It Takes a Vibrant Village to Build a Collective in Downtown Hollywood

“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.

Her partner Amanda Nieves agreed.

“Our goal,&rdqu...

Neighbors say "Ole!" to Mermaid Queen Fine Mexican Dining on Hollywood Beach

Taco fans are rejoicing about the opening of The Mermaid Queen, a new Mexican Fusion Restaurant at 300 South Broadwalk. This newest entry into Hollywood's beachfront eatery lineup is the latest from long-time Hollywood restaurateur and entreprene...

Mystic Coffee: A Downtown Hollywood Gathering Place

"I have traveled the whole world, and everywhere I went, there were coffee houses," said Ivan Lopez, a native of Chile and owner, with his wife, Argentinian-born Agustina Avila, of Mystic Coffee at 2000 Harrison Street #8. "And always, I ha...

VIDEO: Beach Walk Extension Project Meeting

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency conducted a public meeting to discuss capital improvements for the Beachwalk Extension Project.  The sole purpose of this meeting was to discuss a $500,00...

Michelle Lambert Spa in Downtown Hollywood Puts the “Ahhhh” Back in Spa

“I drive over 40 minutes to get here each week,” said the client in the waiting room at Michelle Lambert Spa at 1915 Hollywood Boulevard.  “She’s the first massage therapist I’ve had in years that...

Everyone is Welcome to Chill at Elixir Kava N Smoke and Immunity Juice Bar in Downtown Hollywood

Elixir: a magical or medicinal potion.  Elixir in Hollywood: 1) An entirely inclusive and welcoming non-alcoholic bar at 1820 Harrison Street; 2) a new Hollywood watering hole where both drinkers and non-drinkers can socialize in a relaxed enviro...

Celebrity Chef Ivan Dorvil Makes Downtown Hollywood Home with Opening of RedWood Bar and Kitchen

Chef Ivan Dorvil, proprietor of the new RedWood Bar and Kitchen at 2009 Harrison Street, says that his first love is cooking, and he’s really just a cook that happened to become a chef.  But the Food Network changed all that when he won...

JothiVita Ayurvedic Center -- a New Home for an Ancient Healing Practice and More

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 t...

Phase IV Undergrounding & Streetscaping

Phase IV: Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities and Streetscape Beautification - East-West Streets between A1A and the Broadwalk, from Harrison Street to Magnolia Terrace.

Complete Streets and Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities

Project Location: SR A1A from Sheridan Street to Hollywood Blvd.

Project Description: Undergrounding of overhead utilities (FPL, Comcast, AT&T, others); landscaping of sidewalks/medians; new pedestrian lighting along sidewalks; decorative pavement on w...

Downtown Hollywood is on a Roll! Announcing the Opening of Hollywood Bicycle Shop

Henry Angulo and Balam Cardona, owners of Hollywood Bicycle Shop at 1878 Tyler Street, have always been transportation kind of guys.

The South American-born (Angulo from Venezuela, Cardona from Colombia) business partners met many years ago in Miami, while...

IVtamin Spa “Where Health Is Beauty” Opens in Downtown Hollywood

EAT, DRINK, DRIP, BREATHE says the website for IVtamin Spa, the bright, sparkly, and inviting new wellness center that recently opened at 118 South 20th Avenue, in the heart of Downtown Hollywood.  All four, believe co-founder and owners Mario Ca...

Hollywood Gets Its YaYas Out with the Re-Opening of Red Thai and Sushi by Yaya

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.

After a two-year hiatu...

Hollywood Blvd Streetscape Improvement Project

Find out all the details of the Hollywood Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project.

Downtown Hollywood Mural Project

Learn about the murals and artists that make up the award-winning Downtown Hollywood Mural Project.

Social Media Training Program

The City of Hollywood CRA is offering businesses located in the CRA Districts assistance with building a brand, increasing online presence, and hosting advertising campaigns on social media platforms.  If your business is located in the Downtown ...