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Waterfront Publix coming to Hollywood?

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Publix, where shopping is a pleasure for boaters? Mayor teases a waterfront market By Howard Cohen hcohen@miamiherald.com November 17, 2018 10:30 AM Updated November 18, 2018 03:01 PM The only surprising thing about having a Publix supermarket on the water in South Florida, with a boat dock and outdoor cafe tables, is why didn’t they think of it sooner? According to Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy, this scenario may be reality within two years. Levy posted on his Facebook page on Thursday that the Florida grocery giant proposes to build a new store on the Intracoastal si...
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Street lights along State Road A1A are not working.

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The electrical service to the City street lights along State Road A1A, between Balboa Street and Evans Street (approximately 9 blocks) are not working as of yesterday.   Evidently, the FPL transformer that feeds the A1A street lighting was inadvertently removed as part of an FPL project along State Road A1A.  Additionally, all associated wiring from the transformer to the City street lights was also removed.  Because there is no overhead feed or transformer, there is no electrical service to the City-owned street lights between Balboa Street and Evans Street along State Road A1A. ...
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SAVE THE DATE for the next HBBA Meeting on Thursday, September 27th

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Join us for the next Hollywood Beach Business Association Meeting on Thursday, September 27th From 2pm – 4:30pm at GG’s Waterfront 606 N OCEAN DR, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019 | 954- 929-7030 Complimentary Parking & Refreshments | Plus 50/50 Raffle Members can bring in gift certificates and items to raffle or use to promote or network. Guest Speakers: Caryl Shuham - City Commission Candidate District 1 Jorge Camejo & Susan Goldstein - Utility Construction A1A Natasha Granado - Hollywood Recycling Catherine Uden - Surf Rider Foundation Meeting Agenda: TBA
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Hollywood Boulevard / A1A Ramps to Close August 17th and on August 20th for Paving

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Construction Update: Hollywood Boulevard / A1A Ramps to Close August 17th and on August 20th for Paving. We received a copy of this e-mail yesterday from Rick Mitinger, an engineer who works for the city and is helping mitigate the A1A construction. Please advise your staff and anyone else who may need to know this. Here are Rick's comments and advisory from his message: Tomorrow (Friday, August 17th), they expect to close the southbound to westbound ramp from A1A to Hollywood Boulevard and the eastbound to southbound ramp mentioned above. On Monday,(August 20th) they plan to ...
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A1A Improvements Project from Sheridan Street to Monroe Street in Hollywood

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Traffic Update and Impact: Traffic has been shifted into a new pattern consisting of one lane in each direction of A1A and a dual left turn lane in the center of the road. Oklahoma Street at A1A will be closed beginning Monday, August 13 at 7 a.m. through Wednesday, August 22 at 7 a.m. for side street paver installation. Motorists traveling north or south on A1A to Oklahoma Street will be detoured via Cleveland Street and North Surf Road. Oklahoma Street will be accessible for westbound and eastbound local traffic only. To access A1A, motorists will be detoured via North Surf ...
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Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean-Up

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Help keep Hollywood Beach beautiful by volunteering for the Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean-Up on Saturday, August 11th from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut Street and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Volunteers meet to collect litter and cigarette butts from the sandy beach. Volunteers are asked complete the registration form found on the City’s website under Beach Sweep. Children, ages 8 and older, are welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult. Gloves and garbage bags are provided to all volunteers along with safety instructions. Remember to dress appropriately, wear s...
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2018 Boat Show

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Every October we see huge luxury yachts cruise up the Intracoastal to dock at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The show is not passing us by however as many of our hotels host the attendees and dealers who come from all over the world. We’re preparing to roll out the welcome mat since many people who go to the show want to enjoy a night on the town or entertain their clients and Hollywood Beach offers an incredible experience. Stay tuned via our Facebook page and Website on plans to welcome our boating friends. If you want to participate in our association please visit our w...
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