EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 13 MIN
Hollywood, Florida: Joseph Young's Dream
from Tales From South Florida: Stories of the People and Places That Shaped South Florida · host Bill Monty
In this episode of Tales From South Florida,Take a TALK Down Memory Lane as host Bill Monty explores the founding and evolution of Hollywood, Florida — from scrubland and marshes to a planned, grand “City By the Sea.” Learn how developer Joseph Wesley Young, Jr. laid out wide boulevards, man-made lakes, a beachfront promenade, and a dream community that became one of Broward County’s and Florida's most beloved seaside towns.We trace the ups and downs — the 1920s boom, the 1926 hurricane, post-WWII growth — and how today’s Historic Downtown and the laid-back beachfront Broadwalk still echo Young’s original vision.Hit play to stroll through Hollywood’s past — and don’t forget to visit talesfromsouthflorida.com for more stories from our region’s roots.Mentioned in this episode:Interview with Filmmaker, Joseph Greco: Growing Up in South FloridaHistoric Hemingway's Restaurant in HollywoodSend Me a MessageSupport the showClick the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE!Share your Memories here: Send a voice message to TalesFromSouthFloridaVisit our website at Tales From South Florida Want to be a guest on Tales From South Florida? Send Bill Monty a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17520056164340322cfae84a5 - Search Share your South Florida memories with us at [email protected] or leave us a voice mailat 754-800-3170. Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.
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In this episode of Tales From South Florida,Take a TALK Down Memory Lane as host Bill Monty explores the founding and evolution of Hollywood, Florida — from scrubland and marshes to a planned, grand “City By the Sea.” Learn how developer Joseph Wesley Young, Jr. laid out wide boulevards, man-made lakes, a beachfront promenade, and a dream community that became one of Broward County’s and Florida's most beloved seaside towns. We trace the ups and downs — the 1920s boom, the 1926 hurricane, pos...
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