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The City of Hollywood is also known as “The City of Future” and it is located in Broward County, between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is next to the city, as Port Everglades, which is considered the second busiest seaport in the world, is to some extent within its municipal limits. Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami are located just a few miles away, giving additional and lots of business opportunities for Hollywood residents and visitors. The area counts with post-secondary education in which are included Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University and the University of Miami.

Hollywood City was officially incorporated as such on November 28th, 1925. It was founded by Josephs Wesley Young. He arrived in South Florida in January 1920 to survey a big number of parcels of land to base what he first called “Dream City”. His early vision included a large boulevard expanding from the ocean westward to the limit of the Everglades with artificial lakes on every side of the roadway. Another of Young's vision was segmenting Hollywood into districts, a pioneer of the present days zoning regulations, with a business district, large parks and green spaces, golf courses, schools, and places of worship. In February 1921 Young acquired at $175 per acre the first parcel of land that would grow into Hollywood today. Young was as smarter and successful in attracting people to visit the city and buy a property in Hollywood. And, soon after, the Florida Real Estate market had reached the highest bids in Hollywood City. Real Estate in Hollywood City became a passion for buying . Many projects and constructions took place in Hollywood City during this unforgettable period. Hollywood Beach quickly transformed the coastline. The Hollywood Beach Casino and The Hollywood Beach Hotel became by far the main favorite places to stay for celebrities, industrialists and home investors. But, a devastating hurricane shadowed Joseph Young’s efforts. However, he worked hard in rebuilding the city which, by this period before the hurricane, Hollywood had expanded its existing stock of homes and the new residences to the western area, now known as Hollywood Hills. And due to the hurricane, Young found himself in a very bad financial situation. But, finally his last vision and dream became a reality: Hollywood Seaport was born. Joseph Young died at the age of 51. The city was continually growing until the present day. Real Estate market is a non-stop success in Hollywood City as its visionary Joseph Young had predicted it. And, in recent years, Hollywood has continued to add shine to its reputation as the Diamond of the Gold Coast with the opening of the Anne Kolb Nature Center located in Hollywood's West Lake Tract. On Hollywood's North Beach, residents and visitors can appreciate a sea turtle hatchery. The historic downtown arts district along Harrison Street and the Hollywood Art & Culture Center are th heart of arts and entertainment activities for the communities of South Florida. The City of Hollywood is a grown-up community and is proud of its cultural and racial diversity.