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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Hollywood Commissioners no longer able to do business with the City Residents who serve on the HolCORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com lywood Commission and own businesses will no longer be able to enter their businesses into contracts with the city.

This will have the most effect on Vice Mayor Peter Hernandez who owns Govea Trucking and has been contracting with Hollywood for nearly 13 years.

The ordinance brought forth last month came after the commission approved a $78,645 sewage sludge-hauling contract with Govea Trucking earlier this year. The contract raised concerns from both Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober and Commissioner Richard Blattner who opposed the deal. As a result, Bober said he wanted a strict prohibition by commissioners and staff doing business with the city enacted immediately.

Hollywood Commissioner Keith Wasserstrom went to jail in 2007 for having ties to a company that won a city contract.

"Commissioners banned from doing business with their own cities is a nobrainer," said Broward Beat columnist Buddy Nevins.

So at a September meeting, the Hollywood Commission agreed on first reading to an ordinance that will prohibit Commissioners from doing business with the City of Hollywood. This followed a lengthy discussion where staff members said they

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were uncomfortable criticizing the work of a company owned by a member of the commission, fearing offending someone who is ultimately their boss.

"Hernandez is engaged in the worst type of double-dipping," said Nevins.

"Receiving a Commission salary while also having a contract with the city."

Hernandez defends the deal. “I have kept the same price for the past ten years.

The out-of-towners cannot beat our prices and they must be using their political clout to try to take a local company from bidding.” There were only two bids for the sludge-hauling service contract and the second bid was more than double the bid from Hernandez’s company.

His contract with the City will be up in a year and a half, then it comes before the commission for a two-year renewal. After

that his contract is eligible for two, two-year renewals.

After this period, if Hernandez is still a commissioner, he will not be able to enter into another contract with Hollywood.

Hernandez is up for election in November in District 2 with two opponents on the ballot - Timothy Burton and Maria Jackson.

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Gov. Rick Scott authorizes additional $25 million to combat Zika virus Last week, Governor Rick Scott announced that $25 million in state funds will be authorized to support research to develop a vaccine against the Zika virus and enhance Zika testing methods.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, there's no vaccine or specific treatment. Instead the focus is on relieving symptoms and includes rest, rehydration, and acetaminophen for fever and pain.Governor Scott said, “We must focus on finding a vaccine and enhancing our Zika testing capabilities to further protect pregnant women and their developing babies.”

The $25 million in state funding will be allocated following a competitive grant process by the Florida Department

of Health. This funding goes directly to Zika research, including: expediting the development of a vaccine to prevent Zika infection; and the development of innovative, cost-effective Zika testing methods.

To date, Governor Scott has used his emergency executive authority to authorize $61.2 million in state funds for Zika, including $26.2 million in July, $10 million last week for Zika preparedness and preparation and $25 million today for research and development.

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Pension task force created to mitigate Hollywood's ballooning post-employee benefit costs The City of Hollywood faces financial challenges due to high pension costs and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEBs).

OPEBs, like health care benefits, have created a liability to the City of about $500 million, more than all 30 other Broward cities combined.

As of July 2015 Hollywood's unfunded pension liability was more than $490 million, with all three of the city's pension plans funded at less than 57 percent, according to the Sun-Sentinel.

To address this, a pension task force has been established for each of the City's pension plans: police, fire, and general employees.

The task forces will comprise one each of the following: • City representative • Pension administrative representative • Actuary • Trustee (pension board member) • Retiree receiving pension

The task forces which are currently being established will begin meeting on October 1, as the new fiscal year begins.

During a recent Hollywood Budget meeting, City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael explained that the Hollywood’s generous pension plan for retirees is creating major difficulties for Hollywood.

The current annual contribution for pensions is $53 million, more than half of ad valorem tax revenue collected by Hollywood, according to Ishmael.

Also, health care costs for City employees and retirees increased by about $6 million last year, to an annual total of about $28 million. This City is self-insured for this benefit and is experiencing double digit annual cost increases, which cannot be sustained.

The City is also in litigation and conflict resolution with all three pension plans over the 13th check, a bonus check sometimes sent to retirees at the end of the fiscal year.

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Hollywood moves forward with 19-story Young Circle Commons development Developer to preserve facade of Great Southern Hotel site slated to become residential condos, retail space and Hilton Garden Inn Construction planned for a new CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com 19-story building to be known as Young Circle Commons in Hollywood to set to begin in a year. The project will incorporate the Great Southern Hotel, the historic landmark hotel that was home to workers who built Hollywood in the 1920s. In recent years the dilapidated structure has become an eyesore, remaining vacant since 1991.

The Great Southern Hotel is one of four hotels built by Hollywood’s founder, Joseph W. Young.

Most of the new building’s space is dedicated to residential condominiums, however the first eight floors are set aside for a Hilton Garden Inn. Construction will take between 18 to 24 months and is the culmination of 15 years of planning by developer Charles

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“Chip” Abele. The project will cost about $100 million and include 166 residential units, 103 hotel rooms and 391 parking spaces. The hotel will occupy the first eight floors and the residential section will occupy the top 11 stories.

More than 10,000 square feet is devoted to retail space.

Developers expect that the Hilton will be about 90 percent occupied, translating to increased customers for the Downtown district. Anne Hotte, CEO/ Executive Director for the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said she looks forward to a new upscale hotel in Hollywood believing it will bring more money to the City.

Mayor Peter Bober believes this project will help Hollywood. “We need expand the tax base in Hollywood and this project help do that,” he said.

Commissioner Traci Callari said she is excited about the possibilities this project will mean for Hollywood.

Commissioner Biederman is also strongly in favor of the project. “I think it is a great project and is long overdue,” he said.

For more information, please contact Jaye Epstein, Deputy Director, Department of Development Services, Planning Division, 954.921.3471.

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WALK WITH A COP Multiple times and locations

Get out and participate as the City of Hollywood and Hollywood Police Department encourage students and families to walk to school with the Hollywood Police Chief, Command Staff, School Resource Officer, and Neighborhood Team Leaders. Meet at one of the following locations: • Hollywood Central Elementary, Jefferson Park at 7:15 a.m.

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Dino and Emil Stucchio and the Classics

It’s nine hours filled with Italian food, pastries, beer and wine, and shopping. Music by DJ Rockin’ Rich Bedford, legendary duo Spanky and Dino and Emil Stucchio and the Classics, John Ricci and more.

Also, don’t miss the area just for kids. This festival is a fundraiser for The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Information: 954-825-1027

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PURSUIT OF HONOR, COURAGE & COMMITMENT 5K RUN/WALK 7-11 a.m., Charnow Park, 300 Garfield St.

Join up to support the Wounded Warrior Project and Fort Lauderdale Sea Cadets Youth Group. This race features a kids run, awards and post-race breakfast.

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

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

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WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Registration at 7:30 a.m., race at 9 a.m., North Beach Park, 3601 North Ocean Drive

Communities nationwide will come together for this event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Information: 561-967-0047

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LIFE ALLIANCE RUN FOR LIFE 5K 7:30 a.m., Charnow Park, 300 Garfield St.

Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency offers this annual event for runners, walkers and families to honor organ, eye and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of recipients and recognize those

waiting for a transplant. The event is 3.1 miles and runs around Hollywood Beach strip starting and ending at Charnow Park.

Information: 305-243-4150

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 5K 7:30 a.m., TY Park, 3300 N. Park Road

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SENIOR PARTNERS HALLOWEEN PARTY 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St.

8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, ArtsPark amphitheater, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1

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CARDBOARD BOAT RACE 8 a.m. onsite boat building, 1 p.m. race begins, Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk St.

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This alternative Halloween event brings the community together for an evening of fun and games for kids in a safe and positive environment.

Find dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles. Admission is free.

Information: 954-825-1027

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LILY’S LIGHT: KITES FOR A CURE 1-4 p.m., Beachside at North Beach Park

This event raises awareness and funds to benefit lung cancer research.

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Oct. 6-9: Steve-O Oct. 12: wellRED Comedy Tour: Trae Crowder (The Liberal Redneck),

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Hollywood creates code compliance task force to fight unregulated construction Hollywood has a problem CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com with unregulated construction and unsafe structures.

The city came under scrutiny and last month, when code compliance officers were discovered to have been posing as potential home owners in order to find cite code violations.

“While I strongly support enforcement of ordinances designed to protect both buyers and sellers, the techniques that brought this issue forward are absolutely wrong, even if they may be legal,” said Commissioner Dick Blatter.

“Lots of people have a role to play here, including realtors, who often assume all improvements were permitted and performed by competent and licensed contractors; sellers who make changes but want to avoid the admittedly arduous process, and contractors who encourage homeowners to skip the permit phase.”

John Chidsey, Hollywood’s code compliance manager, gave a presentation on the creation of an internal codecompliance task force at a recent commission meeting in response to the issue.

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illegal conversions, unsafe structures, and unpermitted building.

Chidsey explains that property owners trying to fix up and sell property very quickly resort to unlicensed work, putting the safety of renters or buyers at risk.

Another issue is the permitting problem itself.

"One of the most important things we have to do, as a Commission, as a City, is to improve the permit process," said Blattner.

Vice Mayor Peter Hernandez said it is important to get a sense of what can be done and what can’t be done. “We need to get a program that works for everyone and make it more effective.”

Commissioner Patricia Asseff said she wants to have a meeting with the Board of Realtors. “They want to talk with us. We need to work hand in hand with the realtors. We need to have cooperation and work collectively,” she said.

The City will give home owners one year to bring their homes into compliance. Those who fail to do so in the allotted time face fines and potentially up to 364 days in jail.

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*EDITOR'S NOTE: Mayoral candidate Orlando Raez is no longer running. His name will appear on your ballot because he dropped out late in the race. Only districts 1, 2, 4 and 6 will be electing a new commissioner. If you live in one of these districts, your ballot will contain only the candidates for your district. We listed all of them below on one page here due to space restrictions.

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TRIBUNAL DE APELACIONES DEL CUARTO DISTRITO ¿Deberá retenerse en suLAKOU cargo alDAPÈL Juez KATRIYÈM DISTRIK Robert M. Gross del Tribunal del Cuarto Distrito de Apelaciones?

Shall Judge Spencer D. Levine of the Fourth District Court of Appeal be retained se pou jis Robert M. Gross nan inÈske office? katriyèm distrik lakou dapèl rete nan pòs li a? ¿Deberá retenerse en su cargo al Juez Spencer D. Levine del Tribunal del Cuarto Distrito de Apelaciones?

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BROWARD SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SEAT 5 DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL FOURTH YES/SI/WI DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL FOURTH BROWARD SOIL & WATER DISTRITO DE CONSERVACIÓN DE LA TRIBUNAL APELACIONES DEL3 TRIBUNAL DE APELACIONES DEL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SEAT TIERRA Y ELDE AGUA DE BROWARD CUARTO DISTRITO CUARTO DISTRITO DISTRITO DEESCAÑO CONSERVACIÓN DE LA NO/NO/NON 5 KATRIYÈM DISTRIK LAKOU DAPÈL KATRIYÈM DISTRIK LAKOU DAPÈL TIERRAPOU Y EL AGUA DE BROWARD DISTRIK KONSÈVE LATÈ AK DLO ESCAÑO 3SYÈJ 5 NAN BROWARD Shall Judge of AK the Spencer Levine Shall Judge Spencer D. Levine of the DISTRIK POU KONSÈVE LATÈ DLO (Vote for One/Vote porD.Uno/Vote pou Youn) of Appeal be retained Fourth District Court of AppealOF beAPPEAL retained Fourth District NAN Court BROWARD SYÈJ 3 FOURTH DISTRICT COURT in office? in office?

(Vote for One/Vote por Uno/Vote pou Youn) TRIBUNAL DE APELACIONES DEL Richard Denapoli CUARTO DISTRITO ¿Deberá retenerse en su cargo al Juez ¿Deberá retenerse en suLAKOU cargo alDAPÈL Juez KATRIYÈM DISTRIK del Tribunal Levine Jelani Anthony Harveydel Cuarto Spencer D. Levine del Tribunal del Cuarto Spencer D.Fred Segal Distrito de Apelaciones?

Shall Judge Melanie G. May of the Fourth Distrito de Apelaciones?

Rico Petrocelli District Court of Appeal be retained in Èske se pou jis Spencer D. Levine nan Èske se pou jis Spencer D. Levine nan office? lakou dapèl rete nan pòs li katriyèm distrik lakou dapèl rete nan pòs li katriyèm distrikHOLLYWOOD a? a? ¿Deberá retenerse en su cargo al Juez BROWARD SOIL & WATER Melanie G. May del Tribunal del Cuarto FOR MAYOR CONSERVATION DISTRICT SEAT 5 Distrito de Apelaciones?

PARA ALCALDE YES/SI/WI YES/SI/WI DISTRITO DE CONSERVACIÓN DE LA POU MAJISTRA TIERRA Y EL AGUA DE BROWARD Èske se pou jis Melanie G. May nan (Vote for One/Vote por Uno/Vote pou Youn) NO/NO/NON NO/NO/NON ESCAÑO 5 katriyèm distrik lakou dapèl rete nan pòs li DISTRIK POU KONSÈVE LATÈ AK DLO a?

Patricia (Patty) Asseff NAN BROWARD SYÈJ 5 (Vote for One/Vote por Uno/Vote pou Youn)

COURT FOURTH YES/SI/WI DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL FOURTH DISTRICT Joshua "Josh" LevyOF APPEAL TRIBUNAL DE APELACIONES DEL TRIBUNAL DE APELACIONES DEL CUARTO DISTRITO Richard Denapoli CUARTO DISTRITO Orlando Raez NO/NO/NON * DAPÈL KATRIYÈM DISTRIK LAKOU KATRIYÈM DISTRIK LAKOU DAPÈL Fred Segal Eleanor Sobel Shall Judge Melanie G. May of the Fourth Shall Judge Melanie G. May of the Fourth District Court of Appeal be retained in District Court JUDGE, of Appeal17TH be retained in CIRCUIT JUDICIAL office? office?

CIRCUIT, GROUP 9 HOLLYWOOD JUEZ DE CIRCUITO, CIRCUITO 17MO, FOR COMMISSIONER - District ¿Deberá en su cargo al Juez11 ¿Deberá retenerse en su9 cargo al Juez GRUPO PARAretenerse COMISIONADO - del Distrito del Tribunal Melanie G. May del Tribunal del Cuarto Melanie G. May FOR MAYOR JIJ ITINERAN NAN 17EM SIKYI, 9EM Distrito dePOU KOMISÈ Distri 1Cuarto Apelaciones?

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Hollywood passes tight budget for FY 2017 with cuts in all departments, 48 positions frozen and a reduction of services

BY DAVID VOLZ

At a recent hearing, Hollydvolz@hollywoodgazette.com wood Commission members agreed upon and passed a tight budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The millage rate remains 7.4479 as it has been for the past six years.

“The budget development process for Fiscal Year 2017 has been an unusually difficult one,” said City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael.

In June, the City was reported facing a $20 million shortfall. More recently the shortfall was actually found to be around $24 million.

Major cuts were made in the FY 2017 budget including the freezing of 48 positions, of which nine were sworn police officers; 14 were civil service personnel in the police department and seven were certified fire fighters. Department heads had to cut their budgets by five percent. Hollywood leaders believe they can save $705,000 by reducing training and travel expenses.

Also, the City hopes to collect about $400,000 with their newly instated ambulance transport fees. When a resident calls 911 and needs basic care but does not need to go the hospital, residents will be charged $160 and non-residents will be charged $200.

The City realized reductions in the debt services millage, which decreased from 0.3198 to 0.2884 mills due to the refunding of outstanding FY 2005 General Obligation Bonds. This decreased the overall millage rate to 7.7363. down from 7.7677 as compared to FY 2016.

The fire assessment fee is increasing slightly to $222 per residential unit for FY 2017 from $209 in the previous fiscal year. The Fire Inspection Fee remains unchanged at $17.

For the first time in Hollywood’s history, the ‘All Funds Operating BudCORRESPONDENT

get’ surpassed half a billion dollars, totaling $509,521,122. The General Fund Operating Budget alone totals $239,369,585. Hollywood taxpayers will pay $53 million over the next year for pension costs for police, fire and general employees.

“Staff did an amazing job with this budget,” said Commissioner Traci Callari.

But at the hearing City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael stressed that this year’s scramble shouldn’t be repeated.

“This ad hoc short term approach to planning, organizing, financing and implementing the operations and services of a large full-service city cannot continue. The city is at a pivotal crossroads in its life,” said Ishmael.

Also worth noting is the City’s underdeveloped and imbalanced tax base. Ishmael explains that these problems must be addressed in the coming fiscal year Ishmael to ensure a financially sound municipal corporation. “These changes will involve difficult recommendations, decisions and actions for elected officials, city administration, staff, labor groups, pension plans and residents of Hollywood,” said Ishmael.

The gradual increase of pension costs, health care benefits and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEBS), is becoming difficult for the city keep up with.

Other major fiscal challenges include: • No pension cost offset, $10.4 million • Increased health care costs, $6.8 million • Loss of chapter funds, $2.6 million • Loss of Seminole compact, $900,000

• Fire pension costs, $2.5 million • Police pension costs, $618,000 “The budget is as good as it gets," added Commissioner Kevin Biederman. "I would have taken money Biederman out of the reserves to pay for things that were cut like parks and recreation programs and events. You cut now and add later. People will appreciate it more when they get it back,” he said.

Most of the money for the General Fund comes from property taxes and for this year, the amount collected from property taxes for this Fund will be just over $95 million. The taxable value of property in Hollywood is around $13.2 billion.

A pension task force for It is no different than a family and each of the City’s three pension plans; we have to get everyone on the same police, fire and general employees is page. Everyone must move in the same being established and will begin meetdirection.” ing after the beginning of the fiscal Asseff praised the year on October 1. Each of the task city manager. “I think he force groups will be made up of a city did a great job and is realrepresentative, pension administrative ly telling the truth. He has representative, actuary, trustee (a penbeen realistic and hasn't sion board member), and a retiree who flowered the situation.” is receiving a pension.

Asseff hopes to see Commissioner Patricia Asseff is Asseff the penny sales tax on the disappointed in this year’s budget. “I November 8 ballot prevail. have great concern about this year’s “We need this sales tax more that budget. We should not have a $24 milmost cities do. We need the $12 million lion deficit,”she said. the sales tax would generate for the She is concerned that so much of City’s infrastructure.” the City’s ad valorem taxes are going Biederman is also a strong to pensions, salaries and health insursupporter of the penny sales tax. “I am ance. “It leaves me wondering, how wearing a penny around my neck. If do we make this city solvent? It is not people ask me why I am wearing the sustainable. We have to get everything penny, I tell them what the penny sales back to reality. This is a team effort. tax is all about,” he said.

“This ad hoc short term approach to planning, organizing, financing and implementing the operations and services of a large full-service city cannot continue. The city is at a pivotal crossroads in its life,” said Ishmael.

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Downtown Hollywood zoning approved for major development

Lifeguards continue to patrol, Hollywood residents’ voices heard Thanks to the concerted effort of Hollywood residents, weekday beachgoers will continue to have their lives guarded.

Following protests from residents, plans to cut 31 part-time lifeguard positions were abandoned. This idea came about in an effort to save money, during a tight budget year. The plan would have left the north and south end of Hollywood beach lifeguard-less on weekdays.

More than 1,100 people signed a petition on change.org asking city admin-

istration to not eliminate these lifeguard positions. Many residents also called city officials, personally expressing their concern.

Ed Galindo, who organized the effort, is satisfied with the result. “We need these lifeguards and it would have been a bad idea to eliminate these positions,” he said.

Vice Mayor Peter Hernandez said he is glad that the lifeguards remained on the job. “We need to have those lifeguards on the beach,” he said.

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Hollywood is hoping to develop CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com Downtown into a major metropolitan hub citing demographic shifts, lifestyle preferences, and improved mobility options as key factors driving the desire for dense development. Previous zoning regulations didn't allow for a focus on large-scale urban design and planning, leading to isolated developments with no regard to the Downtown area as a whole.

Earlier this month, the Hollywood Commission passed on first reading an ordinance to rezone the Regional Activity Center (RAC) in Downtown Hollywood to encourage attractive and functional mixed living, working, shopping, education and recreational activities of regional importance.

Hollywood's RAC covers an area of over 1,450 acres that includes Downtown Hollywood and the key commercial and residential corridors of Federal Highway, Dixie Highway, and a portion of Hollywood Boulevard.

At recent community meetings, residents expressed concerns that the area will end up overdeveloped. They fear that with so many large projects planned, Downtown is becoming too metropolitan and lacks the infrastructure

BY DAVID VOLZ

to accommodate a large increase in population. Citizens worry that the larger buildings will impact the quality of life for current residents.

At a community visioning session in February, one of the major things residents say they love most about living in Hollywood is the small town feel.

Cliff Germano, president of North Central Hollywood Civic Association, said residents should've received more notice of the upcoming RAC plans. The City and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) staff have been hosting public meetings to explain the rezoning process and gather public input since November of 2014.

Located east of 1-95 and west of 17th Avenue, the RAC is a high intensity, high density multi-use area deemed appropriate for growth by the local government.

The goals of the Hollywood RAC are to encourage the development and redevelopment of the Downtown area, to facilitate mixed-use development, encourage mass transit, reduce the need for cars, and to create regulations that promote quality development.

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DENTAL HEALTH UPDATE

To floss, or not to floss…

I, like 4 out of 5 dentists am appalled by a recent article written by Catherine Saint Louis and published in The New York Times on August 2, 2016. In the article she states that flossing is “overrated” and calls the evidence supporting flossing as “mediocre”.

As I field calls from concerned patients regarding this subject and as I contemplate the consequences of the article I keep asking myself this question: Why would a respectable paper choose to publish this article and whom does it benefit by doing so?

First, let’s examine why this article surfaced. The author bases her argument against flossing in the fact that in the latest dietary guidelines for Americans, the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services quietly dropped any mention of flossing. The author contends that there is really not a “proper” scientific paper demonstrating the need and advantages of flossing vs not-flossing.

I don’t intend to be political but, in this world of corporate lobbying and conflict of interests, every time our government makes a decision we have to question the intention behind it. It is well known that there is an epidemic of obesity and diabetes in this country, and even so, with our government’s subsidy programs it is far cheaper to buy a Double Cheeseburger than a healthy salad. In schools, the government school lunch programs consider French fries as a serving of vegetables, they believe that as French fries come from potatoes, they are

is important in reducing tooth decay and gum disease and that it cannot be replaced by rinsing with a mouthwash. He concluded “Dentist and Hygienist have been telling their patients for decades to floss daily; they have been doing so for good reason. The benefits of flossing are real – they are not a ‘myth’.”

One of my favorite quotes comes from Miguel de Cervantes (Don Quijote) “Facts are the enemy of Truth”. technically a vegetable. They disregard the fact that deep frying removes considerable nutrition and adds fat to the basic potato - not to mention that ketchup will add salt and high fructose corn syrup-. Who in their right mind would consider French fries a healthy vegetable for regular consumption by our children? It is the same people that believe that a cheeseburger should be cheaper than a salad and that flossing is overrated.

There is plenty of evidence that supports flossing. In June 2004, Pfizer Inc, launched a consumer advertising campaign labeling Listerine “as effective as floss” in fighting plaque and gingivitis. They claimed “clinical studies prove it”. McNeil-PPC, sued Pfizer alleging that their advertising was false and misleading. U.S District Judge Denny Chin ruled after McNeil-PPC Inc, and ordered Pfizer to stop the advertising campaign stating the campaign was false and misleading and posed a public health risk.

The judge further said “substantial evidence” demonstrates that flossing

The facts as evidenced daily on any dental practice are this: • People who floss properly have much better oral health than those who don’t.

• Flossing -at first- is really difficult and only about 8% of the people in my practice routinely floss.

• Most people feel bad or ashamed when they go to the dentist or hygienist and confess that they have not been flossing. Some patients feel they have to lie about it or tend to exaggerate their flossing practice.

• We can tell when a patient has not been flossing, we can see it in their gums and we can see it in their teeth, we can see it in the x-rays as cavities and tartar build up.

• Along with brushing, flossing is the number one thing you can do to prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

This topic touches me personally.

Being a father and a dentist, I considered it crucial to keep my children cavity free for life. My oldest daughter went away to college and decided that

brushing was enough; she decided not to floss for the last two years. To her surprise, this last examination with x-rays revealed 4 cavities (all in between the teeth). I was not there to remind her to floss every day and even though she had plenty of fluoride growing up, the college diet and lack of flossing proved to be an unbeatable combination. I feel terrible about having to drill my daughter’s teeth and it could have been prevented if she would have been flossing.

I encourage you to talk to your Dentist and hygienist even though it may be uncomfortable to discuss your own oral hygiene practices. If by any chance you are feeling guilty, ashamed or embarrassed, just remember that when we push you to floss, we have your best interest in mind and are only trying to help you have healthy teeth and gums for life.

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COVER STORY

Meet Hollywood Artist Alejandra Palacios

BY CARON CONWAY CORRESPONDENT

When Hollywood resident Alejandra Palacios was a little girl in her native Mexico, she announced one day that she wanted to be an artist.

Her favorite toy was a box of colored pencils that her father had given her.

As a man of science, a doctor, he also gave her some advice: to first study architecture, what he called “the root of all art.”

And so Palacios, now a designer of 3D architectural renderings at Hollywood-based Omquest Design Solutions, took a long and challenging route to becoming a working fine artist, amassing degrees along the way in Architecture, Art History, Drafting and Computer Assisted Design, and lastly, Animation Art and Design.

Palacios worked as the project manager and designer for a construction company she founded in Mexico City, as a freelance architect, a digital interior design designer and an architectural digital designer before realizing her destiny decades after that childhood declaration.

“Architecture gave me my living,” said Palacios, who is now living her dream with her career as an artist taking off.

After displaying her colorful oil paintings with their signature geometric shapes at Hollywood City Hall, Atelier 3 Coffee Bar & Shop, Rocco’s Pizza on Hollywood Beach and the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Palacios’ artwork has caught the eye of two of South Florida’s major corporate players: the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort and Gulfstream Park in Palacios Hallandale Beach.

Palacios’ work includes a sports series and pieces inspired by her Mexican homeland, but it is the Hollywood Collection that is unique as a striking showcase of the city she’s called home for the past 15 years and all it has to offer.

These vivid snapshots of Hollywood life include a family cycling down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, the former Great Southern Hotel overlooking a sidewalk café, a majestic baobab tree in the ArtsPark at Young Circle, and a beach and undersea scene punctuated by sea turtles, Margaritaville and a stun-

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“Hollywood has so much potential, and this is how she views Hollywood,” said Brian McInnis, Palacios’ partner in business and in life.

Dubbed the “Romero Britto of Hollywood” after the Brazilian neo-pop artist known for his bold, vibrant patterns and cubist details, Palacios’ work is distinctive in its mosaic-style details and color patterns, its energy and movement, and its inclusion of symbols, including Britto’s butterfly sculpture in the ArtsPark.

“Symbols are objects very easy to recognize,” Palacios said. “I grab symbols.”

She finds a source of energy, such as the sun, and builds on it.

“I color each geometric shape a different color. In my work, I create a twist of colors to make the energy move,” Palacios said. “Then it becomes a colorful and happy composition for my painting.”

After seeing the paintings displayed at the chamber thanks to CEO/Executive Director Anne Hotte, Margaritaville’s general manager, Cate Farmer, commissioned Palacios to create four art pieces. The first one, Destination Paradise, will serve as the artwork on the resort’s first anniversary invitation. Palacios will be on hand at the celebration for the unveiling of her original painting, the first one she

has sold outside of Mexico.

Nancy Berry, Gulfstream Park’s senior racing ambassador and marketing coordinator, also saw Palacios’ original oil paintings at the chamber offices, and one in particular, The Golden Stride, stood out. The depiction of a jockey riding a thoroughbred was reproduced as 500 cutting boards tucked inside gift bags and as a limited-edition print for a drawing at the Girls Got Game Betting Challenge held Sept. 17 at Gulfstream Park. A horse trainer also has commissioned giclée prints of The Golden Stride with the jockey’s silks in the owner’s colors.

“She’s a success story, coming here with nothing,” McInnis said of Palacios.

Seeking “new opportunity,”

Palacios left Mexico for South Florida to study animation, design and 3D modeling at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.

Six years ago, Palacios and McInnis founded Omquest Design Solutions, where she serves as art director and he is the vice president and operating manager. Technology meets creativity in the computer-generated 3D photorealistic renderings that Palacios creates.

Invaluable in getting projects approved, the renderings show the client exactly how the concept will become reality, from the materials, textures and colors to the interiors, windows and landscaping. Clients have included the Caribbean Resort on Hollywood Beach, The Crossings project in Hallandale Beach and the mixed-use Liberty Lofts Park project in Hollywood, for which the design team and architect Frank Costoya won a 2014 design award from the American Institute of Architecture.

Palacios said she’s excited about the new interest in her artwork, which also draws attention to Hollywood. By deconstructing everyday scenes and creating a fresh new energy and movement of the same landscape, Palacios enables common sights to be viewed in an uncommon way.

“We are really working for Hollywood to make an image. We work there, we live there,” she said. “I love Hollywood. And the love I’ve gotten from Hollywood is a lot.”

Palacios’ works, which also include acrylics and reproductions on canvas, range from $80 to $3,000. They can be viewed at www.coroflot.com/alex3dspace/art-work-oil-on-canvas.

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Proposed penny sales tax promises city-wide improvements; vote Nov. 8 Broward County voters will see two, CORRESPONDENT interlocked questions dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com on the November 8th ballot, each asking for a half-penny sales tax increase. One proposal asks for a half-cent increase to finance countywide transportation projects. The second is a half-cent surtax to fund municipal infrastructure projects and came at the request of Broward cities.

The proposed change represents an increase in sales tax of one cent to every dollar.

The tax would apply only to the first $5,000 dollars of a transaction, meaning it would only negligibly affect larger purchases. The revenue from the half-cent city infrastructure tax would be shared by all of Broward's thirty-one cities based on population.

A full one-cent sales tax would raise an estimated $310-million in the first full year and $12.4 billion over thirty years. Both proposals ask voters to increase the sales tax for thirty years and include the creation of an oversight board to monitor appropriate use of the money.

Should voters approve only one of the requests, both will fail.

Part of the proposed tax is a nine-member oversight board. This entity is designed to ensure the money gets where it's supposed to.

Professional environmental scientist Former city or county manager Member of the Florida Bar Where does the money go?

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The nine members, seven of whom must be Broward County residents, would serve fouryear terms.

The board would need a healthy variety of members, to provide perspective and experience to their decision-making process.

The board would include one of each of the following:

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If they are approved, half the money raised would go to county-wide transportation improvements. Specifically, to reduce congestion, develop rail transit, improve bus transit, and enhance roads and sidewalks. This would include the addition of new bike lanes, and improvement of existing ones.

The other half would go to Broward County’s cities and unincorporated areas. The money would fund infrastructure improvements such as public buildings and facilities, public safety equipment and parks.

Hollywood's public safety stands to see a notable improvement under the new tax. Plans include new fire trucks and rescue units, police vehicles, and citywide CCTV. Parks and Recreation would also appreciate the funding boost. With it, Hollywood parks would soon feature new playground equipment, shade structures and improvements to the marina.

The tax would go into effect in January 2017.

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three candidates to vie for seat

The Hollywood Election Candidates Forum at the Lippman Multi-Purpose Center recently provided a platform for candidates to share their visions for the city. The event brought in mayoral hopefuls as well as candidates for the District 2 Commissioner seats. Two of the three Hollywood mayoral candidates attended, Eleanor Sobel and Josh Levy.

Three candidates remain running for Mayor of Hollywood. Orlando Raez has announced last month that he is dropping out of the race. Raez, who works as an urban planner struggled to raise financial support and could not develop an effective campaign.

Even though he has dropped out of the race because it is late in the campaign

season, his name will appear on the ballot.

Signs will be posted at polling locations and a note will be placed in absentee ballots saying a vote for Raez will not count. The remaining candidates include Commissioner Patricia Asseff, Josh Levy, and State Senator Eleanor Sobel.

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From Germany with love: Hollywood’s Oktoberfest set for Oct. 8 & Oct. 22

BY DARLENE PISTOCCHI

COMMUNITY INTEREST CORRESPONDENT darlene@hollywoodgazette.com

It’s that time of year again, Hollywood – Oktoberfest, and it’s going to be wunderbar!

This German beer-filled fest is celebrated around the world and features dancing, singing, food and yes, beer! Lots of beer!

The next two dates are October 8th, and October 22nd. "Doors open at 5 pm and we run until midnight or so," shares Michael Haas, the first Vice President of the German American Society of Greater Hollywood (GASGH). "And because we celebrate in our Clubhouse (6401 Washington Street), we have two great advantages over other venues: we are on rain or shine, and we are under air!”

The ceremonial tapping of the keg is one of the favorite Oktoberfest traditions. It is followed by a toast led by the President of the club which all patrons participate in and it ends with a German drinking song known as the Zicke Zacke Chant.

“I’ve been attending events at the club since the age of two,” said Haas. “My grandfather was president for a few terms in the eighties and has been involved off and on up

Arland, a long-time member, pouring the first official Oktoberfest beer of 2016 until recently due to health reasons.”

German locals and members attend every year. "Our club is reminiscent of a German beer tent. And there’s always someone to practice your German on.”

The Oktoberfest takes months to coordinate and prepare, with meetings starting two months prior to discuss marketing, budget-

ing, procurement, entertainment, and what they can do to improve year after year.

“We hire entertainment especially for our Oktoberfest event,” shares Haas. “Bob Houston has been our featured entertainer and we feel honored that he books with us.

We mix it up so everyone can have a great time, no matter what your musical tastes may be.”

The Oktoberfest also features traditional dancers that come every year and perform German dances. It is a highlight of the night that many people look forward to.

“We feel we present the most authentic Oktoberfest experience available in South Florida,” said Awve. “Our food is prepared on sight by long-time members, using recipes handed down throughout their generations; our merchandise is hand crafted by members, representing the German culture and heritage; and lastly, we run our Ms. Oktoberfest contests.”

So come on out, Hollywood, and experience a real Oktoberfest Oct. 8th and 22nd! A good time is had by all!

The German American club house is located at 6401 Washington Street in Hollywood.

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Hollywood Commission passes resolution to eliminate free on-scene ambulance care To mitigate the problem of people calling 9-1-1 for minor injuries or health problems, Hollywood residents who call for an ambulance will now have to pay for the service, even if they don’t go to the hospital. Historically there has been no fee for responding to an emergency unless you are transported to an area hospital.

The Hollywood Commission passed a resolution last month to revise the fees for Emergency Ambulance Transportation, introducing fees for non-transport treatment services by the Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department.

This means if an ambulance responds to distress, the patient pays whether they go to the hospital or not.

Facing a tight budget in FY 2017, the City hopes to collect about $400,000 with the new fee. When an individual calls 911 and needs basic care but does not need to go the hospital, residents will be charged $160 and non-residents will be charged $200.

Minor injuries or health problem emergency calls lead to less ambulances being available for more serious emergencies and longer wait times.

Hollywood Fire Department Lieutenant Diana DeAbreu weighed in on the debate that ensued on social media regarding the new rule. "Our city only has 8 rescue trucks for the entire city.

This is one of the busiest cities in the nation for emergency calls. There are many times a rescue is on a non emergent call in a district when another true emergency comes in. This means that a rescue possibly from across the city has to run this call and when minutes matter this is not a good practice. I think they are trying to teach people only to call 911 for a true emergency instead of tying up a rescue for a non life threatening situation."

According to the city, patients calling to dispute a bill or request a hardship, can contact Chartswap at 888.317.2914 or via email www.Chartswap.com.

In order to leave the world a better place for our children and grandchildren we must be engaged in the civic life of our community from our neighborhood to our nation.

Jennifer Ann Love | PUBLISHER jennifer@hollywoodgazette.com

Tammy Soffer | DIRECTOR OF SALES tammy@hollywoodgazette.com Barbara Pellicano-Tisi | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR barbara@hollywoodgazette.com Zoe Dekeles | COMMUNITY EVENT COORDINATOR

For a short while, when Sal Oliveri was Mayor, the City changed its long-standing policy and charged people for calls that didn’t result in transport to a hospital. As soon as I was returned to office as Mayor again in 1992, I had that eliminated, because there were too many elderly and poor people who would not call 911 EARLY enough, for fear it wasn’t necessary and they would be charged. Why? Because if they are taken to the hospital, their insurance pays. If they aren’t, they are stuck with a cost they cannot afford. So they don’t call or they wait to be SURE it’s necessary.

PEOPLE DIE when they wait too long!

Sometimes it could be a panic attack, and the EMT just has to show them they can breathe into a paper bag. Sometimes it is fear that drives them to call. What has happened to this City I love and served for 20 years, that the highly regarded Hollywood Police Department makes residents pay for Private Duty Police instead of sending on-duty Police Officers at times when it is the City’s duty to supply Police;

and when one of the best Fire-Rescue Departments in the world charges residents for calls instead of working with the community to explain the importance of NOT calling for help for minor things? I don’t blame HPD or HFD. I understand Budgetary problems. But I blame City Management for doing more to cut costs by cutting services instead of increasing the tax base by working with residents and business people to improve neighborhoods Citywide, which would increase the taxable value of properties all over the City. The Mayor and Commissioners should REJECT this current approach. Unfortunately, the Mayor and Commissioners and some City Boards, as well as staff, have approved some poor development that added nothing to the vitality of the City, much less to its tax base.

In my opinion, THE CITY COMMISSION SHOULD REVERSE ITSELF ON THIS ONE! - Mara Giulianti

David Volz | REPORTER david@hollywoodgazette.com Darlene Pistocchi | COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT darlene@hollywoodgazette.com Caron Conway | CORRESPONDENT caron@hollywoodgazette.com Sherry Thien | CALENDAR EDITOR calendar@hollywoodgazette.com Martha Sternberg | EDITOR / CORRESPONDENT Jeffrey Pilla | WEB EDITOR Carlos Perez | PHOTOGRAPHER Tom Olsen | PHOTOGRAPHER Denise Nieves | CONTROLLER 954-962-8180 HOLLYWOODGAZETTE.COM Hollywood Gazette © Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. The entire contents of the publication shall be the property of Hollywood Gazette. No parts hereof may be reproduced without prior written consent of the publisher. Hollywood Gazette is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. The views and opinions expressed by our advertisers and columnists do not necessarily reflect those of the Hollywood Gazette.

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Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce News

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Why should you enroll in the Leadership Hollywood Program?

Each year, the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce coordinates Leadership Hollywood, an interactive program where participants can view our community up close, work together and achieve a unique knowledge of resources and services available in Hollywood, Broward County and the State of Florida. Leadership Hollywood is, in fact, one of the state’s longest-running leadership programs and this fall will welcome its 41st consecutive class!

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

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

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

WHY YOU BELONG Why should you join Leadership Hollywood? Just ask Andrew Zullo, “The Leadership Hollywood experience is one that will stay with and benefit you throughout your career. You will personally grow as a leader. Leadership Hollywood gave me the opportunity to really learn about the community and my own leadership style, which has enhanced how I look at things both personally and on a larger scale. Understanding the impact of decisions that are made and the results of those decisions is priceless. Additionally, the friendships I have made in the Leadership Program will last a lifetime. I highly recommend this community Leadership Program, don’t hesitate sign up, you won’t regret it!” –Andrew Zullo, Regions Bank LEARN MORE OR APPLY NOW If you have the ability to set and achieve goals, can commit to the community and have the potential to impact the area, region or state, Leadership Hollywood is right for you. The deadline for applications is October 11, 2016. For more details please visit www. hollywoodchamber.org or call 954-923-4000.

Executive Corner, Anne Hotte, CEO / Executive Director Your Hollywood Chamber is getting involved into advocacy! As the election nears, we are asking all of you to make sure you learn about your candidates and how they feel about issues that are important to you and the greater good of Hollywood. The Chamber will be hosting a Koffee Kult Breakfast with the Candidates on October 6th and we encourage you to attend! For more information about all our events , visit our website at www.hollywoodchamber.org; Make sure that you DO vote on November 8 as your voice counts!

Also, on the ballot this year, you will find 2 questions asking for a half (1/2) penny increase…It is critical that as residents of Hollywood you vote YES on BOTH! If only one of the two items passes…the whole thing fails. One of the item will be proposing a 1/2 penny surtax for countywide transportation projects. We all understand that we need complete streets, new busses, more busses, WiFi, light rail etc… the second half (1/2 ) penny tax would go to infrastructure projects in each municipalities with distribution based on population. Hollywood is in dire need of capital for infrastructure and our ability to develop in a responsible, sustainable manner depends greatly on the development and replacement of our infrastructure.

Projects would have to meet criteria and approved by an oversight committee. Hollywood already has a list compiled! It could bring up to $16 million a year to our City for capital improvements! For more information, visit www. moveBrowardforward.com Two halves can make Broward a WHOLE lot better!

As your Chamber, we are proud of Hollywood’s spirit and encourage you to engage in these critical issues by VOTING! For more information, call the Chamber at 954-923-4000.

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Upcoming Chamber Events BREAKFAST WITH THE CANDIDATES Thursday – October 6th for City Commission Greater Hollywood Junior Chamber, 2930 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood FL 33020 7:30am – 9:00am

GOOD MORNING HOLLYWOOD BREAKFAST Friday – October 14 The Crowne Plaza , 4000 S. Ocean Dr, Hollywood FL 8:00am - 9:00am

LEGAL ALLIANCE INDUSTRY GROUP Thursday – October 6th Hollywood Chamber 4:00pm – 5:00 pm

WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Thursday- October 19th Memorial Regional Hospital South 3600 Washington Street Hollywood FL 11:30am – 1:00pm

HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS Tuesday – October 11th Hollywood Chamber 9:00am - 10:30 am REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION HOME Wednesday – October 12th Alliance Industry Group Hollywood Chamber 12pm - 1:15 pm EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY GROUP Thursday- October 13th Xtreme Action Park 5300 Powerline Road Suite, Fort Lauderdale FL 6:00pm - 8:00 pm

SPANISH INDUSTRY GROUP Thursday – October 20th Ends Meat 1910 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 12:00pm - 1:30pm RIBBON CUTTING FOR FOUNDATION FOR SICKLE CELL RESEARCH Thursday – October 20th 3858 Sheridan Street Hollywood FL 5:00pm - 6:30 pm

HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY GROUP Wednesday – October 26th Hollywood Chamber 12:00pm - 1:30pm BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Wednesday – October 26th GG’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, 606 North Ocean Dr., Hollywood FL 5:00pm – 7:00pm QUICKBOOKS CLASS 2 OF 3 Thursday – October 27th Hollywood Chamber 9:00 – 10:30 am MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION Friday – October 28th Hollywood Chamber 11:30- 1:00 pm SAVE THE DATE GOLF TOURNAMENT DECEMBER 8, 2016 THE CLUB AT EMERALD HILLS

RIBBON CUTTING FOR KZ HAIR ARTISTRY Tuesday – October 25th 2 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood FL 5:00pm - 6:30 pm

For more information about our events and an updated schedule, please visit our website www.hollywoodchamber.org or call 954.923.4000.

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Hollywood Hills residents oppose Chaminade-Madonna’s football field lighting plans A group of residents recently met with officials from Chaminade-Madonna on Sept. 13 to discuss installation of lights at the school's stadium.

Chaminade-Madonna is lobbying for the lights so that they can hold football games in the evenings when it's cooler.

At the moment, Chaminade-Madonna hosts their football games at 4:00 p.m. on Fridays, where temperatures have been recorded above 100 degrees. Their concern is that the heat, combined with the strain of the sport, is putting students' health at risk.

Many residents who attended the meeting are against the installation of the lights. Their concerns stem from

the idea that, equipped with lighting, Chaminade-Madonna might rent the field and host more events. This would be fun for event-goers, but not so much for occupants of the surrounding single-family homes. This influx of people would cause extra traffic and noise in the area.

Opponents of the lights claim that Chaminade-Madonna has been less than honest with residents regarding their plans for the field. A letter sent by Chaminade-Madonna in June said that lighting would allow for a much wider range of athletic events.

At this point, the school has not submitted plans to the City of Hollywood.

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Gorgeous 4 bedroom POOL home in Hollywood Lakes Over 3000 Sq ft on a Double Lot Exquisite east Hollywood home,just a few steps to Hollywood Beach,Brazilian cherry wood floors throughout 1st floor of home,gorgeous marble flooring in entry area, custom oak floors throughout upstairs, completely remodeled kitchen with corian countertops,custom redwood cabinets, stainless steel appliances. New impact glass doors downstairs,wet bar in living area, high ceilings thoughout, huge master suite, enormous pool (20x40) & gigantic 2 car garage.

LIST & SE LL Call us to for Markdeay evaluation t of your hom e!

Call Joan and Robert for price and details.

Call the multimillion dollar producers!

Robert Henry

954-260-7531

Joan Henry

954-849-4936

henryteam@bellsouth.net

HOLLYWOOD BEACH

AUTUMN AT THE BEACH!

GRANDVIEW CONDO COMPLEX

RENAISSANCE ON THE OCEAN

Located in the heart of Emerald Hills Hollywood

New Price!

Beautiful ultra modern remodel.

3/2.5 plus den.

Direct Ocean!

Pure Luxury. $1,249,000.

Enjoy views of pool, garden, golf from large screened balconies. One to three bedroom units,1.5 to 2.5 baths, up to approximately 1900 SF. Each unit with washer/dryer, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, walk-in-closets, extra storage, garage parking, gym, heated pool, 24-hour gated security.

VALIANT HOUSE R DE UN

Great Opportunity to remodel this spacious and rare THREE bedroom Penthouse in small building. South Broadwalk area. Wonderful water views. $369,000.

CT RA NT CO

Offered from $99,000 to $425,000

“I make te real esta easy!”

Bernard Shapiro 954-830-3275 www.bernardshapiro.com bershapiro@aol.com

Call Us Today!

The Power of Two

r Buying o ? g in ll Se

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

First time home buyer?

WE ARE IN A SELLERS MARKET! SELLING SOUTH FLORIDA

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Ocean side of A1A with ocean, intracoastal views, hurricane shutters, washer/ dryer, brand new AC, remodeled, spacious 1 bed, 1.5 baths, all amenities, low maintenance. Beach living at its best! Offered at $ $259,000

ay Ray & Lucy Miccio Call us tod r The Preferred Team! u o y ll a for ! s 954.270.2163 Direct d e e n real estate micciol@comcast.net

The Wave Condo 1 bedroom/1.5 bath ocean view and direct ocean view units available from $320,000$400,000. Luxury Beach Front Building w/ Resort Style Amenities could be rented 4x’s annually.

Eric Vinogradov 718-954-4787

Oceanfront high rise condo nestled between amazing new construction and the Westin Diplomat! 1 Bed/1.5 Bath. Full amenities and low maintenance fee. $265,000

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Norma Llanes PA 305-606-5557

We speak Russian, Spanish & Portugese.

Solangel Fumero Realtor Lic #3220500

954-274-5893

3319 SHERIDAN ST. HOLLYWOOD, FL • FLORIDAMOVES.COM/HOLLYWOOD • 954-963-1600

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