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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.

Mob-themed pizzeria debuts in downtown Hollywood

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

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.

Dine Out Hollywood brings deals to local restaurants

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

Business

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>.

Yemeni cafes are taking off in South Florida

Yemeni cafes are the fastest-growing coffee sector in the county.

Move over, pumpkin spice and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="banana lattes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/26/fort-lauderdale-broward-banana-coffee-shops-banana-flavor" data-vars-content-id="a4c91d32-966b-418a-9e90-d3f79eff76d9" data-vars-headline="Yemeni cafes are taking off in South Florida" 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/fort-lauderdale-broward-banana-coffee-shops-banana-flavor" target="_self">banana lattes</a>. There&#x27;s a new coffee trend in town.The buzz: In recent years, Yemeni-American cafe chains — like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Haute Coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://hautecoffeeusa.com/" data-vars-content-id="a4c91d32-966b-418a-9e90-d3f79eff76d9" data-vars-headline="Yemeni cafes are taking off in South Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://hautecoffeeusa.com/" target="_blank">Haute Coffee</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Haraz Coffee House" data-vars-click-url="https://harazcoffeehouse.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorAPHjJ676lGpVjllchwZX3uUiyQQ1lzdtBZEwzF4rjdkF__SEF" data-vars-content-id="a4c91d32-966b-418a-9e90-d3f79eff76d9" data-vars-headline="Yemeni cafes are taking off in South Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://harazcoffeehouse.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorAPHjJ676lGpVjllchwZX3uUiyQQ1lzdtBZEwzF4rjdkF__SEF" target="_blank">Haraz Coffee House</a> — have percolated across the country, including South Florida.

Bakey's babka in Hallandale Beach lives up to the hype

When a cafe dedicated to babka opened in South Florida, I knew I had to try it.Why it matters: For the uninitiated, babka, a popular Jewish dessert, is a crossover between a coffee cake and bread.

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.

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.

Border Patrol detained Uber driver during cinnamon roll delivery

A bakery thought its Uber driver stole 350 cinnamon rolls. But he was actually detained during the ride.

Immigration

The Uber driver <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="accused of stealing 350 cinnamon rolls" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/24/south-florida-roll-and-dough-300-cinnamon-rolls-uber-driver-stole" data-vars-content-id="740e8441-4cf5-4f9d-89e6-737576776b6e" data-vars-headline="Border Patrol detained Uber driver during cinnamon roll delivery" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/24/south-florida-roll-and-dough-300-cinnamon-rolls-uber-driver-stole" target="_self">accused of stealing 350 cinnamon rolls</a> he was delivering to the Yellow Green Farmers Market on Saturday was actually detained by U.S. Border Patrol during the delivery.Why it matters: Roll &amp; Dough&#x27;s video about the alleged cinnamon roll theft blew up online.<ul><li>The popular bakery had ordered the Uber to deliver the rolls for Saturday&#x27;s market.</li></ul>

South Florida bakery says Uber driver stole $3K in cinnamon rolls

Roll & Dough says its Uber driver took off with 300 cinnamon rolls he was supposed to deliver to the Yellow Green Farmers Market.

News

Editor&#x27;s note: Days after publication, U.S. Border Patrol confirmed that it had detained the Uber driver, preventing him from making his delivery. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Read more here" 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="07504220-0207-43ab-9c85-e2de5bf18b43" data-vars-headline="South Florida bakery says Uber driver stole $3K in 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">Read more here</a>.A popular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Florida bakery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/12/ophelia-bakery-huizenga-park-fort-lauderdale-coconut-grove" data-vars-content-id="07504220-0207-43ab-9c85-e2de5bf18b43" data-vars-headline="South Florida bakery says Uber driver stole $3K in cinnamon rolls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/12/ophelia-bakery-huizenga-park-fort-lauderdale-coconut-grove" target="_self">South Florida bakery</a> says an Uber driver stole more than $3,000 worth of its cinnamon rolls on Saturday. Why it matters: Founded by Florida International University students Julie Pierre and Jovan Mitchell in their apartment kitchen, Roll &amp; Dough and its Japanese milk-bread cinnamon rolls have become a viral sensation.

Review: La Sosta's Italian sandwiches are the real deal

The Axios Miami and Hollywood crews were impressed by the high-quality sandos.

The Axios South Florida contingent recently got together for a little coworking session and lunch at La Sosta off Polk Street in Hollywood. <ul><li>We all love a good sandwich (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="especially Sommer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" data-vars-content-id="2e8c6eac-b7cc-4c7f-94ba-8dbb54c6ef60" data-vars-headline="Review: La Sosta&#x27;s Italian sandwiches are the real deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" target="_self">especially Sommer</a>), so La Sosta had been on our radar.</li></ul>

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

Downtown Hollywood gets spooky this weekend with Hollyweird Festival

Mob-themed pizzeria debuts in downtown Hollywood

Dine Out Hollywood brings deals to local restaurants

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Fort Lauderdale