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Brazilian Artist Rose Perussi Brings Awareness to Nature

The natural beauty of the world is in danger. Our world and our life were made to be wonderful. Man has tainted it with pollution and with the decay of carelessness. One artist who has poured her heart into art to bring awareness to the beauty and care of nature is Rose Perussi. Brazilian born […]

Petition for Speeding Control Measures Revived After Hit and Run

On the evening of September 15th, 2020 Norman Fialkowsky witnessed the unthinkable. Right before his eyes a Toyota Tacoma truck ran over a young boy and sped off. Norman expressed his rage and utter disgust for this callous act in the Living in Oakland Park Facebook group:“Freaking piece of shit in a grey Toyota Tacoma […]

Is Pulte Building Another Development In Oakland Park?

Yes, Pulte is building another development. After all, they are a builder that is what they do. But no, it is not quite in Oakland Park, but it is close enough that it is worth taking a closer look. Pulte’s new development, Cassia Estates, is in the beginning of construction in the City of Lauderdale […]

Opening of Oakland Bark Dog Park Discussed at Special Commission Meeting

When the quarantine fell upon us all in an effort to protect the City’s residents parks were closed. As re-opening began, some parks were made available for public use but not Oakland Bark, the City’s one and only dog park. Dog owners throughout Oakland Park have waited for it to open, but as of today […]

5 Actions to Take When You Feel Overwhelmed

When you are overwhelmed, it can feel like the walls are closing in on you and that you simply won’t be able to get done what you have planned. Feeling this way is certainly a modern condition. We have more to do than ever before and there are not more hours in a day.  It […]

The New Residences At The Old Kmart Site

If you live in Oakland Park you have drive past the old Kmart site at 670 East Oakland Park Boulevard hundreds of times. After Kmart went out of business Oakland Parkers waited and wondered as to what would replace the big box retailer. Walmart purchased the site and their appearance on the Oakland Park scene […]

20 Restaurants That Went Out of Business During the Pandemic

When the quarantine was declared earlier this year everyone had to adjust. All of sudden our normal was taken away and we had to learn to do things differently. Eating out, which is something Americans do often, became impossible. We had to re-purpose our lives and many of us, due to Coronavirus concerns, began eating […]

5 Tips to Be More Productive While Stuck at Home

When quarantine forced us to stay at home we finally had that endless weekend we always dreamed of. But since we are used to being busy, after a while, it took a little bit of adjustment and I bet some of us were even wishing to get back to work. While being alone with yourself […]

2020 Emerald Award Winner Shows Her Little Corner of Paradise

Nestled quietly in our very own Oakland Park, sits a little haven for butterflies, bugs, birds, and even unwanted iguanas. Agnes Gallo and her boyfriend James Miller have transformed their back yard into a heavenly corner of paradise for themselves. Both retired, they can dedicate their time and love to house a myriad of plants, […]

Oakland Park Elks Help Our Community in More Ways Than One!

When organizations stand the test of time, it proves that their purpose and message is a much needed one, and one to count on. Just over 150 years ago, in the Theater district of New York City, Comedians and Actors formed The Elks. These actors and comedians would get together on weekends to be a […]

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