Hollywood Beach Project Paused

☀️ GOOD MORNING, HOLLYWOOD! Happy Tuesday! There's a beach controversy brewing on the Broadwalk, a new summer art show opening Downtown, a must-know event for condo owners, a free homebuyer workshop next month and a Hollywood Run Club summer kickoff this Sunday that everyone's invited to. Let's get into it! ☀️🎉

📋 IN TODAY'S BLEND

📅 Tuesday, June 2 (Hollywood Beach Theatre closed Tuesdays)

📅 Wednesday, June 3

📅 Thursday, June 4

📅 Friday, June 5

📌 Hollywood Beach Project Paused After Residents Push Back — "They Took Too Much Beach" A Broward County shoreline protection project on Hollywood Beach has been put on pause after a wave of complaints from beachgoers, residents and Broadwalk business owners. The county-led project was designed to protect the coastline from erosion by adding sand and planting seagrass and dune vegetation — but locals say the result has taken away far too much of the actual beach. One frustrated visitor summed it up: "They got like 40 feet of seagrass and then 20 feet of beach for the people." Business owners along the Broadwalk say reduced beach space is already starting to hurt foot traffic and revenue. "They're taking half the beach away — that's gonna affect my revenue," said one restaurant owner. City officials acknowledged the pushback and paused the project while they reassess. Sound familiar? Hollywood residents are fighting for their beach on multiple fronts this year — and they're not staying quiet about it.

Source: NBC Miami

1. 🎨 Hollywood's Art and Culture Center Opens Its 2026 Summer Exhibitions This Week One of Downtown Hollywood's most underappreciated gems is having a moment — the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood at 1650 Harrison St is opening its summer 2026 exhibition season this week with a public opening reception. One of the most respected contemporary art spaces in South Florida, the Center presents rotating exhibitions of local and national artists throughout the year in a gorgeous gallery space right in the heart of Harrison Street. Admission is affordable and the opening reception is a great way to meet local artists and explore a side of Hollywood most people never discover.

Check artandculturecenter.org for reception date, hours and current exhibitions.

2. 🏠 Hollywood-Hallandale Beach Condo Correction Walking Tour — Know Before You Buy If you own or are thinking of buying a condo in Hollywood or Hallandale Beach — this event is genuinely worth your time. A Condo Correction Walking Tour is coming to our area, designed to walk prospective buyers and current owners through the new realities of the South Florida condo market. That includes the landmark post-Surfside legislation, new reserve funding requirements, special assessments and how to evaluate a building's financial health before you buy. With thousands of condo units in our four cities, this is highly relevant.

Check Eventbrite for dates and registration — search "Hollywood Hallandale Beach Condo Walking Tour."

3. 🏡 Free First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Coming to Hollywood — Saturday June 20 Dreaming of owning a home in Hollywood? A free First-Time Homebuyer Workshop is scheduled for Saturday June 20 in Hollywood — covering mortgage basics, down payment assistance programs available in Florida, credit preparation and how to navigate today's competitive real estate market. A genuinely useful free resource for anyone taking their first steps toward homeownership in our area.

Register on Eventbrite — search "First Time Home Buyer Workshop Hollywood June 2026."

4. 🏃 Hollywood Run Club Summer Kickoff — Open Invite This Sunday at 7 AM Hollywood Run Club is wrapping up Global Running Week in the best possible way — and everyone is welcome. This Sunday June 7 at 7 AM, the crew is heading to Sunny Isles for a special collab with The Sunny Hotel. They'll take off from the hotel and run a stunning coastal route down toward Haulover Beach and back — then trade their running shoes for poolside hangs, with complimentary bites and drinks courtesy of The Sunny. Think retro beach club meets run club energy — oceanfront miles, pool vibes and great people. Bring your swimsuit and a towel. RSVP via the link in their Instagram bio at @hollywoodrunclub. One of Hollywood's most welcoming community groups — this Sunday morning is going to be a vibe. 🌴

Source: Hollywood Run Club Facebook