So, you’ve decided to move and you’re looking at rental homes. Now you want to know what Hollywood, Florida has to offer its residents. If you’re looking for a great neighboroohd, Playland Estates, Emerald Hills and Hillcrest are some places to consider. They are still pretty close to many events, attractions and other places while offering a quieter setting for families. From regular neighborhoods to gated communities, there is something for everyone. There is also downtown Hollywood and the 441 corridor for those people who like to live in the center of the action.
If your a family coming to Hollywood, Florida there plenty of things to do with the kids. The city offers Funtastic fridays for kids every week. There are clowns, bounce houses and other activities. There is also TY Park and the Ann Kolb Nature Center for people who are into nature. Also, Young Circle hosts a family movie night every Friday night. There’s also the beach, of course, which also features occasional entertainment on the Broadwalk as well as plenty of shops. Another fun attraction in the area is Boomers, home of one of the largest roller coasters. They also have video games, go-carts and mini-golf.
Adults new to the area have plenty of things to do as well. Hollywood is home to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where there is a wide variety of shops, resterants and, of course, gambling. It’s also very close to another Seminole Casino. There is also the Historic downtown district, with shops as well as some great art-deco arcitecture.
Besides all the different attractions and shops, there are also plenty of resources available to Hollywood residents. There is a section of the official website for people to view pictures of lost animals or to report a lost animal. There are also programs to help lower income residents get their lawns taken care of as well as make repairs/renovations to their homes. There are many other programs for the handicapped, the unemployed and children with behavioral issues as well as others.
Hollywood, Florida also has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for its residents. They include both long term and short term projects ranging from helping residents improve their homes to interning in various offices. These programs are designed to not only help save the city money, but to help new residents become more involved and familiar with their communities. There is also a section of the city’s website that allows you to view what new businesses are opened in the area. If you’re an artist, the city also allows you to apply to have your work featured at City Hall.
Hollywood rentals place you very close to South Beach and all the clubs and shops that area has to offer as well. It’s actually a favorite weekend hangout for many Hollywood residents. There are clubs that cater to almost any genre of music as well as major music and movie festivals.
