Jaco Pastorius: How One Oakland Parker Changed Music Forever
Tucked behind Funky Buddha brewery on Dixie Highway is a space that, to many, is the heart of Oakland Park. If you’ve been to any of our cultural festivals, Holiday Village, movie nights, or food events you know the iconic fountain and archway that lead into Jaco Pastorius Park. You know the name, which is […]
ArtStART: For the Love of Clay
It is truly a privilege when one is able to know early on what their true calling in life is, and that is exactly what it was like for Cheryl Brown who is a clay artist. Cheryl is an artist and owner of Cielo Clayworks. On her website www.cieloclayworks.com, she states in her bio: “The […]
The Wander Shop: The Latest Fashions Coming Soon to Downtown Oakland Park
Downtown Oakland Park once known as the home of City Hall and warehouses has undergone quite a transformation in the last few years. Now full of hip restaurants, bars and numerous small businesses, downtown Oakland Park will soon be welcoming a clothing boutique. The Wander Shop, a locally owned women’s boutique will be having its […]
The Air Conditioning Scheme: A Hot Scam in Oakland Park
The Air Conditioning Scam It starts with a knock on the door. A legitimate-looking person in a uniform informs you that your older air conditioning unit runs on R-22, aka “Freon,” which is now illegal in the state. They then tell you that you must upgrade your air conditioning system, or the state of Florida […]
Oakland Park City Commission Approves Plans to Redevelop City Property and Secure a Local Rail Stop
On Wednesday May 19th, 2021, Oakland Park’s City Commission approved plans for the redevelopment of another swath of City owned properties in Downtown Oakland Park. The proposal includes plans for a stop for the Tri-Rail Coastal Link commuter line and the redevelopment of seven, City owned, acres. The purpose of the redevelopment is to incorporate […]
BSO Unearths Human Remains Near Eastside Village in Oakland Park
It has been in the headlines for several days now, BSO along with the FBI and Navy investigators have been digging behind Eastside Village townhomes in Downtown Oakland Park. Today, after extensive digging the joint task force unearthed human remains. Investigators were digging behind the separation wall on the far east end of Eastside village […]
4 Top Mechanics in Oakland Park
Oakland Park residents often frequent the Living in Oakland Park Group looking for recommendations. One of the most frequently asked is, “Who can recommend a good mechanic/shop in Oakland Park?”. Choosing a mechanic can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Second to a home, a car is one of our most significant investments. […]
Oak Tree’s First Homeowners Close On Their New House
For years the former Oak Tree golf course in west Oakland Park lay fallow. It was anybody’s guess what would become of the land until Pulte presented plans for a new development to the City of Oakland Park. The plan initially called for just over 800 homes. The City Commission did not approve the plan […]
Poverello Lives Up To Its Mission of Caring for Poor, Sick and Hungry
Il Poverello in Italian translates to “the little poor one.” St. Francis of Assisi – Il Poverello – was a wealthy Franciscan monk in the 13th century who had a tremendous yearning to become a knight. He was captured in battle and, after spending a year in captivity and in subsequent sickness, began to question […]
Eviction Moratorium on Life Support and Its Impact on Buying a House
Nearly every day there is a new article or announcement regarding the nationwide eviction moratorium. One day the eviction moratorium gets extended, but the next day a federal court rules that the moratorium is unconstitutional and the ban is lifted, but then the day after that, the moratorium continues due to a stay on the […]
