Nikima’s Butterfly Garden: The Garden That Love Made
Planted in an ample outdoor space outside of Lola’s Market, 2501 NE 13th Avenue, Wilton Manors, is Nikima’s Butterfly Garden. The garden, planted by Roxanne “Rocky†Haubrich, honors seven beloved BSO family members that were taken by COVID-19. Honoring Victims of COVID-19 and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting The garden features a small mural dedicated to Deputy […]
Cruising is Back in the U.S.!
On Saturday, June 26, Captain Kate McCue, the first female cruise ship captain in the US, gave the order to cast off the lines and the Celebrity Edge became the first revenue cruise in the United State in over 15 months. Three of us packed a small picnic and some wine to toast her (of […]
Rickards Middle School Scores a Priceless Win
And The Roof Comes Tumbling, Tumbling Down On March 5, 2021 the roof over the media center at Rickards Middle School in Oakland Park came tumbling down in the middle of the school day. The media center, thankfully, was empty and nobody was hurt. The collapse brought to the surface the dire condition in which […]
Demand for New Homes Outpaces Construction
When the country shutdown in March of 2020 because of the pandemic, there was much speculation about what would happen to the real estate market. Millions of homeowners went into forbearance and all of a sudden there was a lot less money in circulation. To stimulate the economy and compensate for the temporary loss of […]
Teen Arrested For Murder In Oakland Park
Fatal Shooting Near Publix at Dixie Crossing On Tuesday July 20th at around 4pm, BSO received a call regarding a shooting. The incident took place at 4900 NE 9th Ave., near the Publix supermarket at Dixie Crossing. When police arrived on the scene they found man suffering from a gunshot wound. Oakland Park Fire Rescue […]
Hit and Run in Oakland Park Leaves Woman Dead
Hit and Runs As the population of South Florida continues to grow so does the number of hit and runs. In Living In Oakland Park alone we have published news of several hit and runs in our community over the past year. Not all of them were fatal but all of those these crimes touched […]
10 Places In Greater Fort Lauderdale Where You Can Enjoy Brunch on the Water
It’s undeniable that Florida has what most tourists want: the best theme parks in the world, amazing beaches, shopping galore, an amazing nightlife and of course an unending number of beautiful places to visit. But let’s face it, when you think about a good place to relax and eat like a king, it’s not a […]
Portrait of a Jamaican Renaissance Man: Interview with Ice Artist Mark McKenzie
Mark McKenzie is an award-winning ice sculptor and founder of Ice and Fruits in Ft.Lauderdale, Florida. The multi-talented ice artist, chef and musician is a modern-day Renaissance man. Mark’s talents unite our community with his love of art, music, and food. This is how he began his journey. Family Life Mark McKenzie grew up in […]
4 Current Trends in Florida Real Estate
The Florida housing market continues to be one of the hottest in the country. While this might be great news for sellers, many buyers are having a difficult time finding a property especially with the ever increasing prices. Here are four of the current trends in Florida’s real estate market. Increase in Sales The most […]
Two Small Businesses in Oakland Park Right a Wrong After a Burglary
The City of Oakland Park has so much to offer, but it’s the overwhelming sense of community support that really marks Oakland Park as a special place. We’ve seen many examples of the people and businesses of Oakland Park coming together to support each other and it’s this sense of community that makes our city […]
