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July 2021 Calendar JULY 1
JULY 10
Storytelling through Animation: Make Your First Animation
Classic Albums Live Performs: Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours”
Turn pictures into moving stories that touch people of all ages across the globe. Every animator from Walt Disney to Hayao Miyazaki have given us their wonderful stories which draw us together. This workshop will be your chance to learn the basics of animation to share your own stories. Participants will leave the workshop with their first animations and a grasp of the fundamentals behind animation/storytelling. Presented by Black Valley Digital. 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Click QR code to register.
Get ready to rock out! Classic Albums Live concert series is coming to The Casino at Dania Beach. Covering Fleetwood Mac’s album, “Rumours” the show is sure to be a hit. The band starts rocking at 8:00pm and tickets are on sale now. Click the QR code to purchase tickets. Dania Beach Casino, 301 E Dania Beach Blvd, Pembroke Pines.
JULY 4 4th of July Star-Spangled Spectacular on Hollywood Beach All are welcome to celebrate our nation’s 245th birthday on Hollywood Beach on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular 4th of July Celebration. Sponsored by the City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency-Beach District, this annual event features musical entertainment beginning at 5:00 p.m., highlighted by a dazzling offshore fireworks display at 9:00 p.m..
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Juneteenth Storytelling With Windell Campbell Families will enjoy engaging storytelling about folk and fairy tales through the use of puppets. An elementary teacher for over thirty-seven years, Windell Campbell performs at festivals and reading programs throughout the state. He incorporates the art of puppetry with the art of storytelling and the separate art forms unite to become more than the sum of their parts. This event is sponsored by the Broward Public Library Foundation. 10:00am - 11:00am at the Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 Northwest 129th Ave.
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JULY 7 American Treasure in South Florida: Everglades National Park Discover the secrets of Everglades National Park!. Learn when it was established, and about the ecosystems, features, and wildlife. This informative session will give you perspective on our “neighbors to to our west. Presented by conservation specialists and wildlife activists. 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd, Plantation. For more info visit http://broward.libnet.info/
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There is something for everyone! Bring the kids for some fun! Fresh produce, organically grown veggies, fresh fruits, herbs, tasty fresh bread, chocolate croissants, raw honey from local farmers, gourmet jams, fried doughnuts, pickles, cookies, coffee’s, homemade hummus, gourmet cheese, guacamole dips, plants, and orchids, there’s something for everyone. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm every Sunday at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines.
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Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
Arts Alive! The Fairy Tales of Grimm
The Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk is back! This monthly event is open to all. Explore all that downtown Hollywood has to offer:! Visit galleries and shops while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, live music, murals, and more! Restaurants, galleries & shops, art, music, murals, outdoor markets & more! Artisan Market, 6pm-11pm; Mural Tour, 6pm7pm; Gallery Tour, 7pm-8pm; Impulse Art fusion of music and foot painting, 8pm-9pm. For more info visit floridashollywood.org/ ArtWalk/
Tales such as Rapunzel, Snow White, Hansel & Gretel and The Bremen Town musicians come to the stage in a classical 19th Century theatrical melodrama. This fun-filled show is loaded with laughs! This special pre-recorded theatre show will be featured on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Follow the QR code for a link!
JULY 24 Big Bugs Late Night David Rogers' Big Bugs exhibit comes alive at night with self-guided moonlight tours at Flamingo Gardens. Enjoy a quiet stroll through the Arboretum to view the beautifully lit sculptures at night. Admission is for Big Bugs Moonlight Tours is 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This tour does not include wildlife exhibits, Wray Home Museum, or Narrated Tram Tours. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie. For more info, call 954-473-2955.
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Disney's The Aristicrats Kids: A Summer Theatre Camp Production Watch 6-9-year-old campers star in this delightful adaptation of Disney’s beloved animated film. In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventures ensue! The show will be performed at the Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 6:00 pm. For tickets & more info visit browardcenter.org.
Full Moon Drum Circle Bring a drum or percussion instrument to the ArtsPark and participate in a guided drum circle. All skill levels welcome. Meet at the Palm Court (West Side). 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood. 14 / Our City Hollywood / July 2021 / OurCityMedia.com
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Commission, we celebrate all the diversity of our City. Whether it’s race, ethnic background, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation we are here to celebrate what makes us a City,” proudly stated Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy. In addition to remarks by Mayor Levy and Council President Todd Delmay, singer/ songwriter, and Season 3 “The Voice” contestant, Joselyn Rivera, performed “Over the Rainbow” A cappella as the flag was raised. “The idea of having a Pride Flag fly in Hollywood was something wonderful. Hollywood was the first City in Florida to fly this particular pride flag and what I love about that is Hollywood is showing that it can be a leader on these issues. It can be the City that shows everyone else what it means to be an open, diverse and wel-
coming community,” exclaimed Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council President Todd Delmay. The Progress Pride flag, donated by the Council, flew proudly over Hollywood City Hall during June as a symbol of the open and diverse community that is Hollywood. The Progress Pride flag featured the traditional rainbow colors, but also included a chevron with black and brown to represent queer people of color, and pink, blue, and white to represent those of trans and/or non-binary experience. “While the Pride Flag in any form is a celebration of every color and shade of the human experience, it is not yet a celebration of full equality. Rather, it is also a reminder that we are still called to work together until everyone is equal,” added Delmay.
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Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center Redevelopment Inches Closer By Terry Jaillet
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ne of the best remaining buildable spots on Hollywood Beach is a bit closer to being redeveloped. Miami-based developer, The Related Group presented a proposed master plan to redevelop the land currently occupied by the Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center to Hollywood’s City Commission. The city chose to market the property, located at 1301 S. Ocean Drive, for redevelopment in February of 2020 and received interest from a number of national and international developers. After a long process, the city chose to negotiate directly with The Related Group. City Staff, real estate advisory consultants and CBRE are expected to present a term sheet to the City Commission in August for approval. The term sheet will lay out the general terms for the expected development, while a comprehensive agreement will be presented to the City Commission for approval in early fall. The development plans will go before the Planning and Development Board and City Commission for final approvals. Related’s proposal includes a number of what they refer to as “public facilities,” including the replacement and modernization of the Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, new sheltered parking, a new restaurants retention of the public park, boardwalk extension & renovation, and restoration of the dunes. The “private” portion of the project will be a 300-unit apartment complex. The Hollywood Arts Site Community Center will be 20,000 square feet and split between two levels large enough to support the growing
population of the City of Hollywood. The Public Facilities will also include a 5,000-square-foot restaurant space (to be leased by Related and operated by a first-class restauranteur) occupying a ground-level portion of the breathtaking building. The City will have the ability to rent out beachfront space associated with the Project for additional dining, events, and more. The building will comply with the requirements for Florida Green Building Coalition Certification.
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oan Champion served in The Florida Highway Patrol as a State Trooper and a State Fire Marshall Detective. After 26 years of service, she decided to retire but still wanted to serve the community. After exploring several different opportunities for the next chapter in her life, Joan realized that food is a great way to stay connected with the community. She now owns a multi-unit Wingstop franchise. Wingstop is the destination for people who crave fresh, flavorful wings, hand-cut seasoned fries, and an assortment of tasty sides. For people who demand flavor in everything they do, Wingstop is the place to go; it’s more than a meal; it’s a flavor experience. The chain began in 1994 as a small, buffalo-style chicken wing restaurant in Garland, Texas. It has grown to become a
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Tell us about Wingstop!
Wingstop is a quick-service restaurant that serves fresh, never-frozen wings, hand-cut seasoned fries, and other delicious sides. My team is unique in that we deliver quality food and service done to the Champion Standard.
Sounds fantastic! What makes Wingstop different from other places that offer Wings?
Wingstop is hands down preferred by wing aficionados. The wings are meaty and fresh and the flavors bold. Our expertise is in wings, fries, and sides. We invite you to explore our sauces or dry rubs that range from mild to hot as well as sweet to savory. Our flavors are bold and distinctive! Our food is made to order and can be customized to taste, which is unsual in this industry. Our intimate relationships with our customers differentiate us from the competition. We provide a fresh alternative to fast food.
Your team goes above and beyond. What makes them so good?
We have hand-selected individuals directly from the community. Each of them brings a personality as vibrant as the flavors in our wings.
Tell us about the flavors!
Gladly! Wingstop always offers 11 signature sauces, but since February, our customers have been able to spice up the iconic flavors with “REMIX” flavors like Hot Lemon, Lemon Garlic, and Bayou BBQ. Hurry in and try them all for a limited time!
Do you offer catering?
Yes! We can cater events big or small, corporate or family functions. Our Wingstop catering plan has something for every occasion and group size, all at affordable prices!
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Get Your Groove on at South Beach Believe it or not, the summer is the perfect time for South Florida locals to check out South Beach. It may be hotter, but the crowds are typically smaller, and things are a bit less crazy than Spring Break! The culture, people, and food, however, still make for an incredible experience. If you get hungry, check out Time Out Market near Lincoln Road to discover all the different flavors of Miami in one place. You might want to get an AirBnb and see what America’s best nightlife is all about.
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Try Your Luck at the Hard Rock If you’ve lived here for longer than a couple years, then you have witnessed the Great Guitar grow into the Florida sky. The architectural icon has quickly become a symbol for Hollywood’s biggest Casino. What you may not know are all the entertainment options that grew up around the new hotel. A huge concert auditorium hosts A-list acts year-round. There are also multiple fine dining restaurants in addition to Broward County’s only Vegas-style resort pool. If that didn’t get your juices pumping, try your luck in the Texas Holdem Poker room. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 5701 Stirling Road Davie, FL 33314 877-788-1966 seminolehardrockhollywood.com
Waste-Away an Afternoon at Margaritaville There is no doubting what Jimmy Buffet would tell you to do in South Florida. Located on the Hollywood Broadwalk, the Resort Hotel is a destination for families looking to have good fun, good eats, and maybe one of those special cocktails! If you don’t want to eat at one of the fabulous onsite restaurants, you can always take a walk down the beach and stop at one of the oceanside eateries.
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(Nick’s bar is a favorite) For fun, feel free to take a ride on the Flowrider or wander over to the St. Somewhere Spa and unwind. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort 1111 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood 844-562-5625 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com
Get Culture at an Art Walk With the COVID-19 epidemic finally winding down, South Florida’s many Arts Walks are coming back. There are few better ways to appreciate the area’s many artists than attending an Art Walk. Plus, they are usually FREE! Our favorites are: Downtown Hollywood Art Walk 3rd Saturday of the month, 6:00pm - 11:00pm floridashollywood.org/artwalk FAT Village Art Walk Last Saturday of the month 6:00pm - 10:00pm fatvillage.com/artwalk
Get Fancy and Go Shopping Head over to Mizner Park in Boca Raton to shop at their fabulous open-air Mall. Mizner Park is a shopper’s paradise. Home of renowned jewelers and boutiques, there is something there that everyone will love. If you get hungry
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Go on a South Florida Safari Does traveling to South Africa to experience a Safari sound a bit overwhelming? About an hour’s drive away, and for just thirty dollars, you can get the experience of driving through 600 acres of land that is home to over 1,000 free-roaming exotic animals. The experience is great for the entire family. Lion Country Safari was ranked in the top ten safaris by USA Today and has many other attractions such as feeding the animals and splashing around in the water spray ground. Lion Country Safari 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee 561-793-1084 lioncountrysafari.com
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Go Horseback Riding One of the best ways to get outside and enjoy the South Florida sun is to go horseback riding! There are several stables in Davie, Parkland, and Plantation that offer riders of all skill levels a chance to hit the trail and become closer to nature; visit equinenow.com to find listings in your area. Our favorite is Malachi Acres in Parkland. Achieve your riding goals, whether they are dreams of quiet rides into the sunset or showing your own horse in a National competition. Catch the spirit of riding and tell them John Brodie sent you! Malachi Acres 954-255-7185 malachiacres.com
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ions Club International (LCI) is more than 100 years old, with more than 1.4 million members in more than 46,000 clubs, all working together to make our community and the world a better, and kinder place. The Hollywood Lions Club (HLC) is sure to do its part to abide by the foundation’s mission. One way they are helping the local youth is by implementing the new Hollywood Lions Club Scholarship, Inc. The 501(c)3 non-profit fund, evolved under the auspices of the Hollywood Lions Club (HLC) and is known as the HLC Scholarship Fund (HLCSF). The purpose of the fund is to provide grant monies to graduating students from any of the three Hollywood High Schools to encourage and assist with higher education. “The HLC serves our local community with beneficial projects and charitable works. As such, the HLCSF focuses on honoring students who know the value of community good works and helpful solutions. The Leo’s Club, the affiliated Service club within a high
school, is the ideal organization for students to show their aptitude for leadership and service to others,” explained Dale Cheek, President, HLCFS. This is the first year that the Fund went into effect and three $1000 grants were awarded to one worthy student from each of the three local high schools (South Broward, Hollywood Hills, and MacArthur). These grants are unrestricted and help finance their studies at the college or trade school of choice. Wennika Charlemagne, Caitlyn Morales, and Ifeany Uwadia were the 2021 inaugural recipients. To be considered, HLCSF looks for personal qualities such as leadership skills, scholastic aptitude, willingness to serve the community at large, and an ability to want to learn and advance their studies. The funds distributed come from philanthropic foundations and private donations as well as special events.
As part of Rich Aube, Hollywood Lions Club Founding Father and Past President’s recognition speech, the proud lion said, “So as the three of you exemplary grantees move forward to the next chapter in life, remember that as you serve, you grow. The service journey is an approach to living and serving well, to make a real difference people can see and feel.” “The Hollywood Lions Club and its Scholarship Fund are pleased to be able to contribute to local students’ advanced education and the betterment of our Hollywood community. In the years ahead HLCSF intends to grow the funds available to be distributed and the number of grantees honored with such recognition,” added Cheek.
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for more than 25 years. So, here we are trying to do our best. We are proud to represent The City of Weston,” stated Corona. Currently, Corona is the President of the Weston Miracle League organization, and he is trying to find land in Weston or a current field that can be converted to assist those with disabilities. As The Miracle League slogan says, “Every Child Deserves to Play Baseball”. Therefore, there is no stopping Corona and his all-star team which consists of the many dedicated volunteers, parents, players, and sponsors. Although they cannot change or cure any of these disabilities, the League wants to provide the joy and benefits which come from America’s favorite pastime. “The topic of disability is typically seen in a negative perspective, often with pity and in a discriminatory manner, and few times we see or recognize the many
achievements and contributions by people with disabilities throughout history, such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Thomas Alva Edison, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Stephen Hawking, the great George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr., and many others who have made great contributions to humanity,” explained Corona. “The only difference between those people and our players is that they got an opportunity, and we want an opportunity too!”
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UPDATE By Mayor Josh Levy
Fellow Hollywood Residents, I hope this edition of Our CityHollywood finds you doing great. Summer is here and thanks to the national, state, and local vaccination effort, the Covid-19 pandemic has finally waned off. As of this writing, our county’s vaccination rate, together with the continuingly lower positivity rate and the lower number of cases per 100,000 people in our county, have enabled City Hall to be reopened to the public as of June 14, 2021. Special events have resumed as well. After more than a year of not gathering, the City’s signature events, such as the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, the Annual Tree Lighting, and Candy Cane Parade will be back. Our parks have reopened, and special event programming such as movie nights and Funtastic Fridays at the ArtsPark, the monthly Artwalk and classic car show downtown, and live music shows 5 nights-a-week at the beach bandshell have all resumed. Bookmark the parks & rec calendar on the city website or follow the City on social media to stay updated on the latest. Throughout the pandemic, the 1,300+ employees of our city government were hard at work on our behalf. From pandemic impact assistance to sidewalk and road repairs, finance and budget to public works, public safety, and public utilities, our city staff has been charged with an ever-growing list of projects to execute, and every department has risen up to the challenge. Some recent highlights that are aimed at further improving the quality of life that our city offers include. Stormwater Master Plan and Pump Station Assessments. Severe weather events and heavier rainfall, together with sealevel rise have caused more frequent flooding in our city, and the Department of Public Utilities is proactively taking measures to prioritize the maintenance, repair, improvement, and hardening of key infrastructure. Transportation Surtax Fund. We applied for funding for two capital improvement projects for Cycle 2 Surtax funds, including the design and construction of approximately 50 miles of neighborhood greenway bicycle trails throughout various neighborhoods, as identified in the recently completed Bicycle Mobility Plan. General Obligation Projects. The upgrading of our city parks, sports fields, golf courses, and arts education facilities, a new police headquarters building and fire/rescue equipment to facilitate our public safety, neighborhood traffic calming measures, seawalls to protect against sea-level rise, landscaping, and sound walls - is fully underway, with everything in some level of procurement, planning, engineering, design, and/or construction. We launched a three-dimensional property data and zoning map platform that brings much-improved simplicity, transparency, and efficiency for residents and investors when needing to research any property’s zoning and development regulations and potential. Check it out under the Planning & Urban Design page under Development Services on the city website. There is much more to highlight, such as our improvement of the way the city’s noise ordinance works, our engagement of third-party system that will help us monitor and control all the vacation rentals that have popped up in our city. Please visit the city website for the latest - www.HollywoodFL.org. Thanks for all you do as a resident of our city. Together we will continue to do great things!
Mayor Josh Levy
Pet of the Month
“Axel” Meet Axel! He is a six year old German Shepard and a very good boy. He loves to play fetch with a tennis ball, which is a good thing because his dad is a tennis pro. He loves all people, even the mailman. He loves to patrol his backyard and the only thing he doesn’t like is being left behind.!
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