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Happy weekend, Hollywood!
In today’s happening-today edition: Grand Kyiv Ballet’s Swan Lake, reggae icons honored for relief, Supercar Saturdays Florida with Big Al, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Community commitment to child safety: Acordis has been named main sponsor of Lauren’s Kids Gala, happening May 16 at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, benefiting Lauren’s Children’s Center, and Acordis supports the Celebrity Golf Classic — get all the details.
Community safety meets car culture: Attorney Big Al and the Hurt123 team will be at Supercar Saturdays Florida in Hollywood tomorrow, March 14, 2026, discussing car accident dangers and handing out free shirts — get all the event details.
Music’s impact beyond entertainment: Five Jamaican reggae and dancehall icons were honored in Lauderhill for humanitarian service after Hurricane Melissa, receiving proclamations and the symbolic Keys to Broward County during International Reggae Month — read the full story.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth the detour: Thick-cut steak fries at Le Tub deliver serious crunch, with chili-cheese for extra indulgence. They’re perfect beside that famous burger and those breezy Intracoastal views, making this low-key Hollywood staple the move when only salty, golden comfort will do.
Quick glow, no drama: RejuLi Aesthetics pairs a board-certified nurse practitioner’s eye with everyday-friendly treatments like neurotoxin touch-ups, dermal filler finesse, laser hair refreshers, and skin resurfacing, so you can quietly level up fast. Low-key, personalized, and close enough for a quick stop after work.
Sneak in some chains: Whether you’re tuning your putt or coaxing a fresh hyzer to behave, the laid-back disc golf loop at Bamford Sports Complex & Pine Island Park offers a quick, satisfying reset between errands or after work. Friendly vibes, easy flow, and just enough challenge to make ringing chains feel sweet.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🏃 2026 GO2 Walk/Run & Kite Fly @ Hollywood North Beach Regional Park | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Head to Hollywood North Beach Park for a 5K walk or run with a beachside kite fly to support those impacted by lung cancer. All ages welcome, with a kids dash, music, a free kite for every participant, and, miracle of miracles, included parking.
💧 Water Matters Day @ Tree Tops Park (Davie) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Water Matters Day is your once-a-year excuse to talk irrigation, native plants, and rain barrels, then leave with a free tree or two. Broward County Parks and UF/IFAS Extension keep it practical, neighborly, and Florida-proof. Upgrade the yard, earn smug rights.
🧘 Flamingo Gardens Wellness Fair @ Flamingo Gardens (Davie) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Craving a reset that doesn’t require a plane ticket? Flamingo Gardens hosts a free wellness fair with yoga under the oaks, meditation on the tram, and a market of vegan bites, boho goods, and holistic pros. Bring the family, leave stress, maybe pack bug spray.
🏆 Pokemon League Cup @ Cool Stuff Games – Hollywood | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Grab your deck and head to CSG Hollywood for Pokémon League Cup fun, with Championship Points and a Champion-stamped playmat on the line. Standard Constructed, $14 entry with packs, and you need a Play! Pokémon ID and a deck list, because recess finally counts.
💃 Ultimate Wellness Sunday @ The Shops at Pembroke Gardens (Pembroke Pines) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Ultimate Wellness Sunday is mixing Zumba, line dancing, and a JETSET Pilates cool-down, with DJ Angelo keeping your feet honest. Grab breakfast bites, wrangle the kids, then snag 20% off at Nike for those heroic sneakers, and wander the farmers market like you meant to.
🍯 DIY Body Butter Making Workshop @ Event CODE | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – DIY Body Butter Making Workshop is bringing hands-on mixing, laughs, and velvety moisturizers you made yourself. Skip the mall lotions that smell like dessert, learn simple tricks, and leave with soft elbows, smug satisfaction, and a jar worth showing off.
🍻 St Patty’s Parking Lot Party @ CJ Blacks (Davie) | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Taking over the asphalt for its annual St. Patty’s parking lot party with the Shane Duncan Band, lively cloggers, and a menu of Irish favorites. Neighborhood chaos we actually approve of, with good cheer, toe-tapping tunes, and enough hearty Irish bites to keep you sociable.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Hollywood report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 69%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 73°F – Precip: 52%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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