Travel is Back – And it Could Be Safer Than Ever!

Hello, Living in Oakland Park readers! My name is Polly Hemstock and I am a travel agent, living and working here in Oakland Park. I will be writing a regular column on Travel for Living in Oakland Park. Are you as ready as I am to get back to travel now that things are opening […]

7 Safety Trends for Outdoor Activities

Over the past year, many people have started walking and cycling more and more. Younger people in particular (i.e. “Millennials”) are driving fewer miles, waiting longer to get driver’s licenses and using public transportation more frequently. In fact, the increased demand for bicycles has created a shortage of bicycles. Many of us that didn’t own […]

Coming Out of the Darkness, Into the Light! Pride 2021 in Wilton Manors Is Back!

Coming Out of the Dark and into the Light After being in lock down for more than a year, excitement for the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival in Wilton Manors on Saturday, June 19 is palpable. Organizers of the event chose the theme “Out of the Darkness, Into the Light”.  They chose this theme […]

Vicki Rosenthal Creates One of a Kind Piece to Honor Florida Panthers’ Ironman

When people think of sports, one usually thinks about their favorite sport and team. A memorable game or power play may be talked about for days. Hard core fans will feverishly discuss fails or missed opportunities in a very important game. Emotions are invested in teams and in individual players alike. Most often one would […]

Healing Paws Center Offers Pet Owners an Alternative Approach to Pet Health Care

“No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog (or cat) makes you feel rich.” Louis Sabin Mr. Sabin’s words are eloquent and true. Pets are part of our family and provide unconditional love. Pet ownership comes inherently with responsibilities for the health and well-being of our four legged friends. […]

Oakland Park Breaks Ground on the City Park Project

The $40 Million Dollar Bond Projects In 2018 the residents of the City of Oakland Park overwhelmingly approved by vote a $40 million dollar bond to update and improve the City’s infrastructure for its second century. When speaking of the bond projects, City Manager David Hebert has shared that “Our new buildings will be models […]

Stephen Neil: This is Me

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many of us suffered financial hardships. Many people struggled during these  times of uncertainty, as humanity dealt with the global epidemic and the new normal. Gifted violinist Stephen Neil found himself struggling with the loss of gigs. He felt helpless at the time. Social Dissension At the same time people […]

Oakland Park Fire Rescue Honors Its Heroes After COVID Forced Postponement of Awards

The Awards Must Go On: Honoring Our Heroes Last year normal changed for all of us. Life as we knew it had to be put on hold as we profoundly changed the way we live in order to battle a deadly pandemic. This caused many events to be postponed, including a new awards ceremony Oakland […]

Pink Donuts and More Opens In Oakland Park

June 4th is #nationaldonutday, so naturally it was the perfect day for Argentinian born Diego Macedo to open the newest culinary adventure in Oakland Park, Pink Donuts and More. Located at 827 E. Oakland Park Blvd, this brand new bakery shares a plaza with a nail shop, a pharmacy, and the long time OP staple, […]

Avi Ram: Final Destination, Endless Opportunities

Imagine going away on vacation to a popular, yet foreign country, only to realize you’re facing your new forever home! And now imagine that with this new life, you would soar to body painting stardom on the reality show Skin Wars and be known as the Airbrush Hero! This was the case for Avi Ram. […]