Get to know Hollywood

Considering everything the city offers, making it big time in Hollywood, Florida, is hardly an issue. Joseph Wesley Young arrived in the area in 1920, envisioning a Floridian fantasy of ocean views, marvelous golfing, sprawling parks, and more. What’s grown is something seemingly right out of Young’s dream journal. The c.1925 Mediterranean Revival-style Hollywood Beach Resort is the spot for passing the day poolside lounging or enjoying the evening oceanfront dining. Hollywood Beach Boardwalk runs past the historic hotel. This 2.5-mile, brick-paved promenade is traversable via foot, bike, or rollerblade and boasts boutiques, cafés, and plentiful beachfront entertainment. Historic Downtown Hollywood is a nightlife hub, showcasing copious bars and clubs and live music across many genres. You never know when you might stumble onto an outdoor concert or festival. Location-wise, Hollywood is near an airport and seaport, with Fort Lauderdale due north and Miami under 25 miles south.

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Living in Broward County

Florida’s second-largest county by population, Broward fills the gap between Miami and Palm Beach. Its developed portion leans almost entirely suburban, with the remaining majority of its land mass within the Everglades. The county’s namesake, Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, spent much of his gubernatorial term lobbying to reclaim the region’s wetlands for agriculture and development, finding a key ally in Teddy Roosevelt. The resulting land boom transformed Fort Lauderdale, the country seat, into a bustling resort town — a ring of suburbs incorporated soon thereafter. Today’s Broward boasts the obligatory beaches, vibrant shopping districts, a litany of cultural attractions, along with the weather to enjoy them year-round. While it’s considered part of the greater Miami metro, the area boasts a diverse economy all its own. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has some 700 daily flights, and Port Everglades is one of the country’s busiest. Tri-Rail and Brightline offer commuters an alternative to the highway, linking population centers from Miami to Palm Beach.