The Small Business Saturday Showcase Kicks Off in South Florida

Posted on November 14, 2017November 14, 2017 by HBBA

Small Businesses Partner with American Express and Encourage Customers to Shop Small Hollywood, FL – Most everyone is familiar with the retail “Holiday” called Black Friday, where retailers slash prices and open before dawn the day after Thanksgiving, some even staying open all night, giving customers the chance to snatch up the hottest Holiday goodies and gadgets. Often times during this shopping holiday, small businesses cannot compete with corporations who have massive marketing and staffing budgets in prime retail locations. Enter American Express and their ...

City of Hollywood Important Dates

Posted on November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 by HBBA

City of Hollywood Important Dates Election Connection To Visit Hollywood City Hall Wednesday, November 1 A representative from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office will be at City Hall on Wednesday, November 1st from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with their Electronic Voter Identification System (EViD). Stop by their table on the first floor to check your voter status, register to vote, update your voter information including name, address or party affiliation. City Hall is located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard. For more information please call 954.357.7050 or visit www.browar...

Removal and redistribution of sand displaced by Hurricane Irma

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by HBBA

A Message from the City of Hollywood; Removal and redistribution of sand displaced by Hurricane Irma See below details of scope of the work. Beginning next Monday, October 30, 2017 at 8:00 AM the City's hurricane debris removal contractor, Bergeron and their crews and equipment, will be conducting an operation on the Hollywood Beach that will entail removing tons of sand with heavy equipment, and redistributing this sand onto the beach that has been displaced by Hurricane Irma and is now up against and encompassing the entire length of the broadwalk wall, and along the beach creating a ...

HBBA Membership Meeting & Networking Event

Posted on October 20, 2017October 25, 2017 by HBBA

Join us for the next HBBA Membership meeting & Networking Event Hosted by GG’s Waterfront 606 N OCEAN DR, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019 | 954-929-7030 Thursday, November 9th, from 2-4pm Speakers Including: Mayor Josh Levy, Commissioner Debra Case, CRA Director Jorge Camejo, Lisa Liotta and FDOT. Happy Hour Networking after the meeting. Parking is free when you tell them you are with the membership meeting. Consider joining... hoping you can attend.

A1A Groundbreaking Ceremony

Posted on October 19, 2017 by HBBA

Hollywood officials and HBBA members were on hand Monday, October 9th for the groundbreaking ceremony for the A1A improvements. The road will be undergoing extensive upgrades for the next year and a half. This includes putting utilities underground, increasing the width of sidewalks, new paving, landscaping and lighting. The work will occur from Monroe Street north to Sheridan Street.

A1A Improvements Project – Construction

Posted on October 9, 2017October 16, 2017 by HBBA

Project Overview: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded a $9,366,292.09 contract to Community Asphalt Co. including $2,914,245.00 from the City of Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for improvements along A1A from Sheridan Street to Monroe Street in Hollywood. Construction will begin October 9, 2017 and will be completed by Spring 2019. Project Improvements: Removing old asphalt and resurfacing the roadway Widening sidewalks and upgrading ramps to meet ADA requirements Replacing drainage structures and installing flap gates Removing, narrowin...

Permit Fees Waived for Common Storm Repairs

Posted on September 22, 2017September 22, 2017 by HBBA

Permit Fees Waived for Common Storm Repairs To help expedite repairs required as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Irma, the City of Hollywood is waiving permit fees for common storm related repairs such as fencing, roofs and A/C replacements for 90 days as of September 21, 2017. There is also prioritized review of these permits. This 90 calendar day grace period is to assist residents and commercial business owners in the City restore their property and return to normal operations as quickly as possible. Here are the temporary changes in the Building Division’s policies and procedures...