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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 March Celebrates Women’s Accomplishments CALENDAR 12, 14 March 2022 SCHOOL NEWS 16 Broward County Schools Names 2022 Caliber Awards 30 Vickie Cartwright Chosen to lead Broward Schools Permanently FEATURE STORY 18 Chen Senior Medical Opens its Newest Medical Center in Hollywood COMMUNITY NEWS 20 On Your Mark, Get Set, and Go! Tour de Broward is Back!

22 Marathon City Commission Meeting on Beach Condo Project Ends Without a Vote

32 City Awarded Over $16.2 Million from State 34 Everything is AH RIGHT at the Southeast Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games ASK THE EXPERT 23 7 Things You Must Know Before Putting Your Hollywood Home Up For Sale CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY 24-28 Exceptional Women in Business POSITIVE PARENTING 36 Yoga- A Self Regulating Tool for Children MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 40 Hollywood Update PET OF THE MONTH 41 Meet “Jewels”

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It was first recognized in the United States in 1988. In a Presidential proclamation, President Ronald Reagan commented, “Women continue to strengthen the family and enrich our lives with intellectual gifts, creative talents, and indomitable spirit.” Every March since that year has been officially recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States.

For the second year in a row, we are celebrating this year’s Women’s History Month by recognizing some of the amazing women in our community. The Exceptional Women in Business section of this magazine highlights the accomplishments and talents of some of the women who make our community such a great place to live and raise a family.

The contributions women have made to every field and endeavor are infinite. Accomplishments like Marie Curie’s work in physics or Rosa Parks’ bravery that ignited the civil rights movement are even more noteworthy when considering the obstacles they had to overcome.

It’s heartening to see accomplished women in positions of power. People like General Motors CEO Mary Barra, Vice President Kamala Harris, Abigail Johnson of Fidelity Investments, Nobel Laureate in Physics Andrea Ghez, and Miami Marlins General Manager Kim Ng are leading in all parts of our society.

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The 22th year of this annual event features a traditional float parade beginning at 1:00 p.m. An array of floats, pipe and drums, marching bands and business entries participate in the parade along with the famous New York Police Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums. Wear your green and be prepared for the excitement of the day as you plan to arrive early for best viewing locations along the parade route.

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The Friends of T. Y. Park is presenting our 3rd Annual Blues and Jazz Festival featuring classic jazz, American songbook, and the soulful voice of Honey from The Honey Project. 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at T.Y. Park Pavilion 12. Park entrance is $1.50, concert is free.

MARCH 18 Full Moon Drum Circle

Bring a drum or percussion instrument to the ArtsPark and participate in a guided drum circle. All skill levels are welcome.

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Sofar Sounds is back and we are thrilled to be in Dania Beach for the first time!

Sofar transforms everyday spaces into captivating, intimate venues for secret live music performances, creating an immersive experience that builds community through music. Tix must be purchased online, address revealed to ticketed guests 36 hours before show time. Get tickets at www.sofarsounds.com/cities/ fort-lauderdale

See a free family-friendly flick every Friday.

Lawn seating. Bring a blanket or beach chair. As a reminder, City parks are plastic and foam free. Single-use items, like plastic water bottles are prohibited on the grounds.

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By Terry Jaillet the current technology-dominated era,” said Naik. agle Ridge Elementary School Teacher As part of a family of musicianyous from India, Seema Naik was honored as Teacher Naik uses her passion for music to enhance her of the Year by Broward County Public instruction to create songs and chants with lyrics Schools (BCPS). She joined Principal of the that incorporate lesson content for her students.

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34,000 people, making the recognition truly Born in Haiti, Porcena migrated to the United States an honor. at the age of six, unable to speak English. This Seema Naik, Teacher of the Year did not deter her from fulfilling her dreams and Teacher of the year, Seema Naik started aspirations. Through her leadership in education, her career in education 16 years ago – first Porcena enjoys the privilege of being able to give as a volunteer so she could be involved in her back to her community and show that dreams daughters’ education. She then applied to become do become reality. a cafeteria aide and teacher assistant before “Ms. Porcena passionately pursues excellence becoming a primary grade teacher. to ensure the academic and social emotional “Anyone can take money from your hands, but needs for each one of her scholars,” said her not your education.” These powerful words spoken director Jacquelyn Haywood. “She inspires her

by Naik’s parents many years ago shaped her staff, serves as a mentor, and encourages teachers philosophy on education. Naik believes all children and students to become leaders.” have the right to quality education to empower Derek Gordon, Assistant Principal of the Year them with critical thinking skills, collaboration Assistant Principal of the year, Derek Gordon is strategies and self-confidencw to reach their one of only two assistant principals in BCPS who goals. “The next generation requires teachers started his career as a visual arts teacher. A strong to foster a desire for lifelong learning because of

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“The next generation needs to have the ability to adapt to new situations and master new tools and technologies quickly.”

Kimberly Kummler, School-Related Employee of the Year “Children are like snowflakes, each one unique in their own way of learning,” said Kimberly Kummler, school nurse at Manatee Bay Elementary School for the last four years. Kummler embraces uniqueness and focuses on their individual strengths when educating the next generation.

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Chen Senior Medical Opens its Newest Medical Center in Hollywood

By Terry Jaillet

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hen Senior Medical Center opened its newest location right here in Hollywood! The practice offers seniors a whole new way of accessing medical services and provides a superior level of care.

Chen Senior Medical Center is a family-owned primary and specialty care practice committed to delivering superior healthcare to Medicare-eligible seniors.

The practice is Chen Medical’s first in Hollywood and is accepting new patients. They offer quality, empathetic, well-coordinated care that detects issues before they become more serious.

Dr. Jenling James Chen founded Chen Senior Medical after his own experience with a life-threatening illness. In 2003, Dr. Chen was diagnosed with cancer and given only two months to live. He and his family experienced firsthand what it was like to be on the receiving end of patient care, struggling to access quality medical care while fighting for his life.

Dr. Chen recovered, defying his original diagnosis.

And he knew he had to do something to help others in their time of need to overcome the frustrations he experienced with the existing fragmented and unsympathetic healthcare system. That’s why he founded Chen Senior Medical Center, to turn the healthcare system around and make it more focused, convenient, and effective for the people who need it most - seniors.

We sat down with Medical Director Yahaida RimolaDeJesus and center director Matthew Kaminske to learn more.

What makes Chen Medical Center different?

Our nationally recognized value-based care has been proven to help keep people healthier and out of the hospital. Our doctors lead all your care with the support of an entire medical team, including high-quality specialists who work together to oversee your care. Because our doctors know you best, they

will help you find the best specialist. Our doctors work together with specialists to make more informed decisions about the care that is right for each patient’s needs. Many specialists are available right at the Chen Senior Medical Centers, so you don’t have to run all over town for your medical care.

We also offer online video appointments and private door-to-door transportation for all patients.

Tell us about your team.

Our doctors intentionally see just 400 hundred patients. That is a fraction of the 2,300 to more than 3,000 patients that most doctors see. We never rush time with our patients. We get to know each of our patients and are able to listen. We serve you with kindness, dignity, and respect. The entire staff treats you like family - they take the time to get to know you and your health. You’ll even get your doctor’s cell phone number to use any time you need to. We offer walk-in, same-day, and virtual appointments, and we have on-site tests, screenings, and most medications.

We’ll even arrange a ride to your appointment if you need one.

Sounds incredible! What do your patients have to say?

Our patients are delighted with what we offer. In fact, more than 4 out of 5 patients would recommend us to family and friends.

Have you made any accommodations for COVID-19?

The pandemic has been a difficult time for everyone, and we wanted to make sure our patients remained safe and at home at the height of the pandemic. Once the vaccine became available, we began administering the vaccine and the booster to our patients. In addition, we educated them about safety practices, including

washing their hands, wearing masks, and maintaining an appropriate distance with family and friends.

We practice ludicrous safety tactics daily to make sure patients feel safe and cared for, including offering virtual visits for patients, instituting patient love calls so our patients had enough medication, food, and personal items – in addition to helping to fight loneliness, and we committed to ludicrous safety at our medical centers.

What can patients expect when they visit your office?

Patients can expect to feel loved, appreciated, listened to, and respected by their doctors and medical center care team. In fact, nearly 95 percent of our patients say that their provider genuinely cares for them, according to a recent survey by third-party research firm Medallia.

According to survey results, 96.7 percent feel respected by their doctor, and 93.3 percent of our patients feel genuine care and concern demonstrated by their doctor. In addition, 90.3 percent felt the same care and concern was demonstrated by the staff at Chen Senior Medical Centers. In 2021, Patients in Hollywood responded YES 98.6% that they were satisfied with their doctor – this was the best score in South Florida and 2nd out of over 100+ centers

inside the company.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know?

We make it so easy for seniors to meet our doctors, and we can provide round-trip transportation on request. Just give us a call and come meet one of us and our care teams. You will be glad you did!

Take a virtual tour of one of our centers to see what it’s like by visiting www.chenmedicalcenters.com Chen Senior Medical Center, Hollywood is accepting new Medicare eligible patients at 390 South State Road 7.

Call 954-743-5522 or visit www.chenmedicalcenters.com today to make an appointment or learn more.

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By Beverly Perkins The highly anticipated event combines fun, fitness, and philanthropy through a 3K walk, 5K timed run, 50 and 100K bicycle rides, and the “Power of Play Kid Zone,” a sports-themed, fun area for children 13 or younger. Each participant will receive breakfast, lunch, an event shirt, and a goodie bag, along with the satisfaction of knowing they are supporting members of the community dealing with some of the most complex and challenging medical conditions.

“We’re excited to once again offer an in-person experience for those who desire that,” said Aurelio M. Fernandez III, FACHE, president and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System. “It’s an opportunity for all of us to make a statement about the type of caring community we want to live in, all while having fun with family and friends.”

The cost to participate is between $15-$50, depending on the event and sign-up date. For those who prefer to support the cause virtually, that’s an option too. Last year’s virtual event raised $375,000. Over the past decade, Tour de Broward has generated more than $5.5 million for pediatric healthcare in South Florida.

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Vice Mayor Caryl Shuham raised a motion against the development. The motion was seconded but not approved. Following her motion, Shuham gave a lengthy speech detailing her view of the plan.

“None of the calculations that you are relying on to think that these big dollars are coming our way are set in stone, like they were in the Margaritaville deal,” Shuham commented. She later added, “You may not like that building (Margaritaville) but it has transformed our city. The reason we did it was for economic development. We have a much more lucrative boardwalk because of Margaritaville.

This project does nothing for our city’s economic development. It only brings in revenue.” Shuham went on to criticize a number of the fine points in the proposed agreements.

The Proposal “I have received over 2,000 outreaches from On January 21, 2020, Related Group submitted Controversy residents. There is not a single civic organization, an unsolicited proposal to the city to develop the The City Commission meeting to discuss and volunteer group, city committee, task force, or civic property, which is currently a public park and vote on the proposal lasted from 5:00 pm until association that has come out in favor of this project.” community center. The City Commission subse- 3:00 am and ended without a vote. More than Related Group founder, Chairman and CEO quently discussed the condition of the current 100 people signed up to speak at the meeting. Jorge Perez also spoke at the meeting, indicating community center and development interest in this The majority of speakers were against the plan, the project is a “very, very good deal for the city site in a public Commission Real Estate Workshop. with most referencing the elimination of the open of Hollywood… We’ve been here for 42 years. We Following that meeting, the city decided to broadly space and new levels of building height on that [are] now getting close to 120,000 units that we market any opportunity to redevelop the site. Their end of the beach. built mostly in South Florida. We have a deep, deep stated objective was to achieve the best possible “Three acres were deeded to the city for parks commitment to the South Florida community.” proposals for the benefit of Hollywood residents. and recreation, open space and public purpose, The Hollywood Commission decided to table The City of Hollywood released a Request for and one acre was bought with water, land and the issue until a March 16th meeting where the Proposal (RFP) to solicit other developers to bid on conservation money for a public park,” said Susan Commission will again consider the proposal. The the property. After about a year-long process, the Caruso during public comments, “this proposal is time for the meeting has not been release at the time city selected the original developer, Related Group’s not a public use.” of publication. It will be held at Hollywood City Hall. proposal on February 18, 2021. The recommendation he City of Hollywood is working with developer Related Group to build a condominium tower and new ocean-front community center on Hollywood Beach. The development would be located on a city-owned 3.5-acre beach-front parcel currently home to the City of Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, Harry Berry Park, and two parking lots.

The proposal has generated significant community engagement, with many opposing the proposal.

Community members opposing the development raised several concerns including the height of the proposed tower, the use of public land for private development, and increased density on Hollywood Beach.

was subsequently approved by the City Commission on March 17, 2021.

City negotiators have been working with Related Group since then to agree upon terms for the proposed development. They developed a Comprehensive Agreement and Ground Lease Agreement with the hopes of attaining a vote of approval at the City Commission meeting on February 2.

The proposal would be a boon to Hollywood’s balance sheet. The city would enter into a 99-year land lease and receive 14% of the developer’s gross condominium sales, which is estimated to be more than $50 million. In addition, ongoing tax and rental revenue are estimated to total more than $3 million a year.

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY

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We hope you enjoy getting to know each of them as much as we did!

Ann-Marie Giustibelli Owner & President

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Ann-Marie is a collaborative family law practitioner.

She also established Divorce Made Easy as a full-service mediation company. She helps people navigate some of the most personally challenging situations of their lives. offer legal representation for a variety of cases including Divorce, Child Support Custody and much more. Ann-Marie strives to educate her clients and inform them of their options so you can get the results you want.

HOW HAS BEING A WOMAN AFFECTED YOUR CAREER Initially, the court system was (and still is) primarily made up and run by men. Some made sure to cozy up to the judges in a way a woman couldn’t. It was at times awkward.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG WOMEN?

I encourage young women to live their vision – see it and go for it. Realize you’re so much smarter and stronger than anyone would give you credit for.

Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.

Dreaming after all, is a form of planning.

– Gloria Steinem

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Lonna Spitaleri

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Lonna Spitaleri is the founder and real estate broker of Costa Bella Real Estate Group. With over 20 years in the real estate industry, her knowledge, experience, and expertise combined deliver successful results to all types of real estate transactions. Lonna specializes in luxury homes where she is a certified Luxury Home Specialist. Lonna enjoys selling single-family homes and condos throughout Florida, including working with developers and handling commercial property transactions. Lonna isn’t your ordinary real estate broker. She is a Concierge Broker. She aims to exceed her clients’ expectations by delivering personalized service to them, whether the sale is small or monumental. In her eyes, every client is special! She was appointed as a Regional Board Member

by Broward Palm Beaches & Port St. Lucie Board of Realtors. She was voted businesswoman of the year by the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for 2021.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Real Estate Keep your service both personal and professional! Make sure your clients know that they are the most important thing for you, and they will reward you. Consistency is another key to success.

Always be available and reliable every step of the way.

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Dr. Katya Pizarro

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Dr. Pizarro leads and manages Elite Language Academy (ELA).

She creates and implements short-and long-range strategic plans in collaboration with the faculty and administrative team.

She also oversees all aspects of curriculum design, marketing, and execution based on ELA’s goals and mission for international enrollment to promote a diverse and culturally competitive world’s community. As an innate educator, Dr. Pizarro is devoted and dedicated to teaching and learning. She frequently presents academic and professional lectures to international college students and instructors at American high schools on second language acquisition, ESL teaching methods, and accommodations for English language learners in mainstream classes.

Advice to Young People Beginning a Career

You are ultimately responsible for your success. A growth Mindset needs to be present in your life. Having goals without planning is just having positive thoughts! We learned that we obtain knowledge and growth when we consciously set goals and practice self-reflection. Do not hesitate to make changes that will lead you where you want to be. Your understanding of intelligence & skills is key. There’s no doubt that developing a growth mindset allows your dreams to become realities. It’s worth it! Katya truly values the Golden Rule. The idea of treating others in the same way you’d like others to treat you. It is true people are different, but they all value respect, work ethic, honesty, empathy, and kindness.

They all help her to be connected to her staff and students.

Something to Know About Dr. Pizarro

I am grateful I have a chance to refresh that there is always room for growth mentally, physically, and spiritually. We all need to be constantly curious. We must also consider that passion, determination, and perseverance will make any career path and dream possible!

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Cindy Abraham Realtor

Keller Williams A-Team Florida Her Story

Integrity and experience. It is a tough real estate market right now.

Buying or selling a property is one of the biggest financial transactions in most people’s lives. Cindy and her team keep that fact top of mind and are unfailingly dedicated to doing what is right for their buyers and sellers period!

In fact, they even invest their own time and money to do everything from small repairs to lending sellers money to improve their property to get top dollar. In this market, buyers and sellers need someone who will go above and beyond the proverbial “extra mile” to get what they want.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Real Estate

Learn your craft! Anyone can get a real estate license. However, in a market as difficult to navigate as the current one, buyers and sellers with knowledgeable and experienced agents come out on top every time. If you are new, go to every class that you can and find an experienced agent who will mentor you. A mistake can cost your client dearly.

Something Cindy thinks everyone should know

If you need a realtor, be sure you find one that will tell you what you need to know, not what you want to hear. The best agents are true advisors who have your best interest in mind!

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Marcia Lindsay Co-Owner

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Marcia Is a co-owner of Elite Funeral Funding Group, Inc. She started the company in 2016 with her sister, Michelle, and has not looked back since. In her line of business, she focuses on helping families by relieving the financial burden after the loss of a loved one. Marcia worked her way up the corporate ladder to Management shortly after graduating high school, but she was not fulfilled. The higher she climbed, the less time she had to spend with her family; At that time, Corporate America was not very forgiving for single parents. Working 50-60 hour weeks combined with being a full-time mom became very challenging. For Marcia, owning her own business became the only option. It allowed her to make her own schedule and do things on her terms.

Marcia’s Advice to Young Women

Pursue your dreams! Fear has kept me from doing a lot of things in the past. As I got older, I realized it’s better to try and fail than to never try at all. Success does not come without setbacks. Life is full of ups and downs but there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Get out there and make it happen!

Fun Fact About Elite Funeral Funding

As a minority-owned and operated company, we want to make an impact on the funeral funding industry, one that honors our history as well as fulfilling an obligation to help build and empower the communities we impact.

To feel fulfillment and have a deeper level of understanding, personally, that is the most important thing.

– Alicia Keys

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Her Story

Lilli Schipper is a Hollywood native, who has been a Real Estate Agent for over 17 years. She works with both buyers and sellers, and handles houses, condos, and townhouses. She has personally sold over $100 million in sales volume and closed over 250 transactions. Lilli makes sure her clients get her full attention and expertise. She operates as an extension of them, with constant communication and updates, guiding them through the entire process, always keeping them informed, and always having their best interests in mind to help them achieve their real estate goals.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Real Estate

I have been a Realtor since 2004, yet I am still learning and I always keep an open mind. Industries change constantly, so it is important to keep up with information and trends. In real estate, contracts change, rules get updated, new guidelines come up, and technology is constantly evolving in our field. When I first got into real estate, I set a personal goal to get a designation or certification every year. I now have six (ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, SFR), and I still continue to take courses when I can.

Sometimes the smartest thing you can say in a situation is that you don’t know, because then it allows you to learn something new!

Fun Facts about Lilli

Lilli grew up in Hollywood and remains active in the community, including being a trustee member of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce, and serving on the MLS Committee for the Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors Association.

She is also part of the Sofar Sounds Fort Lauderdale team, sponsors the local Mental Reps Shamrock Comedy Club shows, and is a member of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Ghost Light Society. Lilli is actively involved with the Humane Society of Broward County, serving on the Planned Giving Committee, being a member of the Legacy Club and Diamond Club, and donating a portion of each sale to the organization. She feels that whatever business you are in, get involved in your community!

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SCHOOL NEWS

VICKIE CARTWRIGHT CHOSEN TO LEAD BROWARD SCHOOLS PERMANENTLY

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roward County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Vickie Cartwright will get the full-time job. The former Orange County school administrator was chosen by the Broward County School Board after an 8-1 vote in her favor. Lori Alhadeff was the only dissenting vote at a School Board Meeting on February 9.

Cartwright has been the interim superintendent since her predecessor, Robert Runcie resigned from the role last year. She was chosen despite initially not being allowed to even apply for the job. The interim superintendent was initially not supposed to be eligible for the full-time role, but Cartwright gained the support of board members and, importantly, The Broward Teachers Union.

“In the six months that she has served as interim superintendent, she has proven to be an intelligent and excellent leader with an ability to listen to and work with all constituencies,” said Teachers Union President Anna Fusco in a prepared statement. “She quickly gained a keen understanding of the district’s challenges and opportunities. I look forward to continuing

the positive and fruitful relationship we have created and to Dr. Cartwright’s long tenure as the leader of Broward County Public Schools.”

The school board had narrowed the search to two finalists. Along with Cartwright was retired Air Force Colonel Michael Gaal. Gaal has held a number of leadership positions in large schools systems after his military service.

He was never a teacher, however. Some board members pointed to this fact as a reason to prefer Cartwright.

“The beginning of my career is one that is truly based on relationships and the value of understanding the importance in ensuring that we put students first,” Cartwright told the board.

“During my 7th-grade year, unfortunately, my family did become homeless.”

“I am humbled. I am honored,” Cartwright said after the vote, “One of my initial interests at this point is really going out and recruiting the best-qualified candidates for those (key) positions.”

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he City of Hollywood has been awarded over $16.2 million in matching grant funding for three environmental resilience projects in the City to help address the impacts of sea level rise, tidal flooding and storm surge.

As part of the $404 million Resilient Florida Grant Program spearheaded by Governor Ron DeSantis, Hollywood will combine the award with existing funding from the City to enhance and harden its public infrastructure in an effort to protect inland and coastal neighborhoods.

“The City of Hollywood appreciates the commitment by Governor DeSantis, the Florida Legislature, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for this substantial grant funding. $16 million of these matching grants are made possible due to the local match that Hollywood residents made possible through the 2019 voter-approved General Obligation Bond,” says Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy. “Thanks to the State, we now have twice the money to work with to do twice as much good as what we would have been able to do.”

Through the Resilient Florida Grant Program, 113 environmental resilience projects across the state will help prepare coastal and inland communities for the adverse impacts of flooding and storm surge.

“For the first time ever, Florida has strategic

coordination of statewide efforts to protect our coastal and inland infrastructure, and the dedicated funding to support these projects,” said Governor DeSantis. “My administration will continue to support our communities’ resilience efforts across the state.”

In Hollywood, grant funding of $16,263,650 will be directed to three high-priority projects:

Flooding Mitigation and Sea Walls ▸ Tidal Pump Station Project ▸ A1A ▸ Swale Restoration Pilot Project

Tidal Flooding Mitigation and Sea Walls

As part of the voter-approved General Obligation Bond, Tidal Flooding mitigation projects have included design and planning for the installation of tidal flooding barriers on public property where no current shoreline protection exists. Additional funding of $14 million will allow for a total of $28 million in improvements in more areas and areas where inadequate shoreline protection is existing.

A1A Pump Station Project

Pump stations are used by the City to move storm water from one area to another. Along low-lying sections of A1A on the barrier island, pumps are used to move sea water back into

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the Intracoastal Waterway to help alleviate street-level flooding. The A1A Pump Station Project will entail installing four stormwater pump stations along A1A at Bouganvilla Terrace, Franklin, Sherman, and Van Buren Streets.

This project is a joint effort of the Department of Public Utilities, the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency Beach District, Broward County and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This grant of $1.825 million will fund a portion of the design and construction cost.

Swale Restoration Project

The City is embarking on an ambitious Recapture the Swale program that is focused on restoring the usefulness of swales as a green stormwater infrastructure solution across the City. This grant will support the development of a feasibility study for a City-wide restoration of swales as part of the overall stormwater management system. Restored swales will collect, store, treat infiltrate, and convey stormwater in the public right-of-way, and will help to provide flood mitigation, enhance aquifer recharging, and improved water quality. The program will also seek to educate residents and businesses on the important role they play in stormwater management. The project cost is estimated at $695,000 of which approximately 50% ($360,650) will be funded by this grant.

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or almost four decades, the Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games have become well-known around the country for their high-quality organization and featured entertainment celebrating Scottish Culture and Heritage.

Once again, the anticipated 38th annual event will be back on March 5th at Plantation Heritage Park. The centrally located premier venue will be transformed into an exciting exhibition of Scottish culture.

The Scottish Festival is a very colorful cultural event, and highlights include a wide variety of Scottish heritage activities such as international entertainers, massed bagpipe bands, heavy athletics, Scottish country dancing, Highland dancing, Scottish clans, and societies, fiddling, piping, and drumming competitions, children’s games, sheepherding, Scottish food, drink, and merchandise.

This is coupled with a Highland Games which comprises competitions in bagpiping, drumming, and heavy athletics with participation by people of all ages, ethnicities, and sexes and is not restricted to those of Scottish heritage.

Additionally, an area of children’s activities will immerse young lads in Scottish culture through dress-up, coloring, child-appropriate athletics, and a passport game that guides them around the heritage displays.

This year the impressive lineup of live music performances will feature Albannach, Celtic drums from Scotland; Seven Nations, Celtic rock band; and Blue Skye Pipes & Drums; as well as the World/ North American Champion City of Dunedin Pipe Band. In addition, we will have a display by the Gold Coast British Sports Car Club, and we will be hosting the Junior Division Scottish Athletics (ages 14-17) State Championship.

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In the classroom, both teachers and children benefit from their yoga practice skills. Yoga helps educators by offering an alternative to handle challenges and allows for the integration of healthy activity while releasing tensions through specific movements. The plank pose helps promote more flexibility and core power in the student body, as well as, helps release body tension.

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Self-regulation is essential for children as they begin to deal with different challenges in the classroom and away. Self-regulation is “the ability to flexibly activate, monitor, inhibit, persevere, and adapt one’s behavior, attention, emotions, and cognitive strategies in response to internal cues, environmental factors, and feedback from others” (Bergen-Cico, et al., 2015, p. 3448). A Child’s Pose is also a great pose for children to learn to feel their belly expanding as they are breathing in and out with the teacher’s instruction.

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By Mayor Josh Levy

Fellow Hollywood Residents, It’s great to be included in this edition of Our CityHollywood. I hope that you and your families are doing well.

On February 10th, I had an opportunity to deliver the State of the City address to the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The event was held on the rooftop patio of the Costa Hollywood Beach Resort. If you have never been to the rooftop, I highly recommend it. The panoramic views of Hollywood Beach and the Hollywood Lakes Section are spectacular. Since Costa is a hotel, access to the rooftop is through patronizing the trendy yet casual “Sunset Club | Rooftop Bar & Grill,” and sunset is the ideal time to enjoy the views, hence the name. We are really fortunate to be living in “Florida’s All-Year Resort City,” as our city’s earliest advertisements put it.

As I reported on the State of our City, I began with remembering the challenges and personal loss that we faced in 2021, with the delta wave of pandemic, and with the sorrow that we felt for the Hollywood Police Officers that we lost that year. As an aside, you’ll be happy to know that the playground at Mara Berman Giulanti Park will soon be named “Officer Yandy Chirino Playground” in honor of Yandy’s memory and service. Also, acting on a proposal by our great State Representative, Marie Woodson, the City Commission endorsed the installation of a Covid-19 memorial in our city, at a location yet to be determined. When the dedications for the playground naming and the Covid memorial are ready, a public announcement will surely be made.

By working together over the course of the past five years, we’ve set into motion plans and funding for public and private investments that will touch and improve every area of our city, from the neighborhoods in West Hollywood that will see road, sidewalk, and storm-water improvements, to new apartments and hotels on State Road 7 and all around downtown Hollywood, to our regional designation for a commuter train station downtown, millions of dollars in state and local dollars for investments to improve our city’s resiliency to the impacts of sea-level rise and climate change, eliminating outfall wastewater to our ocean, new open space, new fire-rescue apparatus, a new police headquarters, and revitalized parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and recreational facilities, we’ve got a lot that we’ve charged our staff to get done during the few years ahead.

Residential and commercial property values in Hollywood have continued to appreciate at a very strong rate. In the last five years, our city’s total taxable property value has grown from $13.2 billion to $18.9 billion - a historic and highest ever property value for Hollywood, though now we are seeing a slower rate of growth compared to previous years due to a slowdown in the construction and completion of new high-value developments coming online. Our overall city budget for Fiscal Year 2022 is over $750 Million It is balanced and it is the city’s highest, yet current budget projections still show the need to do much more in growing the city’s revenue side of the ledger in hopes of keeping up with the city’s ever-increasing operating costs.

As a city government, we must stay committed to seizing economic growth opportunities, to ever improve civic communication and engagement, to usher in competitive economic vitality, well-managed finances and administration, invest in our infrastructure and facilities, support our professional law enforcement and emergency services as an ever top priority, ensure quality of life and strong neighborhoods for our residents, and in everything we do, make sure we employ effective and sustainable practices to ensure we rise to any challenge that may come our city’s way.

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