Mara Giulianti became Mayor (in 1986) and she had a lot of pull. She worked hard to get us out of the recession,” he believes. “And little by little, the city started coming back.”

Monaco agrees that Giulianti was a

“We’re working really hard to make Hollywood the arts hub of Broward. We want people to come here for all kinds of arts -- the glass blowing, the music, the murals, the performing arts, everything. If you’re an artist who’s been pushed out of other cities, an established working artist, we want you here. The more people who come here, the more we can be the hub. A bunch of likeminded, artistic, people -- we think that Hollywood is a great place for them to be.”

- Jill Weisberg, Hollywood's Artist Specialist strong supporter of the arts.

“I worked on her for years,” he laughed, “to get her to come up with the idea to designate downtown Hollywood as an Arts District. Then finally, one night, she was sitting at my table in my little apartment with the then head of the CRA and she said, ‘you know, it might not be a bad idea to create an arts district.’

“Mara always did what she thought was best for the city,” he said.

The party didn't last for long though. The city’s resident population had started leaving, finding better deals in cities further north. Sayfie, now a young bride, took a break from painting to raise her three young sons. And then, said Monaco, a certain developer came into town.

The developer convinced city leaders that what happened in South Beach could hap-

pen in Hollywood if they would change the arts district into one for “music and entertainment,” which Monaco believes opened the door for more cash businesses, leading to increased money laundering and other criminal activities. Unscrupulous developers bought up the deserted commercial buildings for pennies on the dollar, and raised the rents on the studios, forcing the artists out.

“So the artists stayed for a while but the big buyers just didn’t come here and eventually,“ recalled Sayfie, “ the artists had to move out.”

Monaco moved to St. Augustine, Sayfie moved her studio to Dania, other artists moved to neighboring cities with lower rents or started working out of their homes, and the Hollywood art scene started to fizzle out. The city and the CRA, Palacios feels, fell asleep at the wheel, and let the original Hollywood artists leave.

Hollywood had lost its edge as the place for artists, and there were no real independent exhibits for a while, until recently. In 2013 Elizabeth Sanjuan opened Gallery 2014 on Harrison and started bringing new artists back into town.

“We started as a non-profit for young and emerging artists,” noted Sanjuan. “We would assist them in creating an artist statement, teach them to put together a full body of work for an exhibition, and give them their first opportunity to be in a gallery setting.” Other studios and workshops followed suit.

In 2015, the CRA introduced the Downtown Hollywood Signalization Cabinet Artwork Contest and Project, for young aspiring Hollywood artists from 7 to 17. The program brought more art to the downtown area and ignited the passion for art in many of the city’s school children.

“These projects are some the best things they could have done,” said Palacios.

Judy Sayfie, who is currently exhibiting 15 pieces in the lobby of the new Circ Residences at Young Circle, shared with me a quote from David Maxwell, who, she said, was a brilliant man, in addition to a talented artist.

“I am convinced that art is magic,” said Maxwell. “It can stun the angels. Art can move mountains, revitalize neighborhoods. Artists are leaders.

"The Japanese say that artists are the “signature” of society. You can judge a community by how it respects its artists.”

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18 PNC ARTS ALIVE: FREE ARTS! FAMILY DAYS

Noon-4 p.m., Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St. This event free features admission to the gallery and interactive arts activities. These monthly sessions take place on the third Sunday of every month. Join this event and then mark your calendar for the next one on Dec. 16. Information: 954-921-3274

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

Classic cars, trucks and other vehicles on display.

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BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY MEDITATION SESSIONS Broward County Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

Sessions are scheduled from 10:30 a.m.-noon and 6:30-7:30 p.m., and continue Nov. 13, 20 and 27.

Information: 954-357-7785

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6:30-11 p.m., Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 S. Ocean Drive

7 a.m.-2 p.m., Hollywood Beach Golf Club, 1600 Johnson St.

Bubbles & Bones benefits Here’s Help Inc., which provides substance abuse treatment to juveniles and young adults in South Florida.

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Sponsored by Fathers M.I.A., this event aims to provide assistance and facilitate change to promote an appreciation for fatherhood.

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WINE UNDER THE PALMS 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hollywood Women’s Club, 501 N. 14th Ave.

Support at-risk women and children.

Featuring wines, appetizers and more.

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HOLLYWOOD BEACH SWEEP CLEANUP

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

Volunteers meet at Charnow Park.

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SOCA WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL Noon-7 p.m., ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle

Experience food, wine, crafts, artwork and music from Antigua and Barbuda to Grenada, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Tobago and more. This is a festival to celebrate all Caribbean islands.

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CAMELOT DAYS MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AT T.Y. PARK 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., corner of Park Road and Sheridan Street

Explore a kingdom full of musicians,

artisans, eateries, knights and jesters.

Cheer for your favorite side at the living chess game and joust or feast like a king. Open to all ages.

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Chi demonstration.

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7-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

VETERANS DAY BARBECUE Noon-3 p.m., TY Park Corporate Pavilion #12, 3300 N. Park Road

The City of Hollywood’s annual barbecue for veterans, service members and their families.

Information: 954-921-3404

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TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 7-9 p.m., 1 N. Young Circle

Enjoy holiday music, a tree lighting ceremony and a special appearance

by Santa, complete with photos available. Admission is free.

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Hundreds of volunteers will gather to paint, provide minor repairs,

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HOLLYWOOD SCAVENGER HUNT The Hollywood Scavenger Hunt is designed to inspire participants to learn about Hollywood while they also have fun, meet new people and make lifelong memories. Join the free community kick-off party at the Hollywood Jaycee Hall on Dec. 6. The hunt runs from 7 a.m.

Dec. 7 through 9 p.m. Sunday.

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landscaping and area beautification for homes along one city block.

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

Enjoy live music, meditation and a Tai

Dec. 8

ANNUAL CANDY CANE PARADE 7-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Ring in the holiday season and join the fun of this free evening event, featuring marching bands, floats, community groups and more.

Information: 954-921-3404

Meet on the west side of the park.

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THE GALLERIA’S SOUTH FLORIDA FORD MEN OF STYLE 6-9 p.m., The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.

John Passalacqua represents the Art and Culture Center during this evening of food, fashion and fun to recognize 12 of Broward’s leading men. Each honoree represents a participating charity.

Information: 954-921-3274, Ext. 233

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GIRLS NIGHT CRAFTING MINI-MINGLE 5-9 p.m., AR Workshop, 2029 Harrison St., Unit 5

Take home a piece of decor you create and enjoy a night out socializing, enjoying some wine and hanging out with your besties.

Information: 954-282-5060

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

Nov. 9: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Nov. 16: Frozen Nov. 23: No movie Nov. 30: Fred Claus Dec. 7: Expedition Pearl Harbor (Documentary) Dec. 14: How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Information: 954-921-3500

uEXHIBITS ARTSPARK AT YOUNG CIRCLE GALLERY Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 1 Young Circle

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

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opens with a reception on Nov. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. and remains on display through Jan. 6. Admission to the reception is $10 and free for members. Participating artists include: Jenny Brillhart, William Cordova, Rosemarie Charlone, Pepe Mar, Brandon Opalka, Vickie Pierre, Sara Stites, Nina Surel and Agustina Woodgate. Also, exhibiting flags outside the center are from Xavier Cortada and Ricardo Mor.

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HOLLYWOOD CITY HALL Mon-Thurs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., 2600 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Floor

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Hair Industry Salon Celebrates 16 Years in Downtown Hollywood

BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT robin@hollywoodgazette.com

Here at the Hollywood Gazette, where we often focus on new businesses in town, we decided to look at some that have stood the test of time in our fun and funky city, and we found Hair Industry, one of the longest running business on Harrison Street. The full-service salon recently celebrated its 16th anniversary under the stewardship of Kim Longmire and Mindy Cousineau, who met almost three decades ago while working together in a salon in Aventura.

“It was 2002 when I was told that the salon where I was working was closing,” recalled Longmire, a Hollywood native who graduated from Beauty School at Hollywood's Sheridan Tech. “I was offered a spot at another salon, in Aventura Mall, but I had really come too far as a stylist for that. When I heard that the Hair Industry was up for sale, I knew that I had to move fast. I began doing my due diligence, and when I thought about potential partners, Mindy immediately came to mind.”

“I was living in Aventura, had two small children, and the idea of owning a business...well, I thought that ship had sailed,” Cousineau smiled. “But, I thought about it, and I said yes.”

Sixteen years later, the two reflect on what makes their partnership, and their business, a success.

Mindy Cousineau and Kim Longmire, in front of a custom piece of "hair salon art" made for them by a client.

“It’s so multi-faceted,” said Cousineau, a New Jersey native who has been living in South Florida since 1982.

Mindy Cousineau and Kim Longmire, in front of a custom piece of "hair salon art" made for them “Kim is the Yin to my Yang. Our partnerby a client. ship has lasted because we balance each Longmire. partnership that is the key to Hair Industry's other. We butt heads of course, but we “Money is not small stuff,” Cousineau longevity; they wholeheartedly give that compromise. I’m more frugal, and tight with reminded her partner with a smile. “I am honor to their friends, family, employees the money…” more practical. I always think about ‘what (many of whom have worked with them for “I don’t sweat the small stuff; I know if.’ Kim’s definitely more of the optimist.”

10 years or more) and most importantly, that things will always work out,” said But both know that it’s not just their their clients, of whom they say probably 75% followed them when they opened their new business. And, they noted, more than half are still with them.

What makes them stay? They credit their love of the industry, their love of the art, the love of their staff and the fact that they do beautiful and consistent work as key factors to their success. Yet more than anything, both the partners repeat, it's love of their customers that makes them winners.

“Our clientele is our family,” Longmire said, and Cousineau agreed. “We surround ourselves with talented people and we try to be respectful. We work hard to create a beautiful environment. A visit to our salon 10

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is like a big rap session, a communal conversation, and the customers love it and love us, and we love them.”

“We hear it again and again,” Cousineau said. Added Longmire, “Clients tell us that they feel like they’re sitting in somebody’s living room. They’re peaceful here. They’re not rushed. They know us and our staff, and we know them and their families. They tell us that we’re not like other salons. And to us, that’s the ultimate compliment.”

Their clients are, say the women, the wind beneath their wings.

“When we started,” recalled Longmire, “they were so happy for us. So supportive, so ecstatic, like parents and friends, they were what they kept us going. Without them, we might have had a much more difficult start.”

Like any quality salon, they do their part to always offer the newest techniques and trends in hair care and styling, skin and nail care and more. They regularly attend beauty shows, have educators visit for in-salon training, and work closely with their staff to ensure clear and precise communications. Services are constantly being added to their repertoire so that their clients are always able to keep on top of the latest colors, styles, and trends.

So what's the “secret sauce,” that makes Hair Industry one of downtown Hollywood’s longest running salon?

“It’s our love of Hollywood,” Longmire stated adamantly. The duo gives to local charities, and Longmire is heavily involved as a member of the Hollywood Women's Club, the Hollywood Historical Society, Leadership Hollywood, The Lakes Civic Association, and the Downtown Task Force for the Chamber of Commerce. She was also the co-founder of a grassroots neighborhood organization called the New Image Task Force, in existence since 2010, which works closely with the city and the police department against crime and blight in Hollywood.

"When I found out back in 2002 that there was a salon available in Downtown Hollywood, I knew it was right, I was not nervous about it, not for one second. I love it here. I love the community, I am the forever optimist, I am the biggest cheerleader for Hollywood, always. Yes, it has its moments, and it always has its grit, but always, it has its glory.”

"Yes," her partner agreed. "That's our Hollywood. The Grit, and the Glory."

Hair Industry is located at 2000 Harrison Street. For more information on, call 954 920 8220, visit www.hairindustrysalon.com or just stop in for a free consultation.

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Hollywood Commission discusses new 911 towers

Hollywood residents really REPORTER don’t want a dtv@gate.net large radio tower in their neighborhood. But, Broward County leaders are hoping to install a 300 foot tower in West Lake Park and believe it is necessary for improvements to the Broward County Regional 911 system.

Tracy Jackson, director of regional emergency services & communications for the County, told the City Commission at their Oct. 17 meeting that this tower needs to be located in Hollywood so the system will perform well.

The tower would be 300 feet high, and have a 25 foot high antennae.

Residents of West Lake Village expressed concern during the meeting that their property values might go down as a re-

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sult, and that the tower would not blend in well in their neighborhood.

Broward County owns the land where the tower would be located but must first obtain approval from the Hollywood Commission for the site plan before they can start construction.

The County also wants to install a second tower in western Hollywood on Southwest 49th Court. The Hollywood Commission agreed to wait until November to vote on this, since they want to see if there are alternatives to the tower Other options might include placing an antenna on the Circ Hotel, and/or the large Guitar shaped hotel at the Hard Rock — but Broward County would have to approach the Seminole Tribe to ask if they would allow an antenna to be placed on their new hotel.

Downtown to Replace Hollywood Trolley with Free Circulator Service

BY DAVID VOLZ REPORTER dtv@gate.net

Hollywood residents will soon be able to get around the downtown area in a golf cart-like vehicle or get to the beach from the downtown area in a hybrid van.

The Hollywood Commission agreed to a contract with Free Ride for circulator services in the estimated amount of $885,360. Depending on the season, it will operate ten to twelve hours a day in the downtown and beach area.

The new Hollywood Circulator service which is set to begin in January will offer 13 electric powered vehicles during the season when more people are in the downtown and beach areas. During the season from October to April there will be 13 electric vehicles, seven operating in the downtown area and six on Hollywood beach. During the offseason, from May through September, there will four electronic vehicles in the downtown and four on the beach. These vehicles will run about ten to twelve hours a day and seat up to five passengers. There will be vans to carry passengers from the downtown 12

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area to the beach. People will be able to hail the vehicles by using an app or simply flagging them down. There will also be areas where the vehicles will stop and pick up passengers. Once the program is launched it will be determined where the strongest demand is and what time of the day the demand is the highest. Adjustments will be made to meet the demand.

Service will begin in January and will replace the Hollywood Trolley.

“This will be a quicker, more useful and modern service,” said Mayor Josh Levy. “It will help residents get around town.”

Vice Mayor Debra Case said she believes the circulator service will be good for Hollywood but she is concerned that people who don’t use apps will be unable to benefit from it. She is looking forward to seeing if it will be successful.

Millions in Excess County Tax Payments from CRA Will Fund Affordable Housing in Hollywood

BY ARIANA BOLAND Last month, the City of Hollywood Commission reached a historic interlocal agreement with Broward County, the City of Hollywood, and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency regarding funding for community enhancement.

The agreement was signed following three years of negotiation at a special ceremony by Broward County Mayor Beam Furr and Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy.

The deal involves $50 milllion for the city of Hollywood, $40 million of which will be used to create affordable housing and a workforce development program.

The city and county’s goal is to enhance Hollywood’s physical and social attractiveness by increasing property values, addressing potential public safety and health concerns, and boosting neighborhood pride. Other objectives include increasing the productivity of the workforce and reducing city costs long-term.

Hollywood Commissioners believe this will bring significant improvements to low to moderate income residential areas.

Specifically, the city plans to fund first-time LMI Area homebuyer assistance programs and actual expenses for planning, designing, or implementing horizontal infrastructure such as drainage, wastewater, water supply, solid waste, lighting, paving, bridges,

roadways, canals, or transportation in LMI Areas.

Money will also be placed toward owner occupied rehabilitation, tenant based rental assistance, development incentives and rehabilitation of homes and buildings. Efforts will be made to acquire, rehabilitate, and resell single family homes and repurpose existing multi-family properties.

New work skills programs will allow residents to apprentice on projects and gain valuable skills.

Hollywood residents will begin seeing change soon. There is about $6.1 million in escrow by Broward County for the 2018 and 2019 fiscal years.

There is already a plan to make infrastructure improvements in the Washington Park area, including paving, roadways, new street lights, sewer service connections and drainage improvements in the Washington Park area.

Lastly, the Hollywood CRA will refund over $100 million in revenue to Hollywood taxpayers.

According to the Sun-Sentinal, the returns will stop at the end of 2026, when the beach agency expires and it no longer receives county tax money.

The county has agreed to pay an additional $17.5 million — spread out over 10 years — to the city for affordable housing programs starting in 2027.

David Volz contributed to this report.

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Diana Cabot Named Hollywood Hills High School Teacher of the Year

BankUnited and Eisinger, Brown, Lewis, Frankel & Chaiet, P.A. to Host a Free Board Certification Course on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 WHAT: Condominium and Homeowner Association board members, as well as property managers, are invited to attend a free Board Certification Course. The educational program is the perfect introduction for all new board members and a great review for anyone currently serving on a board.

The DBPR-approved Board Certification Course will review recent legislative changes affecting condominium and homeowner associations, explain the role of fiduciary duties and guide board members through the applicable statutes governing community associations in Florida. This course fulfills community association board member State certification requirements (Sections 718.112(2)(d)(4) and 720.3033(1)).

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Diana Cabot pictured with a group of Hollywood Hills Student Government Diana Cabot is REPORTER a Student dtv@gate.net Government Association advisor, Latinos in Action advisor aerobics instructor and now, Hollywood Hills Teacher of the Year.

And she has a passion for her students.

“It is not about me, it is about the kids," said Cabot. “It was exciting to win this honor. What makes it special is that all the people who work at Hollywood Hills voted on this award. Teachers, custodians, cafete-

BY DAVID VOLZ

ria personnel and others voted for me. This really felt good.”

Cabot has a big personality and her students love her. During a Student Government Association class, the students were doing their assignments with enthusiasm and they love to talk with Cabot. She came to Florida shortly after the September 11 attacks to make a fresh start in a new area.

“My goal is to teach leadership skills to help my students move forward,” she said.

Free Tips and Tricks on Pet Food Drive Donations Affording College Seminar Set for Matched from Nov. 10-Dec. 15 at Hollywood Animal Hospital Nov. 18 at Stirling Rd. Library Now in their 7th year, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital and the Meals for Companion Pets Program have partnered to host a community food drive for pets of homebound seniors in South Florida.

Throughout each drive, they have enjoyed the partnership and grass root fundraising efforts of local businesses, corporate partners and the community to raise thousands of pounds of food each year. Over the last 7 years, this program

BY ARIANA BOLAND Each fall, high school seniors rush to meet their college application deadlines, eagerly waiting to see if they can gain acceptance into their top choice universities. This may seem like the most daunting step taken towards pursuing higher education, but another challenge lies ahead: paying for it.

Affording college is one of the biggest obstacles to earning a degree.

College tuition can cost tens of thousands of dollars each year. In some cases, students are unable to attend as a result.

To help students and parents understand their options, the Stirling Road Branch Library and International College Counselors are hosting a free seminar open to parents and students in grades eight through 12 entitled “Tips and Tricks on Affording College” on Nov. 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Stirling Road Branch Library.

“Every year, thousands of students and families let misconceptions about financial aid stop them from applying for - and getting - the aid they deserve for college.

The expert college advisors at International College Counselors are here to set the record straight,” said Cheree Liebowitz from ICC. Advisors from ICC will help familiarize students and parents with both need-based and merit-based aid, discussing how needbased aid is determined and how students can apply for various types of scholarships.

They will also cover the specifics of complet-

ing important documents like the FAFSA, the CSS Profile, and IDOC. “We feel [the upcoming program] will be of incredible benefit to the students and families in Broward County,” said Hostyk.

As neighbors, ICC and the library collaborate regularly.

“We reached out to them [ICC] because of their stellar reputation and because of their commitment to community service,” said Hannah Handler Hostyk, the copresident of the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library.

ICC and the library originally held a four-session program on college admissions, which was so well-received that parents and students requested a program focusing on financial aid.

“We have a great relationship with the library and are happy to help them whenever we can,” said Liebowitz.

If interested in attending, please rsvp at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tips-and-trickson-affording-college-tickets-51458131657

nations. The need for donations of cat food is in particular demand each year.

Donations of canned and dry food for cats and dogs made from November 10thDecember 15th, will be deposited into the Meals for Companion Pets food bank for monthly distribution to senior pet owners.

As an incentive, portions of the donated food will be matched by corporate partners of VCA Hollywood to ensure yearlong support of these faithful companions.

WHEN: November 10thDecember 15, 2018 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday – Saturday WHERE: VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital 2864 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida 33020 954.920.3556 (Drop off sites are located in both the main hospital and annex building)

has collected over 22,000 lbs of food and over $5000 for their effort.

The Meals for Companion Pets Program is 100% volunteer based. Each month they deliver pet food to homebound seniors who need assistance taking care of their in-home pets. Pet food is provided through the generosity of community do-

Stop by VCA HAH with any donation of canned, dry or dehydrated food for cats or dogs. Visit Meals on Wheels South Florida to learn more about their Meals for Companion Pets Program and how you can help further.

New GO Bond will fund new police headquarters and golf course improvements

BY DAVID VOLZ

City leaders are proposing a General Obligation Bond — also REPORTER known as the GO Bond, of $189 dtv@gate.net million, but the amount could change dramatically if Broward County voters approve the one-cent sales surtax increase for transportation.

If this happens, then $52.8 million would likely come off the bond, and the city of Hollywood will receive money from Broward County to complete streets, sidewalks, bike paths, bridge improvements, street resurfacing, street lighting and other neighborhood infrastructure improvements.

The largest need the GO Bond would address is a new public safety facility to replace the aging police headquarters. This would cost about $63 million.

Senior Hollywood police officials have said the current building is very outdated and could not withstand a major hurricane. They believe the building must be replaced.

Money would also be provided to the fire rescue department for new equipment.

Following strong community input, it is likely that the bond will also include about $24 million for major upgrades at the Orangebrook golf course. This would include a new

15,000 square foot multi-use clubhouse, and an ADA accessible nature preserve path designed within the course, so people can walk, jog, bike and enjoy nature.

The 36-hole golf course would be renovated to include: - an 18-hole championship and an 18-hole par three course, - enhanced putting/chipping area and driving range, - new 10,000 square foot golf cart barn for storage, - new 12,000 square foot maintenance building, - course restrooms, - new cart path, - illuminated nine holes for evening play, and new parking lot and entrance signage.

About $12 million would be provided to the Hollywood Beach golf course for a new clubhouse/community center to include: - a pro shop, - dining area, - meeting space, - golf cart barn, - signage, - parking, - renovation of 18 holes with realignment for relocated

clubhouse, - new irrigation, - new cart paths, - landscaping, - course restrooms, - new curbing and fencing along 17th Avenue.

The breakdown for the amount of bond money for each category are: - streets resiliency and infrastructure, about $65 million, - public safety facilities and equipment including the new public safety headquarters about $68 million, - parks, recreation, cultural arts and public facilities, about $18 million, and open space preservation/golf course revitalization about $37 million.

There will be a special election for the GO Bond on Mar. 12, 2019. The language for the bond will be approved in Dec. and it will go the Broward County Supervisor of Elections by Jan. 2, 2019.

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Emerald Hills Resident Uses Fundamentals of Music to Faciliate Memorable Team Building Excercises

BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT robin@hollywoodgazette.com

Attendees of the opening ceremony of the 2018 Hollywood Scavenger Hunt presented by title sponsor Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood on December 6 will be treated to an extra special experience facilitated by Emerald Hills resident Jeff Jacob, who has been writing for the Gazette for the last few months about the art of collaboration.

While we cannot share exactly what the experience will be, you might guess that it will be...collaborative. Because that's what Jacob does.

When he’s not busy at his day job as Assistant Executive Director at B'nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, Jacob might be found rescuing stray animals, giving his time to various non-profits, or preparing and delivering TEDx talks.

But most likely, he'll be working with the company he founded in 2012, The Song Team, which offers a unique spin on team building. Using the fundamentals of music to solve problems and foster communication, the Song Team can creatively focus on challenges facing organizations and groups large and small.

“I had been running a large recording studio in Nashville, Dark Horse Recording Studios, a magical place, really," recalls Jacob, "where lots of famous artists like Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, and Neil Diamond came to record. The owner of Dark Horse had started talking and writing about his experiences with these big stars --why they came to him when they had lots of other choices. It morphed into a unique story of the studio and he began talking and writing about customer service and leadership."

While running the studio, Jacob was also helping the studio owner market his new business as a motivational speaker, and he got to learn the world of corporate speaking.

There he noticed that people who knew the world of business but were not great speakers, and great speakers who knew nothing about business, could come together, and create great presentations.

"As a musician, it occurred to me that in the history of songwriting, probably 90% of the biggest songs of all time were collabora-

tive pieces," he continued. "From Broadway to Motown to Tin Pan Alley to modern day country, most songs were written by two or sometimes more people with mutually complementary skill sets. Later on, it was Leiber and Stoller, Lennon and McCartney (and sometimes the others) Jagger and Richards -they got together to complement each other and create the soundtrack of a generation."

Realizing "the power of the collective," and that there is always interconnecting in any great idea in business as well as music, Jacob began thinking about how he could combine professional development and songwriting into an interactive experience that would outshine a simple presentation.

And The Song Team was born.

"For my first gig, I did small a small breakout session of about 20 or 30 people at the Univesity of Indiana," Jacob said. "I had formed a relationship with the client, got my boss a gig as a keynote speaker, and told the client that I did teambuilding by songwriting.

I said I was brand new -- she didn’t know how brand new, she was the first! -- and bartered a discounted rate for having their A/V department do my first video. They brought me back two times! And it grew from there."

A session with The Song Team includes collaborative songwriting, beginning with a narrative which revolves around the client's needs. Clients fill out a pre-session questionnaire which focuses on their current situation, goals, and challenges.

Jacob said that he's particularly successful with company mergers and new product

launches.

"We do lots of brainstorming, and always go in with a pre-written hook, to stay on track," he pointed out. "I never leave anything to chance so nothing important gets left out. "I always know somewhat where I want to steer it but I never tell the participants what to say. Songwriting is just a tool to help people learn that there are many ways to say the same thing."

Jacob has now become something of an expert on the science of collaboration. You can see it when you read his column here in

the Gazette, and you’ll experience it at the kick off for the Hollywood Scavenger Hunt (the Hunt for Good) at the Hollywood JayCees Hall on December 6th.

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“The Hunt for Good is a collaborative event all around,” noted Jacob. “It allows all the participants to see their city through new eyes and also to see new things about themselves, and discover their own new talents. It’s very much about collaboration and team and open-mindedness, and that’s what The Song Team does too.”

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“Making It” Finalist Amber Kemp-Gerstel Gets Crafty with Nativity School DIYers

BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT robin@hollywoodgazette.com

It was like Hollywood in Hollywood on October 5 when Amber Kemp-Gerstel, a finalist from NBC’s summer prime time hit show “Making It,” visited Nativity School’s junior high Art and Do It Yourself class to share her passion for crafting and provide her expertise as students work on DIY class projects.

Kemp-Gerstel joined other talented “makers” from across the country on the six-episode competition series co-hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Each week, competitors created two handmade projects— a “Faster Craft” and a “Master Craft”. KempGerstel, who is from Miami, was one of three finalists showcased in the last episode.

The visit to Nativity School was prompted by an invitation from teacher Lynne Moore, who taught the finalist’s husband in the ‘90s, when he was a middle school student in Naples, FL. “I saw her on the show and I reached out,” Moore explained. “She was happy to do it, and to spend time with girls who love crafting, who she called ‘her people’.”

The 19 students, all seventh and eighth graders, each made decoupaged serving plates

in fall colors. Kemp-Gerstel, a big celebrity among crafters and “makers”, autographed each of the pieces.

Prior to becoming a full-time crafter, Kemp-Gerstel was a child psychologist and inspired by her desire to spend more time with her son, Marcus, she recreated herself to build a career around her love of crafting.

Moore felt that her message of creativity and self-reinvention was an important one for the students, and also noted that she shared a lot about the process of auditioning for and

being a part of the television series.

“She told the girls how she made a decision that she would focus on the positive feedback and not worry about decisions of judges as she made it through the different levels of the show,” said Moore. “The students loved the story of her time in LA. They learned so much. She is a beautiful person inside and out.”

“I loved Amber’s enthusiasm and her rapport with the students,” said Maureen Atkins, a math teacher and DIY elective instruc-

tor. “She was approachable and creative.”

“Amber Kemp-Gerstel’s enthusiasm is contagious,” said Nativity School principal Elena Ortiz, “Our students and faculty were so excited to have her visit and share her love of design and crafting,” For more information on the electives program at Nativity School, email Moore at Lmoore@nativitysch.com or call her at 954 987 3300 x221. To learn more about Amber Kemp-Gerstel, visit her blog at https:// damasklove.com.

Operation “Safe Streets’ Results in Multiple Narcotics Arrests Beginning in May 2018, Detectives assigned to the Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics Unit along with East Neighborhood Team Leaders conducted an extensive investigation into the sale of illicit narcotics within the Liberia neighborhood. The investigation was a coordinated effort involving the assistance of agents from the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Bureau (ATF).

Numerous complaints regarding an increase in violent crime and streetlevel narcotics sales were received from multiple sources to include residents, confidential informants, Hollywood Police patrol officers, and other local law enforcement. During the fivemonth investigation, narcotics including cocaine and heroin were purchased from numerous dealers operating in/or living within the area.

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During the week of October 22, 2018, the arrest phase of the operation began in a unified effort with neighboring Local and Federal Law Enforcement partners. Members of the Hollywood Police Department’s Neighborhood Team Leaders, Street Crimes Unit and SWAT, along with the Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms Bureau (ATF), Customs and Border Patrol, Homeland Security’s Violent Gang Task Force, BSO Dania Beach Special Enforcement Team and the Broward County Multi-Agency Gang Task Force (MAGTF) combined their resources in an effort to locate and apprehend the identified drug offenders.

The operation resulted in the arrest of eighteen (18) offenders to date. Additional arrests are pending.

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he “modern day” version of a Scavenger Hunt traces it’s origins as part of modern popular culture back to the 1920’s when notorious Jazz Age gossip columnist Elsa Maxwell, held raucous parties, with “scavenger” aspects to the entertainment.

Items being searched for were as wacky, multi-faceted and strange as the hostess herself. The FIRST hunt, was supposedly held at one of Maxwell’s fancy fêtes in 1920s Paris. Even back then in its infancy stages of being a “thing”, the hunt was typically conquered by teams, rather then by individuals. Just the nature of the beast.

Markus Montola, an expert on “oldtime” gaming, who wrote the book Pervasive Games: Theory and Design, claims the “hunt games” actually date back to way before Ms. Maxwell roamed the speakeasies, to the highlands and folk culture.

However, I haven’t found anything to back this up.

Regardless of when the hunt originated, it holds true that teams of living, breathing inhabitants of this planet use their individual strengths and senses, combined together with those of others… to win.

Often these teams are made up of people who don’t know each other, and

have never worked together.

These people come from different socio-economic backgrounds, have different politics, sexual orientations, varied ethnicities, and divergent personal stories. But they share a goal. Win the hunt.

Teams can change history. True.

Speaking of teams changing the world, last month the lesser-known Co-Founder of Microsoft, Paul Allen passed away. His partner, Bill Gates is quoted as saying “personal computing would not exist without Paul’s contributions.” While Gates is certainly the more well-known of the pair, Allen is generally acknowledged to have been the idea man. Something I didn’t know. They pushed each other to see things through the others eyes, and man did they shake things up! Paul often preached what was “possible” to Bill, while Bill would counter with what was “feasible” or “fiscally realistic.” It worked.

Frederick Banting and Charles Best, a pair of scientists from The University of Toronto, are generally credited with creating insulin for diabetics in 1921.

Teams have been making history with their findings and creations since….well since the beginning of time!

Closer to home and back here in present day, The Miami Herald this past February, re-launched a long-running,

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successful hunt called The Herald Hunt.

The Pied Piper for this world-famous hunt is the notorious Dave Barry, and by all accounts people from all over the country are thrilled this event has returned in all it’s quirky splendor.

Don’t forget to download the Scavify app, and sign up soon right here for the hunt. At the time of press we have 24 teams registered and ready to go with room for 76 more! https://hollywoodscavengerhunt.com/

At the end of the day, scavenger hunts are meant to shake up the world a little bit, while fostering team work and creative problem solving. Two of my favorite things!

It’s why I’m so excited about this year’s Hollywood Scavenger Hunt (The Hunt for Good) presented by title sponsor Art and Culture Center/Hollywood. Collaboration baby!

Whether following an online trail of bread-crumbs, or gathering wacky fashion items, scavenger hunts can help players appreciate the world around them by forcing them to consider their surroundings in a new light.

When we begin to see the world through the eyes of “the other,” much can come into focus. We begin to look at solutions (more fun than problems) in a multitude of new ways.

And, while we each see things through our own personal lens, scavenger hunts are at their best, when we work together in the “name of the game” to dig up all the wacky and fun items typically assigned as part of “hunt missions.”

Do it with friends from work, from your place of worship, OR by yourself and get paired up with soon to be new friends.

Oh, and one more thing, I’m looking for words you’d use to describe Hollywood. Even short phrases are OK. Please send them to jeff@thesongteam.com All together now, get out there and do it.

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HOLLYWOOD BIZNEWS IT’S TEE TIME AT HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER’S 35TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 35th Annual Golf Classic fundraiser.

The event is slated for Monday, December 10, 2018 with a 12:30pm shotgun start at Jacaranda Country Club, 9200 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324.

Jacaranda Golf Club provides the two best golf courses South Florida has to offer. The east and west championship courses have earned a Four-Star rating in Golf Digest and are host to many PGA, USGA, and FSGA Championship Events.

This year’s tournament Chairs, Kara Lundgren of CIRC Hotel and Mark Rowe owner of Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub promise a fun-filled tournament to be remembered!

“Golf is one of those…. And Arnold Palmer says it best: ‘Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening – and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented.’ Hence, we love to give our business members the opportunity to enjoy this incredible game and at the same time, make new business relationships. Jacaranda is a new venue for us and we look forward to sharing it with you all!”

Anne Hotte CEO, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

Don’t miss out on all the fun and secure your foursome now!

The Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic is an opportunity for approximately 144 corporate members to do business on the green, have a good time and network!

Tournament players will be reaching a very desirable segment of our community, government, and business leaders alike.

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The cost to participate is $250 per single player and $850 for Foursome! The price includes all golf fees, a box lunch, drinks on the course, followed by an award ceremony and silent auction!

There are also sponsorship packages available.

The tournament is sponsored by NV5, Waste Pro, Hollywood Circle, CIRC Hotel, Memorial Healthcare System, Diplomat Beach Resort & Spa, SUN Credit Union, Boucher Brothers Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Stiles Corporation, Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Desjardins Bank, K & L Gates, Hollywood Discount Liquor & Wine and Hollywood Kia! For more information please call the Chamber at 954.923.4000 or visit www.hollywoodchamber.org.

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Hollywood Native Serves Aboard One of Navy’s Most Advanced Warships

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Miller, Navy Office of Community Outreach A 2016 McArthur High School graduate and Hollywood, Florida, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason.

Navy Seaman Joaquin Gonzalez-Melo is a deck seaman aboard the warship, based in Norfolk, Va. USS Mason is named after Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason and Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Ensign Newton Henry Mason.

Working as a deck seaman, GonzalezMelo is responsible for activities relating to deck and boat seamanship and overseeing maintenance of the ship’s external structure and deck equipment. He also assists with helicopter operations.

“I appreciate interacting with other sailors and working my way up,” GonzalezMelo said. “I like the opportunity to use my experiences to teach others.”

Gonzalez-Melo credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in Colombia, where he originally was born.

“Growing up in Colombia, I didn’t have as much technology as I do now,”

Gonzalez-Melo said. “Working hard for what I have, gives me a greater sense of responsibility. I appreciate owning simple items, like a cell phone.”

Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Gonzalez-Melo is most proud of receiving Blue Jacket of the Quarter.

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Gonzalez-Melo and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes, one that will provide a critical component of the Navy the nation needs.

“Serving in the Navy means a lot to my family,” Gonzalez-Melo added. “I am the first one to join the military and I want to be a good role model for others back home. It feels good knowing that my work is making a big impact in the world.”

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njoy a little taste of France. Emilie and Julien are the owners of this chocolate boutique, located in the heart of Downtown Hollywood, Florida. Emilie is a "chocolatier" and her brother Julien is a pastry chef. La Bonne Adresse offers dayily fresh baked pastries, lunch and original chocolate made from scratch. Checkout the decadent chocolate marbles made from single origin cocoa beans from Latin America. Then have a taste of one of the many delicious flavors of Eclairs. C'est magnifique!

Accomplished Concert Pianist Opens Music Conservatory in Downtown Hollywood

his successful student-centered teaching method that combines the traditional method of learning an instrument with behavioral psychology and contemporary studies on how people learn.

"I use positive reinforcement and fun games, especially for my younger students," he said.

The conservatory staff includes two other piano teachers who share Demidovich's teaching philosophy. Future offerings will include violin, guitar and voice lessons, as well as ballet, Latin, hip hop and belly dance classes. The 2,500-squarefoot facility includes four lesson rooms and a 450-square-foot space that will serve as a band room and small concert hall.

When scouting locations for his new school, Demidovich looked no farther than the historic downtown arts, music and entertainment district he calls home.

"I love the area in general, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and we have a beautiful downtown here," he said. "Even in the two years I've been living here, I see the progress that's been made, and I see the great potential for the area."

The South Florida Conservatory of Music is open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The school offers weekly private piano lessons consisting of 30 minutes ($155 per month), 45 minutes ($235 per month) or 60 minutes ($310 per month).

For more information, call 954-842-2652 or visit www.sflcm.com. To watch Demidovich play, visit www.markdemidovich.com/media. Qualified music and dance teachers can email their résumé to info@sflcm.com.

Camelot Days is bringing the days of yore back to TY Park. Centrally located off of I-95 and Sheridan in Hollywood, Florida, Camelot Days allows you to relive the magic of the past.

Explore a kingdom full of musicians, artisans, eateries, knights and jesters. Cheer for your favorite side at the living chess game! Feast like a King on hearty food and drink or shop for fine handcrafted treasures in the Artists’ Market.

Enjoy challenging games and entertaining shows for all ages at this year's Camelot Days Medieval Festival set for two weekends Nov. 10-11 and 17-18, 2018 at T.Y. Park (3300 N. Park Rd. Hollywood, Florida) from 10 am til 5:30 p.m.

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Music students of any age and skill level, from beginner to advanced, can study piano at the newly opened South Florida Conservatory of Music in Downtown Hollywood, founded by an accomplished concert pianist who has plans to include additional instrumental and dance offerings.

Mark Demidovich, who started studying piano at age 7 and has been teaching others to play for more than 12 years, opened his school at 1940 Harrison St., Suite 100, in late September.

A native of Kostroma, Russia, who lives in Downtown Hollywood, Demidovich emigrated to the U.S. in 2011 to continue his education, which included The Juilliard School in New York City, one of the world's leading music schools. He has won many international music competitions, performed numerous solo recitals, and appeared as a guest soloist with orchestras in Russia, Bulgaria, Sweden and the U.S., where venues included the White House, Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center.

Despite all of his accomplishments, Demidovich had a dream that went unfulfilled - until now.

"From the moment I started teaching, it was always my dream to have my own music school," he said. "I want to have an impact on as many people as I can, to bring music into their lives, and having my own school allows me to do that."

Demidovich has taught students ranging in age from 4 to 75. And during this time, he honed

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Man on Sheridan Street Corner Drives Home Simple Message: “Remember to Be Kind”

By Tori Bertan You’re driving along Sheridan Street and you see something that catches your eye. A man, holding a large sign on a pole on the corner. In an adjacent parking lot is his pastel-blue school bus, covered in slogans and decorations. He’s facing the busy intersection at TY Park and Park Sheridan Plaza. His sign, in simple block letters, reads: “Remember to be kind.”

These days, we’re reminded to do all manner of things – register to vote! Make that dentist appointment! See something, say something! Cancel the Blue Apron subscription! – that a reminder for something as basic as being kind to one another feels like it doesn’t quite belong on that same level. Kind is something you ARE, not something you DO, right?

The man holding the sign, Bob Votruba, has spent the last eleven years on a self-imposed mission to teach us that yes, kindness is a choice, and it’s one you can

make every single day. He’s been crossing the country on that bus (a donation from the Blue Bird bus manufacturer, replacing an earlier, less fancy bus) hosting talks, events, charity rides, and yes, simply standing with a sign on street corners around the country, reminding us to be good to each other.

On October 12, he made Hollywood kinder if only for a couple of days. It wasn’t his first visit to Hollywood, and with friends in the area, it won’t be his last.

He calls his mission “One Million Acts of Kindness,” and the goal is to persuade people to perform one million acts of kindness in one’s lifetime.

There’s a word in Hebrew, “Chesed” that doesn’t have an exact English translation. The closest would be “lovingkindness,” and sages considered it the most important ethical virtue.

Bob’s not a sage. He’s just a guy, on a bus, with his dog, reminding us all what we should have never forgotten: be kind.

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Vision Care Eye Surgeons and Consultants is one of the most respected ophthalmology groups in South Florida. Our physicians, Dr. Alan Mendelsohn and Dr. Nathan Klein provide up-to-date eye care services with state of the art equipment in a beautiful and relaxing office setting.

Alan Mendelsohn, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Nathan Klein, O.D.

- “Top Doctor” Awardee Twelve Consecutive Years

- Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Care

- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Fellowship Trained

- Renown Contact Lens Specialist

- Pioneer Cataract Surgeon

- Expert in Diagnosing and Treating Dry Eyes

Our extended hours include Sunday mornings and Monday evenings

4651 Sheridan Street, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021 954.894.1500

PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE

www.myeyesurgeons.com

for sight-saving suggestions!

Linda Rose/ Elaine Hedleston Team Linda cell: 954-559-1680 Elaine cell: 954-629-9105