CAN ANYBODY REALLY BELIEVE THAT OUR BEACH WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS?

Hollywood officials came up with an inventive plan to attract tourists by sea, which is to ship the stranded cruise ship, Costa Concordia, from Tuscany, Italy  to Hollywood and secure it offshore just North of the Hollywood Beach Band shell…Underwater breathers will be allowed to dive on the Concordia and to search for left over treasures like bottles of great wine, champagne, caviar, silverware…eventually it is expected to become the biggest manmade reef in South Florida and a great spot for fishermen and lobster divers.

ONE OF THE BEST PROPERTIES ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH.

 

I call it Ludwig the First...it is THAT Royal.

 

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!  
Brand new, open, light AND  airy 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage Mediterranean home. Located just a few short steps from emerald beach.
Large living area downstairs and 3 bedrooms & 2 baths upstairs. Master bedroom features elegant master bath, large walking closet and a terrace with unique spiral staircase that leads to a rooftop observation deck with amazing ocean views.

This house stands out of all others thanks to the unique architecture, luxurious interior design and practical features. Absolute MUST see if you want to own an ocean front property.

 

 

Cinema Paradiso - Hollywood Opens This Saturday in Downtown Hollywood

–An art house theater at 2008 Hollywood Boulevard, opens its doors this Saturday, October 19 with the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.

The 3,000-square-foot, 82-seat digital cinema includes a bar that by the end of the year will serve beer, wine and cocktails, and a concession stand featuring typical movie theater fare that will not compete with downtown eateries.

Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)  will assist the cinema through the annual purchase of 3,000 movie tickets  to be distributed to beach visitors for promotional purposes.

Cinema Paradiso - Hollywood will offer screenings of art, foreign and American independent films, documentaries and retro movies, as well as special events via satellite. Screenings of three to four different films per day will be offered from late morning to well into the night.

For more information on Cinema Paradiso - Hollywood, call 954-525-3456 (FILM) or visit www.fliff.com. A complete schedule of Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival screenings is available at www.fliff.com/Fort-Lauderdale-Film-Festival-2013.

The Broadwalk in Hollywood is on the list of Great Public Spaces.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -

The Broadwalk in Hollywood has made the 2013 top 10 list of Great Public Spaces.

The American Planning Association's flagship program celebrates places of exemplary character, quality, and planning. Places are selected annually and represent the gold standard in terms of having a true sense of place, cultural and historical interest, community involvement, and a vision for tomorrow.

APA Great Places offer better choices for where and how people work and live. They are enjoyable, safe, and desirable. They are places where people want to be — not only to visit, but to live and work every day. America's truly great streets, neighborhoods and public spaces are defined by many criteria, including architectural features, accessibility, functionality, and community involvement.

 

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The latest on SAGE BEACH.

SKIING IN FLORIDA?

 We are going to have the first U.S.-based indoor ski resort! Not only the first in USA, but the worlds’ largest!
So, if you ever wanted to hit both the beach and the ski slopes in the same day, a solution for you may be coming to Hollywood, Florida.

Pelion Sunrise would be located near the Sawgrass Mills Mall. The developer, Norman Cantor, has plans to make Pelion Sunrise into more than just indoor ski slopes, as if that weren’t an ambitious enough project. The winter sports complex would contain ice skating, snowmobiling, sledding, and tubing facilities, in addition to the 2,700 foot ski slopes that have been proposed. The facility will be kept at 31 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, there will be a separate facility with non-snow-related activities like go-carts, laser tag, and paintball.

The building itself is supposed to resemble an iceberg, perfect sight after spending a day on the hot Hollywood beach.

SUNSET HARBOUR RESIDENCES ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH

Between Coolidge and Harding streets

A new 4 story residential complex on Intracoastal side: 10 townhouses, each with an elevator. Only 1 block from the Hollywood Broadwalk with its dining, shopping and entertainment.
Every unit has a boat slip to accommodate up to 60 feet boats included in the price.
 Just minutes by boat to ocean access in Fort Lauderdale; Directly across from a State Park (unobstructed park views to the west); Ocean views from upper floor.

O’Malley’s celebrates one year in its new space at 7 p.m. Saturday with a benefit for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

 

True story: I stayed in Hollywood Beach Resort last year and witnessed dozens of people coming from all over to spend some time in their favorite restaurant – O’Malley’s……just not to find it! The disappointment on their faces was difficult to describe…Little did they know that O”Malley’s is still “alive and kicking”, just on the second floor of the Resort. The restaurant, which is a landmark of Hollywood Beach has reinvented itself a few times, but the family bond with “regular and irregular” remains strong.
Please come to celebrate a special milestone in O’Malley’s history - anniversary at the new location:
O’Malley’s Upper Deck/Club Atlantic Restaurant

Location: Hollywood Beach Resort Oceanwalk Mall, 101 S. Ocean Dr., second floor

O’Malley’s celebrates one year in its new space at 7 p.m. Saturday with a benefit for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. A $5 donation gets you a domestic beer, house cocktail or glass of wine, with free bar bites available till 9 pm.

See you there!

Groundbreaking of MARGARITAVILLE is this Thursday, 9am -12 pm
Here is a little food for your imagination:


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NEW $35 MILLION SHOPPING CENTER IS COMING TO HOLLYWOOD

On the corner of Sheridan Street and S. Federal Highway at 1700 Sheridan Street,  West Lake Commons is planned to start the renewal one of Hollywood’s most visible commercial and residential areas, trafficked by more than 50,000 cars per day. The project will bring an approximate $35 million Publix grocery store-anchored retail shopping centre,  including Pollo Tropical and Starbucks.

 This ground-breaking represents the redevelopment of a highly visible area in Hollywood, which will create value for the city and provide an urban pedestrian experience for the local community.

West Lake Commons will be a transformation of the former Hollywood Lincoln Mercury Dealership, which is situated on a 14-acre site that serves as a gateway into the city. The project will be anchored by a 54,000-square-foot Publix, which will feature an expanded gourmet selection and liquor store. Overall, the project will encompass 26,000 square feet of inline retail space and up to 20,000 square feet of out parcels. Completion is expected second quarter 2014.

CAN IT BE THE SECRET OF HOLLYWOOD BEACH MAGIC???

 During ground preparation for Margaritaville, the workers discovered relicts of ancient Native Americans burial grounds: small pieces of smoking pipes, string of beads and flip-flops made of hemp. A lamp powered by liquid lava was also discovered.

Initial investigations by anthropologists from Florida International University believe they originate from the Tequesta tribe that first settled on Hollywood Beach some 400 years ago. Further investigations of underground dwelling have uncovered drawings that seem to indicate the placing of a curse on any attempt to develop this property outside the spirit of the Tequesta Native Tribe.

The Tribe were peaceful and fun-loving people who smoked a lot of natural weeds, drank a sugar cane concoction with sea salt and lime juice and spent a lot of time playing and dancing on beautiful Hollywood Beach…and there is a legend, that this sacred site must remain the same spirit. And it does!

SAGE BEACH

 

 

Amidst the soft white sand and calm turquoise waters of Hollywood Beach, Florida lies a unique private hideaway, Sage Beach. A boutique condominium featuring 24 exclusive beachfront  residences designed by world renowned-architect Carlos Ott. Situated on a pristine, 300 foot beach and surrounded by lush tropical landscape, Sage Beach is a haven ready for awakening.

This exclusive boutique development features 24 spacious residences with direct elevator access. These oceanfront residences will consist of 2 and 3 bedrooms as well as 6 penthouses with private rooftop access and pools.

Direct elevator access and private foyer leading to each residence All residences offer panoramic ocean views. Private penthouse rooftop pools; Large master suite overlooking the ocean and beach; Spacious great rooms with unobstructed ocean views; Floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows and sliders; Oversized soaking tubs; Pre-wired for high tech security, advanced technology and TV customization; Chef island with custom-designed Italian cabinets; Wolf gas cooktop and custom hood Bosch concealed dishwasher; SubZero refrigerator/freezer; SubZero wine cellar

Groundbreaking Summer 2013

Estimated Completion 1st Quarter 2015

 

 

 

COSTA

 

Between Fillmore and New York streets

The affordably priced concept (777 North Ocean Drive) will boast 310 fully furnished, turn-key “smart units” architecturally designed with eco-friendly construction materials, lighting control, energy-efficient appliances and an automatic parking system. The residences will include sleek studios, one and two bedrooms. Meticulously tailored condominiums feature modern luxuries such as plush interiors reflecting a soft, natural palette punctuated with red tones; fine fabrics; stone and wood finishes; GE profile appliances; custom-designed artwork and spectacular waterfront views from private glass railing terraces.
Each room is outfitted with Apple’s state-of-the-art technology; enabling guests fully editable interactive features like housekeeping service requests, in-room dining, spa reservations, electronic concierge, surveys, In-Room TV portfolio, Video on Demand and more. A rooftop infinity pool and romantic courtyard; entertainment lounge area and an on-site holistic spa and gym as well as boutiques and restaurants.

To be completed by late 2014. 

MARGARITAVILLE

 

The construction of luxurious, 349-room Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort has started on July 8 with closing of the public garage in Johnson street.
The hotel  is planned for a five-acre site between Johnson and Michigan streets. The resort will include a 1056 space parking garage with 600 public parking spaces, convention and ballroom space, retail stores, restaurants, full-service spa and fitness center, a dual lane wave rider, and other amenities. Plans also include a 1,600-square-foot Landshark Bar and Grill on the Intracoastal Waterway featuring dock space for boat access and more entertainment and outdoor seating at the beach theater
Construction on the project is expected to get underway in July 2013 and take approximately 2 years to complete