Top 5 Things To Do In Hollywood, Florida 22 Mar 2022, 4:28 pm

Of late, Hollywood has emerged as one of the top places for tourists to explore along Florida’s east coast. Not to be confused with Hollywood, Los Angeles – the hub of entertainment and a haven of celebrities – Hollywood, Florida is a scenic palm-lined downtown that is known for its vibrant nightlife and glistening beaches. If this is your next holiday destination, you must check out our list of 5 things to do in the city that you must not miss out on.  

A Visit To The Hollywood Beach

The spectacular beach is the major attraction of Hollywood as this oasis of sugar-white sand and towering palms waving quietly with the breeze presents some breathtaking sights. The Hollywood Beach is certainly one epic thing in town, and it doesn’t disappoint. 

You have a lot of fun activities around the beach to indulge in, including paddle-boarding, kite-boarding, boat tours, water sports, etc. Even a simple dip in the water will be rejuvenating and a fun experience. And, if you rise early every morning, you’ll love the sunrises over Hollywood Beach. Have breakfast on a seafront veranda early morning, and it won’t disappoint you. 

Have An Adventurous Hollywood Parasail

A vacation on Hollywood Beach is never complete without trying a new adventure – the Hollywood Parasail. It’s an unforgettable experience, and it is completely safe even for those who haven’t tried parasailing before. Hollywood Parasail is located behind the Marriot hotel, right on the beach. Their state-of-the-art equipment and experienced captains make for an enjoyable and safe parasail that you’ll surely come back for again. While you have to book the parasail flights, you can also enjoy the action-packed banana-boat rides that are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Explore Nature At The Anne Kolb Nature Center

A treat for nature lovers, the Anne Kolb Nature Center is Hollywood’s must-visit attraction that protects and showcases the unique ecological heritage of South Florida. Situated on a 1500 acre of coastal mangrove wetland, the Nature Center hosts many rare, unique, and threatened species of animals and plants. 

You can explore four different trails on foot, and there’s also an observation tower that you can climb up to enjoy some great views of the ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the estuary. There’s a fishing pier for the avid fishermen to practice catch-and-release as well. 

Visit The Topeekeegee Yugnee Park

The TY Park is an amazing urban spot for adults and kids to entertain and indulge in a variety of activities. You can never get bored here as you can enjoy your time exploring so many different activities, from fishing to racquetball and everything in between. The park spans 138 acres of land, and it is home to multiple walking and bike trails surrounded by large trees. Families can also have a great time at Castaway – a fun water park with plenty to play around with. It offers volleyball and tennis courts, a picnic area, a playground, and a fitness facility for everyone to have a wonderful time together. 

Enjoy Your Time At The Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino

One of the most popular attractions in South Florida, the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino is a must-visit on your trip to Hollywood, Florida. You can not only try your luck here but also unwind in one of the top bars and lounges that make this place special. The 7500-seater Hard Rock Live performance venue often hosts some big-name artists and exotic performances. You can also enjoy some Stand-Up Comedy at the Comedy Club. In fact, there’s a lot more on offer, and a visit to this place is richly deserved. 

Make your Hollywood, Florida vacation special by exploring all these wonderful activities and places to visit. The city offers a lot of opportunities to have a wonderful time for people of all tastes and interests. You’re surely going to fall in love with this place once you’re here! 

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Major changes could be coming to famed Hollywood Beach Broadwalk 18 Feb 2022, 8:41 am

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Some big changes may be coming to Hollywood Beach’s famed Broadwalk, but there won’t be as many of them as Hollywood Police had originally hoped.

On Wednesday, the Hollywood City Commission discussed proposed alterations to their current ordinance about what is and isn’t allowed at the beach and on the Broadwalk. The new wording would have banned roller-skating, rollerblading and all bicycles with more than two wheels on the Broadwalk, as well as prohibited tents or canopies on the sand, and imposed an 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. closure of the sand itself.

Hollywood Police recommended the changes, saying the current ordinance worked well in the past, but that there are a lot more people visiting Hollywood now than there were when it was originally written.

“It gets quite busy out there and really reduces our effectiveness to respond to certain situations,” said Hollywood Police Assistant Chief Jeff Devlin.

In fact, in 2020 4,622,992 people visited Hollywood Beach, and in 2021 that number was 6,226,257. Police say with so many people in the area, there are more accidents between bikers or rollerbladers and pedestrians, as well as a significant increase in large tents that block access and visibility for officers.

But the proposed changes drew a lot of criticism from Hollywood residents and frequent beachgoers, especially since the ban on bicycles with more than three wheels would get rid of popular tricycles, Hollywood’s iconic surreys, and the less-appreciated banana bikes.

Those at the meeting speaking out against the changes said the problem isn’t too many trikes or rollerbladers, but the few people who go too fast, and ride recklessly.

“The issue is people speeding, so we need enforcement of the ordinances we already have, not more rules,” said Bettina August, who rides her tricycle on the Broadwalk.

At their meeting Wednesday, city commissioners heard from the community and discussed each item among themselves, trying to balance safety, with being overly strict.

“Police are finding friction points and saying, ‘Hey this is a friction point, we might want to be able to eliminate it,’” said Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy. “[But] we don’t necessarily want to be the fun police either.”

After hours of discussion, here’s where the commission landed on in terms of changes:

· They intend to ban enclosed tents on the sand and will require canopies with open sides be kept 20 feet apart and a significant distance from the sand dunes.

· The sand will be closed from midnight to 5 a.m., giving police a tool to remove people from the beach they believe may be up to no good overnight.

· Rollerblading and roller-skating, as well as tricycles and the four-wheeled surreys, will continue to be allowed.

· Banana bikes will be banned.

Initially, Wednesday’s meeting was supposed to be the first reading of this updated ordinance, but so many changes were made that a new first reading will take place on March 2.

Originally published by Local10.com

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