Hello Hollywood! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Shell Bay redesign, Madison Beer, and Lorcana Toy Story 5 pack rush + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Major project redesign: Developers of Hallandale Beach’s Shell Bay proposed scrapping hotel towers and allowing year-round condo residency, saying it would reduce hotel traffic, following strong presales and a $273 million loan -- see the Shell Bay changes.
Market shifts and new routes: Pembroke Pines home prices keep climbing with tight inventory, pushing buyers toward condos and townhomes in a seller’s market. At FLL, United will add a nonstop to Los Angeles -- check the housing and flight update.
Week packed with fun: Scotland vs Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium today, veterans join VetBaseball at loanDepot park, a two-day Halo LAN at Keiser University starts Friday, plus theater, library fun and family events -- see what’s happening around town.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Arcade night, sorted: Swap another couch-scroll for buttons and bright lights at Arcade Zone Entertainment in Aventura Mall. New arcade hits, retro and pinball, plus VR when you want to feel heroic. Load a game card, chase tickets, hit the prize wall, then claim bragging rights.
Broadwalk sanity saver: Need somewhere the kids can sprint, splash, then crash while you actually sip water in the shade? Charnow Park sits right on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk with a splash fountain, playgrounds, shaded picnic pavilions, outdoor fitness gear and those old-school paddleball courts that still slap.
Tropical yard refresh: From palms and tropicals to decorative rocks, sand, soil, and gravel, Pop's Nursery is the no-fuss spot for getting your Broward backyard looking like a mini oasis. They also offer landscape design help, so you can stop guessing and plant what actually thrives in our heat and rain.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🃏 Lorcana - Toy Story 5 Pack Rush @ Cool Stuff Games - Hollywood | Wednesday (6/24) at 6:30 PM – Celebrate Toy Story 5 at CSG Hollywood with a Lorcana Pack Rush. Crack two Wilds Unknown packs, build a 24-card deck, battle in Swiss for prizes, and pocket Buzz Lightyear promo while supplies last, the only Buzz you want on the coffee table.
📚 Toddler Storytime @ Hollywood Branch Library | Thursday (6/25) at 10:30 AM – Doomscrolling has nothing on standing in front of history you can feel. Selma is Now showcases Spider Martin's searing photographs from the Selma marches at the African American Research Library's Gallery C, a reminder that courage is not ancient history, and perspective still matters.
🔤 Scramble Word Game @ Hollywood Branch Library | Thursday (6/25) at 3:00 PM – Game night here means flexing the old noodle, not the knees. Unscramble a herd of dinosaur names, from sneaky vowels to rogue consonants, perfect for word nerds, closet paleontologists, and anyone chasing bragging rights without breaking a sweat.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster Thursday Night Market @ Pembroke Lakes Mall - Overflow (Pembroke Pines) | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Cousins Maine Lobster pops up at Pembroke Lakes Mall overflow for the Thursday night market, serving fresh lobster rolls, tacos, bisque, and loaded tots. It’s that rare mall run where dinner feels fancy, the vibe stays local, and butter is the only dress code.
🚣 Paddling @ West Lake Park | Sunday (6/28) at 9:30 AM – Whether you wore the uniform or just cheer from the shoreline, a mellow paddle through West Lake Park’s mangroves beats I-95 every time. Veterans, families, and supporters welcome, beginners too. Bring a boat or rent one on site, plus water, sunscreen, and common sense.
🚗 Road Kings Classic Car Show @ The Cage Bar and Grill | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Roll into The Cage Bar and Grill in Hollywood for the Road Kings of Classic Car Show, a lineup of polished classics, rumbling V8s, and owner stories that get taller by the minute. Sip something cold, admire the chrome, and justify one more driveway project.
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07 — The Hollywood report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 34%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 81°F — Precip: 26%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis Mediterranean-style Hollywood Lakes beauty pairs classic elegance with South Lake and Intracoastal views. With 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, a grand foyer, soaring ceilings, and Brazilian cherry floors, it feels both polished and warm. The gourmet kitchen shines with granite and stainless steel, while the heated waterfall pool and paved patio set the scene outside.
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