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1301 development team pushes back on resident criticism

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

Development

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.

Hollywood renters get less space for $1,500

Fort Lauderdale renters can't even rent a studio apartment for that monthly budget, according to RentCafe.

Real Estate

A $1,500 monthly rental budget gets less space in Hollywood than it did a year ago.Why it matters: Renters are getting less for their money.State of play: A $1,500 budget now only gets you 603 square feet, down 22 from a year ago, per apartment platform <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RentCafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/rental-space-for-1500/" data-vars-content-id="2d199928-9a41-48c2-b514-bc5a695e0df5" data-vars-headline="Hollywood renters get less space for $1,500" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/rental-space-for-1500/" target="_blank">RentCafe</a>.

Hospital expansion leaves seniors living in construction zone

Memorial Regional Hospital has slowly bought homes to make way for a new tower.

News

Michele and Kevin Swan wake up to loud construction sounds and find cracks forming in their home. Nearby, Debbie Stanger says heavy equipment shakes her house and rattles her perfume bottles.Why it matters: They&#x27;re among a few longtime residents who say they&#x27;re living in a construction zone next to Memorial Regional Hospital.

Hollywood water and sewer rates are going up

The higher rates will help fund the city's five-phase septic-to-sewer expansion project.

Water

Hollywood residents&#x27; monthly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="water" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/30/why-some-hollywood-residents-face-exorbitant-water-bills" data-vars-content-id="360afaab-95bb-45e7-a178-b2f89a3d15c2" data-vars-headline="Hollywood water and sewer rates are going up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/30/why-some-hollywood-residents-face-exorbitant-water-bills" target="_self">water</a> and sewer bills will increase starting this fall.Why it matters: The five-year plan commissioners OKed this week will more than double residents&#x27; monthly water and sewer bills by October 2030.

How SNAP changes may affect your local bodega

The new stocking requirements could drive convenience stores off SNAP,  reducing food access in some neighborhoods.

Stores that accept <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/snap-work-requirements-trump-obbba" data-vars-content-id="08cc0dab-dc15-42d6-893f-0562d5e6ea69" data-vars-headline="How SNAP changes may affect your local bodega" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/snap-work-requirements-trump-obbba" target="_self">Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program</a> benefits have until Nov. 4 to meet stricter food stocking requirements. Why it matters: Your corner store could look markedly different before long — and the changes could hurt Hollywood&#x27;s most vulnerable.

Why some Hollywood residents face exorbitant water bills

Resident Yolanda Jean's 75-year-old mother received a $2,500 water bill.

Some <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/10/new-restaurant-openings-hollywood" data-vars-content-id="2f5c9843-a094-42ef-b7b4-29d83050adb0" data-vars-headline="Why some Hollywood residents face exorbitant water bills" 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/new-restaurant-openings-hollywood" target="_self">Hollywood</a> residents have received water bills in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars for several months, due to the city&#x27;s use of estimated water readings.Why it matters: Residents say they had been paying their bills as usual each month, not realizing the amounts did not reflect their actual water use. Once the city tallied the use later, some faced huge back charges. <ul><li>Aside from a small &quot;E&quot; on their bills, they say they weren&#x27;t notified that the city&#x27;s water utility wasn&#x27;t conducting actual readings.</li></ul>

What property tax cut could cost Hollywood

The city could institute park fees to make up for the loss in revenue.

The proposed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="property tax amendment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/02/florida-puts-property-tax-overhaul-on-ballot-as-local-officials-sound-alarm" data-vars-content-id="c213aaba-7bda-476e-922c-9d586946604a" data-vars-headline="What property tax cut could cost Hollywood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/02/florida-puts-property-tax-overhaul-on-ballot-as-local-officials-sound-alarm" target="_self">property tax amendment</a> could cost the City of Hollywood more than $43 million in the first two years, deputy city manager Adam Reichbach told the city commission this month.Why it matters: Property taxes account for nearly half of the city&#x27;s general fund, so residents could lose some services and programs.

Scoop: Death renews calls for Hollywood to keep boats farther from shore

Divers want Hollywood to scrap plans to allow boats closer to shore in wake of a 31-year-old woman's death.

A group of Hollywood divers and snorkelers want the city to reconsider allowing boats closer to shore after a 31-year-old woman was recently struck in the water.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kellie Williams&#x27; death" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article316029743.html" data-vars-content-id="99db9cdb-64b0-4d7b-a766-eeca58c67f03" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Death renews calls for Hollywood to keep boats farther from shore" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article316029743.html" target="_blank">Kellie Williams&#x27; death</a> has reignited concerns about Hollywood&#x27;s recent change allowing boats as close as 218 yards offshore, up from 300.

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