COPNA General Membership Meeting Updates Community on Various Items
On Tuesday October, 26, 2021 COPNA, the Corals of Oakland Park Neighborhood Association held a general membership meeting. As the sun set on downtown Oakland Park about 40 residents descended on The Butcher’s Barrel on Main Street for the taco specials, cold beer and wine, and the get the 411 on what’s going on in […]
Artist Charity Ramsey: Turning Hardship Into Soul Art
Frida Kahlo once was quoted as saying, “The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.†If anyone is familiar with Frida Kahlo, one would know that she led a tragic life of pain and misery, bed bound and […]
Carnival Sunrise Sails Again
On a beautiful Saturday in August, we arrived at the Port of Miami to board the Carnival Sunrise for her return to service sailing. We had already checked in online, uploaded our passports, Covid vaccination records (completed at least 2 weeks prior), Covid tests (done within 3 days of sailing) and filled out the required […]
Spy Shops: Your Ally in the Search for the Truth
Spy Shop surveillance, nestled right on Oakland Park Blvd in Wilton Manors, has been a fixture in South Florida for 40 years. It might seen like a Hollywood movie, where the guy suspects his spouse is cheating. Instead of hiring a detective, he decides to it do all by himself. He ends up at Spy […]
Plunge Into the Arts Exhibit: An Interview with Phoenix
A native of Miami and internationally recognized nature photographer and conservationist, she is known only by the single name “Phoenix.†Some of her photographs can be viewed at “The Plunge Into The Arts Exhibit†in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The exhibit will take place at the beautiful oceanfront Plunge Beach Resort. This exciting event will run for one […]
Big Mike’s Baking Company “Always Gluten-Free”
Big Mike’s Gluten-Free bakery provides fresh baked goods and food for customers looking to eat healthy while still satisfying their taste buds. Everything is made from scratch, using ingredients that are fresh and organic. Chef Mike has keen attention to spice, flavor, and seasonal freshness. The entire kitchen is gluten-free, which means there is zero […]
Oakland Park’s Most Decked-Out Halloween House
Many Oakland Parkers enjoy decorating for holidays, and then some make it a lifestyle. Oakland Park residents Linda Mills, Jim Resien, Andy Hanken, and Linda’s fiancé David Reisen are the masterminds behind Oakland Park’s most decked-out house, located at 798 NE 38th Street. From left ro right: Jim Reisen, Andy Hanken, Linda Mills and David […]
The Old Florida Book Shop: Fort Lauderdale’s Cultural Gem
Books are like magic windows that reflect the light and darkness from the past. They hold a world of wonder within their covers. Words inside books vibrate with the emotions, feelings, intentions, and thoughts of their authors. We can know of the ancient world and unravel its mysteries through them. Old and rediscovered books contain […]
Visiting Orlando: Life Outside the Parks
One of the perks of living in South Florida is that we are close to so many travel destinations. Being just a few hours away fro Orlando makes it an easy and logical place to visit often. But is there more to Orlando that amusement parks? The answer is a resounding Yes! There are things […]
Speeding Possible Cause of Fatal Car Crash in Oakland Park
On Monday October 4, 2021 at around 9:46 AM Regional Communications for BSO received a call reporting a two vehicle collision that had occurred in the residential area of Royal Palm Isles around the 1900 block of NW 38th Street. The crash occurred when the driver of a 2010 Nissan Versa, traveling westbound on NW […]
