ALERT Should we have Public Land for Private Use? Hollywood Beach Community Center under threat.
The Hollywood Beach Civic Association issues an important community alert.
The Hollywood Beach Cultural and Community Center and the Hollywood Branch Library are currently under consideration for redevelopment that would allocate this public land to a private residential skyscraper project. This proposal would convert long‑standing public space into private use and would require changes to existing city statutes.
The Civic Association urges all concerned residents to make their voices heard and share their views on this critical issue.
It is possible to halt the progress of this initiative: “Essentially, (action by residents) could then put a stop to any further action to HALT the repurposing and/or sale of the 1301 South Ocean Dr. property and changes to our beach community center, as the property will be in the hands of developers through the Live Local Law. ” says HBCA.
And they add “Whichever decision you believe is correct, can be shared in support or in opposition, and is entirely up to you. However, The majority of HBCA remains opposed to and clearly NOT in favor of any action to sell Taxpayer owned, public land and has remained in opposition for many years. We have been rather in strong favor of a referendum, a VOTE of the people!!!”
The project opposed by the HBCA and a large number of Hollywood residents is not to alienate public land that is used to public in order to favor developers taking into private use.
HBCA urges you to:
1. Call and Write to the Commissioners and the Mayor stating your view and …
Mayor of Hollywood, Florida, is Josh Levy. You can contact him via email at jlevy@hollywoodfl.org. Telephone: (954) 921-3321
| Shuham, Caryl S. | Commissioner, District 1 | 954.921.3321 | |
| Hernandez, Peter | Commissioner, District 2 | 954.921.3321 | |
| Callari, Traci L. | Commissioner, District 3 | 954.921.3321 | |
| Gruber, Adam | Commissioner District 4 | 954.921.3321 | |
| Biederman, Kevin D. | Commissioner, District 5 | 954.921.3321 | |
| Quintana, Idelma | Commissioner, District 6 | 954.921.3321 |
2.If you agree with HBCA state:
“I strongly oppose any actions taken by this Commission regarding the 1301 project and any related issues such as utilization of the Live Local Law and urge you each to DELAY any action, or votes, until after Election Day, November 3, 2026 has ended and all votes confirmed.”
It this decision gets a final approval it will be as HBCA affirms: “it will set a precedent for developers to build without regard to restrictions that are currently in place, along our entire beach and throughout our city as well! Affordable housing has it’s value but this action does NOT adequately provide it. This instead, is a subsidy for developers.”
Recommended Contacts to Notify Often!
- Mayor-Commissioners@hollywoodfl.org
- PCERNY@hollywoodfl.org
- AWingett@hollywoodfl.org
- Rstorey@hollywoodfl.org
Details of the Proposal to alienated public land occupied the the Hollywood Beach Community Center
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- The Location: A 4-acre city-owned parcel on Hollywood Beach, currently home to the Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center and Harry Berry Park.
- The Development: Plans feature a proposed 27-story luxury condo tower rising roughly 340 feet, with units starting upwards of \(\$4\) million.
- Public Benefits: The developer has agreed to spend millions on public facilities. The plan features a new, expanded two-story community center, a 70% expansion of green space for Harry Berry Park, restored sand dunes, and 133 public parking spaces built directly into the tower’s base.
- Financial Impact: The city estimates the 99-year land lease will generate roughly \(\$71\) million upfront and over \(\$1.3\) billion throughout the life of the lease.
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