Merle M. Singer, Assembleman Scott Wildman, and City Council Member Jackie Goldberg look over the plans while NBC and Fox provide the TV news coverage.

Merle M. Singer addresses the audience as the local political leaders prepare for the ceremonial groundbreaking.

The Hollywood High School Marching Band, Drill Team, and R.O.T.C. Color guard provided the entertainment, complete with a rousing version of "Hooray for Hollywood."

Merle M. Singer and Jonathan Varsano show local merchants the plans for the Gateway Project at the Hollywood Business Expo.