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Statement from Mayor Levy Regarding Shooting Incident on Hollywood Beach.

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Hollywood Beach
Beach Investigation Leads to All Suspects Arrested. A Message From : Josh Levy,  Mayor of Hollywood . As you may have been relieved to hear on the news this morning, all five of the South Broward teenagers who were involved in the shooting that occurred on Memorial Day at Hollywood Beach have now been arrested by the Hollywood Police Department.   I want to express my deepest gratitude to the community for assisting law enforcement and showing that we stand united in not tolerating such behavior in our cities and public spaces.  The collaborative response th...
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins March 1

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Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins March 1- Lighting ordinances to take effect on the County's coastline - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - March 1 marks the official start of sea turtle nesting season. The Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) documented a record-setting 3,650 nests on the County's 24-mile coastline (including the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park) in 2022. Three species of sea turtles typically nest on Broward's beaches: leatherbacks, loggerheads and green turtles. Local nesting populations have increased since the BCSTCP began monitoring in 1981...
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An update from the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

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Hollywood Beach
Underground Utilities Phase IV and Streetscape Beautification Construction of SR A1A Complete Street Project from Hollywood Blvd to Sheridan Street ·    85% of trench excavation for FPL conduit placement on west sidewalk completed. ·    Contractor currently working on the central business district close to Taylor Street ·    Pedestrian Light poles are being installed from Taylor Street to the North. General Contractor is hosting a monthly Coffee with the crew. ·    Answer questions from business owners and res...
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Full Bridge Closure along SR 822/Sheridan Street over the Intracoastal Waterway will extend until October 26th. ***Now Open***

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An update from the Florida Department of Transportation ( FDOT) Sheridan Street Bridge Sheridan Street Bridge **UPDATE** The Sheridan Street Bridge is Renewed & Now Open! Kind regards,FDOT Broward Constructionwww.d4fdot.com Sheridan Street Bridge **UPDATE** Thank you for your interest in this project and we appreciate your patience as we continue to coordinate with local partners and the contractor to deliver a high-quality facility. Due to state of emergency declared by Governor DeSantis Sept. 23 regarding Hurricane Ian all operations were suspended, and the...
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Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Hollywood

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The City of Hollywood is under a Tropical Storm WarningThe National Hurricane Center (NHC) continues to monitor the development of a tropical system northeast of the Yucatan Peninsula. The NHC is now forecasting the storm will become Tropical Storm Alex by 1 p.m. on Friday.  South Florida and the Hollywood area are now under a Tropical Storm Warning, which means tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.  The system is moving in a northeasterly direction into the warm waters of the northwestern Caribbean Sea and eventually the Gulf ...
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SR 822/Sheridan Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project

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Good afternoon, Thank you for your interest in the SR 822/Sheridan Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project over the Intracoastal Waterway. At this time, the full closure of the bridge has been postponed due to supply chain issues effecting the deliveries of materials. The full closure is tentatively scheduled to commence at the end of May 2022. Additional updates will be provided, and we thank you for patience and understanding. Please visit the project page for additional information: https://d4fdot.com/bcfdot/sr_822_sheridan_street_bridge_rehabilitation_project.asp. Please feel free to cont...
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The Turtles are Coming!

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The Turtles are coming!The Turtles are coming! A Message from the City of Hollywood. Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins March 1.The turtles need our support. Hollywood Beach can serve as an example of a thriving coastal city that also sustains breeding sea turtle populations. Broward County’s monthly turtle lighting surveys show that 25% of light reaching the beach comes from interior lighting. Here’s how you can help keep the beach dark for the turtles: • Turn off lights when you leave the room• Close curtains and blinds after sunset• Move lights away from windows and patio/balcony door...
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Construction along SR-A1A

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Hollywood Beach
Dear All: The Hollywood CRA is preparing to mobilize  the construction of the undergrounding of overhead utilities and streetscape beautification.  The project boundaries are along State Road A1A from Hollywood Blvd. to Sheridan Street. This is the CRA’s completion of the SR A1A Complete Streets project which was partially  completed by the Florida Department of Transportation. We expect to start mobilizing toward the end of this year.    The project includes but is not limited to: a)      Undergrounding of overhead utilities b...
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