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2 June 2018 letter to the community... Summertime, west, from daybreak to midnight, we’ve day celebration on May 18th, when she (sigh) Kent Wallace's farewell 'B-Scene' and the living pounded the pavement of our lovely turned 97 years young. She had some column. is…..sticky? Hot? city, and surfed the internet, and called good stories of old Hollywood, and some Meanwhile, keep those cards, letters, Maybe a little bor- our secret resources, to find the fun for good advice to share. pet pictures and baby pictures coming! ing? No way! you and your families to help you make Also this month, we give you the We want to know what’s important to Here in (and it through months till the heat breaks latest community news, as always, on you. We promise to read every one and maybe around) and school starts up again. what’s happening in and around Hol- get back to you when we can. Hollywood, there In this issue, we combine our Hol- lywood -- let us know what you think of Congratulations to all the brides, are tons of things lywood History segment with our cover our new 'municipal news briefs' format. grooms, dads and grads! to do, some low cost, some a little more girl, Miss Elsie Johns, owner of Melina’s There are lots of pictures of students of a splurge, and sometimes free (yay!) to Lingerie, one of Hollywood Boulevard’s at work and play, a great feature on pass those long, sultry summer days and longest-running businesses. Miss J, as she Sydelle Noel-- a Hollywood, Fl. girl who's Robin Drulard nights. From the beach all the way to the is known, allowed us to join her birth- making it big in Hollywood, Ca. and [email protected]

Contents Expert Hollywood Stars. . . . 7, 31 City Considers Pushing Vision Care General Obligation Bond Vote to March 2019 Special Eye Surgeons and Consultants is one of Election...... 8 the most respected ophthalmology groups in South Florida. Our physicians, Dr. Alan 24 Good Reasons to Get Mendelsohn and Dr. Nathan Klein provide up-to-date eye care services with state of Out of the House. . . . 9-11 the art equipment in a beautiful and relaxing office setting. Commission Holds Workshop to Address Margaritaville Sale Controversy...... 12 Alan Mendelsohn, M.D., F.A.C.S. - “Top Doctor” Awardee Twelve Kent Wallace’s B-Scene .13 Consecutive Years - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Calendar of Events. . . 14-15 Fellowship Trained - Pioneer Cataract Surgeon Buy Local Win Big. . . 16, 44

Nathan Klein, O.D. Broward voters to decide - Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Care on penny sales tax . . . . 21 - Renown Contact Lens Specialist - Expert in Diagnosing and Treating Dry Eyes Sydelle Noel Feature. . . 25

Downtown Hollywood Business News ...... 29

Elsie Johns Feature . . 26-27 Our extended hours include Sunday mornings and Monday evenings Baby of the Month. . . . 30

4651 Sheridan Street, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021 Municipal News Briefs. . 30 954.894.1500 Chamber News. . .34-35, 38 PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE www.myeyesurgeons.com Sudoku Puzzle. . . . . 37 for sight-saving suggestions! Dining Features . . . . 40-43

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6 June 2018 Daniel Melian, a fifth grade STARS student at Orange Brook Hollywoodphotos by David Volz Elementary School par- ticipated in the Broward Indiraliz Schools Computer Science Gracia, Jason Fair. Silveira and Caro- lina Valenzuela, top McArthur Debate students. Carolina is the president of the team and Jason is the treasurer. Carolina will go to FAU And Jason will go to the University of Florida. Gracia will be a junior next year.

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High School and Middle Hollywood Hills School students at Avante High School Garde Middle School par- Latina Pageant. ticipated in a science and Girls represented art fair on May 19. Latin Ameri- can nations. The event was hosted by the Latinos in Action Club.

Hollywood Gazette | 954-962-8180 | hollywoodgazette.com 7 City Considers Pushing General Obligation Bond Vote to March 2019 Special Election

BY DAVID VOLZ More time be given toward educating the public CORRESPONDENT is needed on the about the benefits of a bond. [email protected] Hollywood Gen- One major item the City wants is eral Obligation a new police headquarters building. Bond (GO). That is the message that Police officials consider the current was presented to the Commission dur- building to be outdated, not up to ing a recent meeting. Gus Zambrano, code, unable to accommodate current assistant city manager for sustainable technology and unable to withstand a development told the commission to major hurricane. A new building would allow for project refinement and voter address these problems. An option that education. was presented to the commission in- He recommended that the GO volved placing the new police building bond be presented to voters during a on the current site but shifting it a little March 2019 election rather than the bit east and placing a parking garage to November 2018 election. the south of the structure. Another op- It would cost the city additional tion would be to place the building at money to hold a special election, but David Park where tennis courts are now this would give city staff and leaders located. The tennis courts would then more opportunity to educate city resi- be moved to Orangebrook. dents on the value of a bond. Zambra- There was some discussion on the no said that the timing for a bond will bond and Orangebrook Golf Course. be good in March because economic A number of residents have said they conditions are good and there is strong want improvements to the 36 hole job growth. course. They believe it is important to A major concern is voter fatigue. preserve a large area of green space and Zambrano and other city leaders are that this area is important to hold flood concerned that because the Novem- water. They want a championship level ber ballot is so long and that Broward course for serious golfers and maybe County and the public school district big tournaments and a Par 3 course for will likely be asking for money tax recreational golfers. Residents have money, Hollywood voters might not said an improved course and additional be interested in approving even more hotel facilities will likely earn profits taxes. Also, some residents are not sure for the city. A study on the redevelop- what exactly the bond might pay for. ment of this course is taking place. About 93 percent of city voters want to If the bond is approved, a steering know how the money will be spent. committee to oversee the bond would With more time, city leaders could be formed. This committee would work with residents and neighborhood supervise the implementation of bond leaders to address specific needs in vari- projects and ensure that the money is ous city communities. There would be spent properly. The committee would an education campaign on the benefits be made up of Hollywood residents and of a bond. Projects would be more individuals with professional back- clearly defined. Also, more time could grounds. From a car to a boat, a jet ski or RV. Every vehicle makes a big difference. Receive a tax deduction and help local families in their greatest time of need.

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8 June 2018 Ready, Set, Summer! 24 Reasons to Get Out of the House in Hollywood

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Tell me more, TELL ME MORE!!! 6. TRY THE 'Y' FOR FREE Tony Succar & Mixtura at the Hollywood bandshell. In addition to the pool, there are always 1. VISIT ANN KOLB tons of things going on at the Y. For NATURE CENTER summer, the YMCA is offering a free five- great new sport for families, as well as the Whether you're into hiking, kayaking, 3. FREE LIVE SHOWS day trial membership. The Hollywood more athletically inclined. At Margari- bike riding, fishing or just a leisurely YMCA is located at 3161 Taft St. You can & ACTIVITIES taville Hollywood Beach Resort, you are stroll, don’t miss the beauty that is so download their catalog or call them at in a locale and a state of mind where the close to home at Anne Kolb Nature ABOUND AT 954-663-1286 to find out more. beach and Boardwalk are at our doorstep. Center. Named 'BEST NATURE CENTER MARGARITAVILLE Plus, there are great restaurants, plenty of OF THE YEAR 2017' in a survey of park Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort patrons, the peacefulness is beyond words. live entertainment including Rock Star 7. JOIN A BOOK CLUB is the largest provider of ongoing free Unplug and 'check out' one of the public It’s the antidote for your most frazzled Karaoke on Wednesdays and Sunsplash live musical entertainment of any South library branches we are lucky enough to day. Just go. Reggae Sunday, happy hours and a vari- Florida hospitality destination, with over have here in Hollywood where they still If you’re feeling a little more ad- ety of low-cost activities for families and 75+ free shows a month, and at least 2 live have actual, physical, books. venturous, you can rent canoes, kayaks adults.” shows per day. Plus, there are seven bars Inhale nostalgic scents of paper and or longboards, or bring your own, right For lessons and other information and restaurants open to the public. ink while taking part in one of many dis- across the street at West Lake Park. Or on the resort, visit www.margaritaville- What you may not know, though, is cussions and book clubs our public librar- just take a break from the beach at North hollywoodbeachresort.com or call (954) that there is a full range of spa and other ies have to offer, all at no cost to you. Beach Park, all of which are administered 842-7907. activities that are available at low, no or Hollywood branches are located at by Broward County Parks and Rec. Ann discounted prices for locals, including a • 2600 Hollywood Boulevard Kolb Nature Center is located at 751 Free 5K Guided Run on Wednesdays at 5 4. LEARN TO SWIM • 1301 S Ocean Drive Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019. 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Hollywood Gazette | 954-962-8180 | hollywoodgazette.com 11 Commission Holds Workshop to Address Margaritaville Sale Controversy

The Holly- the project from While she acknowledges that BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT wood Commission it’s inception to Margaritaville is a positive for the city, [email protected] held a workshop the completion.” Commissioner Traci Callari was also on the morning Construc- disappointed and believes the Com- of May 30 to discuss concerns and tion on the mission was not provided adequate provide some clarity about the sale of project, located information. At the meeting, she made the Margaritaville Resort in April 2018 on City-owned requests for additional information to KSL Capital Partners. land leased by about the 5% transaction rent issue “We have before us a very unique the development that some feel the city is entitled to as situation and a very complex deal that group, began in well as additional financial details. She was negotiated over many years in July 2013 and believes the commission was misled to a series of agreements with multiple was completed believe the city was lending money to administrations as well as a number in October 2015. the developer to repay the city when it of mayors and commission members The project was actually a grant. “At the end of the that began a better part of a decade received final day, the city is benefiting from having ago,” opened Hollywood City Manager approval from the City Commission At the workshop, City officials Margaritaville here. We are progressing Dr. Wazir Ishmael. “Hollywood Beach (which also serves as the CRA Board) at mentioned when the deal between as a city. We are moving forward. It’s specifically and the city, in general, has a special joint meeting held on May 29, the developers and the city was being how we got here that is the problem.” done incredibly well since the opening 2013. During this meeting, the Com- created, the Great Recession was taking Kevin Beiderman wrapped up of Margaritaville,” adding that he is not mission approved an Amended and place and it was difficult for Hollywood his comments by saying, “I think that minimizing concerns the public has Restated Ground Lease and an Amend- and developers to get financing and residents that didn’t like the Margarita- about the nature of the complex busi- ed and Restated CRA Compensated credit for major projects. The point was ville deal, residents that want to have a ness deal. “As fiduciary agents of the Funding Agreement that included the made that in retrospect, perhaps you beach the way it was, are still not gonna city, we are required to make sure that addition of the investment group, Star- could say the city could have gotten a like the Margaritaville deal. Regard- the public has a clear understanding of wood Capital into the project. better deal but under the circumstanc- less of if they paid $30 million a year es at that particular time and place, it in lease payments to the city and it was probably the best deal possible. reduced their taxes.” Mayor Josh Levy spoke favorably Commissioner Dick Blattner fol- about the Margaritaville and believes lowed, “It’s really easy for me to be a it will generate billions for Hollywood. cheerleader for this project because all He believes it benefits the city in many the numbers look great,” he said con- ways including providing a first class cluding, “It is time to stop bashing the resort for the city. CRA. It is time to stop bashing the CRA “The acquisition of Margarita- director and staff and to compliment ville, and the strong sales price that it them on a great job that they’ve done commanded reflects the continuing to make Hollywood Beach the beach success of Hollywood Beach as one of that everyone says is spectacular.” the top-10 beach destinations in the Shortly after the scrutiny of the country. The hotel’s initial investment sale began in April, Mayor Josh Levy group did very well with their invest- strongly encouraged residents to sup- ment, and as a city, we will continue to port and enjoy the resort. benefit from the millions of dollars per “Jimmy Buffet is quoted as saying, year that the hotel pays to us in annual “I don’t get tired of playing ‘Margarita- rent and taxes,” said Levy. “The hotel ville’. It’s paid my bills for years.” Well, is leasing the land from the City, and it’s now the same for us. We’re in,” said under the terms of the lease, the better Levy. “Let’s enjoy the amenity, enjoy the hotel does, the more participation the revenue, enjoy the hundreds of jobs rent the City earns, above and beyond created, enjoy the improvements the base rent. We (Hollywood’s taxpay- stimulated by the hotel upon its ers) are in a long-term public-private surrounding properties, and enjoy the partnership with Margaritaville, and live music that the hotel runs for us at every one of us should want for the the beach bandshell five nights a week. hotel to be as successful as it can be for The hotel is a win, let’s be proud of our many years to come.” public investment and enjoy it.” Commissioner Peter Hernandez spoke bitterly against the resort in Check hollywoodgazette.com for particular and the CRA in general. He updates to this story. believes the city is taken advantage of and lost money in the deal.

12 June 2018 DOWNTOWN ARTS B-SCENE farewell, hollywood Kent Wallace's 'B-Scene'

BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT I’m hitting the road folks… I’ll be leaving the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood in June and I wanted to take this opportunity to say farewell. The Philippines is my destination— don’t ask why. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my stay here in Hollywood. I’ll miss the Broadwalk. I’ll miss Saturday puffs with Mr. Kelly at the Octopus; I’ll miss my crew at the 92 (American Legion), and Nancy and the gals at G’s… Thank you Cindy Podgorski for companionship and adventure—you’ll be missed most of all (even Dorothy had a favorite)… Fred Salaff made it possible for me Kent Wallace with Cindy Podgorski to be here in the first place, while my best bud Jeffrey Langer made it pos- hey, that’s the way roosters roll (I was thanks for the platform to connect with tight). He dug his cleats into the clay sible for me to stay. born in 1957 after all)… the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood… around the pentagon plate baseball fans Mary Mathis and Don Bezahler, C'est la vie compadres: Jeffrey I’ll remain in touch through my call home. you padded my pillow and I cherish you “Dreidel” Langer, Kenny “Rafiki” bscene.tumblr.com blog. The very next pitch he put out of both. Reid, “Big” George Remington, Leo Keep in mind Hollywood, things the park… Must mention the CRA (especially “Lensman” Anato, Tony “Hermano” change, not always the way you want— Signing off Hollywood, it’s been a Lisa Liotta), the Hollywood Gazette, Dominguez, Kevin “Mini-Me” Drei- but you’re better for the ability to adapt homerun, and in the words of the great Cahoots (among other angels). fuss, “Cobra” Joe Bevelacqua, Justin (ask any dinosaur). Red Barber, “Oh Doctor!” (how apropos, I’ve hosted some stellar Pop-Up Art “The Institute of Technology” Del Go with the flow and keep your toes as Benny is headed to medical school). Extravaganza’s (with the help of myriad Sesto (Lorena and Auggie). in the tide—barefoot bravery is such a Vaya Con Dios, my friends—and artists, venues and sponsors). I hope To all my compagni—kisses and noble stance… remember—BSCENE! someone will pick up the gauntlet! embraces… Larry Joe Miller, I love you… I’m sure I ruffled some feathers, but Brenna Baker, keep Hollywood hot In Closing: with your gas of a glass Benny “Bats” Torres, establishment. a local lad I’ve been Sandra Lezcano and touting for a few Nancy Botta, keep that years now, batting art sexy… in his final game as Not entirely sure how a college baseball the next chapter shakes player—whacked one out. But isn’t life dice in over the fence! the palm of your hand—a Up against crapshoot of sorts? Molloy College (in (I’ve always had a Molloy Ground, Long fondness for suitcases Island, New York), anyways)… Benny passed on the Kent Wallace with Jeff Langer & George Remington Jennifer Ann Love; first pitch (high and Kent Wallace with Leo Anato & Misty Dakota Moe

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ART AND CULTURE 16 CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD SPLASH YOUR WAY 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, TO WATER SAFETY and Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sun- day, 1650 Harrison St. 9 a.m., Lagoon at Castaway Island Water Park, 3300 N. Park Road u Dual Roles: Dual Roles focuses on Take part in interactive artists who are communal in their demonstrations in and out of process and bring family into the fold the water focused on teaching of their individual and collective prac- fundamental skills. Includes bounce tices. Artist parents discuss the layers houses, raffles and more. of their lives as cultural producers. Information: 954-487-1081 Opens June 8 through Aug. 19. u Summer Arts Camp 2018: Each DOWNTOWN ARTWALK of the sessions allows children and 5-10 p.m., Harrison Street area teens to practice the skills they’ve learned while preparing for final Information: 954-924-2980 exhibitions and performances. Littlest Actors and Littlest Artists, for children ages 4 to 6 who want to 17 express themselves creatively. GLOBAL MEDITATION Young Actors and Young Artists, FOR WORLD PEACE July 4 ages 6 to 12, is for the child who 6-7:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young 4TH OF JULY loves to participate in both the Circle, 1 Young Circle CELEBRATION visual and performing arts. Information: 954-962-7447 2-9:30 p.m., Broadway Actors, ages 8 to 18, Hollywood Beach, is an intensive program for the 300 Connecticut talented performer who loves to be 23 St. Pick your fun in the spotlight. JUBILEE CENTER’S along the beach Specialty Week, ages 6 to 12, this ANNUAL ITALIAN DINNER with Charnow session will end the summer with a 6 p.m. St. John’s Episcolpal Park’s splash pad, week of interdisciplinary fun. beach games or Church, 1704 Buchanan St. Information: 954-921-3274 Join this night of pasta, music and grab your favorite fun to support the center’s mission. percussion instru- Tickets are $25. ment to play with HOLLYWOOD CITY HALL beachside entertain- Information: 954-920-0106 Mon-Thurs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., ers. The party ends 2600 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Floor with an offshore u Mythology: Jose Martinez fireworks display at Vanegas‘s art is based on creative 28 9 p.m. FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE mythological themes executed with Information: 7-9 p.m., ArtsPark at color pencil. Until July 26. 954-921-3404 Young Circle, 1 Young Circle Information: 954-921-3500 Information: 954-926-0204

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24 June 2018 Hollywood, Fl. native racks up big screen credits in Hollywood, Ca. including parts in GLOW and Black Panther

BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD in track and field. ries “GLOW”, star- beloved family, and her beloved Hollywood MANAGING EDITOR “So my first acting job, on the show ring opposite Beach. [email protected] Private Practice,” she recounted, “was a Alison Brie, Betty “SO MUCH,” she said. “My first experi- whole episode about me -- well, my charac- Gilpin and Marc ence on the beach in California I noticed When she was growing up ter!” Maron, and ex- that no one was in the water -- then I found in Hollywood, Florida, Sydelle Noel never And the next part of Sydelle Noel’s ca- ecutive produced out why. It’s freezing! In Florida, you’re in planned on being an actress. reer was, pardon the pun, off and running. by Jenji Kohan, the the water all day. In California, you’re on After graduation from a magnet Black Panther -- the highest-grossing creator of Orange the sand, and just looking at the water.” program in Language (“in Latin!”) at Hal- superhero film to date -- gave Marvel its Is The New Black. She was last here last October for the landale High School, she attended the biggest opening week ever, exceeding both The series follows a Caribbean Carnival in Miami with her fam- University of Georgia in Atlanta, where The Avengers and Titanic. And it gave group of misfits and unlikely friends in LA ily, "a 48-hour party," she said, dressing up her talents in track and field earned her a Noel her biggest film role to date -- that of in the 1980’s as they reinvent themselves and dancing with her aunt and her mother, full scholarship and she majored in sports Xoliswa [zol-EES-wah] — one of Wakanda’s as the “The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.” who lives in Pembroke Pines. marketing, graduating in 2005. She moved royal guard of elite female fighters called She plays Cherry Bang, a former stunt- And the beach. All her best childhood to California with the intention of becom- the Dora Milaje. woman who becomes one of the wrestlers. memories of Florida, she said, include ing a track and field star and eventually She will be seen in upcoming mov- The first season garnered acclaim from the beach. “My family is Grenadian,” she competing in the Olympics. ies The Clearing starring opposite Aun- both critics and fans and resulted in a SAG explained. “We’re beach people. Every big But an injury waylaid those plans drea Smith, Liam McIntyre and Steven Award nomination for “Best Ensemble.” holiday, we’d be out there, making big and Noel, best known for her recent roles Swadling; and Daughter of the Wolf starring “GLOW” is premiering its second season meals, BBQ, sunup to sundown.” in Marvel’s Black Panther, and in the hit opposite Gina Carano, Richard Dreyfuss this month. She sighs. I can hear the smile through Netflix series “GLOW,” had to switch gears. and Brendan Fehr. Prior to this role, she’d guest starred on the phone. “I was in L.A.," she recalled, “and I needed a “In Daughter of the Wolf I actually various shows but this one is the first series So what’s in the future for Sydelle new career. So I went to work at a casting play a villain, and I have some amazing where she’s one of the regulars, one of the Noel? agency, and I started to learn the business.” fight scenes!” she said. stars. Noel looks forward to the next big This segued into a successful career as On television, Noel recurs as Special “I love acting because you get to challenge, no surprise for a once future an athletic model. She was mostly doing Agent of the FBI Samanda Watson on change, really become another person Olympian. And like any actor, to hope- commercials for clients like Sports Author- almost every episode of CW’s “Arrow” for while you’re doing it,’ she declared. “It’s fully having her own leading role. And of ity, Nike, Adidas, and New Balance, when season six and the upcoming season seven. like every day is Halloween...and I LOVE course, to her next trip home, to what she a friend suggested that she audition for a But her biggest break so far has been Halloween!” knows, and we know, is the real Hollywood. part that required her particular expertise the role of Cherry Bang on the Netflix se- Sydelle loves L.A. but misses her

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Hollywood Gazette | 954-962-8180 | hollywoodgazette.com 25 At 97, Elsie Johns aka 'Miss J' is still the talk of the town BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD “I would go out every night if I could in the late ‘40s. Although it’s MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] find someone to go with -- I don’t want duly noted that she often makes to be a bar hopper, although I think it’s her own hours. hey call me Miss J,” said so interesting to see how people operate “If you want to see me, you the beautiful birthday girl, as at night,” she said with a smile. Does she may have to come to the store at she prepared to blow out the have a boyfriend? “I’ve had boyfriends, of midnight, I guess,” she said. candles on her cake. “Miss Elsie course,” she confided, “and now, any man It was the last years of the war sounds so old-fashioned.” my age, I’d have to take care of! But I like when Matt Tomich, a success- And with a little help from her merchandising and I like working and I ful farmer who actually came to friends, her family, members of the thank God that he gives me the strength Florida to retire, set about build- Downtown Hollywood CRA, the Greater and the courage to go to work every ing the now historic building that Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the day. That’s what I have to be thankful houses the store named after his THollywood Historical Society and the for...that I feel good and I feel like work- second wife, Elsie’s step-mother, Hollywood Women’s Club, neighboring ing and I have four limbs to go. Melina Tomich. Supplies were merchants of her store, Melina’s on Hol- “I couldn’t stand staying home -- scarce and he had to call on lywood Boulevard, local journalists and even if I had to go to a restaurant and friends in other states to send in other Hollywood dignitaries, she blew wash dishes,” she continued. “I have to do kegs of nails and lumber along them all out. something, to keep busy. If I didn’t have with other staples. At 97, Miss J, owner/operator of the business I would do something.“ “Hollywood was a slow Melina’s, the oldest continually-operated Miss J lives in Downtown Hollywood southern town where people knew family business on Hollywood Boulevard, in the same house she grew up in -- “I each other and were kind to each still goes into the store almost every day, haven’t had money enough to move up,” other,” recalled Elsie, “full of nice attends Chamber events, sees friends, she quipped -- and works in the building people, mostly adults who came is the longest-running member of the her father built when he moved his fam- here to retire. It was small, and Chamber, and is a true jokester. ily to Hollywood from Western Nebraska Cont. on page 29

26 June 2018 CONT. FROM PAGE 27 close to Miami, if you wanted the big time." Melina’s started out carrying girls and some women’s clothing and underwear, and Elsie started working with Melina. “I didn’t plan to -- it just fell on me, there wasn’t anything else,” said Miss J of the job choice that ended up being her life’s career. But how did it go from children’s clothes to the somewhat racy ladies un- dergarments often on display in Melina’s windows? “First it was children’s underwear, shirts, and shorts. We always carried some lingerie, and over the years, we just or- dered what people wanted and it naturally materialized. “Things were slow, winter was slow and summer was slower,” she laughed, as though that explained it all. Her daughter, Hollywood resident Penny Johns, concurred. “It actually was sort of a natural progression,” Penny agreed. “They always had lingerie, and they said, ‘Hey, let’s try some of these!’ And it worked, so they continued. There were no big department stores nearby then, so people began coming to them for that type of merchandise.” “I don’t think it’s any sexier than others,” said Elsie. “Though I hope it’s sexier than Walmart!” Entering Melina’s feels like crossing into a slower, simpler time. From the inside looking out, you can see only An- niversary Park and lots of trees, imagin- ing the days before traffic clogged the streets. And the store itself hasn’t had many changes inside save one paint job about 15 years ago. Each of the family members took a color and worked in tandem to refresh the walls with the bold jewel tones that remain today, along with the original shelves, carpets and many of rush. Everybody’s always for 'me,' never your youth. Take vitamins, eat good up north to kiss the reindeer above Swe- the vintage displays. mind helping fellow man. We have to food, not too much liquor or beer drink- den and Norway, and down to the snow in Miss J says business is slow in sum- help people and teach them to be kind ing. And a lot of it is placement of your Antarctica. There’s no place I’ve been that mer, like in most Florida businesses, but and good and it comes back to everyone mind, if you have good parents that teach I haven’t liked." that she continues to get a lot of new and two-fold. That’s what works for me. It’s you good things. “Do it. Charge that old charge card, different customers. She said that she what you feel warm with.” But mostly, what keeps her going is pay it when you get old, but you can’t misses the old days of Hollywood, but en- She has always done and continues surrounding herself with family, friends travel when you’re old and crippled and joys the new families and businesses and to do, a lot of volunteer work, with clubs and meeting new people every day. no longer interested. Travel now and pay especially all the nice new private restau- such as the Navy League, two art mu- “Don’t be afraid to talk to peo- later. There’s plenty to see and do. Get it rants that have come to town. seums, and the Salvation Army, where ple. We’re all just human, you know.” together and go. It’s important in so many “Of course, I think all food is she has been a member of the Executive And that’s her advice to young ways.” good, and when you’re hungry, you’re Board for many decades. She’s the oldest people, those just starting out and really, The doorbell rings and the birthday hungry!” she quipped. active member of the Hollywood Cham- anyone younger than herself. cake gets wheeled in. It’s time to take She says there’s "no comparison" ber, where her mother preceded her, and “Get out and meet people as much as some pictures before the party starts. between Hollywood old and new. she boasts that “after 50 years, I don’t pay you can. Boys, girls and old people too. Miss J rises and asks coquettishly, “Well,” she mused, “l think change is membership anymore!” Have conversations. And travel. I’ve been “Do you want me with my hat?" inevitable, in every place that grows. So Clearly keeping active is key in keep- around the world twice. There are not Absolutely. we have to accept it, stay with it and try ing Miss J so vital. “You have to keep many places I haven’t been, just a few I’ve And let the festivities begin. to improve. Today, everything is all in a busy,” she believes. “I think it stems from missed. I’ve been to South Africa. To way

Hollywood Gazette | 954-962-8180 | hollywoodgazette.com 27 June 8 - August 19, 2018

The family-centered exhibition Dual Roles calls on South Florida artist parents to explore their experiences related to raising children while maintaining a creative practice.

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood Free Arts! presents Free Arts! Family Days Family Days Sunday, June 17, 2018 noon - 4 pm Free Admission to Gallery Interactive Arts Activities June’s Activity Celebrating Family Join us as we create artworks inspired by the artists and themes in the family-centered exhibition Dual Roles.

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28 June 2018 Hollywood Native Brings "LA Vibe" to Downtown District with LA Media Group

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Hollywood Gazette | 954-962-8180 | hollywoodgazette.com 29 Municipal News Briefs BY DAVID VOLZ Sidewalk structed and damaged sidewalks which the commission holds a • To allow city leaders to at 2131 Cleveland St. to Reef will be repaired. regular meeting, a requirement accept an Areawide Council on Properties in the amount of improvements • Drainage structures will to disclose when a commis- Aging of Broward County grant $144,900. for Hollywood be added, swale areas regraded sion member had knowledge of in the amount of $228,000 to • The Commission also and light poles and signs will be another commission member’s provide enhanced senior citizen approved an agreement with Gardens West added throughout the project voting conflict of interest, to recreation programs. Hispanic Unity of Florida to limits. prohibit the city commission • A contract with BLDM provide housing counseling Work is about to get under- • Mailboxes, fences and from making requests of city USA for construction ser- services in an amount not to way on sidewalk improvements trees will be removed and employees except for designees vices related to Lift Station A-5 exceed $20,563. in the Hollywood Gardens West relocated to accommodate the of the city manager or city at- upgrades located at 333 Briar- community and on Taft Street proposed improvements. torney. wood Circle. The contract is for from North 20th Avenue to • Access to properties will There is also a proposed $780,000. New work North Fourth Avenue. be maintained and flaggers will amendment to clarify that the To renew a purchase order planned for the The Florida Department direct traffic around the work sale or other disposition of a with Craig Smith and Associ- of Transportation (FDOT), in zone. Information about lane city-owned golf course must be ates for locating and marking airport partnership with the Broward closures and construction work approved by the city’s elec- underground facilities for an There are big construc- Metropolitan Planning Orga- hours will be provided in the tors, subject to approval by the estimated annual amount of tion plans in the works at Fort nization (MPO) and the City weekly traffic report distributed electorate at a referendum to be $300,000. Lauderdale-Hollywood Interna- of Hollywood, has awarded a by FDOT, according to Dayana held on Nov. 6. • An agreement with tional Airport. contract to Horizon Contrac- Diaz, community outreach Other items to be consid- Reynolds Construction for the Recently, a workshop was tors, Inc. for these sidewalk specialist for FDOT Broward ered involve changes to the con- permanent emergency repairs held to show and allow for improvements. Construction. duct of elections and referen- to the 60-inch ocean outfall discussion about upcoming Construction will begin dums and matters involving the pipeline inside West Lake Vil- construction plans. There will The work will include: June 5 and is scheduled to be city manager and city attorney. lage Community along West be major work done on the • Updating striping on the completed in Spring 2019. Hollywood Commission Lake Drive at Scarlet Oak Street, terminals. There will be $376 existing roadway to provide votes to uphold the denial of at Satinleaf Street and possibly million spent on Terminal 1, up to 7-foot bike lanes in each vacation rental license at River Birch Street to be com- $177 million spent on Terminal direction on Columbus Parkway Changes to The Hollywood Commis- pensated on a time and material 2, $257 million spent on Ter- and Glenn Parkway from south Hollywood City sion considered an appeal of basis. minal 3 and $649 million spent of Johnson Street to south of the denial of a vacation rental • To allow city leaders to ap- on Terminal 4. In the end, more Tyler Street. Charter up for license for a property located at prove blanket purchase orders gates will be built for airplanes. • There will also be added a vote in 929 N. Southlake Drive during with Calvin, Giordano & As- Another goal is to create a Shared Lane Markings (known the May 16 meeting. A num- sociates and C.A.P. Government center so travelers could make as “sharrows) on North 58th November ber of people who live near the for inspection and plan review easier connections to trains and Avenue from Johnson Street to The Hollywood Commis- home that was being used as a services in an estimated cumu- the cruise ships at Port Ever- Hollywood Boulevard, Lincoln sion agreed to place charter party house complained about lative amount of $800,000. glades. Street and Polk Street from review items on the ballot in the very loud parties that had • To approve the purchase Much of this will make the State Road Seven to North 56th November. This includes a new taken place before the license of a John Deere 9009a Terrain- longer stays cruise passenger Avenue and Taft Street from preamble to the city charter, a was terminated. They brought cut Mower in the amount of face before boarding flights North 20th Avenue to North requirement that the Commis- pictures and told stories of $63,511. for home more comfortable. 14th Avenue. sion conducts citizen comments huge crowds, loud events, lots They will have easier access to • New sidewalks will be con- in each calendar month in of drugs and alcohol and other concourses with large selections problems. A lawyer represent- Commission of restaurants and other ameni- ing the owner asked that the ties, according to Greg Meyer, commission grant the owner approves spokesperson for the airport. another chance. And manag- Currently, the airport is OF THE MONTH property sales one of the fastest growing in the ers representing the owner The Hollywood Commis- United States and serves about also spoke asking for another sion approved a number of city- 32.5 million passengers a year chance. The Commission spent owned property sales during a Baby with this number expected to little time considering the meeting last month. DavidDavid Jr. is newJr. to Holly - matter and voted to uphold the increase in the coming years. wood and enjoys strolling denial. the broadwalk, shaking • The sale of a property his booty and waving at located at 7508 Grant Court Commission Meetings others. He loves new Hollywood to Sunrise Lake Homes in the are held first and third people and rarely sits amount of $269,900. Wednesdays of each still. He's just returned • The sale of a property month (except August) at from Spain with Mom- Commission my and Daddy, where approves located at 901 N. 70th Terrace 1:00 pm in the City Com- he (happily) tried an- to Haydar Life Corporation in mission Chambers; 2600 chovies in vinegar and purchases the amount of $178,000. Hollywood Boulevard snacked on croquettes. • The sale of a property Room 219. He loves watching Baby First but grumbles at the The Hollywood Commis- located at 1936 Garfield St. to commercials! sion approved a number of Wales Village in the amount of major financial transactions $165,000. Visit hollywoodgazette.com to submit your baby of the month. during a recent meeting: • The sale of a property

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Angie Ruiz, Valedictorian at South Broward High School and Chelsea Members of the Orangebrook Elementary School Green Team. The school was rec- Medina, salutatorian for South Broward High School. ognized for its work in promoting environmental conservation.

Moms Demand Action, a group dedicated to ending gun violence was honored at the City of Hollywood Commission meeting. They received a proclamation in recognition of the 4th National Gun Violence Awareness Day, June 1, 2018.

Top students at South Broward High School. These students have Stirling Elementary School students perform Beauty and the Beast. achieved success in leadership, sports and academics.

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36 June 2018 Blessings & Blossoms utes—no car, no Uber nor Lyft required. When I lived in Mendocino, CA I could walk to St. Anthony’s (with Patterson’s Pub just down the road) and in New York, Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral Church (Little Italy) was but a stroll away from Milano’s Bar. Las Vegas didn’t provide such luxuries and my attendance fell off (church not bars). So coming to Hollywood provided me a reattachment to my preferred form of grounding. By Kent Wallace Without further ado, and taken from the pages of the Mi- Many of you have heard me ami Archdiocese website, I give refer to the church I attend on you the History of Little Flower most weekday mornings—Little Church. Flower. “When South Florida’s first I don’t wish to be a non “boom” had begun to reach its secular rah-rah, nor do I wish to peak in 1924, Father Michael offend or pick favorites but I’m Mullaly arrived in Hollywood SOLUTION ON PAGE 38 going to risk it all by introduc- to start a new mission, Saint An- ing you to my personal place of thony, for the growing Catholic worship. population. He brought only a Little Flower has been part suitcase packed with his vest- of the Hollywood landscape for ments, two candles, a wooden a long time and its history is chalice, and a small silver statue steeped in by-the-seat-of-your- of the then newly canonized pants devotion. saint, Therese of the Child Frankly, one of the things Jesus, popularly called the Little that attracted me instantly to the Flower. Sundays, on an altar that Hip Hamlet (beside the plethora consisted of a converted packing of affordable, neighborhood case, he placed the St. Therese bars) was the proximity of Little statue and celebrated Mass for Flower to Casa di Taylor (my parishioners who sat on plank home). benches. The pioneering mission The walk to mass typically became known as Little Flower. takes no more than seven-min- Minnesota native Father Louis Buechler, who served the fledgling mission for more than three years, became its first pastor. Its Masses in 1925 were celebrated at the Ritz and Diane theaters until construction of a small church in 1927. Parishio- ners replaced the small church with the present Pierce Street structure in 1941 and opened a school in 1942.” As you can see, Little Flower has been abloom in the Hip Hamlet for some time now and she has inspired my pilgrimage…

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BY DAVID VOLZ The CORRESPONDENT Greater [email protected] Jennifer Ann Love | PUBLISHER Hollywood [email protected] Chamber Commerce recently honored by Tammy Soffer | DIRECTOR OF SALES Carlos Zuluaga by naming him 2018 Small Business Person of [email protected] the Year. He and some other small business leaders were Robin Kerr Drulard | MANAGING EDITOR honored by the Broward County [email protected] Council of Chambers. Zuluaga is the CEO and Joyce Bluestein | MARKETING CONSULTANT Creative Director at Lion Fuse [email protected] Digital Media, a digital ad agency in Hollywood. He works Ivan Santiago | ACCOUNT MANAGER Carlos Zuluaga was recognized as small business with his partner Juan Zambrano [email protected] person of the year. He was not present, but a photo who accepted the award at the of him was and his partner Juan Zambrano accepted Carlos Perez | GRAPHIC DESIGNER + recognition luncheon. Zuluaga the award. was unable to attend. PHOTOGRAPHER They work with local and na- development and creativity. He founded [email protected] tional clients to manage their online and Lion Fuse in 2012 and worked out of his David Volz | REPORTER digital advertising and brand reach. They home. Eventually he grew the businesses also find new markets and opportunities and became a true agency. Lion Fuse now Benjamin Paley | COPY EDITOR in the growing digital world. Zuluaga’s has ten members, creators, designers, pho- experience is geared toward technology, tographers and developers. Sherry Thien | CALENDAR EDITOR [email protected] Caron Conway | CORRESPONDENT [email protected] touch & take off! Kent Wallace | ART & ENTERTAINMENT Jorge Calle | STREET DISTRIBUTION Denise Nieves | CONTROLLER Ayslinn Cline | ASS'T TO THE PUBLISHER

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40 June 2018 Billy’s Stone Crab Hollywood Joins HOUSEKEEPING WITH INTEGRITY Ocean Friendly Restaurant Program Anna’s Researchers estimate that there are Housekeeping over 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the They must also choose to abide by Servicing Florida since 1991 ocean, and that number continues to rise at least three of the following criteria: daily. In response to the proliferation of plastic pollution, Surfrider Broward 5. Provide straws only upon request. • Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Chapter has launched a program locally, 6. Eliminate the sale of beverages in Occasional Services and they already have three Hollywood plastic bottles. • All Housekeepers are restaurants on board. 7. Offer discounts to customers with Background Checked Billy’s Stone Crab Hollywood is the reusable cups, mugs, bags, etc. latest restaurant to join Surfrider Foun- 8. Offer vegetarian/vegan food op- • Private Housekeeper Rates dation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants tions regularly (All seafood must be a with Agency Back-up Coverage Program. The Ocean Friendly Restaurant “Best Choice” or “Good Alternative” as Program works with local businesses to defined by Seafood Watch.) combat plastic pollution at the source- 9. Use water conservation efforts REGULAR helping restaurants reduce single-use such as low-flow faucets and toilets. plastics, conserve resources, and raise 10. Use energy efficiency efforts HOUSE public awareness. Restaurants participating in the such as LED lighting and Energy Star “Clean oceans and sustainability OFR Program must abide by the fol- appliances. CLEANING helps make such a big difference in our lowing four criteria: city and sets the right tone for environ- 1. Discontinue offering expanded For more information about the ONLY $ mentally responsible daily practices,” polystyrene (aka Styrofoam.) Ocean Friendly Restaurants program, go 68 said Elena Hershey, owner of Billy’s 2. Follow proper recycling practices. to: https://www.surfrider.org/programs/ Stone Crab Hollywood. “Every little step ocean-friendly-restaurants 3. Only offer reusable tableware for HOME CLEANERS ARE in this direction is a huge contribution. onsite dining and only provide takeout You can also contact Morgan ENCOURAGED TO JOIN OUR TEAM! We hope that more people and local utensils upon request. Knowles at [email protected]. businesses will see the need to jump on 4. Eradicate the use of plastic bags 954-735-5330 board with Ocean Friendly practices!” for takeout or to-go orders. WWW.ANNASHOUSEKEEPING.COM

Happy Hour 7 Days 4pm-7pm and 10pm-close Well Drinks, House Wine & Domestic Drafts $5 OFF Any check of $30 or more $ 95 DINE-IN-ONLY 22 Two 1 1/4lb Happy Hour 7 Days 1 coupon per table/party. Not valid with any other coupons or specials. Expires 3/15/14 Maine Lobsters 4pm-7pm and 10pm-close Capone’s Flicker-Lite Bar Thurs-Sun 3-9pm Well Drinks, and Restaurant specializes House Wine & FREEin Chicago-style & gourmet Domestic Drafts Appetizerpizza in a waterfront dining Rickey’s atmosphere. We specialize in TRY OUR WORLD FAMOUS With purchase of Two Entrees CHICKEN WINGS! in West Pines MaxItalian value $6.95 homemade entrées: seafood, steaks, chicken and has Re-Opened!$5 OFF DINE-IN-ONLY 954.441.9696 hoagies. Any check of $30 or more Not valid with any other coupons or specials. Expires 3/15/14 “The place to watch your favorite sports, play pool and sip DINE-IN-ONLY $2295 Two 1 1/4lb 4799 Hollywood Blvd.your favorite drink from our full liquor bar.” 1 couponHollywood per table/party. Not valid with any •other 954-966-1429 Maine Lobsters coupons or specials. ExpiresExp. 6/31/18 3/15/14 Thurs-Sun 3-9pm FREE $ Rickey’s AppetizerGLASS OF WINE WITHWith THE purchase PURCHASE of Two ONE Entrees GLASS OF $30 or more in West Pines WINE OFMax EQUAL value OR $6.95LESSER VALUE has Re-Opened!TWO 1 1/4 POUND OFFExp. 6/31/18 w/ Coupon DINE-IN-ONLY 954.441.9696MAINE LOBSTERS Not valid with any other coupons or specials. ExpiresExp. 6/31/183/15/14 THURS. - SUN. • 3-9 P.M. 5 CHOICE OF ONE SIDE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11AM - 4AM (954) 922-4232 1014 N. Ocean Drive Hollywood Beach, FL 33019 4799 HOLLYWOOD4799 Hollywood BLVD. • 954 966 1429 Blvd. (FREE PARKING AVAILABLE) Hollywood • 954-966-1429 Hollywood Gazette | 954-962-8180 | hollywoodgazette.com 41 in HotLocal Dining Showcase Shenanigans Sports Pub 3303 Sheridan St. t Sonny’s Famous Steak Hollywood, FL 33021 Hogies, which has been (954) 981-9702 around since 1958, owner John Nigro takes enormousA pride in everything they serve. "We make and bake our bread Hollwoo daily from scratch,” he said. “That’s Hollwoo why people come here. And we make our own sauce, slice boneless ribeye steak for our steak hoagies. We make our meatballs from our own recipe and serve our salads with home made dressing.” Sonny’s has been honored with recognition from Channel 2 Check Please, Channel 4 oted Best Wings in Florida by Travel Pulse, Shenanigans Sports Cheap Eats, Sun-Sentinel, Miami Herald Pub has been family-owned and operated for over 25 years, and Sun-Tattler, as well as featured sonny's Famous featuring quality food and reasonable prices in a casual, on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, where Steak Hogies sports pub atmosphere. They proudly serve the freshest John cooked his famous foods from 1857 N 66th Ave, qualityV products available. Burgers are always cooked fresh to order, scratch with Guy Fieri! Hollywood, FL 33024 never frozen, feature 8oz lean ground beef on a toasted kaiser roll (954) 989-0561 served with french fries and homemade pasta salad start at $10.99.

apone’s Flicker Lite Restaurant is Family owned Cand was founded by Vincent Capone and has been in business for 55 years. Newly rakatoa remodeled, they Indonesian specialize in Chicago- Cuisine style and gourmet pizza serves some in a relaxed, waterfront Kof the most tasty foods dining atmosphere. from Indonesia.The With a raw bar, Chef / Owner from seafood, steaks, chicken Lombok, Indonesia and homemade hoagies brings amazing ﬂ avors Capone's is the place to Krakatoa. Many capone's to watch your favorite dishes are insprired sports. Capone's caters, by his memories and Flicker lite delivers, and a full experiences as child. 1014 N. Ocean Drive liquor store is also KRAKATOA Krakatoa offers a Hollywood, Beach, FL 33019 available for delivery. 1910 Hollywood Blvd, variety of dishes, all Open 7 days a week 11 am – 4am Hollywood, FL 33020 created with tradition Free Parking Available (754) 221-0914 and ﬂ avor in mind. (954) 922-4232

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