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 […]
Salon 51 Helps Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
When you walk through the doors of 51 E Prospect Road in Oakland Park, one sees a clean, inviting, and neatly organized hair salon but what one doesn’t know as that it also conceals a hidden treasure. That treasure is a person, and her name is Barbara Ann, the owner of Salon 51. Barbara Ann earned […]
BSO Seeking The Public’s Help in Locating Missing Oakland Park Man
BSO’s Missing Persons Unit is searching for 23-year-old Jaytwan McNeal, missing from Oakland Park. Investigators are asking the public to report any sighting of the missing man in order to help locate him. According to BSO investigators, McNeal was last seen around 4:15 p.m. on Monday, September 20, at his residence on 101 N.E. 41st […]
Drag It Out: A Second Take on a Good Cause
On Thursday, September 16th, Oakland Park’s Elks Lodge 2407 was filled with glitter, glam, and fierce talent from the ladies at Lips who came to perform for the 2nd annual Drag It Out Take Two Show. Hailing from the Lips Restaurant, we had the decorated hostess Velvet Lenore. With her, we had Lips queens Nicole […]
Rebel Wine Bar: Oakland Park’s Newest Trendy Establishment
Rebel Wine Bar is a new and unique wine bar located right in the heart of Oakland Park. They have a vast selection of traditional and unique wines. Whether you are trying something new or a wine you have enjoyed for years, Rebel offers a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere in which to sit back, relax […]
Retired Firefighter’s 9/11 March of Remembrance Passes Through Oakland Park
9/11: An Unforgettable Event Few people can forget where they were on September 11, 2001. I was a 26 years old and a teacher at a high school in Weston. That morning I was in the media center of the school when Sonny, the director of maintenance, came in and announced the Twin Towers in […]
Pickleball: A Sport For All
There is no denying that pickleball is the hottest sport right now, but what exactly is it? The sport of pickleball combines badminton, tennis, and table tennis into one game. The sport is played on a badminton court with a net that is 34 inches high in the center just like tennis. Wooden paddles are […]
