Together We Stand

Frank's Orilio Hollywood Centenarian

World War II veteran, big band musician, skilled illustrator, accomplished painter, and longtime Hollywood resident who just happens to also be a centenarian. Meet Frank Orilio, a true Renaissance man who in his 100-years has traveled to world, drummed in some of the biggest of Big Bands, and brought to life important electronic and radar systems for the U.S. Army Air Force’s Strategic Air Command. Frank’s famous friends, impressive gigs and assemblage of museum quality artwork could fill volumes. With a sharp recall down to the detail, told with a wide smile and hint of mischief, Frank’s stories take a lucky listener back to a time when a world war was ending, and everything seemed possible and new.

Together We Stand

Hollywood Organization Working to Build a Sustainable Community thru Aquaponic Farming.  Tucked away on 5-acres in west Hollywood is a 10,000 gallon aquaponic farming operation dedicated to growing community alongside red strawberries and leafy green vegetables. For the past 10 years, retired auto mechanic John Mears and his wife Anna have been hard at work growing their aquaponics farm into an effective tool they use to bring individuals together. “We’re using aquaponics as a textbook to show the symphonic relationships of how to build a better community.” They started with the aquaponics farm. Here everyone is welcome to come and share their knowledge and life-lessons, while tending to the fish and the crops. “Hydroponic” farming is a technique where plants are grown in a soil-less environment. “Aquaculture” is farming fish in a closed, tank-style environment. “Aquaponics,” which has been around for centuries, combines the two techniques to form a mutually beneficial relationship between fish and plant. At the “Together We Stand” farm, tanks of tilapia swim near rows and rows of plants and greens. The waste from the fish serves as an all-natural fertilizer that enriches the water that is then used to water the plants. Some of the plants grow to keep the water clean for the fish, while others are grown for food. #hollywoodfl #hollywoodflorida

Migration of the Blue Heron by Grabster

Graffiti artist, muralist, and abstract artist with a bold take on color and movement. Born in Brazil, raised in New York, and developed in South Florida, Grabster pulls inspiration from decades of independent study and his eclectic upbringing to create colorful, dynamic, and skillful works.  #hollywoodfl #hollywoodflorida #community #artist #dhmpartners