Celebrating
Black History MonthYouth Panel Discussion on Mental HealthTonight at 6 p.m.In honor of Black History Month, the City of Hollywood’s African American Advisory Council, in coordination with Barry University, will be hosting a Youth Panel Discussion on Mental Health. The discussion will be moderated by Debra Burton, Victim Advocate from Broward Sheriff’s Office and there will be a presentation by Dr. Danna Demezier, Assistant Professor of Counseling at Barry University’s School of Education.
The event will be held in person at Hollywood City Hall, located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard., in Room 219 on February 17th at 6 p.m. Masks are required to be worn inside of City Hall. Additionally, a reminder that single-use plastics (including water bottles) and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at City Hall.
The discussion will also be live streamed on the City's website. Please click here to view the discussion live.
The month of February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This, the City of Hollywood is honoring those who have achieved in the medical and healthcare fields. Please take a moment to visit the online gallery of those historical figures on the City’s website.
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Holiday ClosuresIn observance of the Presidents Day, Broward County and City Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st. Online services, including payments, remain available. Check the City's online services here.
All City-operated parks, Dowdy Field, Hollywood West Field, and Rotary Park (Pell Field and Whitlock Field) are open sunrise to sunset. Boggs Field, Driftwood Athletic Complex, Police Athletic League Washington Park Athletic and Fields will be closed on Monday.
Please see below for additional temporary park closures for GOB Project Improvements.
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ArtsPark Movie NightFriday, February 18th at 8 p.m.
Join your neighbors at ArtsPark Movie Night! This Friday, Shang -Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings (PG-13), will be featured on the big screen at the Amphitheater in Downtown Hollywood. Showtime is at 8 p.m. and admission is free. Lawn seating available.
Catch a new movie every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the ArtsPark, which is located at US 1 and Hollywood Boulevard. Visit the City's website event calendar at www.hollywoodfl.org for the complete movie schedule.
Single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at the ArtsPark, including plastic bottles and bags. |
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Downtown Hollywood ArtWalkSaturday, February 19
6pm – 11pm Visit galleries and shops in Downtown Hollywood while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, live music, murals and more! ArtWalk takes place and the 3rd Saturday of Every Month.Special Enhancements:
Artisan Market at the ArtWalk, 6pm – 11pm
Join us for the Artisan Market at the ArtWalk! Featuring pop-up shops, artist showcases, handmade items, local purveyors, vintage shopping, boutique goods and FUN! Located on Harrison Street between 20th & 21st Avenue. Mural Tour, 6pm • FREE
This guided tour lets you learn the stories behind the art and artists of the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project. Meet at the Visitor Center Information Booth at 20th Avenue & Harrison Street.
Chalk Art, 6pm • FREE
Come out and watch the live creation of a work of chalk art. Anniversary Park at Hollywood Boulevard & 20th Avenue.
Gallery Tour, 7pm & 9pm • FREE
Join Evan Snow of Choose954 for a guided and curated ArtWalk experience. Get an opportunity to meet with the local artists of each gallery in Downtown Hollywood. Meet at the Visitor Center Information Booth at 20th Avenue & Harrison Street.
Impulse Art, 8pm • FREE
Fusion of music and painting (live art performance). Artist Daniel Pontet will be painting with his feet inspired by the rhythm of drumming guided by Jeff Lee of Resurrection Drums. LOCATION: 2001 Van Buren Street.
Poetry Reading, 10pm-10:30pm • FREE
Hosted by Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughns with special guests. LOCATION: Cinema Paradiso, 2008 Hollywood Blvd.
Live Music, 6pm – 11pm • FREE
Live performances on the MAIN STAGE: Harrison Street at 21st Avenue.
February 19, 2022:
• 6pm: Thierry DeJean and SOUL
• 8pm: Mojo Ike & Lady Val Experience
Information: 954.924.2980
Parking Information:
Downtown Hollywood offers on-street metered parking for $1.50 per hour, as well as municipal garage parking for $1 per hour. Municipal garage locations are: 251 S. 20th Avenue (between Harrison Street and Van Buren Street) and 251 N. 19th Avenue Municipal Garage (between Tyler Street & Polk Street).
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Guard Hollywood BeachTake the Test on Thursday, March 3rd
Hollywood Beach Safety continues to search for qualified candidates to join the lifeguard team. Interested applicants are invited to test their abilities on Thursday, March 3rd at 9 a.m. Gather at the Lifeguard First Aid Station at Madison Street and come prepared to run 500 meters and swim 500 meters in under 11 minutes. Those 18 years of age or older with a strong athletic background are encouraged to participate.
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Sewer Extension Project – N Park Road to 35th Ave between Wilson Street and Arthur StreetThe City of Hollywood is expanding its municipal sewer collection system within the limits of the designated area indicated above. To help facilitate this process, survey information will need to be collected from each property within this designated area. Information to be collected during the survey includes identifying the location of an existing septic tank, and sanitary sewer cleanout(s). This service will be provided at no cost to the property owner. ACCESS TO THE INSIDE OF YOUR HOME IS NOT REQUIRED. LAND SURVEY CREWS WILL ONLY NEED ACCESS TO THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR PROPERTY AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME.
The City of Hollywood is under contract with EAC Consulting Inc. and Gibbs Land Surveyors to collect this necessary information. We ask for your cooperation by allowing authorized personnel from Gibbs Land Surveyors and EAC Consulting, Inc. access to the exterior of your property. Upon request, crews will provide identification prior to entering private property. |
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Street Paving UnderwayPlease Keep the Roadway Clear
Milling and paving work is underway on S 19th and S 20th Avenue from Washington Street to Hollywood Boulevard as part of the Public Utilities Water Main Replacement project. Paving crews are on-site each week day now through Friday, February 25th. Residents on S 19th Avenue are asked to keep the roadway clear by parking their vehicles in an alternate, off-street location now through Friday, February 18th. This will allow for crews operating heavy equipment to pave the entire span of S 19th Avenue from curb to curb.
Paving on S 20th Avenue from Washington Street to Hollywood Boulevard is expected to begin on Tuesday, February 22nd. Residents on S 20th Avenue are also asked to park in an alternative location during this construction timeframe. Paving on S 20th Avenue is expected to be completed by Friday, February 25th. The schedule may be altered or extended based on site conditions, weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Resident cooperation is very much appreciated.
Road Closures in the Area of Taft St and N 28th AveFPL’s contractors (Arc Electric) will be closing Taft Street between N 27th Ave and N 28th Ave, and N 28th Avenue between Taft Street and Harding Street to perform pole replacement and other related work. The work is scheduled to begin Monday, February 21st and continue through Thursday February 24th. Roadways will be open during peak travel times of 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Detours will be in place to reroute traffic around the construction zone. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
Hollywood Blvd WB Lane, East of 21st Ave/Dixie Hwy
FPL’s contractors (MasTec) has closed the westbound lane on Hollywood Boulevard, immediately to the east of 21st Avenue/Dixie Highway to perform pole replacement and other related work. Work will be performed at night to reduce the impact on traffic and the lane closure and associated detour route will be in effect until 5 p.m. today. The alley running east-west to the north of Hollywood Boulevard between N. 19th and N. 20th Avenues and the alley running north-south to the north of Hollywood Boulevard between N. 20th and N. 21st Avenues will also be closed today, Thursday, February 17th for similar work by the same contractor. Traffic will be rerouted along the adjacent local street network with standard detour signage. Contractors will notify impacted property owners so they are aware of the pending alley closures.
FDOT Sheridan St. Bridge Rehabilitation ProjectSingle lane closures along the Sheridan Street over the Intracoastal Waterway are happening now - Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. & Sunday through Thursday night, between 8 p.m. 6 a.m. FULL CLOSURE of the Bridge is planned beginning in April. The roadway will be closed for approximately 90 days, through July. The bridge will be left in the upright position to allow crews to make the necessary electrical and mechanical upgrades. Traffic will be detoured via the Dania Beach Blvd Bridge and Hollywood Beach Blvd Bridge.
For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Rebecca Guerrero at 954.218.2304 or rguerrero@corradino.com or visit the information website.
S. 20th Ave & Alleyway Closure
One lane is closed on S. 20th Avenue between Harrison Street and the Boulevard from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sidewalks will remain open during the construction period. This closure will allow for the installation of permeable concrete in the alleyway that runs parallel between Harrison Street and the Boulevard. The alleyway will be closed to the east and west of 20th Avenue for the duration of the construction project, which is expected to last for approximately 3 months.N. 22nd Ave between Johnson & Sheridan St Contractors for Florida Power and Light, Concurrent, is closing N. 22nd Avenue at numerous locations to install new concrete poles in conjunction with their Citywide hardening project. The closures along N. 22nd Avenue have begun and continue for approximately two months. Various streets and alleys adjacent to the corridor where closures will be implemented will also be impacted. The construction schedule may be adjusted due to inclement weather.
SW Broward Mobility Improvements Project One lane in each direction of N 56th Avenue from Pembroke Road to Douglas Street will be closed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for sidewalk construction, swale improvements, and asphalt placement. Detours might be implemented through adjacent roads if necessary, to improve safety. Flaggers will be present and detour signs will be in place to direct motorists around the work zone. Additionally, pedestrian signal improvements will take place at the intersections of S 56th Avenue/N 56th Avenue with Pembroke Road, Washington Street, Hollywood Boulevard, Johnson Street, Taft Street, Sheridan Street, and Stirling Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Workers will be present and lane closures will be place in the vicinity to direct motorists around the work zone. Work is underway through spring 2023.
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Turn your passion into a career. Businesses in Hollywood are Hiring!
The following employers in Hollywood are accepting applications from qualified candidates to join their team! Apply by submitting an application or by emailing resumes directly (where applicable).
Koffee Kult
Open positions: Barista, Coffee Packaging, Social Media Manager
Email Sarah Mehan: smehan@koffeekult.com
The Home Depot — Hiring over 100,000 associates!
Apply
HEICO (26 open positions)
Apply
Sintavia (22 open positions)
Apply
Quantum Marine (3 open positions)
Apply
Memorial Healthcare System (1053 open positions)
Apply
Chewy (22 open positions)
Apply
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood (121 open positions)
Apply
City of Hollywood and Hollywood Police Department (37 open positions)
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Curbside Collections for Select Properties on McKinley and Cleveland StreetsDue to an alley closure between McKinley Street and Cleveland Street from N 50th Avenue and Emerson Drive, effective immediately the 19 property owners within this specific area must place their garbage and recycling bins, as well as bulk and yard waste, curbside at the front of their property for collection until further notice. Curbside collections only apply to the properties within this very limited area. For additional questions, please call the Department of Public Works at 954.967.4264.
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Calling All Hollywood Students. The Drop Savers' Poster Contest is On!
The annual Drop Savers' Poster Contest encourages Hollywood K-12 students to design creative and informative posters to promote water conservation.
The posters are evaluated for originality, water conservation message, and artistic merit with the winning conservation artists awarded gift cards. Winning artwork is also featured here on the City's Facebook page and other communication channels. Best of all, the first place posters are entered into the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association's (FSAWWA) statewide competition!
Poster submissions will be held electronically. All Hollywood students are encouraged to enter their original water conservation poster here. The deadline to submit is 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 24th.
For more information and contest rules, please email H2Oprogram@hollywoodfl.org.
For more information on the state competition, visit the FSAWWA Drop Savers website. |
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Temporary Park Closures for GOB Project ImprovementsConstruction is underway at several Hollywood parks as part of the voter-approved General Obligation Bond.
Jefferson Park
Playground construction is underway and scheduled to take 6 to 8 weeks.
Sal Oliveri Veterans Park Construction is underway at Sal Oliveri Veterans Park. The park and playground are closed to the public. The playground equipment and safety surfacing are complete. The new shade cover is scheduled to be installed March 1st.
Cathy & Bob Anderson Park Repaving work is underway. The park remains closed through the duration of the project.
John Williams Park Work is complete and the new playground is now open.
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Free COVID Test Sites in Hollywood
WEST HOLLYWOOD LOCATIONS Boulevard Heights Community Center
Florida Department of Health in Broward County, in partnership with the City of Hollywood, hosts a free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Site at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street in West Hollywood from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. This site is closed on Sundays and Mondays. No appointment is necessary, however if you would prefer to schedule an appointment, please call 954.412.7300. Priority is given to school children and staff. Please be sure to wear a facial covering when arriving for testing.
Oak Lake Community Center
Curative, in partnership with the City, hosts a free COVID-19 Testing Site at the Oak Lake Community Center, 3190 N 56th Avenue in West Hollywood from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. This site is closed on Sundays. This site is a self-collected, shallow nasal PCR test. Results are delivered within 1-2 days from receipt of the sample at the lab. Book your appointment at the Curative website. Please be sure to wear a facial covering when arriving for testing.
EAST HOLLYWOOD LOCATIONS David Park Community Center
Curative, in partnership with the City hosts a free COVID-19 Testing Site at the David Park Community Center, 108 N 33rd Court in East Hollywood Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Test results are delivered same-day and testing is available at no cost to you. Schedule an appointment at the Curative website.
Hollywood Shuffleboard Courts
This too is a Curative-operated testing site. The Hollywood Shuffleboard Courts are located at 309 N 21st Avenue in East Hollywood. This site is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This site is a self-collected, shallow nasal PCR test. Results are delivered within 1-2 days from receipt of the sample at the lab. Book your appointment at the Curative website.
Free COVID-19 Testing for K-12 Students OnlySouth Regional Health Center4105 Pembroke Road in HollywoodWalk-Up testing for K-12 students onlyMonoclonal Antibody TreatmentsOn January 24, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reissued the emergency use authorizations for Eli Lilly’s bamlanivimab-etesevimab and Regeneron’s REGEN-COV monoclonal antibody therapy treatments, which states that these treatments are not authorized for use in any U.S. state, territory, or jurisdiction at this time. Unfortunately, as a result of this abrupt decision made by the federal government, all state-supported monoclonal antibody therapy treatment sites are closed until further notice. The full Florida Department of Health press release can be found here and the FDA press release can be found here.
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Use Caution on Where You Test & Vaccinate for COVID-19From roadside tents to empty store fronts, testing and vaccination sites are popping up across South Florida. Residents are urged to use caution as many of these locations are charging money for testing, not returning results, or are requiring credit card and social security numbers. They may also be charging service fees.
Residents are encouraged to use sites hosted by Broward County or a municipality, hospitals, or urgent care clinics for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. These sites are staffed with licensed personnel who can provide expert admissions of testing and vaccinations. They also guaranteed to provide your results as quickly as possible, at no cost to you. If you have any questions, you should consult your primary care physician.
For information and links to testing and vaccination sites in Broward County, please visit the City’s COVID testing and vaccination resource here.
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Vaccination Sites Several fixed vaccination sites are operating in Broward County offering the Pfizer vaccine to residents ages 5 and older. No appointment is required. No insurance necessary. Use the VACCINATION SITE LOCATOR to find a site near you.
HOLLYWOOD
Broward Community Health Center, 5010 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 100B. Refer to the website for appointment/walk-in availability.
Hollywood VA Clinic, 3702 Washington Street, Suite 201. Veterans and spouses/caregivers only. Refer to their website for more information.
Multiple Publix, Walgreens and Walmart locations in Hollywood are also offering vaccinations. For more information on site locations, please visit the DOH-Broward website.
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Call or Log On and Report It
There are lots of visitors coming for the holidays and they may not be aware of our Noise Ordinance & Vacation Rental policies. Residents are encouraged to report a problem with a short-term/vacation rental property anytime, day or night, by calling our live customer service telephone operator or via the real-time website.
For Police and Fire non-emergency situations, please call 954.764.HELP (4357) Emergency situations: call 9-1-1
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REMINDER: Hollywood is
Plastic and Foam Free Single-Use Plastics and Foam are Prohibited on Hollywood Beach, at City-Owned Parks and Facilities, and by City VendorsThe City of Hollywood is committed to reducing our environmental impact and becoming more sustainable. One step the City has taken in achieving this goal is to ban the use of nonbiodegradable containers, like plastics and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), for serving food products.
If you're planning on going to the beach or park or attending an event or meeting at City Hall, a community center, park, ArtsPark at Young Circle, or other city facility, please don't bring plastic bottles, bags and other single-use plastics and foam containers.
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90-Day Appeal Period for FEMA Flood Maps Now OpenThe 90-Day Appeal Period for the Preliminary Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Zone Maps (dated 12/31/2019 and 02/25/2021) opened on November 24th. - The Proposed Flood Hazard Determination Notice has been published and is available for viewing here.
- To view the latest FEMA Flood Zone Map, please visit the FEMA Flood Map Service Center website here.
During the appeal period, any scientific or technical data can be challenged as well as street names, typos or omissions by any community, agency or interested parties. If you have information that needs to be corrected, the opportunity to do so is now.
For additional information or to request an update, please contact City of Hollywood Floodplain Administrator, Alicia Verea-Feria, via email at averea-feria@hollywoodfl.org
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