The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency is a government agency that stimulates private investment and economic growth, upgrades public infrastructure and spaces, mobilizes community stakeholders, and partners with local government agencies to provide leadership for the districts.
“Being part of a collective is being part of a community,” stated Veronica Coleman, partner in the newly-opened Vibrant Village Collective at 2028 Harrison Street, Bay #104. Read on...
Taco fans are rejoicing about the opening of The Mermaid Queen, a Mexican Fusion Restaurant at 300 South Broadwalk. This newest entry into Hollywood's beachfront eatery lineup is the latest from Hollywood restaurateur and entrepreneur Jenny Bianca. Read on...
"I have traveled the whole world, and everywhere I went, there were coffee houses," said Ivan Lopez, owner, with his wife, Agustina Avila, of Mystic Coffee at 2000 Harrison Street #8. "And always, I have had in the back of my head to open a coffee house." Read on...
On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency conducted a public meeting to discuss capital improvements for the Beachwalk Extension Project. Click through to watch the video of that meeting. Read on...
“I drive over 40 minutes to get here each week,” said a client at Michelle Lambert Spa at 1915 Hollywood Blvd. “She’s the first massage therapist I’ve had that really understands my body and where it aches; she senses everything and really works on you!” Read on...
Elixir: a magical or medicinal potion. Elixir in Hollywood: 1) An inclusive and welcoming non-alcoholic bar at 1820 Harrison Street; 2) a new Hollywood watering hole where drinkers and non-drinkers can socialize in a relaxed environment without pressure. Read on...
Chef Ivan Dorvil, proprietor of the new RedWood Bar and Kitchen at 2009 Harrison Street, says he’s really just a cook that happened to become a chef. But the Food Network changed all that when he won a season of Chopped, turning him into a star. Read on...
As redevelopment, new investment, and streetscape improvements continue to attract new business and increased foot traffic to Downtown Hollywood, Luz Pellegrino of JothiVita Ayurvedic Spa & Wellbeing Center, is one of the happiest business owners in town. Read on...
Phase IV: Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities and Streetscape Beautification - East-West Streets between A1A and the Broadwalk, from Harrison Street to Magnolia Terrace. Additional Info...
Henry Angulo and Balam Cardona, owners of Hollywood Bicycle Shop at 1878 Tyler St. met while they were both working in the automotive industry. In 2012, they traded in their gas-powered wheels for people-powered ones, and opened their first bicycle shop. Read on...
EAT, DRINK, DRIP, BREATHE says the website for IVtamin Spa, the new wellness center that recently opened in Downtown Hollywood. All four, believe co-founder and owners Mario Callejas and Marilin Marrero, create the IVtamin Spa path to inner wellness. Read on...
Beloved local Asian eatery, Red Thai and Sushi by Yaya, has returned to Downtown Hollywood. Their new location at 1907 Hollywood Boulevard offers a new, expanded menu that includes traditional items as well as numerous vegan options. Read on...
