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Ellen Bithell, CRS, CDPE

Expo Alfresco!

On Wednesday, April 30th comes an event that I look forward to in my adopted home town of Hollywood, Florida every year! I would love to say that it is because it has been moved from Harrison Street to our lovely ArtsPark at Young Circle, or that I love the networking opportunities. These are both true, but the real reason I never miss this event is the food!

I pay $15.00 in advance, which gives me a wristband and an opportunity to sample food from most of South Florida’s wonderful restaurants. And children 10 and under are free! This is a family friendly event where they serve everything from pizza to sushi (you’ll find me by the sushi!).

I should mention that the city bills this as the ultimate networking extravaganza with restaurant tasting, corporate displays and live music. That is all accurate, but between you and me, I go for the food!<!--break-->

Tickets are $15.00 per person in advance, and can be obtained by calling 954-923-4000. Expo Alfresco begins at 5:30 PM, and continues to 8:30 PM. For more information, visit www.hollywoodchamber.org.

There are so many opportunities for those of us fortunate enough to live here in South Florida. Please visit www.downtownhollywood.com for info on upcoming events. For the latest information on the real estate market, please visit my website, www.homeinsouthflorida.com. You can find your dream home, or learn what your home is worth!

Third Thursdays in the ArtsPark

Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7-9pm The beautiful ArtsPark located in Downtown Hollywood in Southeast Florida features a free outdoor concert on the lawn of the amphitheater. Recently they have had a jazz band, a classic rock band and an easy listening band so there is a nice variety to appeal to all tastes. Don’t forget to bring a blanket to sit on and something to drink or munch on, as they do not currently have vendors in the park.

The ArtsPark also features a section for children, so feel free to bring the whole family and enjoy a concert under the stars!

For more info, please call: 954-921-3500. There is so much to experience in Hollywood, you won't want to miss a thing! Check out www.downtownhollywood.com for upcoming events, and be sure to check out my website, www.homeinsouthflorida.com for the latest real estate listings, or help in determining the value of your home.

International Film Series

Interested in seeing a foreign film? During the winter, films are shown monthly outdoors at the Arts Park in Downtown Hollywood, Florida at no cost. During Daylight Savings Time, the monthly series moves inside to Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center located at 1770 Monroe Street at US1 at a cost of only $2.00 per person. There is plenty of free parking on site.

  • Thursday April 10 - Island on Bird Street (Hebrew)
  • Thursday May 8 - Lovers of the Arctic Circle (Spanish)
  • Thursday June 12 - The Closet (French)

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival presents all shows.

For more information please call: 954-921-3016.

For more on events going on in South Florida, please visit my website www.homeinsouthflorida.com. You can also check out the latest real estate listings and find out what your home's value is!

You Can Have It All At The Aventura Mall!

One of the things I love best about living in South Florida is the abundance of activities we have here. Although I enjoy all of the year round outdoor activities that South Florida has to offer, I have to confess that sometimes a girl just wants to go shopping, and when I want to go shopping I can really have it all at The Aventura Mall, located on Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura, Florida.

As a frequent visitor there, I am always surprised by all of the wonderful shops and services the mall has to offer. I never worry about parking because I always drop off my car at the Aventura Car Wash located in the Macy’s garage where they wash the inside and outside of my car and do a great job for just $15.00. When I come out I love getting into my clean car and driving away!

Last year, they added a Lenscrafters by Optique in the women’s Macy’s. (Yes they have two different stores, one for women and one for men!). I found out Lenscrafters is running a special where you can have your eyes examined by Dr. Michael Kondell, an ophthalmologist, and that the cost is only $38.00, half of the regular price! They also have a 50% sale going on for select frames and lenses; needless to say I took advantage of the opportunity.

To make an appointment, call Lenscrafters Optique, inside Macy's at Aventura Mall at 305-682-3494.

See you at the mall!

Looking for more info on South Florida and all it has to offer? Visit my website, www.homeinsouthflorida.com. Not only will you find links to a variety of South Florida sites, but you can get the latest real estate listings, find your home's value, and read up on the latest news on the real estate market.

It's Happening in Downtown Hollywood

Dream Car ClassicOne of the things that I love the most about Hollywood, Florida since relocating here from Chicago in 1990, is the abundance of year round outdoor activities.

There are events for people of all ages and interests!

Are you a car lover? The first Sunday of every month, Downtown Hollywood presents the Dream Car Classic, featuring dozens of pre ‘78 vintage cars on display along Hollywood Boulevard. This event will take place April 6th, May 4th and June 1st from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and it's FREE!

They also feature live music and entertainment, arts and crafts for kids and face painting.

Please bring the whole family; you all are sure to have a great time!

For more information on the Dream Car Classic and other Downtown Hollywood events, visit www.downtownhollywood.com. For information on South Florida, please visit my website, www.homeinsouthflorida.com. Whether you're in the market to buy, or preparing to sell your home, or just wondering what your home is worth, you're sure to find information you can use!