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Broward schools teacher pay referendum faces a tougher test this year

The school referendum and the property tax amendment on the same ballot could confuse voters.

Election

While the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward Schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/broward-school-closures-hollywood-park-sheridan-oakridge" data-vars-content-id="2a9453fb-19ae-4ce6-a388-92bf6f7ef069" data-vars-headline="Broward schools teacher pay referendum faces a tougher test this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/broward-school-closures-hollywood-park-sheridan-oakridge" target="_self">Broward Schools</a> tax referendum has had widespread support since its passage in 2018, the controversial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="property tax amendment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/broward-renters-amendment-3-property-tax-increase" data-vars-content-id="2a9453fb-19ae-4ce6-a388-92bf6f7ef069" data-vars-headline="Broward schools teacher pay referendum faces a tougher test this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/broward-renters-amendment-3-property-tax-increase" target="_self">property tax amendment</a> on the same ballot could complicate its renewal.Why it matters: If the referendum isn&#x27;t renewed, the school district says it would lose $358 million a year in funding and several teachers would lose more than $10,000 in pay.

2 minute voter guide: Hollywood's key races and ballot questions

Here's what to know before you to head to the polls.

The midterm election is nearly here, with early voting underway in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/06/broward-county-ajayi-lawsuit-tax-collector-operating-costs" data-vars-content-id="abdf8112-d27f-4590-85e5-8f96f3a7b7c3" data-vars-headline="2 minute voter guide: Hollywood&#x27;s key races and ballot questions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/06/broward-county-ajayi-lawsuit-tax-collector-operating-costs" target="_self">Broward County</a>. Why it matters: From the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/hollywood-election-candidates-amendment-3-property-tax-vote" data-vars-content-id="abdf8112-d27f-4590-85e5-8f96f3a7b7c3" data-vars-headline="2 minute voter guide: Hollywood&#x27;s key races and ballot questions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/hollywood-election-candidates-amendment-3-property-tax-vote" target="_self">city commission</a> to future sales of public land, there&#x27;s a lot on the ballot for Hollywood voters that could <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shape the future of the beachside town" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/08/hollywood-beach-taller-buildings-1301-project-developer" data-vars-content-id="abdf8112-d27f-4590-85e5-8f96f3a7b7c3" data-vars-headline="2 minute voter guide: Hollywood&#x27;s key races and ballot questions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/08/hollywood-beach-taller-buildings-1301-project-developer" target="_self">shape the future of the beachside town</a>.

Mob-themed pizzeria debuts in downtown Hollywood

Tables are named after iconic fictional mob families and gangster Al Capone.

Food and Drink

A new Italian eatery takes you back in time to the 1920s. Why it matters: The Goodfellas Pizzeria is a mob-themed restaurant that just opened in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown Hollywood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" data-vars-content-id="3c0f76e0-dcc1-4263-9288-950010c3c5a6" data-vars-headline="Mob-themed pizzeria debuts in downtown Hollywood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" target="_self">downtown Hollywood</a>, offering old-school Italian classics.

Downtown Hollywood gets spooky this weekend with Hollyweird Festival 

The annual block party features live music, drink specials and $10,000 in costume prizes

Hollywood, it&#x27;s time to get weird. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollyweird" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollyweirdfestival.com/" data-vars-content-id="ac98a518-b788-47a0-b67e-6306f0a68c0d" data-vars-headline="Downtown Hollywood gets spooky this weekend with Hollyweird Festival " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollyweirdfestival.com/" target="_blank">Hollyweird</a>, Hollywood&#x27;s annual adult Halloween block party, has become one of South Florida&#x27;s biggest Halloween events.

Broward to discuss temporary ban on new large-scale data centers

A growing list of Florida governments have passed moratoriums on large scale data center development.

Politics

Broward County could soon follow Palm Beach County&#x27;s footsteps in restricting large-scale <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/19/ai-power-data-center-electricity-construction" data-vars-content-id="dd0a7687-d8b0-4231-b1f9-13a44fe55a0c" data-vars-headline="Broward to discuss temporary ban on new large-scale data centers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/19/ai-power-data-center-electricity-construction" target="_self">data center</a> development.Why it matters: An item on Tuesday&#x27;s Broward Commission meeting agenda appears to mark the first time the county is entering the data center debate that has divided local communities.

From one Hollywood to another: Local director's huge movie moment

Lance Oppenheim says reading the Sun Sentinel's wild Florida stories helped spark his interest in storytelling.

Business

Lance Oppenheim is having a breakout year as director of two of the biggest films of the year: &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Primetime" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/03/11/robert-pattinson-new-movie-primetime-filming" data-vars-content-id="d8b8700d-8796-4aaa-a657-f6b205dd15a5" data-vars-headline="From one Hollywood to another: Local director&#x27;s huge movie moment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/03/11/robert-pattinson-new-movie-primetime-filming" target="_self">Primetime</a>&quot; and &quot;You Can See Everything.&quot; Why it matters: The 30-year-old Broward native credits his childhood in South Florida and the local newspaper with sparking his interest in storytelling and showcasing wild stories.

Dine Out Hollywood brings deals to local restaurants

The restaurant program runs all October with prix fixe menus at a dozen restaurants across town.

It&#x27;s time to say goodbye to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dine Out Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/22/dine-out-lauderdale-2026-guide-restaurant-deals" data-vars-content-id="93b74af1-a677-4294-8873-ea55e3a1c4be" data-vars-headline="Dine Out Hollywood brings deals to local restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/22/dine-out-lauderdale-2026-guide-restaurant-deals" target="_self">Dine Out Lauderdale</a> and hello to Dine Out Hollywood.Why it matters: The month-long restaurant promotion allows diners to try restaurants around town at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="budget-friendly prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/26/dinedecoded-restaurant-deals-menu-savings-dine-out-fort-lauderdale" data-vars-content-id="93b74af1-a677-4294-8873-ea55e3a1c4be" data-vars-headline="Dine Out Hollywood brings deals to local restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/26/dinedecoded-restaurant-deals-menu-savings-dine-out-fort-lauderdale" target="_self">budget-friendly prices</a>.

The South Florida side hustle you can do from home

One woman expects to make $36,000 this year washing and folding clothes through Poplin.

Some Broward County residents are turning laundry into a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="side hustle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/04/17/virginias-gig-workers-statistics" data-vars-content-id="deee688e-585f-43ba-956a-db66abb752d3" data-vars-headline="The South Florida side hustle you can do from home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/04/17/virginias-gig-workers-statistics" target="_self">side hustle</a> to bring in extra cash.Why it matters: Unlike food delivery or other gig jobs, laundry service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Poplin" data-vars-click-url="https://poplin.co/" data-vars-content-id="deee688e-585f-43ba-956a-db66abb752d3" data-vars-headline="The South Florida side hustle you can do from home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://poplin.co/" target="_blank">Poplin</a> can be done largely from home, making it an option for parents and others in need of flexible work.

Downtown Hollywood shows signs of growth amid development wave

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

News

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.

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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