Fourth Annual Mardi Gras Casino Hot Dog Eating Contest Last year, it was Mitchell "The Beast" Manresa, who won his second hot dog eating contest, edging out Michael Jenkins and Nick Coffee. This year, Manresa will be back for another shot this Saturday, July 11th at Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach - and will be joined by a number of hopefuls that will compete for the “Top Dog” prize of $1,000 and the winner’s belt for consuming the most hot dogs! In addition to the contest, there will be a number of Food trucks onsite - as well as an appearance from Big 105.9’s on-air talent Luke from the Paul & Young Ron Morning Show will be onsite to MC the Hot Dog Contest. The day will start at 12pm and run until 4pm. $10 contest participation fee. To enter, register now at Mardi Gras Casino Players’ Club. The Veranda at Mardi Gras Casino - 831 North Federal Highway. Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. 877-55-SLOTS. For more information visit www.mardigrascasinofl.com.
The wait is nearly over By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com HOLLYWOOD BEACH - Aaron Rickman will not mince words when he speaks about the inconvenience that getting to and from his home has been the past two years. With construction making it nearly impossible to get parking spots or just head to the beach to walk, run or bike, this is not what it used to be - and that ––––––––––––––––––––––– BEACH, Page 6A
• With the much anticipated opening of Margaritaville and other major projects, Hollywood Beach is ready to explode!
Volunteers keep Hollywood Lunch takes center Beach beautiful Saturday stage at Carini’s
HOLLYWOOD - It’s summertime. The kids are out of school and families from all over the world are headed to Hollywood Beach to cool off on these hot summer days. As with any popular destination, the more people who visit—the more garbage and debris gets left behind. One way the City helps to keep Hollywood Beach beautiful is by gathering volunteers every second Saturday of the month for the Hollywood Beach Sweep. Volunteers meet at Charnow Park, Garfield Street and the Broadwalk, at 7:00 a.m. to collect litter and cigarette butts from the beach. Year after year, Hollywood Beach is recognized by the Clean Beaches Coalition as a Blue Wave Certified Beach. The City of Hollywood works in many ways to continue to earn this designation –––––––––––––––––––––– HOLLYWOOD, Page 3A
Pizza & Pasta As the summer is now upon us, many are looking for a great reason to escape the heat, relax and have something delicious to eat. Carini’s Pizza & Pasta in Hallandale Beach is the new destination for some of the best lunch dishes that you will find anywhere. Specials that include favorites such as Two slices of pizza and a soda ($4.75), Marinara on your choice of spaghetti, linguine or penne (with garlic rolls) - ($5.95) and Meatball on your choice of spaghetti, linguine or penne (with garlic rolls) - ($6.95). "We really have come up with some great dishes for our lunch –––––––––––––––––––––– CARINI’S, Page 8A
• From pizza to pasta and salads, enjoy delicious lunches at a great price!
HEALTHY EATING Summer's the perfect time to re-energize the health and fitness goals you started at the beginning of this year. Nearly 70 percent of Americans set a goal to stay healthy this year and 43 percent had the desire to lose weight by making healthier food choices. Page 4B.
HALLANDALE BEACH The new O.B. Johnson Park and Austin Hepburn Center are under construction. Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) Directors broke ground last Tuesday on the new complex located at 900 NW 8th Avenue at Pembroke Road. For more, see Page 10A.
KODNER GALLERIES When you hear the name Kodner Galleries, your mind wanders to some of the best and most impressive antiques, gold, silver, diamonds, rare coins, jade and fine & decorative arts you will find anywhere. When you come to Dania Beach, stop in and see. You will be impressed. Page 2A.