In 1920, Joseph Young arrived in South Florida to create his own "Dream City in Florida". His vision included the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean stretching westward with man-made … See more

Before it dissolved, Commodore Cruise Line and its subsidiary Crown Cruise Line were headquartered in Hollywood.
Aerospace and electronics parts manufacturer See more

Mayor
• Joseph Wesley Young Jr., circa 1925
• Arthur W. Kellner, circa 1935
• Lester Boggs, 1943–1947, 1949–1953
• Alfred … See more

Transportation
Hollywood is served by Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the nation's 22nd-busiest airport. Broward County Transit operates several bus routes that pass through the city, such as the 1 on See more

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 30.8 square miles (80 km ), of which 3.46 square miles (9 km ) … See more

Hollywood has about 60 parks, seven golf courses, and sandy beaches.
Hollywood Beach has a broadwalk that extends about 2.5 miles along the ocean. Parking is available on side streets or in garages for a fee, and public trolleys run through the day. … See more

Hollywood has 32 public (and charter) schools and 24 private schools. The public schools are operated by the Broward County Public Schools See more