Brightline Opens: New Stations In Aventura And Boca Raton February 3, 2023 Share Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, along with its partners in Boca Raton, Aventura and Miami-Dade County, celebrated the ribbon cutting of its Aventura and Boca Raton train stations recently. Congressman Carlos Gimenez and Mayors Daniella Levine Cava, Scott Singer and Howard Weinburg were joined by officials from the City of Boca, the City of Aventura, Miami-Dade County and Brightline Executives to officially launch the highly-anticipated opening of the two new stations. The ceremony commenced at the entrance of the Boca Raton station at 9:00 a.m. where city officials and media were welcomed with remarks by Brightline’s President Patrick Goddard, City of Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Florida State Senator Tina Polsky and Milton Segarra of Discover The Palm Beaches. The ceremony proceeded with a tour of the completed station and the inaugural ride from Boca Raton to Aventura. The ceremony at Aventura began at noon with remarks by Brightline President Patrick Goddard, Congressman Carlos Gimenez, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, City of Aventura Mayor Howard Weinburg, Former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman and Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) Second Vice Chair Robert Wolfarth. The ribbon cutting ceremony was followed by a tour of the Aventura Station and the inaugural ride from Aventura to Miami Central. Aventura & Boca Raton Stations With the station openings of Aventura and Boca Raton, Brightline now has five stations in South Florida and will connect travelers to existing stations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Both stations feature Brightline’s signature autonomous MRKT, SMART and PREMIUM lounges in addition to touchless turnstiles and free high-speed WiFi throughout the station and onboard the train. Brightline’s Aventura Station is located at 19796 West Dixie Highway, Aventura, Florida 33180. The Aventura Station will allow guests congestion-free travel between all of Brightline’s stations with an estimated travel time to Miami Central of about 20 minutes. The station will also offer express service between Miami during the peak morning and evening hour commute periods, saving time and stress for commuters. As part of the agreement with Miami-Dade Transit, Brightline guests will have access to discounted rides between Aventura and Miami Central through the Brightline website and App. Monthly commuter passes for travel between Aventura and Miami Central can be purchased at a discount at the Aventura Station guest services desk. Discounted commuter passes will be available online or through the App for a limited time. Brightline will reserve capacity on commuter trains for rides between Aventura and Miami Central up until 48 hours of train departures. The 34,000 square foot station features 240 parking spaces, a bus drop-off for Miami-Dade Transit passengers, newly landscaped and hardscape areas and a pedestrian skybridge that transports guests from the vertical transportation towers to the train platform. Brightline is currently designing a new pedestrian bridge which will connect the platform to the Aventura Mall. Upon the station’s opening, Brightline will provide a complimentary bi-directional Brightline+ shuttle to Aventura Mall for guests. The shuttle will be available 14 hours of the day. The Aventura Station has been designed to LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver criteria as part of Brightline’s goals to reduce contribution to global climate change, enhance individual human health and protect water resources. These LEED Silver Station design features include a solar canopy and installation of electric charging vehicles to reduce emissions and encourage clean transportation, a careful selection of materials to increase healthy indoor spaces and smart technology to reduce water use. Location • 19796 West Dixie Highway, Aventura, Florida 33180. • Brightline’s Aventura Station is located on the west side of US-1 across from Aventura Mall, one of the nation’s top luxury destinations for shopping, restaurants and lifestyle. • The new station in Aventura will help alleviate road congestion and connect the community to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando (2023). In October 2019, the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) passed a resolution to approve the property acquisition and development agreement between the County and Brightline. It also approved the use of $76.7 Million of Surtax Dollars for the development of this project, which will serve the Northeast Corridor – one of six corridors in the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Program. Station Travel Times, Parking + Passes Brightline’s initial schedules for Aventura and Boca are designed to optimize commuter patterns and will focus on peak morning and evening weekday service. During non-peak hours and weekends, Brightline will provide service approximately every other hour. Regular hourly service will continue in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami Central. You can view a full schedule for Boca and Aventura at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dkyzy36KftQHQ5T-AExaoHh9YYRqIKH8/view Or visit: www.gobrightline.com Parking options will be available at both stations upon opening with rates for Brightline guests starting at $7 and walk up parking rates starting at $6 for up to an hour. Guests traveling from Aventura and Boca Raton Stations will also have access to Brightline+ shuttle services offered to South Florida’s biggest games and events. For guests looking to save on fares, a commuter SMART pass will be available for $229 per month. Passes for SHORT (2-leg) and LONG (4-leg) bookings will also be available for both SMART and PREMIUM. Miami-Aventura passes can be purchased in-person at the Aventura Station and will become available for purchase online in early 2023 for $170 per month. To purchase tickets, visit: www.gobrightline.com The opening of the Aventura Station creates opportunities for better connectivity to destinations such as Aventura Mall, Hallandale Beach and Hard Rock Stadium for events; Brightline is working with local partners on established connection options. < Previous News Next News >

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Sunny Isles Beach Photo Contest July 13, 2023 Share Each year the City of Sunny Isles Beach holds a Photo Contest, asking residents, visitors and locals to send us their best Sunny Isles Beach photographs. Now is the time to submit those great shots of the City’s stunning architecture, beautiful parks, the Atlantic Ocean and our residents and visitors having fun in the sun! The photo must be of a scene taken in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida between 156th Street through 195th Street and the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Each page of the desktop calendar features a Winning photograph and the name of the photographer. Calendars are FREE and can be picked up at the end of November at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, Pelican Community Park and Gateway Center. Even if your photo is not chosen for the calendar, there are many other places it may show up! Photos may appear in our Live & Play Magazine, Sunny Isles Beach Islander Monthly Newsletter, on our website, or on our Social Media pages. All entries are considered and welcomed. Photo entries should be submitted online if possible, but can also be submitted via storage devices such as flash drives, which may then be dropped off or mailed to the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center - Attention: Vanessa Viera, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160. Be sure to include your contact information so that it may be retrieved later. Past Winners In 2023, the City received many creative and stunning photographs of the picturesque city. Winning photos were selected by the calendar design committee and the Winning photographers were recognized at the December 15th, 2022, Regular City Commission Meeting. You can see the Winning photographs featured in the 2023 Sunny Isles Beach desktop calendar. Calendars are free and available to pick up at the front desk of the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, Pelican Community Park and Gateway Center. If you submitted a photo to the contest and were not selected to be featured in the calendar, you may still see your work featured on City of Sunny Isles Beach Social Media, Digital Publications, or on the City's website: www.sibfl.net To view past Contest Winners, visit: 2023: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest2023/ 2022: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest2022/ 2021: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest2021/ 2020: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest2020/ 2019: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest2019/ 2018: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest2018/ 2017: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest2017/ 2016: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest2016/ 2015: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest2015/ Requirements: Photos should be at least 300 dpi to be considered for the calendar. For best resolution, a digital camera should be used. Submissions are due by September 1st of each year. Direct any questions to: (305) 792-1920. Or: photocontest@sibfl.net . Now grab your camera and take some Prize-Winning shots! To submit photos visit: https://www.sibfl.net/photocontest/ and to sign the waiver visit: https://sunnyislesfl.seamlessdocs.com/f/Photo_Contest_Waiver < Previous News Next News >

Calling All Conservation-Artists: Hollywood’s Annual DropSavers Conservation Poster Contest Starts Now Thu Feb 15 2024 17:09:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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Calling All Conservation-Artists: Hollywood’s Annual DropSavers Conservation Poster Contest Starts Now February 15, 2024 Share Calling all conservation artists, now is your chance to compete for great prizes, recognition for your art and your school and most importantly, help educate your community about Water Conservation. Create an original design depicting the importance of water conservation and enter it in the City’s DropSavers Water Conservation Poster Contest. The contest is open now to all Hollywood K-12 students, here's how to enter: 1. Create an original poster on any standard (8 ½” x 11”) paper. 2. Posters may be either vertically or horizontally oriented. 3. Posters must portray or include a water conservation message (art and words) and must be created by hand using crayons, pens, markers, paints, or other art supplies. 4. Please do not use highlighters. No digital creation is allowed. 5. Entries must be submitted electronically by the end of February. Camera phone photos or other photos (.jpgs) or scanning work well. You can submit your entries online at: www.hollywoodfl.org/dropsavers Entries must be received on or before Thursday, February 29, 2024. Winners will be presented with a gift card and other prizes at a special awards ceremony at a City Commission Meeting. First place winners will be automatically entered into the State competition for a chance to win even more prizes! The annual DropSavers Water Conservation Poster Contest encourages all to conserve water while celebrating the young conservation-artists in our community. Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk Visit restaurants, galleries, and shops, while enjoying art, music, murals, outdoor markets this Saturday, February 17th. There will be an Artisan Market 6pm-11pm, Live Music 6pm & 8pm, Mural Tour 6pm-7pm, Gallery Tour 7pm & 9pm, and a Magic Show at 10pm. < Previous News Next News >

Hollywood Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 15, 2025 Share Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend with free, family-friendly events in the City of Hollywood, in celebration of Hollywood’s centennial year. The celebration kicks off on Friday, January 17th at 7:00 p.m. with a performance by the South Broward Concert Band and a Taiko drumming performance by Fushu Daiko, followed by a concert featuring the ReaXtion Band at 8:30 p.m. The event takes place at the ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood. This free event is presented by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. MLK Day FUN DAY The Annual MLK Fun Day takes place on Saturday, January 18th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020. There will be free games and activities, bounce houses, food available for purchase, and more. Please remember, these venues are plastic and foam-free. Single-use plastics are prohibited, including plastic water bottles. Thank you for your cooperation. For more information on MLK Celebrations, please call the City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at: (954) 921-3404. Or visit: www.hollywoodfl.org . For more upcoming events celebrating 100 years of Hollywood, please visit: www.hollywoodfl.org . Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk - Saturday, January 18th The excitement continues into the evening with the Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk, a dynamic celebration of art, culture, and local businesses. Taking place throughout the downtown area, the ArtWalk features a range of activities to enjoy, starting at 6:00 p.m. The event includes a Mural Tour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., offering an up-close look at the vibrant murals that adorn Downtown Hollywood. From 7:00 p.m. onward, you can join a Gallery Tour where you’ll explore the galleries and exhibits that showcase local artists’ work. For those who enjoy a bit of shopping and strolling, the Artisan Market will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering handmade goods, jewelry, and unique creations from local artisans. While you’re browsing, enjoy live music performances at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. that will set the tone for a lively evening of exploration. And don’t miss the Magic Show at 9:00 p.m. for a fun, family-friendly spectacle that’s sure to leave everyone amazed. ArtWalk Schedule Artisan Market: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Live Music: 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Mural Tour: 6:00 p.m. Gallery Tour: 7:00 p.m. Magic Show: 9:00 p.m. Whether you're looking to enjoy outdoor fun with the kids, shop for unique gifts, or immerse yourself in the local arts scene, Downtown Hollywood has it all this weekend. So gather the family, grab your friends, and come enjoy a weekend packed with excitement, creativity, and community spirit. Visit restaurants, galleries, and shops, while enjoying art, music, murals, outdoor markets, and more! See You In Downtown Hollywood! < Previous News Next News >