Oakland Coffee and Juice Bar: By Locals for Locals
“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world”, remarked Thomas Jefferson about this miraculous beverage. High quality, locally distributed Argyle brand coffee is the focus at Oakland Coffee and Juice Bar, the cool coffee and juice bar on 201 E Oakland Park Blvd in Oakland Park, Florida. Co-owners Orlando and Kamila opened their coffee shop […]
Adam Dolle Studio: Art with a Conscience
Adam Dolle, of the Adam Dolle Studio on NE 12th Ave, might sum up his life in one word: serendipity. “I am grateful,” he says, “for the people I have met. Chance encounter has changed the course of my life. My current work is a result of my diverse history and uncharted approach to life.” […]
Sara Guevrekian Formally Resigns as Oakland Park City Commissioner
On October 9, 2019 Oakland Park City Commissioner Sara Guevrekian formally tendered her resignation to the City’s Attorney via email. Guevrekian had served on the City’s Commission since 2012. She served as Mayor from November 2018 to November 2019. On November 20, 2019 Matthew Sparks was sworn in as Mayor. It was Sparks’ turn to […]
BSO Releases Identity of Man Killed in Car Crash in Oakland Park
On Sunday, October 11th, at 11:33AM, Rhiannon Samoyedny, one of Living In Oakland Park’s senior writers, posted in the Facebook group: “Bad accident happening now. Commercial and 6th. Intersection is closed. Tire kingdom sign was taken out. Looks like they are trying to get someone out of the vehicle“. Below is one of the pictures […]
BSO Looking for Audacious Daytime Burglar In Oakland Park
On Thursday October 1, residents of the 4700 block of NE 1st Terrace went to work. Despite having ring cameras on the house, while the residents were away it was targeted by an audacious official looking burglar. Daytime Burglar In Oakland Park The crook parked across the street from the house in a red Dodge […]
Calusa Coffee Roasters: A Singular Coffee Experience
Calusa Coffee Roasters is located at 161 East Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334. They opened in 2013 as the first coffee roaster in Oakland Park and have been serving caffeinated treats one cup at time. Calusa’s owners are Luis Arteaga, a six year Marine Corps veteran and Maria Jurado. They chose the name Calusa […]
Halloween Costume Dreams Come True At Vintage Diversity
Halloween is not just about trick or treating and spreading fear in the air. It’s one of the best holidays for you to unleash your creativity. Halloween tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. On this day, people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off ghosts. This day marked the end of […]
The Future of Greenleaf Park?
This week in the Living in Oakland Park Facebook Group, a lively discussion took place regarding a prime piece of land that everyone in the city and surrounding cities has been wondering about for some time: Greenleaf Park and City Hall. As Oakland Park grows, all eyes are on us as we are in the […]
Heather Neiman Art: Art for All
As a self proclaimed artist Heather Neiman has been painting since the age of ten years old. A native of Akron, Ohio, a wife of thirty two years, a mother and grandmother, Heather has been calling Oakland Park home since 1990. Heather moved to Florida following her parents footsteps who wanted to move away to […]
Peter Pan Diner: Where Customers Are Family
As a native Oakland Parker, I feel confident in calling Peter Pan Diner a staple of the community. This family owned restaurant has called the southeast corner of Oakland Park Blvd and Dixie Hwy its home since its opening in 1979. The owner, Jeronimos Kourkoumelis, was kind enough to chat with me. He and his […]
