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There is a New Developer In Town For Oakland Park Square

Across from Jaco Pastorius Park are two City owned parcels known as the West Dixie Lots. These empty lots have been designated as brownfield land. Brownfield land is land that is potentially contaminated and hazardous. As a result of this designation the City has rehabilitated the site. Rehabilitation makes it clean, useful, productive and ultimately […]

The New Normal Post COVID-19

In a matter of just a few weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally changed the world and profoundly altered the life of us in the United States. Right now, more people are getting sick and more people are dying, and it might even get worse in the following days or weeks. However, it is not […]

Travel Photographer Offers Free Headshots In Oakland Park

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken a toll on us all and life as we know it has changed to a new normal. Now the world has become increasingly virtual and Photographer Paul McDermott wants to make sure we all look our best while online.  Giving Back to the Community As a way to give back […]

Salons Re-open During Broward County Phase 1

Last week, on May 18th, 2020, Broward County, FL joined the list of other counties and municipalities across the U.S. that are “back to business” and initiated the Phase 1 of reopening procedures. According to the Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-120, personal grooming services are allowed to reopen under Broward’s Phase One reopening strategy. […]

The Smile Behind Sunshine Chiropractic Center

Tucked away in a shopping plaza off of Andrews Ave is Sunshine Chiropractic Center. It stands out from the other establishments in the plaza because of its welcoming entrance. But the sunshine only really hits you and you begin to feel its warmth after you walk inside. Responsible for that warm feeling is the smile […]

Oakland Park Library Offers Curbside Pick-Up

The current state of emergency has forced us all to learn to live a new way. Instead of eating out we started ordering in or cooking at home. Instead of going to gyms we took virtual classes or exercised at home. Instead of meeting up with friends in person we met up with them on […]

Local Businesses Reopen with Safety Measures

Oakland Park businesses have been given the green light to begin reopening for services. Some residents are sighing in relief and looking forward to eating meals away from their dining room table. Others are worried about risks associated with these indulgences. We checked in with local businesses to understand what changes and protections have been […]

A Sneak Peek into Oak Tree by Pulte

The public golf course Oak Tree Country Club in west Oakland Park is one of the latest land acquisitions by Pulte builders. Pulte has been a prominent leader in buying old golf courses around Florida and developing them into communities. After receiving approval by the City Commission last fall in September, Pulte immediately began clearing […]

Save The Florida Distilleries

The governor announced that all of Florida is expected to open by the end of May. As dubious as I may feel about continuing life as I used to know it, the show must go on and I yearn for it. What will it all look like? Will we be safe? Will this all be […]

Latest COVID-19 Numbers in Oakland Park

Today Oakland Park began Phase 1 of re-opening. The sentiment regarding the re-opening among residents was mixed.  Reactions ranged from downright indignant to elation. One group member, Stuart Taft, offered the group a more balanced perspective from which to consider the re-opening. In his post Taft said: “If it’s too soon to reopen, then when […]

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