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

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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.

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.

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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.

🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend

You can paddle under the full moon or head to Miami Dolphins training camp this weekend.

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It&#x27;s time to start planning your weekend. Here&#x27;s whats happening around town:🍿<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arts Park Movie Night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11862&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="e64b4914-3329-4c7f-b7b7-e94f3c67538e" data-vars-headline="🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this 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=11862&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">Arts Park Movie Night</a>: Bring a blankets to Arts Park at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood to watch &quot;Michael&quot; on Friday night (8-10pm).🎶 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood Beach Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11425&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="e64b4914-3329-4c7f-b7b7-e94f3c67538e" data-vars-headline="🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this 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=11425&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">Hollywood Beach Theatre</a>: Enjoy the live music Friday-Sunday (7-9pm).

Hollywood Beach Golf Club is good bang for your buck

The modern redesign helps the course stand out among South Florida's public golf courses.

I&#x27;m embracing my retirement era just a few decades early by picking up golf. My latest round was at Hollywood Beach Golf Club, the city&#x27;s redesigned public course.Driving the news: The course, which first opened in 1924, reopened in April after a $13-million, two-year redesign by architect Richard Mandell.<ul><li>The renovation included a new clubhouse, upgraded turf and drainage systems, layout redesigns and new bunkers and greens. </li></ul>

World Cup takes over downtown Hollywood

The city is preparing for thousands of fans for the Portugal vs. Colombia watch party.

Downtown Hollywood will transform into a massive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup party" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/world-cup-watch-parties-in-broward" data-vars-content-id="d15119d6-92a5-487b-81f9-c70e6591ac11" data-vars-headline="World Cup takes over downtown Hollywood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/world-cup-watch-parties-in-broward" target="_self">World Cup party</a> on Saturday night. Why it matters: The event is expected to draw thousands of people to downtown, a boost to local businesses struggling with a summer slowdown in foot traffic.

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Miami Hurricanes begin another national championship chase

🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend

Hollywood Beach Golf Club is good bang for your buck

Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James

World Cup takes over downtown Hollywood