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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Important Information Regarding the Upcoming City Commission and CRA Meetings

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PLEASE NOTE: A local newspaper public hearing notice incorrectly identified two agenda items for the June 7th Regular City Commission Meeting. One notice was regarding a land use designation change for 1301 South Ocean Drive. This IS NOT...

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City News Updates
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Hurricane Season - It's Time To Get Ready!

Hurricane-Season

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and it's important to be prepared! You can find important information on making your hurricane plan, evacuation information, storm surge information and shelter locations on the City's H...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Adopt a Catch Basin to Help Control Flooding in Your Neighborhood

Adopt a Catch Basin Volunteer Program

Help to control flooding in and around your neighborhood by adopting a catch basin. Take a look at it at least once a month, clean it as needed, and earn points for rewards for helping to prevent flooding and waterway pollution! Learn more!

Adopt A Catch Basin Volunteer Program City News Updates
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Flood Safety

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Flood Safety Tips

Call 911 if floodwater impacts your home and creates an emergency situation such as a fire.

  • Report a storm water issue by calling 954.921.3046. This is the same number to call to report issues after hours, on weekends and holidays.
  • Report s...
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City News Updates
Posted on: June 3, 2023

Brownfield Redevelopment Designation

Brownfield Redevelopment Designation

The City will be bring forward a proposal to designate certain areas of the City as "Brownfields." Hearing the term Brownfield may be unsettling as most associate it with properties that have environmental contamination. While some Brownfield si...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Statement from Mayor Levy Regarding Shooting Incident on Hollywood Beach

Message from Mayor with City Seal WEB

Statement on Shooting Incident affecting Innocent Bystanders

I am deeply saddened and angered by the Memorial Day shooting in our city that resulted in injuries to innocent bystanders. Our thoughts go out to the victims and their families during this diffi...

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City News Updates
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Emerald Hills Lakes Playground Temporarily Closed

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The Emerald Hills Lakes Playground at 3901 N 30th Terrace will be closed beginning tomorrow, May 23rd, as the City’s contractors begin demolishing the existing playground in preparation for installing a new playground and safety surfacing. &...

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City News Updates
Posted on: May 3, 2023

Hollywood Boulevard/26th Avenue Mast Arms Replacement Project

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TRAFFIC ALERT: On Saturday, May 20th, City contractor AUM Construction will continue with boring operations from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Van Buren Street and S. 26th Avenue. This work will involve temporary roadway lane closures and sidewalk ...
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City News Updates
Posted on: May 18, 2023

S. 21st Ave Parking Signage Replacement Underway

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S. 21st Ave Parking Signage Replacement UnderwayThe Parking Division has begun to update the signage along S 21st Avenue between Washington Street and Jackson Street in an effort to ensure consistency with the new signs recently installed along the northe...

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City News Updates
Posted on: May 3, 2023

Downtown Hollywood Streetscape Project

Hollywood Blvd Streetscape Project

Construction has begun on the Hollywood Boulevard Streetscape Project. Temporary detours can be expected. Businesses remain open during construction.

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline for Storm Victims

IRS Extended tax deadline

Florida storm victims now have until Aug. 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.  

The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal...

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City News Updates
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Federal Funds Available for Flood Victims in Broward County

FEMA Disaster Assistance

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from April 12 to A...
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City News Updates
Posted on: May 14, 2023

UPDATE: Beach Renourishment Project on Hollywood Beach

Beach Renourishment Project Underway on Hollywood North and South Beach

Project Update:

The Army Corp stopped the Beach Renourisment work on April 30, 2023 for sea turtle nesting season. They were able to finish the state park area and approximately 100’ south of the state park near The Renaissance. The Army Corp wil...

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City News Updates
Posted on: April 25, 2023

Intersection Improvement Project - Johnson St. Dixie Hwy FEC Railway & N 21st Ave

Traffic Alert

On May 1, 2023, Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. will begin construction of intersection improvements at Johnson Street, Dixie Highway, Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway, and N 21st Avenue in Hollywood. Improvements include the replacement of the existing span...

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City News Updates
Posted on: April 3, 2023

New Horizons Now Available

Check out the latest edition of New Horizons here

New Horizons contains important information about what’s going on in your City, including news from your Mayor and Commissioners, information on City programs, services and events and public safety updates.  READ NEW HORIZONS NOW

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Posted on: April 1, 2023

Bicycle Mobility Master Plan

Bicycle Mobility Plan

The City of Hollywood has a strong foundation for bicycle mobility with a network of local streets that surround a vibrant, historic downtown, world-famous oceanfront promenade, and expanded urban core. The City Commission has approved a Comprehensive Cit...

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Summer Camp 2023

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The City of Hollywood is excited to announce its 2023 Summer Camp programs, which includes a daily academics by certified teachers, reading and literacy activities with science, math and cultural arts, field trips and incoming specials to have an amazing ...

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Learn more on Summer Camp City News Updates
Posted on: April 27, 2023

Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center Redevelopment Proposal

HBCCC Redevelop Project

The City is working with the Related Group on a public-private-partnership for the redevelopment of 1301 S. Ocean Drive. Information on the proposed project is available for review.

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

City Encourages Property Owners to Assist in Iguana Control

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The Green Iguana poses a serious threat to native and endangered species in Florida. The iguana is considered an invasive species in our state, and more than just a pest to property owners, this lizard can cause extensive damage and spread disease through...

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City News Updates
Posted on: February 28, 2023

Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Sea Turtle Nesting Season

The 2023 Sea Turtle Nesting Season is underway, which takes place every year from March 1st through October 31st. During this time, the City of Hollywood’s “Turtle Friendly Lighting Ordinance” is in effect, when the City&...

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City News Updates
Posted on: February 13, 2023

Orangebrook Golf Course Redevelopment Project

Orangebrook

As part of the 2019 voter-approved General Obligation Bond, one of the improvement projects in the Parks, Open Space, Recreational and Cultural Facilities category was the revitalization of the Orangebrook Golf and Country Club. The project description in...

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City News Updates
Posted on: January 11, 2023

Avant Garde Safe Route to School Sidewalk Improvement Program

Safe Routes To School

Avant Garde Safe Route to School Sidewalk Improvement Program

  • Construction Cost: $765,407 
  • Start Date: October 2022 
  • Estimated Completion: August 2023

As part of the Safe Route to School Grant Program, the Federal Highway Administration thro...

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City News Updates
Posted on: December 5, 2022

US1/Federal Highway FDOT Mobility Improvement Project

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FDOT US1 Mobility Improvement Project. Construction is anticipated to start in January 2023. Improvements planned include: 
Milling and resurfacing along the project limits
• Modifying pavement markings along SR-5/US-1/Federal Highway to accommod...
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City News Updates
Posted on: November 23, 2022

City of Hollywood Earns Perfect Score in 2022 LGBTQ+ Municipal Equality Index

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The City of Hollywood earned a perfect score of 100, plus earned 9 additional flex points on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2022 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for having programs and policies that are inclusive of the LGBTQ+ commu...

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Posted on: December 20, 2022

City Services Available Online

Online Services

BUILDING DIVISION:

Use the online self-service system to submit, monitor, and pay for your building permits and schedule inspections. Hollywood customers can also apply and receive approvals for associated Broward County permits using the ePermitOneStop on...

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City News Updates
Posted on: October 25, 2022

New Dedicated Website Launches for Hollywood Police Headquarters Project

New Police Headquarters Project Website

Take a moment to visit the new Hollywood Police Headquarters Project website. The website features:

  • General Project Information
  • Project Updates/Documents
  • Photos
  • Timelines
  • FAQs
  • Contact Information 
  • Recordings of public meetings
  • Opportunities for the publi...
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Posted on: October 19, 2022

Parks and Recreation Achieves Reaccreditation

PRCA-CAPRA-Reaccredited

Congratulations to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) staff on their recent reaccreditation by the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The department ...

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Accreditation Website City News Updates
Posted on: July 20, 2022

Home Buyer Purchase Assistance

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The City of Hollywood extended an existing agreement with Broward County for the administration of the Home Buyer Purchase Assistance Program. Funding will assist eligible first-time homebuyers with a deferred-payment, Conditional Grant up to $50,000.00 t...

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City News Updates
Posted on: April 11, 2022

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Posted on: May 18, 2022

Rules for Vacation Rental Properties

Vacation Rental Information

Report issues with a Short-Term Rentals and learn more about the City's Vacation Rental License Program Ordinance.

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Posted on: September 23, 2016

Planning & Development Board

Planning and Development Board Minutes

The Planning & Development Board promotes excellence in urban design when considering development applications outside Historic Districts and Historic Sites. The board meets the second Thursday of the month, except during the month of August.

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