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Hollywood residents say zoning changes threaten beach's character

"If the Hollywood Beach hotel, especially with Live Local, gets taller, that's it for the entirety of Hollywood Beach."

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Hollywood residents are expected to pack City Hall on Tuesday night to oppose three proposals that could <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reshape Hollywood Beach" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/28/related-group-1301-hollywood-live-local-development" data-vars-content-id="c2ebb6ec-af76-491f-9d85-746576eb8a39" data-vars-headline="Hollywood residents say zoning changes threaten beach&#x27;s character" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/28/related-group-1301-hollywood-live-local-development" target="_self">reshape Hollywood Beach</a>.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s planning board could pave the way for more high-rise development, potentially changing the barrier island&#x27;s longtime character.

Home design show, concerts and more things to do this Labor Day weekend

Spend the long weekend with live music, car shows, markets and concerts.

Things to Do

It&#x27;s already Labor Day Weekend! Here&#x27;s how you can celebrate the long weekend:🍿 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ArtsPark Movie Night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11987&amp;month=9&amp;year=2026&amp;day=2&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="6f0d97c1-996f-4e59-9372-de9c38c7fafb" data-vars-headline="Home design show, concerts and more things to do this Labor Day weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11987&amp;month=9&amp;year=2026&amp;day=2&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">ArtsPark Movie Night</a>: Bring your blankets and chairs to watch &quot;Michael,&quot; on Friday night (8-10pm).

Miami Hurricanes begin another national championship chase

Ex-Duke quarterback Darian Mensah takes over a loaded Miami offense featuring stars Malachi Toney and Mark Fletcher.

Sports

The Miami Hurricanes&#x27; road back to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national championship" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/01/08/college-football-back-to-back-champions" data-vars-content-id="f4d3083c-8039-48cf-b2e0-90a3c8f2fcfe" data-vars-headline="Miami Hurricanes begin another national championship chase" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/01/08/college-football-back-to-back-champions" target="_self">national championship</a> begins Friday night. Why it matters: The excitement is real in Coral Gables, but the team must replace several key starters.

I tried Roll & Dough's viral cinnamon rolls

I wanted to what these rolls were all about after the bakery's viral delivery mixup last week.

Food and Drink

After <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bakery Roll &amp; Dough" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/28/uber-driver-border-patrol-bakery-cinnamon-rolls-theft" data-vars-content-id="4bfcd17e-c15d-4e29-a347-5725bca3e086" data-vars-headline="I tried Roll &amp; Dough&#x27;s viral cinnamon rolls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/28/uber-driver-border-patrol-bakery-cinnamon-rolls-theft" target="_self">bakery Roll &amp; Dough</a> became the talk of the town last week, I wanted to see what these cinnamon rolls were all about. Catch up quick: The popular bakery, founded by Florida International University student Julie Pierre, went viral last week over an alleged cinnamon roll theft.

Downtown Hollywood shows signs of growth amid development wave

Vacancies are dropping and more businesses are coming to downtown Hollywood, a new report shows.

People are filling up Hollywood&#x27;s new apartments and visiting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/14/downtown-hollywood-businesses-struggle-development" data-vars-content-id="ec676c46-c330-4cfb-9bbb-5a4d66b4d0bc" data-vars-headline="Downtown Hollywood shows signs of growth amid development wave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/14/downtown-hollywood-businesses-struggle-development" target="_self">downtown</a>, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new city report" data-vars-click-url="https://choosehollywoodfl.com/#docaccess-0ebe132b1e38a5a58e965bc9e5554d91" data-vars-content-id="ec676c46-c330-4cfb-9bbb-5a4d66b4d0bc" data-vars-headline="Downtown Hollywood shows signs of growth amid development wave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://choosehollywoodfl.com/#docaccess-0ebe132b1e38a5a58e965bc9e5554d91" target="_blank">new city report</a>. Why it matters: The wave of development surrounding downtown may be starting to pay off.

Downtown Hollywood is still waiting for its turnaround

Business owners say rising rents, a lack of foot traffic and permitting delays have kept downtown Hollywood from taking off.

Business

Despite the recent wave of development around <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/09/hollywood-water-sewer-bills-increase" data-vars-content-id="c0530913-cd44-47b5-987f-e7cfa4960756" data-vars-headline="Downtown Hollywood is still waiting for its turnaround" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/09/hollywood-water-sewer-bills-increase" target="_self">Hollywood</a>, downtown businesses have yet to see the expected payoff.Why it matters: As nearby destinations like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dania Pointe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.daniapointe.com/" data-vars-content-id="c0530913-cd44-47b5-987f-e7cfa4960756" data-vars-headline="Downtown Hollywood is still waiting for its turnaround" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.daniapointe.com/" target="_blank">Dania Pointe</a> continue to grow, businesses in Hollywood are struggling to compete.

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Downtown Hollywood shows signs of growth amid development wave

Downtown Hollywood is still waiting for its turnaround