Hollywood Gazette Dec 2014

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WWW.HOLLYWOODGAZETTE.COM VOL. 14 • NO. 4 • DECEMBER 2014

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18 Broward Commission wants to put the brakes on ride share companies

Local artist Lori Pratico launches ‘Girl Noticed’ project Dec. 10

BABY OF THE MONTH

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13 Hollywood Central Elementary opens new music lab

Artist Lori Pratico and photographer Elizabeth Sanjuan will be traveling 50 states in 3 years to erect a series of detailed charcoal portraits, created as large exterior murals for the ‘Girl Noticed’ project; the first will appear in Hollywood in January 2015.

26 Boutique condominium breaks ground on Hollywood Beach

6 local places set to accept gently-used toy donations p.4 Delivered to your door.

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EARVIN “MAGIC” JOHNSON TO RECEIVE JOE DIMAGGIO AMERICAN ICON AWARD JAN. 15

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The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital will present the second annual Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award on January 15, 2015. This award is given to that individual who represents the highest of values for which Joe DiMaggio stood.

Recipient of the 2015 Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award is Earvin “Magic” Johnson, NBA Legend, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.

The Diplomat Resort & Spa, 2555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida, 33019 Tickets are $250 each. Please rsvp by January 1, 2015.

Support of this event helps thousands of children and families who benefit from the lifesaving care provided every day at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

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HOLIDAY NEWS

6 local places set to accept gently-used toy donations Many generous families have CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com showered their kids with more toys than they can find time to play with while many more local families struggle to provide a full holiday experience for their children.

BY DAVID VOLZ

Community activist Marty Jacobsen is spearheading a toy drive and asking that people donate gently used toys. The children who will be receiving these toys come from families who are clients of Liberia Economic and Social Development (LES) in Hollywood. Jacobsen is a board member of LES.

“People who have older kids and grandkids probably have a small closet full of toys that could be used by needy children.

People have good toys that are taking up closet space and those toys could put a smile on a child’s face,” said Jacobsen. “Last year we collected over 900 toys for children of the families we provide food bank services for. I

do this because it is rewarding and the right thing to do.”

The main office hours LES are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 3220 North 24th Ave. just north of Sheridan St. Toys can dropped off there or at one of the other drop off locations including:

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2029 Tyler Street, 954-922-2252

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1837 Tyler Street, 954-929-2590

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1320 Stirling Road, Dania Beach.

I.T. PARKER COMMUNITY CENTER 901 Northeast Third Street Dania Beach.

Also, LES will be having a huge rummage sale on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday December 13 at the organization’s offices at 3220 North 24th Avenue to benefit the food bank and toy drive. The hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LES provides food to more than 500 families each month.

For more information, contact Martyjacobsen@att.net or call 954-394-0998.

Hollywood Beach needs turtle lighting volunteer auditors The Hollywood CRA is looking for volunteers to join in the monthly marineturtle lighting audits. Volunteers would simply walk on the beach and look for lights.

If they see bright lights, the code officer John Weitzner will notify the home/ business owner or condo association.

The CRA marine consultant will also be on location to offer lighting recommendations. The beach has been divided into 4 sections which will be audited one section each month until March 2015 when the ordinance goes into effect.

Next audits will occur Dec. 9, Jan. 14 ad Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. You can volunteer for one or more sections.

For more information, contact Kimbery Stefanski at 954-924-2980 or email kstefanski@hollywood.org

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DECEMBER 2014

HOLIDAY NEWS

16th Annual CEC Volunteers and Partners Toy Distribution and Holiday Decoration to be held Sat., Dec. 20

BY DAVID VOLZ

The Community Enhancement dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com Collaboration, Inc. (CEC) is hosting their 16th Annual Volunteers and Partners Toy Distribution and Holiday Decoration is set for Sat., Dec. 20 at Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road, Hollywood. “We will transform the Washington Park Gymnasium into a winter wonderland with toys and decorations for the children,” said McCrea. “Our goal is to feed the community and to help those in need. We want to improve the quality of life for many families CEC is working with leaders from the City of Hollywood, churches and the community to plan upcoming events. In 2013, the CEC helped the community by serving 9,626 people from the Client Choice Food Pantry. CEC also helped CORRESPONDENT

268 people find full time and part time jobs. Approximately 20,000 people have participated in CEC events and programs during the past year.

CEC is looking for more volunteers, partners, and vendors to help in the community effort.

CEC hopes to distribute 30,000 to 50,000 pounds of food during the holiday season to needy individuals and families and to raise $5,000 for each event to cover the operating costs.

CEC appreciates sponsors such Feeding South Florida, EZCORP Foundation, the

City of Hollywood, the Washington Park Homeowners Association, Molina Healthcare and many others who support and donate their time.

For more information or to sponsor or volunteer, call (954) 987-0625 or visit www. cecwashpark.org

59th annual Candy Cane Parade set for Dec. 6

Hollywood residents can enjoy the 59th Annual Candy Cane Parade on the evening of December 6.

The fun will start at 7 p.m. on Scott Street. The Candy Cane Parade will move along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk and end at Harrison Street. It will take about one hour and a half to complete. There are about 70 total entries including 30 floats.

Marching bands from South Broward High School, McArthur High School, Chaminade-Madonna High School, Hollywood Hills High School and Grace Academy will perform. Santa Claus will be part of the parade and of course, there will be candy canes.

“This is Hollywood’s signature event and it brings the community together. There will be about 30,000 people in attendance,” said Toni Bridges, program and events manager for Hollywood.

There will be free shuttle service from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. from downtown parking areas on 20th Avenue at Van Buren Street and 19th Avenue at Tyler Street.

People will have to pay for parking in the downtown garages. By taking the shuttles, people won’t be faced with fighting traffic, according to Bridges.

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COVER STORY

Local artist launches ‘Girl Noticed’ project in partnership with Gallery 2014

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It’s a fact that in schools, classrooms, and the business world, women sometimes struggle to be noticed. One 20-year study that, on average, boys receive eight times more attention from teachers than girls do. This trend continues through college, and many women find it’s true in professional environments.

This prompted one local artist to ask “What if you could change a girl’s life just because you noticed? What if noticing a girl’s talents, courage and tenacity allowed her to become the person she was meant to be?”

That question is what inspired Hollywood artist Lori Pratico to create “Girl Noticed”, an art project that will visit all 50 states over the next 3 years to erect a series of large exterior murals.

Each mural will be a detailed charcoal portrait a female chosen from the area in which the mural is located. By painting in charcoal, weather and time will naturally and quickly fade away these images. There is a window of time to “notice” the artwork that has been created. This natural process reinforces the message of the project: “when an individual’s talents, intelligence, and character are left unnoticed, they may fade away, disappear, and never be seen or developed to their full potential.”

Pratico remembers what it was like growing up, going from fearlessness to timidity. “I’m not exactly sure when it happened, but looking back I can understand why. Why this wide-eyed hopeful, full-of-spirit and guts kid all of a sudden was afraid of everything,” recalls Pratico. “I suppose it was because the steps I used to jump from also led to

“I was a lucky one because a handful of special people in my life recognized my thoughts and dreams and validated my ideas, and believed in me, so my hope stayed alive.”

- Lori Pratico the house where I never quite felt good enough. My accomplishments seemed insignificant and my dreams were dismissed. It happened when suddenly my changing body brought attention that was neither asked for nor wanted and left me feeling ashamed and small. I was a lucky one because a handful of special people in my life recognized my thoughts and dreams and validated my ideas, and believed in me, so my hope stayed alive.

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Artist Lori Pratico’s project is backed by local gallery owners Elizabeth Sanjuan and her husband, Ken Brown, who have pledged to match any donation towards the project, up to $10,000 collected by Dec. 31 unnoticed, and that by being unnoticed, their lives and the lives of those around them have been profoundly impacted,” Pratico said.

Her goal is “to bring attention to important issues surrounding the demoralization of women and to recognize the strength, courage, talents and tenacity of females throughout the United States. I’m creating something you have no choice but to notice. Every day a girl or woman is left unnoticed is a day too long.”

Hollywood photographer, artist and Gallery owner Elizabeth Sanjuan will partner with Pratico as she travels the country for “Girl Noticed”, taking portraits of the subjects alongside the murals, which will eventually become part of a book to be published at the completion of the project. “I am constantly reminded that even though people live worlds apart, we are truly all the same,” said Sanjuan. “Our hopes, dreams, loves and losses are all captured

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Pratico and Sanjuan plan a reception and fundraiser at Gallery 2014 (2014 Harrison St., Hollywood FL) December 10th to showcase and build awareness of their unique mission. All are invited to attend. They plan another event at the first mural site in January to announce the schedule of the project, and share sponsorship and fundraising opportunities. Sanjuan and her husband, Ken Brown, are also backing the project in another way – they have pledged to match any donation towards the project, up to $10,000, through their non-profit, the Sanjuan-Brown Hollywood Arts Foundation. Contributions are tax exempt.

More information about the project can be found at www.girlnoticed.com or call Lori Pratico at 954-605-5208 for more information.

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HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOP 4:30-5:30 p.m., 3251 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 424

For kids ages 8 and older. Space is limited to 10. Cost is $150 and includes art supplies. Continues Dec. 12 and 19.

Information: 781-308-1379

MEN OF STYLE 2014 6-9 p.m., Galleria Mall, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Enjoy food, drinks and shopping incentives. Jason Martinez, WPLG news anchor, hosts a runway fashion show featuring 10 men of style honorees who will present the latest trend-setting men’s fashions. Cost is $50 or $100 for a VIP ticket. All tickets sold by the Art and Culture Center benefit the center’s programs.

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CHRISTMAS NEAR THE BEACH 4-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

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FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE 7-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Bring a drum or percussion instrument to ArtsPark and participate in a guided drum circle. All skill levels welcome. Meet at the Palm Court (on the west side).

Information: 954-926-0204

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DREAM CAR CLASSIC CAR SHOW 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hollywood Blvd. between 19th & 20th Avenue

This free event features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles.

Awards for the Top 30 vehicles and the People’s Choice Award.

Information: 954-924-2980

FREE SHREDDING SERVICES 8 a.m.-noon, Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

Bring paper items to shred for free at City Hall Circle. Residents must provide proof of residency, and there is a limit of 3 boxes of paper records per household. Staples and paperclips can be shredded too.

Information: 954-921-3545

Christmas Near the Beach brings South Florida communities together for a variety show featuring a Christmas ballet, mime, live bands, a special appearance by the Grinch, free photo opportunity with St. Nick at his “Beach House” and more. This year’s hosts are Moody Radio’s Eric Johnson, Audrey Altman, and Brigitte and Gibson Sylvestre. Music by Mr. E from Soul Movement Crew Productions. Here’s a look at who’s coming, what’s happening and when: 4 p.m.: Ashley Briggs 4:30 p.m.: The American Poets 5 p.m.: Grinchy Got Saved – Standing Ovation Theater 5:15 p.m.: Josh Bramos 5:45 p.m.: Florida Sunshine Band 6 p.m.: Santa arrives 6:15 p.m.: DJ-Mr. E and Jalisa Faye 6:45 p.m.: Mime – Only One Roadway 7 p.m.: Austin Adamec 7:30 p.m.: Expressions of Joy – Christmas Ballet 7:45 p.m.: Ashley Briggs 8 p.m.: Giveaways

8:10 p.m.: Jesse Jones Jr. and Christmas caroling with all artists 8:30 p.m.: Angel Tones Steel Drum Band 8:55 p.m.: Final giveaways

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Dec. 18: Joe Bonamassa Dec. 27: Gente D Zona Jan. 4: Gregg Allman Show times: 954-797-5531

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Dec. 4-6: John Caparulo Dec. 12-14: Dave Coulier Dec. 18-21: Jimmy Shubert Dec. 26-28: Marvin Dixon’s Christmas Spectacular Starring Cocoa Brown Dec. 29-31: Bobby Lee Jan. 2-3: The Dan Band Jan. 8-10: Jay Pharoah Show times: 954-981-5653

uART EXHIBITS ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD 10 a.m.-5 p.m., TuesdayFriday, and Noon-4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 1650 Harrison St.

Main exhibits display until Jan. 18.

u Bhakti Baxter: Returning What Was Borrowed: Familiar day-today objects take on new roles.

u Michael Dean (aka dj yard):

A pop-up record store; includes vintage rock photography by Miami-based photographer Mark Diamond.

u Annie Buckley: The People’s

Tarot: This interdisciplinary and participatory project includes original collages, a tarot deck and guidebook, two print editions, and tarot readings.

u David Posnak Jewish Day School student exhibition, Portfolios on display from Dec. 18-Jan. 7.

ARTS PARK AT YOUNG CIRCLE GALLERY Noon-6 p.m. MondaySaturday, 1 Young Circle

Exhibit on display until Dec. 5.

u Trash 2 Art 2014: Annual art competition and exhibition showcasing creatively recycled and repurposed materials.

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HOLLYWOOD BEACH CANDY CANE PARADE 7-9 p.m. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Usher in the holiday season along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Check out area marching bands, floats, community groups and more. This year’s theme is Peppermint Paradise. Information: 954-921-3404

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PARTY WITH A PURPOSE 5:30-7:30 p.m., Whiskey Tango, 1903 Hollywood Blvd.

Party for a good cause at this networking event featuring food, drinks, raffles and more. This month, the $10 admission fee goes to benefit homeless and foster children from Children’s Harbor and Broward Outreach Centers.

Information: 954-394-0998

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Diplomat Golf & Tennis Club, 501 Diplomat Parkway, Hallendale

Golfers, including many of South Broward’s prominent business leaders, city leaders and entrepreneurs, tee off at The Diplomat course for a full day of networking and fun.

Registration is at 10 a.m. followed by shotgun start at noon. Find tickets at http://greaterhollywoodchamber. chambermaster.com Information: 954-923-4000

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HARDROCK WINTERFEST BOAT PARADE ‘LADY WINDRIDGE’ YACHT PARTY 5:30-10 p.m., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Intracostal Waterway

The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, South Broward Alumnae Chapter and the Gentlemen of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Eta Nu Chapter invite you aboard the 400-person “Lady Windridge” Yacht.

The cruise takes place during the 43rd Annual Winterfest Boat Parade, which features an open bar, buffet dining,

live entertainment, DJ and more.

Boarding takes place at 5, and the yacht cruises at 6 p.m. The event is televised by WSVN, Channel 7.

Information: 954-258-1959 or dstsouthbroward.org.

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HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY MARKET 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Harrison Street and 20th Avenue

Join this free outdoor holiday spectacular from the Antique and Collectible Market of Miami Beach and Odd Duck Bazaar arts and craft show. Find two downtown streets full of unique items, including antiques, handmade goods and collectibles.

Information: info@oddduckbazaar. com

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DOWNTOWN ARTWALK 7-10 p.m., Harrison Street area

Starts at 20th Ave. & Hollywood Blvd.

Information: 954-921-3500

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WORLD PEACE MEDITATION 5-6:30 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

This free event is open to all ages.

Information: 954-962-7447

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This free event features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles.

Information: 954-924-2980

Dec. 5: Frozen - PG Dec. 12: Deck the Halls - PG Dec. 19: The Santa Clause - PG Dec. 26: No movie Jan. 2: The Nut Job - PG Jan. 9: Spy Kids 4 - PG Information: 954-921-3500

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

And Culture Center of Hollywood to host Pops Orchestra performances at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center Starting in December, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, through a grant from the City of Hallandale Beach, will host the Hallandale Symphonic Pops Orchestra’s 2014-2015 Season at the 500seat Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center.

“The Center is pleased to partner with the City of Hallandale Beach to host the Hallandale Symphonic Pops Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary Season at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center,” said Assistant Director Susan Rakes. “This is the Center’s first time hosting the orchestra, and we look forward to seeing area residents and winter visitors show their support for these talented musicians and performers as well as this historic concert series.”

The schedule of performances is as follows:

TUESDAY, DEC. 9, 2014: “YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT” This performance features three outstanding youth artists, including steelpan virtuoso Kelly Assam, violinist Natalie Hidalgo, and pianist Julia Sabra.

TUESDAY, JAN. 6, 2015: “THE THEATRE AND A TRIP TO SPAIN” Music from the theater and Spain will be featured, including excerpts and scenes from “A Little Night Music,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” as well as some original compositions. Musicians include pianist/ composer Mark Bornfield, singer D’Jamin Bartlett, and flamenco guitarist Greg Reiter.

TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2015: “JAZZ, POPS, AND RHAPSODY IN BLUE” This exciting performance features great Pops standards and piano virtuoso Mia Vassilav, who will perform George Gershwin classics alongside entertainer Peter Vincent.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015: “BROADWAY TREASURES” Soprano Alicia Branch and baritone William Stafford will perform Broadway classics, including excerpts and scenes from “Carousel,” ‘Phantom of the Opera,” and

other favorites.

Conducted by Peter P. Fuchs, all performances take place at 7:30 p.m. at the theater, 1770 Monroe St., (U.S. 1 and Monroe Street.) Admission is $32 per show per person or $108 per person for the entire season. The box office opens one hour prior to show time.

For tickets and more information about this concert series, please call the Hallandale Symphonic Pops Orchestra at 954.624.6829.

Hollywood Fire Rescue is prepared for Ebola Ebola is growing threat on CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com the world scene. A growing number of cities are setting up plans to deal with Ebola and other infectious disease problems.

The City of Hollywood Fire Rescue department has developed a plan to deal with this potential problem.

“Due to the nature of Hollywood Fire Rescue’s job description we deal with infectious diseases on a daily basis.

When it comes to disease pathogens that may require a higher level of protection we have protocols in place that outline specific steps to take. In response to the Ebola virus we have established a process that includes the dispatching on the Hollywood Fire Rescue Hazardous Materials Team (HazMat),” said Chris Del Campo, Battalion Chief for Hollywood Fire Rescue.

Every Fire Rescue department member is trained for what is known as an “awareness level” This consists of: establishing command/control (scene management), detecting the presence

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of hazardous materials, beginning the identification of hazards, and evacuation.

Also, there is decontamination/personnel protection, Isolate incident/identify zones of activity, contain incident without risking exposure and seek additional appropriate resources, according to Del Campo.

“Our hazmat team has extensive training in taking on and off (donning and doffing) of protective gear. These members will be present on any suspected case to aid in the scene mitigation,” said Del Campo.

Recently Hollywood Fire Rescue partnered with Memorial Regional Hospital and conducted a full scale drill simulating an Ebola patient. This was done in an effort to identify any shortfalls in the system.

“We are still conducting education and training to our personnel, and as new information becomes available we disseminate to our members,” said Del Campo.

Hollywood residents can be sure that Hollywood Fire Rescue is prepared to deal with infectious disease.

COMMUNITY NEWS

City is working with Coninie to help homeless transition from shelter on Federal Highway Homelessness continues to be CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com a hot issue in Broward County and Hollywood. Many business owners and residents really don’t like homeless people in Hollywood. And many more were pleased when Sean Cononie sold his COSAC properties to Hollywood and agreed to leave town.

The City recently hired Laurie-Ann Walton to deal specifically with the problem.

She is in the process of building a homeless program with the goal of resolving the issue of homelessness and some of the problems that people without a regular place to live are facing.

Hollywood Police officers met with Coninie and Walton Nov. 20 at COSAC to discuss the process of transition and departure.

While Walton is meeting with homeless people assessing their situation and helping them find transitional housing, the City of Hollywood is working to develop a comprehensive approach to dealing with the homeless problem in the City, according to

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Lieutenant Derik Alexander of the Hollywood Police Department.

“The City has taken a very big step in helping the homeless. The social worker Ms. Walton and I have talked about riding together to help the long term chronic homeless person on the street,” said Sean Coninie, owner of COSAC. “We hope when COSAC leaves the city that we will continue to work together to eradicate the homeless in ways that are humane... When COSAC departs I have reached out to the city asking that they help us relocate members of our current shelter system that want to be reunited with their out-of-town family members and the city has agreed to help with bus tickets. The Hollywood Police are serving the community as well where it is a win-win situation for everyone. I grew up in Hollywood and I advised the city that I will serve the City Manager anytime they need me for any pressing problems and to help at the time of disasters helping the homeless on cold weather nights or severe storms that may be near. We may be leaving, but our hearts are staying and if needed we are just one call away.”

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Through a general population vote held earlier this school year, the PTA passed a $16K budget to approve the purchase of the Yamaha LC3 music lab equipment.

The state-of-the-art LC3 controller system becomes the heart of the classroom.

In the front of the class the teacher sits behind a master keyboard with a microphone headset and control panel that is connected through data cables leading back to each student keyboard station. As students also wear the same headset this communication system gives the teacher the ability to tune in and instruct each child individually or the entire classroom at once.

PTA Vice President, Kristi Huddleston says “We are all so excited to bring this amazing keyboard lab to Hollywood Central Elementary. We understand the importance of music education and the difference it can make in a child’s life. Hopefully, the students will be playing Jingle Bells just in time for the holidays!”

Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober attended the opening along with several Broward

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“Hollywood Central Chorus” performed as well as “The American Poets”, a folk band including two HCE parents and a drawing for a new Yamaha keyboard was held.

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The Hollywood City Commission recently agreed to name Dr. Wazir Ishmael as interim City Manager.

Ishmael will begin serving in the position at 3 p.m. Dec. 1. This is the time that City Manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark and the Commission agreed that she would leave her positon. She will be taking a position as City Manager for Coral Gables.

Dr. Ishmael joined the City of Hollywood as Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development in August 2014. He has been providing oversight and coordination for several key departments. He has also acted as liaision to the City’s Community

Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

Dr. Ishmael has more than 30 years of experience as a local government administrator, planner, educator and international business executive with the City of Miramar, Broward County Planning Council and other municipalities. He worked for Miramar for 16 years and served in a number of positions including Deputy City Manager and Interim City Manager. He holds a doctorate in Urban Studies from Portland State University, Oregon and Masters of Urban Regional Planning from the University of Miami.

Mayor Peter Bober is pleased that Dr. Ishmael will be serving as interim city manager. “He understands our city and works well with the Commission and the staff respects him,” said Bober.

The City will begin the process of searching for a new permanent city manager.

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Broward Commission wants to put the brakes on ride share companies Hollywood residents who want CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com to use ride share companies may have to wait awhile.

The Broward County Commission has asked that a cease and desist letter be sent to vehicle for hire companies. The most well-known organizations are Uber and Lyft which have been operating in Broward County since August. Taxi cab operators are strongly opposed to these companies.

The way ride share companies work is that an Internet application is used to match up drivers in privately owned cars to customers who need transportation. They are referred to as transportation network companies and are not regulated by Broward County and not in compliance with the motor carrier ordinance which requires oversight over insurance, inspections, criminal background checks and licensing.

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We are an application that you’re able to download and we connect riders all over the world. We don’t employ any of the drivers. We operate in over two hundred cities,” said David Barmore, a member of Uber’s Public Policy Team. "In the past six months, fourteen cities have introduced new transportation network company ordinances that encompass our technology. So I hope

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that we can begin the process and that Uber and our partner drivers have a seat at the table to continue this dialogue,” said Barmore.

“I am a big consumer advocate. I think there’s so much information that we need to have before we can move to the next conversation,” noted Commissioner Lois Wexler. “At some point we need someone from Uber to sit at the table with us, someone from Yellow Cab so that we can learn more. We need a workshop type setting.”

Members of the Broward Commission have expressed concern about consumer safety, accountability and surge pricing.

With surge pricing, prices change during the day depending on demand. Commissioners have raised questions about how these transportation companies fit in with current cab services, which are licensed and regulated.

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BY DAVID VOLZ meets on Sunday CORRESPONDENT mornings at 7:00 a.m. dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com and Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Garfield Street Garage and runs three miles.

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“We welcome people of all running levels. After a workout some of us will go to a restaurant and spend time together. I love the Hollywood Run Club and I love running,” said Anthony Sciolino, an active member of the Hollywood Run Club.

Samantha Molinero really enjoys being a part of the Hollywood Run Club. “We are like a family and we really support each other. We enjoy running together,” said Molinero.

Those who are involved in the Hollywood Run Club enjoy the chance to work out and socialize together. Anyone can join.

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The Hollywood Hills Marching Band was among a large group of Broward County high school bands that performed in the recent Florida Bandmaster’s Association District 15 Marching Band Music Performance Assessment. Hollywood Hills received an excellent rating overall, superior rating in general effect, excellent rating in musical performance and excellent rating in marching and maneuvering.

“I am proud of this band. This is my first year as the band director at Hollywood Hills and next year we will do even better,” said Jeffrey L. Lawson.

And being a part of the marching band is far more than doing well at an assessment. Lawson believes band is a great activity for young people. “It builds camaraderie and community. The band students feel they belong somewhere,” said Lawson.

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Native American Artist Launches “Healing Prayer Fans Project” in Downtown Hollywood officers.

As part of the initial project to benefit FEATURE CORRESPONDENT children with cancer, young people can caron@hollywoodgazette.com design and create a sacred healing prayer fan “with love and prayer” at Made from the Heart with Love, and then give it to a sick child who “may be in need of a little Hollywood Beach extra prayer and love,” Snellgrove said. artist and designer Wayne He stresses that the purpose of his William Snellgrove is sharing his vision of project is not to promote a particular vision helping sick youngsters through a unique of a Higher Power but to leave whatever project, Healing Fans for Children Living form that might take to each individual With Cancer, being offered at Made from creating a healing prayer fan. the Heart with Love, an art and crafts “We are interested only in creating an co-op in Downtown Hollywood. opportunity for each child, healthy or not, Snellgrove, a full-blood Cree Indian to connect with or strengthen the bond they originally from Canada, received “a already have with their Higher Power,” spiritual message that I could do much Snellgrove said. “The fans are a symbolic more healing for those who are sick.” and powerful way of sending prayers to the Snellgrove wasn’t sure what to do heavens and to the Creator.” with a bag of beautiful feathers he was Student art sessions will begin in given until the answer came to him in early December at Made from the Heart prayer: create healing fans for children. with Love, which offers original works Since visiting Made from the Heart with of art and eco-friendly “upcycled” gifts Love – which showcases a myriad of in a 1,200-square-foot open space at 117 handcrafted products from local artists, S. 21st Ave. The fee is $25 per student artisans and craftsmen – Snellgrove’s for a 90-minute to two-hour session, with vision has expanded to ultimately include discounts available for multi-child families. others in need of healing prayer, such A portion of the proceeds will benefit as wounded veterans and injured police future programming at Made from the

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All materials for creating a oneof-a-kind healing prayer fan – feathers, handles, glue, ribbons and trinkets – are included, as well as age-appropriate Native American storytelling and a light smudging ceremony. In addition, a brief nondenominational traditional ceremony will be arranged, followed by art students’ presentation of their fans to their recipients.

Snellgrove is pleased with the response to the Healing Prayer Fans Project and is already working with local groups to expand its scope beyond children living with cancer.

“Everybody loves the idea,” he said. “The need for healing medicine is boundless. We wish to work with the community on future projects and welcome input and ideas.”

For more information on the Healing Prayer Fans Project, call Snellgrove at 954793-8290 or Made from the Heart with Love at 954-999-1359. The shop is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visit the Made from the Heart with Love page on Facebook for additional

Local teens invited to be Arts Ambassadors at Art and Culture Center

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With college and job markets becoming more and more competitive, teens are looking for anything that can prepare them for the future and give them an edge that makes them stand out.

It is extremely important for teens to become involved in their community and gain the necessary skills for their future, and the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood (ACCH) is ready to give them that opportunity.

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Mobile School Pantry provides food for families in local elementary schools in need Mobile School Pantry’s (MSP) 2nd Annual “Gobble Giveaway” focused on students and families in our community, is not only a way of providing Thanksgiving meals to families, but also a way to show kindness and support to those who are feeling the pain of poverty and misfortune. This year’s “Gobble Giveaway” took place at Stirling Elementary on November 25th.

“We need to ‘Just Say No’ to hunger in our community. No one should go hungry here,“ said Zeina Zein-Wolland, the Founder of MSP. Last year, 13 families received a Publix Thanksgiving Dinner.This year, meals to 51 families at Stirling Elementary School who were preregistered with MSP had access to these meals. MSP is a 501C(3) that is dependent on donations.

This year’s “Gobble Giveaway” meals included a cooked turkey, cornbread Mobile School Pantry also provides monthly distributions at Stirling dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry orange relish, and dessert.

Elementary School. Families who attend even begin to do writing, reading and sponsored shirts for MSP volunteers. the school may shop at no cost in their math until we take care of their social“MSP is committed to helping our client choice pantry that focuses on more emotional needs,” said Anna Fusco, a 5th residents in any way that we can”, Zeinnutritious foods. They are similar to a grade teacher at Orangebrook Elementary Wolland said. “All of these wonderful farmers market with fresh fruits and School. “It’s making sure that they are partners make these kinds of programs vegetables along with non-perishable food hardy, mentally and socially.” possible.” items.

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The ACCH’s Arts Ambassadors program allows teens to become an involved member of the community while gaining skills to help them later in life.

The program is also great for teens looking to complete service hour requirements for high school graduation. According to Susan Rakes, the Center’s Assistant Director, the Art and Culture Center wanted teens to become involved in order to learn leadership skills, prepare for their future, and gain career readiness. “The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is determined to teach young people the skills they need in order to be successful in life,” said Rakes. They teach ambassadors resume development, interview techniques, and public speaking-- all things that will prove important no matter what occupation a teenager chooses.

Teens will gain knowledge about their community and lead events throughout Hollywood, and can have the opportunity to become involved in art events throughout the city. The enrollment for this program is ongoing for teens ages fourteen to eighteen, and the ambassadors meet twice a month on Mondays.

The cost varies depending on the number of sessions and whether or not the teen was previously a member.

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Temple Solel’s annual Hanukkah celebration set for Dec. 19th Annual Hanukkah Celebration tickets include chance to win free membership at Temple Solel ‘Community’ is the theme at the Temple Solel’s Hanukkah celebration this year.

All ticket purchases for the December 19th evening include an entry to win a free oneyear membership to the Hollywood, Fla. Reform synagogue.

Temple Solel will celebrate the 4th night of Hanukkah with a lively celebration featuring entertainment from Pure Energy Entertainment deejays and dancers plus

delicious fare from Artisan Foods. The opento-the-public event includes food, fun, and friendship. Other door prizes are soon to be announced, and sponsorship opportunities are also available. The 6:30 p.m. dinner begins after a brief Shabbat and Hanukkah service at 5:30 p.m.

“For an evening of celebration and community, dinner and dancing the price is right!” said Robin Agronin, Executive Director of Temple Solel.

The cost is $25 per adult, $18 for children ages 6- 13, and $10 for children up to age 5. Tickets may be purchased through the Temple office by calling 954-989-0205.

Temple Beth El launches Bar/ Bat Mitzvah App New Program Makes Bar/Bat Mitzvah Achievable and Accessible for All. Temple Beth El of Hollywood, Hollywood’s original reform congregation, announces the launch of its Bar/Bat Mitzvah APP (Accelerated Prep Program).

This “no strings attached” program offers Jewish families who do not want to join a temple the opportunity to have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah for their child. During this fast track learning program teens will be taught Hebrew in order to read their Torah portion and lead the congregation in prayer. For a one time investment, Temple Beth El’s Rabbi Allan Tuffs and Cantor Manny Silver will tutor children one on one and custom tailor the program to fit each child’s needs. Classes will be available in person, by Skype or Facetime to make it convenient for families with busy schedules or families that live outside the immediate area.

For no additional cost, families will be able to have their service in Temple Beth El’s sanctuary officiated by both the Rabbi and the Cantor.

“Studies show that only 31% of Jews in the United States are affiliated with a synagogue, but we know there are so many more people who would like to experience Jewish milestones,” said Rabbi Allan Tuffs. “Temple Beth El of Hollywood is blending traditions with technology to best meet the needs of modern day families in our community.”

The Acclerated Prep Program is offered 12 months prior to the child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Individual classes are held for 30 minutes each week. Students are required to attend one class per month in person. All other classes are available via Skype and Facetime.

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For $25, “FLOCK” your neighbor or a friend by calling 954-342-9580.

To have the long-legged birds removed, a donation of $25 is requested and you get to name someone else to be FLOCKED. Volunteers from the Hollywood Women’s Club will flock homes in the early morning hours and de-flocking will be done in the evening.

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The Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), Hollywood Women’s Club, founded in 1922, is one of the City of Hollywood’s oldest civic groups. Funds raised will support the Clubs community service programs and the continuing restoration.

Broward voters approve $800 million bond; Hollywood schools to receive significant improvements

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Students at Broward County Schools will see improved facilities, more technology and more resources for arts and athletics.

The Broward County voters approved an $800 million General Obligation Bond during the November 4 election.

“We would like to thank all of our parents, employees, students and community members for working incredibly hard over the past several months to inform our community about the critical needs facing our schools,” said Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie. “The General Obligation Bond will provide the funds necessary to meet our schools’ most critical lifesafety, technology and facility needs, as well as invest in music, art and athletic programs. The Bond is an investment in our students’ futures, as we work to provide them with the resources they need to learn to their highest potential.”

Hollywood Hills High School will receive a budget of $15,871,000 for major renovations. Other schools

in Hollywood will receive money for significant improvements.

Because of the Bond, 212 schools will have work performed on their building envelopes, roofs, and windows.

Many District schools will have wall renovations and replacements. 217 schools will have renovations done on their HVAC systems to ensure that every school in the District has fully-functioning air conditioning and improved air quality. There will be 287 safety projects across the District to address all fire alarm and fire sprinkler needs.

Also, every school will have a complete single point of entry system. All District schools will see improvements to their computers and technology infrastructure; These schools will also receive $100,000 in funding from the Bond that can be used to support school identified capital improvement projects.

This bond is needed by the school system. In May 2008, the Florida Legislature reduced the tax on property values that provides capital revenues for school districts to address facility and equipment needs from $2 per $1,000 of taxable value to $1.75. In 2009, the legislature further reduced the tax rate by another 25 cents, to $1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value. Because of this loss,

the Broward County school system was forced to cut $1.8 billion in capital projects for schools and facilities.

This means that Broward taxpayers are spending less on education than in previous years. Forty percent of the District’s school buildings are more than 25 years old and the average age is 27 years old. In all buildings, roofs, air conditioners, electrical systems and plumbing have a limited lifespan and need repair or replacement.

A Broward County homeowner with a home valued at $225,000 will realize an average increase in capital outlay tax of $50 per year over the life of the bond. The homeowner’s capital outlay tax will be about $127 less per year than it was in 2007. This means the homeowner will pay about 26 percent less in capital outlay than seven years ago.

A Broward County condominium owner with a condominium valued at $105,000 will realize and average increase in capital outlay tax of $20 per year over the life of the bonds. This is $72 less per year than it was in 2007.

This means that the condominium owner will still be paying 33 percent less in capital outlay tax than seven years ago.

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Hollywood Beach has the U.S. Army Reserves to thank for a boutique condominium being built at the northern end of Ocean Drive. Hollywood attorney Eric Ansel and developer Charlie Sher both attended South Broward High, but they became real buddies when they served together as stateside medics during the Vietnam War. A few years ago they were driving on A1A and spotted a for sale sign. What a great site for a development project, they thought.

Indeed they were right. Located at 2900 N. Ocean Drive, the property sits on the Intracoastal Waterway with a view of the Anne Kolb Nature Center.

When completed in the spring of 2015, Sky Harbor will be a five-story, eight-unit masonry structure with four floors of living space over ground level parking. Each unit will be a corner unit with 2,036 square ft. including three bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, and a 700 square ft. wrap-around deck.

Floor to ceiling glass will afford full views of the Intracoastal to the west and partial views of the ocean to the east. There will be two units to each floor with an elevator opening into a private vestibule, and all interior elements will be impeccably executed. Along with key controlled elevators, the security system will feature electronic door controls.

But Sky Harbor will also have something

that very few South Florida condominiums have—eight boat slips capable of accommodating vessels up to 70 ft. in length.

“There was a dearth of dock space on the Intracoastal and we thought this was the solution for the boat owner who wanted a beautiful apartment and the convenience of a private dock,” said Eric Ansel.

“We saw this as a great opportunity to create a luxury lifestyle condominium where you can have a boat slip in your backyard and the beach in your front yard. It doesn’t get any better than that,” added Sher.

Similar to other high-end, small-scale condominium developments that are popping up across the U.S., Sky Harbor is for people who favor intimacy and privacy over highrise density. The land that it sits on was once home to the Sky Harbor Motel so its name is an acknowledgement of history.

Even Hollywood’s mayor is pleased with the project.

“Sky Harbor reflects a very sensible lessis-more development philosophy that doesn’t try to cram too much on a single site or push the envelope in terms of density,” said Mayor Peter Bober.

The perfect pied-a-terre for those who like luxury, space, and privacy, Sky Harbor is likely to sell out quickly. For more information, contact Charlie Sher at 619-9776606 or www.skyharborcondominiums.com

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BY SHONDELLE SOLOMON-MILES I MET OPRAH.

Yep, a couple of weekends ago I fulfilled one of my top 5 Bucket List items- I met THE Oprah Winfrey. WOWwhat an absolute honor and privilege that experience was! Not just because of her celebrity status but because of what she has accomplished and contributed to the world to achieve that status. Oprah is perhaps THE most ‘accomplished’ and successful women in the world, and she started with absolutely NOTHING but faith and the will to succeed. For me, she inspires passion, purpose, leadership, courage, confidence, resilience, and contribution to the world. In a nutshell, Oprah is simply THE BOMB, but more importantly she makes me want to become a better person and for me, that’s what it’s all about!

I could write a dissertation on the lessons I learned and was reminded of from ‘Oprah’s Life You Want’ tour weekend, but I’d like to share the ones that resonated with me the most, (with a slight health and fitness spin of course) in hopes that they may inspire you to make decisions and take actions that will move you towards creating the Life You Really Want!

1. KARMA IS REAL

Whether you believe in this law or not, Karma is real. The energy you put out will ALWAYS come back to you in ‘like kind’.

In other words, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I see this law in effect every day with my clients. Those who consistently show up, put forth 100% effort in their workouts and have disciplined eating habits, get the best results. Those who don’t… well…they don’t. There is no magic in this law. It’s as simple as this: you reap what you sow. If you want to be leaner, slimmer, fitter and healthier then guess what? You MUST do the work. Period.The more you put in, the more you’ll get back. That’s not rhetoric, but law! You can choose to take shortcuts (pills, diets, body wraps etc) in hopes of getting fast results but they will not last, because the ‘energy’ has not been invested in order for the results to be returned. The effort you put forth to get the body and health you want will not always be easy or convenient, but I promise you this: it will be worth it!

2. EVERYTHING MATTERS

Pastor, Author, and one of Oprah’s tour trailblazers, Rob Bell said this: ‘Everything matters:the big things, the little things, the mundane things, the repetitive things, the exciting things and all the things ‘in between; they all matter’. It’s easy and typical to take the seemingly insignificant moments of our life for granted (laundry, homework, errands etc.) but those moments COUNT A D V E R T O R I A L

too. Nothing is irrelevant to your life, and every moment, every choice, every decision, every encounter… matters. As a person who tends to move VERY fast, not usually taking time to ‘smell the roses’ this was a HUGE reminder for me.

So how does this principle apply to your health and fitness? Well, exactly the same. EVERYTHING MATTERS. When it comes to transforming your body and improving your health: getting enough sleep matters, drinking plenty of water matters (half your body weight in ounces), managing your stress matters, weight training matters, stretching matters, detoxing matters, eating enough vegetables and healthy fats matter, consistency matters, working hard matters… it ALL matters. In 2006 I named my training studio Synergize (now Synergize home of CrossFit 954), because I believe in the idea of synergy, the idea that EVERYTHING that you do contributes exponentially to your end result. Therefore, if you want AWESOME, jaw-dropping results, give attention to all that you do (or do not do), the BIG things, the little things and everything in between because in the end…it all matters!

3. BE CLEAR

One of the most seemingly simply, yet ironically most difficult, questions to ask yourself is ‘What do I want? It is this question that Elizabeth Gilbert (another ‘Oprah trailblazer’ and author of ‘Eat. Pray. Love’) asked herself 15 years ago before divorcing her husband and traveling around the world to find the answer to that question. Most people give the most generic and vague answer to this question: ‘I want to be happy’. I want to be wealthy’. I want to be free’. ‘I want to be fit’. ‘I want to lose weight.

I’m sure you would agree that what makes you happy may not be what makes me happy, and what you consider ‘fit’ may not be what I consider fit. So the next question is: ‘What does happiness, wealth, fitness, or whatever you want, look like for you? Do you want to fit into a pair of size 6 jeans, run a marathon or just get off your meds? Do you have a CLEAR picture of what you want that you can imagine and describe with vivid detail? If not, there is a likely chance that you won’t achieve it. I often tell my clients (and myself) you cannot hit a target if you don’t know where it is, therefore be VERY CLEAR about your desired end result. How do you define being fit? For some, it may be running a mile in under 5 minutes or winning the CrossFit Games, and for others, like my client Cherri B., fitness is simply being able to play with her grandchildren instead of watching them play. My point is this: until you are clear there is hesitancy. Clarity is the force that opens the door to achieving any goal, so take time and identify EXACTLY what you want as vividly as possible, and then once it is clear …ACT! Not tomorrow, not next week, but TODAY, because right now, TODAY, is all you have.

4. EMBRACE PAIN

Iyanla Vanzant, Oprah’s final trailblazer on the ‘Life you Want’ Tour said this: ‘Everything you want is on the other side of the labor pain it takes to birth it’. WOW. ‘As an Ivy League graduate, business owner and mother of two, I would agree that truer words have never been spoken. Sometimes to get what you want, you’ve got to be willing to endure the occasional, yet inevitable, discomforts of the journey. As I always tell my clients: ‘get comfortable with being uncomfortable because that’s where the magic happens… outside the comfort zone’.

Waking up to workout at the crack of dawn or after a long day of work, choosing the grilled chicken salad over the burger and fries, passing on the cocktail in favor of water, are all habits that can be very HARD and ‘uncomfortable’ to consistently implement, but they are also the habits that will yield the best results. After all, if it were easy, obesity wouldn’t be an epidemic and everyone would be prancing around the beach shirtless and in string bikinis. Right? The bottom line is this: you can have whatever it is you desire, as long as you’re willing to embrace the inevitable ‘pain’ that you will encounter on any worthwhile quest.

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She was well respected for her work but had received some criticism for her handling of a group of contract workers.

“She did a phenomenal job and got us through the worst times our city has ever seen,” commented Vice Mayor Patricia Asseff. “I am sure she will be missed. It is really hard losing a good city manager.”

Asseff also understands that Coral Gables may offer a better opportunity for Swanson-Rivenbark. “A city manager wants to be where she is wanted. She will do a great job and will get more money. She is very capable,” said Asseff.

Swanson-Rivenbark came to Hollywood from Coral Gables in May of 2009 and began as an assistant city manager and became the city manager in June of 2012. Some of her accomplishments include leading the Johnson Street Redevelopment (commonly known as the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort) and the conversion of an old fire station into a downtown Hollywood campus for Barry University’s College of Health Sciences.

She guided the City out of financial urgency and in to a more sustainable business model.

She worked with Sean Cononie on the relocation of his homeless facility, and led the merging of the Beach and Downtown The Hollywood City Community Commission recently agreed to name Redevelopment Agency (CRA) offices Dr. Wazir Ishmael as interim City into a unified agency.

Manager. Ishmael She expanded the role will begin serving in the position at 3 p.m. of the Department Dec. 1. of Community Redevelopment from low-income housing to citywide neighborhood transformation and economic development.

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Swanson-Rivenbark was involved in the hiring of Wazir Ishmael, who is the Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development, and Frank Fernandez, who is the Assistant City Manager for Public Safety/Chief of Police.

She also had a part in hiring Community and Economic Development Director Davon Barbour, Labor Relations Director Raquel Elejabarieta, Human Resources Director Tammie Hechler, Director of Real Estate Fred Hopkins, Public Works director Sylvia Glazer and promoting Public Utilities Director Steve Joseph, Fire Chief Eric Busenbarrick, and Building Director Reggie Cox. Working with the City’s unions, Swanson-Rivenbark revised several of Hollywood’s policies including better benefits for part time employees, the introduction of a flexible spending card to help employees with rising health care coverage, the introduction of a free employee wellness program, improved learning and development offerings.

She also hired Jennifer Solinger, who introduced other affordable but meaningful employee benefits. The employee recruitment process is now stricter with better background checks and reviews. Notably, the highest number of police officers and other employees have been hired in recent history, according to Joann Hussey, spokesperson for the City of Hollywood.

“This is a huge loss for the City and her shoes will be difficult to fill,” said Mayor Peter Bober. “I think some people treated her shabbily and she has other opportunities.”

Bober said he expects there will be an interim city manager for a period of time.

The commission will have an opportunity to evaluate who should have the job on a permanent basis.

“We need someone who has an understanding of the importance of building our neighborhoods, prioritizing public safety and understanding of labor issues. We need someone who has the ability to work with average residents on community projects.” said Bober.

The City of Hollywood is now in the process of seeking a new City Manager.

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Presented at $325,000

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NEW LISTING! North Beach Condo largest 2/2, 1364 sq ft with balconies off all rooms.

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