TAP Student of the Month: Tyler Francis
Founded by local Oakland Park resident Coby King, the Teen Alliance Project is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to create relationships and programs in communities that lack resources. The main goal is helping teens achieve their dreams by providing opportunities that build character, civic engagement, personal awareness, and expands life experiences. Living in Oakland […]
What The New Stadium Means For Oakland Park
Since 2013 David Beckham and his partners have planned to open a professional soccer franchise, Inter Miami CF, in 2020. In working toward that goal, over the years, the franchise has presented plans to the City of Miami to develop Miami Freedom Park. But the approval process has experienced several delays and has left Inter […]
Oakland Park Fire Rescue Receives New Heavy Rescue Truck
On November 6, 2019, Oakland Park’s Fire Rescue gave the public a view of its new Enforcer E-ONE heavy rescue truck. Outside of Oakland Park’s city hall, just before the November commission meeting, residents were invited to take a look. Oakland Park Fire Rescue Department The Oakland Park Fire Rescue Department covers approximately 9 square […]
5 Online Scams You Should Be Aware Of
Hollywood movies and TV series are replete with movies about con men and grifters. In Catch Me if You Can, Leonardo di Caprio plays Frank Abagnale. Abagnale, a mere 19 years old, is a professional con man. Abagnale is such an astute con artist that after catching him, the U.S. government hires him to be […]
10 Fresh Outdoor Garden Trends to Try Now
As the year winds down and our temperatures begin to cool, many South Floridians head to their outdoor spaces to enjoy the milder climate. Here are 10 modern garden trends that are sure to elevate your outdoor garden space and you help you get the most out of your time outdoors. Keep an eye on […]
Buying a Home? Learn the Importance of a Pre-Approval
Buying a home can be a daunting task. For most of us, a home purchase represents the largest financial transaction we’ll ever undertake. And a house is not just a piece of areal estate – it is home, where we will live our daily lives and make special memories. Since most of us won’t pay […]
City Commissioner Tim Lonergan Explains How Oakland Park Can Benefit from 3Ps
Recently Oakland Park has researched the advantages of 3Ps and identified many positive opportunities. What is a 3P? It’s a Public-Private Partnership! 3Ps: How It Works It’s when a government entity, like Oakland Park, and a private business partner to provide a public service or develop a public facility in a manner that divides risk, […]
Oakland Parkers Peek Into The City’s Future
Plans to modernize the City of Oakland Park for its second century have been in the works for over a decade. Modernizing required additional funding so the City asked voters to approve a $40 million dollar bond. Seventy percent (70%) of residents approved the bond in November 2018. With this overwhelmingly majority approval, the City […]
Day of the Dead: Tradition and Celebrations
Most people hang up their spooky skulls the night of October 31st, but that’s when the fiesta is just beginning in Mexico. DÃa de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico to honor those who have passed on. Instead of being a somber experience, this Mexican tradition celebrates the […]
