Child’s Literacy Matters They Say…
I am a full-time working mother of three beautiful children. My two boys and my girl are my world. I do have to brag that my sons are doing well in their honor classes while my daughter is beyond excited to start elementary school this year. However, I have to point out there is one […]
Oakland Park Honors Its Volunteers
The City of Oakland Park has a corps of volunteers that help the City with a number of different programs. This past Wednesday, December 4th, the Bruce Garrison, the Volunteer Services Manager, organized a dinner in honor of these selfless Citizens of Oakland Park. Mayor Sparks and Vice Mayor Bolin were also present and thanked […]
A Preview of the Future of the Old Kmart Site
On December 3, 2019 at Oakland Park’s City Hall Commission Chamber RAM Realty unveiled the first proposed design by RAM Realty for the old Kmart site. There was approximately 60 stakeholders in attendance. Robert Lochrie, RAM Realty’s legal representative and Beatrice Hernandez, director of design for MSA Architects shared the details of the project with […]
A Condo, Townhome or House? Making the Right Decision
Most people know that we live in a relatively expensive part of the country. Rents are high, home prices are higher than in most other parts of the country, and homeowner’s insurance is higher due to our risk of hurricanes. Growing Vertically Here in South Florida we enjoy an almost perfect climate. We are the […]
Oakland Park’s Peter Pan Diner Wins Big!
When you walk into Peter Pan Diner you take a trip back in time. The famous Oakland Park diner has maintained its old Florida charm and its tradition of serving up timeless classics and Greek favorites at affordable prices. As a result Peter Pan Diner is a place where Oakland Parkers from all walks of […]
8 Christmas Classics Worth Re-Watching
Deck the Halls In this Yuletide comedy Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito are neighbors that go to war over Christmas. Broderick plays a small town optometrist, Steve Finch, who is known in town as the Christmas guy. His reputation is threatened when the obnoxious Buddy Hall, played by Danny DeVito, moves in across the street […]
What The First Thanksgiving Was Really Like
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it is a day to gather with friends and family and break bread without the pressure of having to buy gifts. As a former history teacher I always wondered what the first Thanksgiving was like. So, for this article I did a little research to find out […]
10 Dangerous Selfies That Should Never Have Been Attempted
Taking selfies has become pretty much mandatory at everywhere and anywhere and for any reason. But in order to garner some attention, get likes and followers, some people are willing to take big risks to get that perfect #Selfie. In some cases nothing goes wrong and people go on with their day. But for some […]
What The Old Kmart Site May Be
According to public record, in 2012, mega-retailer Walmart purchased 670 E. Oakland Park Blvd. for $10,000,000. Kmart continued to function on the site until 2014 while Walmart negotiated its opening with the City of Oakland Park. Walmart was finalizing its plans when they received unsolicited offers on the property according to their spokesperson Phillip Keene. […]
Oakland Park Has a New Mayor!
In the City of Oakland Park, the Mayoral and Vice Mayoral seat are rotated between Commissioners each year. This past Wednesday, November 20th, Matt Sparks, Oakland Park Vice-Mayor was sworn in as Mayor. Jane Bolin was sworn in as Vice Mayor. Both Sparks and Bolin will serve as Mayor and Vice Mayor respectively until next […]
