Oakland Park Home to La Artesanal, A Mexican Style Popsicle Shop

Oakland Park has a new ice creamery to add to its roster of unique dining finds, the Mexican-style paleteria or popsicle shop, La Artesanal. La Artesanal first opened its doors on January 28, 2019, in Oakland Park. Lupe, La Artesanal’s owner, chose this area because of its prime location. Located at 3640 N. Andrews Ave […]

9 New Businesses Coming to Oakland Park

Recently Oakland Parkers were saddened to learn that a local favorite, Switchbox Coffee Roasters was closing its doors. To compound the community’s dismay at this news, about a month later, Lucky’s announced it too was closing its doors. But as Oakland Park loses two local favorites there are many other businesses in the works to […]

Sugar Luxe Society Promotes DIY Denim Workshop

We all know Sugar Luxe Society is every Oakland Park woman’s favorite boutique clothing store. The hip boutique has everything you need to stay in fashion, from handmade silk kimonos to trendy dresses and hats. But behind the curtains, there are several fun workshops available to all. Turning a Denim Jacket Into a Brand New […]

Bulegreen Makes it to Yelp’s List of Top Places to Eat in the Country

Anyone driving through the center of Oakland Park has likely driven past 3299 North Dixie Highway without giving the business there a second look. They don’t have an exclusive address or a single Michelin star. But according to Yelp’s new list of “Top 100 Places to Eat in 2020,” Bulegreen Café Yard is the number […]

Where to Watch Super Bowl 2020 in Oakland Park

In Super Bowl LIV, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off to determine who will take home the title of Super Bowl Champions for the 100th NFL Season. The Hard Rock stadium in Miami, home of the Miami Dolphins, will host the NFL championship game. Game tickets have soared from […]

City of Oakland Park Awarded $100K Grant

Oakland Park, a City on the Move, keeps on moving, and soon it will be moving in an entirely different way. This week, Mayor Matthew Sparks, Vice Mayor Jane Bolin and other City employees attended the United States Conference of Mayors. This non-partisan conference, held in Washington D.C. each January gives the mayors of cities […]

Karlene J. Froling – Building a Better Tomorrow One Children’s Book at a Time

Karlene Froling was born and raised in Newlands in Portmore, Jamaica. Her childhood experiences with being made to feel inferior because of her social and economic status has played a major role in forming her underlying vision as an author. She now strives to teach children about diversity and self worth with her five children’s […]

Oakland Park Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

This past Monday Oakland Park’s community of Churches, city officials, elders and young people came together to celebrate the legacy of not only Dr. Martin Luther King, but also their African American heritage. After many opening remarks, including a moving and powerful speech recited by Rev. Cheree Mojeplo reminding us that there is still work […]

5 Dog Kennels In and Around Oakland Park

The Living In Oakland Park Facebook group is a great way for people in the community to get recommendations about trusted service providers. Just before the holidays last year one member of the group asked for kennel recommendations. Dog Kennels in and Around Oakland Park With suggestions from group members and a little research we […]

Week of January 15th: Proud to Be OP Business Awards

The City of Oakland Park supports and recognizes local businesses for their dedication to the Oakland Park community, their values and, of course, their Oakland Park pride. The City recognizes business that: Market/brand their business location as Oakland Park; Feature Oakland Park in their packaging/corporate identity; Engage in community enhancement efforts. Businesses that receive the […]