Oakland Park Neighborhood Meeting Discussing Former Kmart Site
An Oakland Park ordinance requests that a neighborhood participation meeting be held so that the residents of Oakland Park are informed. On Wednesday 7/29/20 at 6:30 pm the City of Oakland Park hosted the developers, RAM Construction and Development, LLC (RAM), who are working on the former Kmart site located at 670 E Oakland Park […]
Sandy Sweet Bakery: The Sweetest Bake Shop in Oakland Park
Have you ever walked into a room and the sweet smells of sugar hit you like a cloud of cotton candy? Please head on over to and step into Sandy Sweet Bakery at 165 E Oakland Park Blvd, in Oakland Park. This bakery has been in business for 11 years. It all started after Sandra, […]
A Neighbor in Need
One of Oakland Park’s very own senior citizens needs assistance. The elderly woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been a hard-working woman for most of her life. She is a retired City of Lauderhill employee who lives on a small fixed pension as well as social security. Rent Raised During Pandemic Many of Oakland […]
Summer Vacations During a Pandemic
We’re halfway through the summer of 2020 and, because of the pandemic, this summer season is looking quite different. Schools in FL are ramping up for an on-time start, although the delivery format is still to be confirmed (hybrid, online, in-person), so it feels like these next couple weeks are the last chance at a […]
Oakland Park Fire Station Closes Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
Oakland Park Fire Station #20, located at 4721 NW 9th Avenue, Oakland Park, FL 33309 has temporarily closed due to an outbreak of positive COVID-19 tests. First responders are at high risk for exposure. Despite safety measures and use of PPE, sources close to the department state that possibly up to 20 Oakland Park Fire […]
Oakland Park Family Mourns the Loss of their Matriarch
Mary Lee Beasley was born in Thomasville, GA on June 8th in 1926. Her late parents, Arthur Lee Williams and Ethel Williams relocated to Oakland Park in 1930. Mary was a long-time resident of the Harlem Mc-Bride area in Oakland Park. Here she built a foundation for her future with her family and became a […]
Parade of Orchids: Honoring Our Loved Ones and Helping the Ecosystem
Taking time out of your day to say “thank you” or “I appreciate you” to someone who needs to hear it is a powerful thing. Thinking about others makes us feel good—plain and simple; otherwise we wouldn’t give gifts during the holidays. Altruistic thinking brings many benefits, and in a time when our society is […]
Zero Empty Spaces: There Is Always Room for Art
Art: the execution, expression and creation of emotion, color, textures, patterns, and unlimited possibilities to express oneself on various mediums such as canvas, paper, paint, dance, sculpting, music, film, and even with one’s own body. The world is full of art and the artists behind the creations. With so much creativity being born to people […]
Record Number of Sales for Oak Tree in Less Than 48 Hours
The site of the former Oak Tree Golf Course on the western side of Oakland Park is finally beginning to take shape as the new for Oak Tree homes by Pulte. Some of the first model homes are nearing completion on the site. The entrance way off of Prospect Road is also beginning to take […]
5 Renovations that Will Add Value to Your Home
If you own a home at some point you will most likely consider renovations. When doing so it is important to consider which ones to do because not all renovations are made alike, and not all renovations will add the most value to your real estate. Most people believe that cost equals value. That is […]
