Holiday Bazaar Will be Held to Help Everglades Angels Dog Rescue
Are you looking to get some early holiday shopping done, all the while benefiting a great cause? Oakland Park’s very own Central Bark Doggy Daycare and Groomer will be hosting a Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, November 13th, from 10 am-3 pm to benefit Everglades Angels Dog Rescue. This pet-friendly indoor/outdoor event will have animal-related vendors, […]
Docking Bay-94 South Florida’s Treasured Game and Comic Shop
Docking Bay-94 is an independently owned comic and game shop in Coconut Creek, Florida. They carry older and new comics, graphic novels, gaming cards, board games, toys, and memorabilia. I had the pleasure to interview their owner John Miller, who explained how this small local shop became a long-lasting South Florida treasure. Launching of Docking […]
NW 21st Avenue Safety & Improvements Meeting Draws Large Community Attendance
On October 12th, 2021 The City of Oakland Park held a neighborhood participation meeting to provide the community with an update regarding the ongoing NW 21st Ave improvements project. The Zoom Meeting was attended by approximately fifty Oakland Park residents plus speakers from several different agencies that have been involved with the NW 21st Avenue […]
5 Itineraries for a Florida Road Trip
Florida has the perfect combination of landscapes, attractions and cities that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Travel in Florida can be done on a group tour or individually. For those that prefer a more unique experience for getting to know the Sunshine State, a road trip style is a safe and […]
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 […]
