HOLLYWOODLocal TipsHistory The City of Hollywood is a mature and built-out community, where rapid population growth in the 1950s and 1960s has given way to a population that is stable in size but undergoing significant changes in its composition. The October 1997 issue of Money Magazine noted that Hollywood's demographics best represent what the United States will look like in the year 2022. Hollywood's racial diversity, cultural variety, and blend of the old and young are where the country is headed. Twenty-seven percent of Hollywood's residents are 55 or older; thirteen percent are 45 to 54; and thirty-one percent are 25 to 44. Hispanics make up seventeen percent; African Americans thirteen percent; Whites sixty-eight percent; and Asian Americans two percent of the population. The magazine forecasts that this will be the composition of the United States in the year 2022, with the exception that Hispanics will be fourteen percent and Asian Americans five percent. Hollywood, the "City of the Future," is proud of its cultural and racial diversity. A coastal city of over 130,000 residents located in Broward County, Hollywood is nestled between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport abuts the city, while Port Everglades, the second busiest cruise port in the world, is partially within its municipal boundaries. Interstate 95, the Florida Turnpike, Tri-County Commuter Rail, and two major railroads cut through the city in a north-south direction. Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami are less than twenty-five miles away, providing further opportunities for Hollywood residents and companies to have access to the global marketplace. Entertainment Each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening, weather permitting, top local entertainers take the stage of the Hollywood Beach Theater. Come to the Broadwalk for the unique experience of dancing under the starts in the balmy ocean breezes. Each Monday the Theater Under The Stars Series features music from the Big Band Era. Tuesday Dancing Under the Moonlight Series highlights line dancing and audience participation. Wednesdays, the On the Broadwalk Concert Series presents a variety of entertainers from country and classic rock to rhythm and blues. Concerts are FREE to the public and scheduled from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Johnson Street & the Broadwalk Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Car Bus Service: Train: Tri-Rail also offers shuttles with service to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Tri-Rail station with regular pick-ups throughout the day. The 998-room Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa is a sight to behold, rising 39 stories above the Atlantic Ocean. Its bold architecture, comprised of art deco curves and lines, recalls the hotel's illustrious past. Ideally situated between two international airports and the top two passenger ports-of-call, once inside, you'll marvel at the lobby's soaring 60-foot atrium ceiling of glass, unlike anything else in the Southeast. Begin your stay at the Westin Diplomat by visiting our glorious full-service Spa, 18-hole golf course or 10-clay court Tennis Center or relax by the outdoor bridged pool with infinity edge, see-through bottom and waterfalls flowing into the 240-ft. lagoon pool below. Be sure and visit our shops located right on property, and when it’s time to eat, choose from several distinct culinary venues offering a variety of dining experiences. Choose a blue water sport fishing adventure with big game excitement. Old Hat Charters offers a fully equipped 41’ Hatteras sport fishing yacht, located at the Diplomat Landing Marina. For group events we offer a fleet of fishing boats. Looking for a little adventure? Adventure World has a full range of watersports, rentals and adventure tours that will provide many hours of fun for your family, friends and The Diplomat Country Club & Spa Relax in the Spa and play a few rounds of golf at The Diplomat's facilities. A complimentary shuttle delivers guests to The Diplomat Country Club. Available to all guests, the club offers 60 luxurious guest rooms, tennis and spa facilities, and an award-winning Joe Lee-designed golf course. The course earned the resort the only spot in southern Florida on Condé Nast Traveler's 2003 list of the top 100 golf resorts worldwide. Guests also enjoy the meticulously maintained driving range, the putting and chipping greens, and the pro shop with a variety of logo resort wear and access to on-site PGA instruction. Guests visiting the 30,000-square-foot spa select from a variety of signature Everglades facial and body treatments as well as half and full-day packages. The facility provides elegant men's and women's lounge areas, each with steam rooms, whirlpools, private patios, and a personal attendant. Daily admission is available to local residents or non-hotel guests. Please contact us for details at 954 883 4900. Local Shopping Guide Aventura Mall is anchored by Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Macy's Men Home Furniture, JCPenney and Sears, and offers South Florida visitors a compelling selection of international and national retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch, Boss Hugo Boss, Coach, Diesel, Michal Negrin, Miss Sixty, Movado, Oilily and Puma. When visiting Aventura Mall, unprecedented service can always be expected. Along with our upscale shopping, some helpful services we offer include:
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