Northeast High School Wins Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
Northeast High School was selected from thousands of nationwide entries for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. The annual competition is designed to bolster interest and proficiency in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math.) The competition is nationwide, and students are invited to apply by showcasing how STEM principles can be used in their communities. Helping […]
Dr. Carter G Woodson Park: A Park with a Name
To understand the namesake of Dr. Carter G Woodson Park, one must travel back in time. Starting in Oakland Park’s earliest days when settlers came to the area in search of fruitful land to grow crops. This brought many sharecroppers to the area such as R.J. McBride, an Irish settler who bought acreage in Oakland […]
Oakland Park Saddened by the Loss of Wilton Manors Mayor
A sense of shock and surprise filled the hearts of Oakland Parkers last night and this morning when they heard that Wilton Manor’s Mayor Justin Flippen had died suddenly on his way to a commission meeting. At first it was thought that Mayor Flippen had suffered a massive heart attack. Later it was determined that […]
Originality, Imagination, Creativity: The Legacy of Peter Olsen
It’s not everyday you come across a body of work that feels as though it belongs in an archive along side the creative works of Michelangelo. Peter Olsen, a New York native who came to south Florida to live in what he calls paradise, could be considered one of the most prolific artists in our […]
Experience Polynesia at the Annual Polynesian Cultural Festival
Aloha! Grab your grass skirt and lei and head over to Jaco Pastorius Park for the Polynesian Annual Cultural Festival! This festival is the brainchild of Tama Leao, President of the Polynesian Culture Association, located here in our own backyard of Oakland Park. He created the PCA to create awareness of the Polynesian Culture. The […]
Martin Karadzhov: Classical Mural Artist Bringing Luxury to Oakland Park
Martin Karadzhov studied art for 12 years in his home country of Bulgaria before moving to Miami in 2003. He always loved art, and was determined to pursue it even if he was his only supporter. Being accepted to the oldest and most prestigious Art School in Sofia, one of only 6 students in the […]
Poodles and Pitbulls and Rain, OH MY: 7th Annual Doggy Fun Fest
They say “Dogs have owners, and cats have staff.†In Oakland Park I would say that dogs have fans! On Sunday, February 16th not wind, rain or hail could have stopped hundreds of dog fans from going to Jaco Pastorious Park for the Seventh Annual Doggy Fun Fest! Two Legs or Four Legs, Everyone Was […]
The Shoe Whisperer of Oakland Park
Head over to your closet and you’re sure to find a pair of your favorite shoes, the pair that no matter how worn or scuffed they’ve become, they still hold the title of being your favorite pair of shoes, but what happens when your beloved pair of shoes no longer look like the pair you […]
Could You Live In These Tiny Houses?
Tiny house, mortgage-free living has been gaining popularity lately as a freer, minimalist way to live. A Tiny House is generally defined as a home that is 400 square feet or less. Now that is really tiny! If you are used to living in a regular sized house then it would take some major adjusting […]
The Heart of Salon 51: Barbara Ann Ives
Just east of Andrews and Prospect Road on the north side of the street in the plaza is Salon 51. Salon 51 is a salon “for all ages-the young and the young at heart”! From the receptionist to the hairdressers to the nail technician, the Salon 51 team is made up of dedicated professionals. They […]
