8 Places to Eat a Great Burger In and Around Oakland Park

A perfectly cooked burger,  cheese that melts in your mouth, a bun that complements the burger and its fixings,  a variety of sides to choose from… now that is an unforgettable burger experience!  Choosing a good craft burger may seem like a simple task, but it’s definitely not. In addition to its preparation, there is an […]

Boar’s Nest Saloon: More than a Biker Bar

We have all heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. Looks can be deceiving, especially after first glance. First impressions can help us make our minds about something or someone in an instant. Living or working in Oakland Park, and using Prospect as a way to get around, you may have passed […]

City of Oakland Park Shows Exemplary Leadership in Vaccine Distribution

Since the COVID vaccine arrived in the United States, its distribution around the country, has been plagued with problems. Wilton Manors resident, Joseph Fernandez, shared his experience trying to get an appointment when Broward first launched its website to take appointments. Trying to get the appointment on the Broward website was very touch and go. […]

Tenth Level Tavern: Oakland Park’s One and Only Barcade

It’s important for this place to feel like by big living room. I want them to feel this is their home. I built it and I’m working in it, but it exists for the people who come and use it and participate and have experiences. Joey Cammisa, Owner of Tenth Level Tavern This past week, […]

Socially Distant Sunshine, South Florida Style

Happy 2021, Oakland Parkers! It’s a new year, but we’re not exactly ready for a fresh start. As long as the pandemic continues to rage, we’re going to need to stay safe and socially distant.  That doesn’t mean we have to stay stuck inside, though. In fact, experts recommend fresh air, sunshine, and time outdoors […]

Pedestrian Killed In Crash In Oakland Park

On Friday January 8, 2021 at around 8:45pm, an unnamed  pedestrian died after being hit by a car at the intersection of NW 38th Street and Powerline Road.  The preliminary investigation by Broward Sheriff’s Office indicates that the pedestrian was walking westbound near the intersection and got into the path of silver 2002 Honda Civic. […]

Lacuna Design: Transforming Wood Into Custom Art

The dictionary will define “lacuna” as a noun and it is defined two ways. One definition is a blank space, or a missing part. The other definition is a small cavity or pit in an anatomical structure. Though Lacuna Design Studios’ name was inspired by an Italian rock band from Italy, Lacuna Coil, the name […]

Is Another Foreclosure Wave Coming?

In short, there is a very high possibility we will experience another wave of foreclosures. Although it won’t be the same as the Great Recession of 2008.  The Cause of the Forthcoming Crisis In 2008 the real estate market completely collapsed as a result of predatory lending. When the bubble burst a staggering number of […]

Chen Medical Center: Where Seniors Come First

“My doctor seems rushed and doesn’t have time for me” is a common complaint in today’s American health care model. But Chen Senior Medical Center takes a more caring, time sensitive and personal approach with its patients. The company started in 1985 by Dr. James Chen after he was diagnosed with a curable type of […]

Outside Activities You Can Do with Social Distancing

When the pandemic crisis fell upon most of thought it would be over soon. As we near almost a year since the quarantine began life is far from normal. Despite the fact that life has not resumed its normal course, it does not mean you have to sit idly by waiting for time to pass. […]