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

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

Election

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>.

This new book helps you build the ultimate Florida bucket list

Author Kristen Hare spotlights 100 things to do from staying at The Guitar Hotel to watching The Wreck Bar mermaids.

Travel

Author <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kristen Hare" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/10/18/florida-hotel-guidebook-ghost-stories-halloween" data-vars-content-id="e022c400-d184-4ca3-ab60-f61242d50412" data-vars-headline="This new book helps you build the ultimate Florida bucket list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/10/18/florida-hotel-guidebook-ghost-stories-halloween" target="_self">Kristen Hare</a> starts off her latest book with a promise: &quot;For everyone who knows there&#x27;s so much more to Florida.&quot;Why it matters: People love to pick on the Sunshine State as a monolithic cultural vacuum, but &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="100 Things to do in Florida Before You Die" data-vars-click-url="https://reedypress.com/shop/100-things-to-do-in-florida-before-you-die/" data-vars-content-id="e022c400-d184-4ca3-ab60-f61242d50412" data-vars-headline="This new book helps you build the ultimate Florida bucket list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://reedypress.com/shop/100-things-to-do-in-florida-before-you-die/" target="_blank">100 Things to do in Florida Before You Die</a>&quot; takes readers through the weird, whimsy and unexpected delights our state holds.

Hollywood's Ceviche DOZO is a one-woman sushi show

Chef Harumi brings authentic Japanese food to Hollywood.

Food and Drink

The first thing you notice when you walk into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ceviche DOZO" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cevichedozo.com/" data-vars-content-id="b34e39dd-1df7-41eb-ba2b-0b1f8915d775" data-vars-headline="Hollywood&#x27;s Ceviche DOZO is a one-woman sushi show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cevichedozo.com/" target="_blank">Ceviche DOZO</a> on Hollywood Boulevard is that chef Harumi Mattiacci is all by herself, and somehow everywhere at once.

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.

Hollywood approves taller buildings on beach despite pushback

Dozens of residents said they didn't want the beach to become Sunny Isles.

Real Estate

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taller buildings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/hollywood-beach-lift-height-limits-zoning-density" data-vars-content-id="5030b8a8-43d1-43fe-bdb7-f3940c364a59" data-vars-headline="Hollywood approves taller buildings on beach despite pushback" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/hollywood-beach-lift-height-limits-zoning-density" target="_self">Taller buildings</a> will be allowed in parts of Hollywood Beach going forward. Why it matters: Residents worry they are losing the charm and character that separates Hollywood Beach from other coastal beach towns.

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."

News

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.

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.

Hollywood weighs relaxing height limits along beach

The Hollywood Beach resort area could see buildings reach 340 feet.

Development

Hollywood&#x27;s planning board will consider a proposal on Tuesday that would ease density and height restrictions on parts of Hollywood Beach.Why it matters: While the proposal aims to spur investment and fund new public benefits, some residents fear it could change the character of Hollywood Beach and lead to more <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-rise development" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/28/related-group-1301-hollywood-live-local-development" data-vars-content-id="6bb611b5-4d03-4006-b815-540ed37702f8" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weighs relaxing height limits along beach" 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">high-rise development</a>.

1301 development team pushes back on resident criticism

The developer is hosting public meetings to meet with skeptical residents.

The developer of the controversial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Portofino Hollywood project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/10/1301-project-hollywood-development-roundup" data-vars-content-id="7c62632d-366f-47a5-b9ee-ef81391171cd" data-vars-headline="1301 development team pushes back on resident criticism" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/10/1301-project-hollywood-development-roundup" target="_self">Portofino Hollywood project</a>, better known as 1301, is meeting with residents to address what it says is widespread misinformation about the project. Why it matters: Related Group&#x27;s project has divided Hollywood, with many residents afraid the redevelopment of city-owned beachfront land will change the barrier island&#x27;s character and spur more high-rise development. Catch up quick: After zoning issues and resident criticism stalled the luxury condo for nearly five years, the Hollywood City Commission approved making 1301 a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Live Local" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/09/hillsborough-county-sues-state-over-live-local-act" data-vars-content-id="7c62632d-366f-47a5-b9ee-ef81391171cd" data-vars-headline="1301 development team pushes back on resident criticism" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/09/hillsborough-county-sues-state-over-live-local-act" target="_self">Live Local</a> project under a 99-year lease.

1301 Project leads latest Hollywood development news

Hollywood's 1301 Project is the talk of the town.

Here&#x27;s the latest development news from in and around Hollywood:✅ The Hollywood Planning and Development Board approved the design and site plan of a new four-story, 27-unit project at 2323 Polk Street.

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Hollywood approves taller buildings on beach despite pushback

Hollywood residents say zoning changes threaten beach's character

Downtown Hollywood shows signs of growth amid development wave

Hollywood weighs relaxing height limits along beach

1301 development team pushes back on resident criticism