Plans For Re-Opening the Mai Kai in 2022
The Mai-Kai is a family-owned Polynesian restaurant and cultural treasure in Oakland Park, Florida. This establishment has been in business for over sixty years and feels like a living and breathing time capsule. Its walls vibrate with the memories of its customers and its tiki traditions. Dreams of a Tropical Oasis It all began with […]
Tales from Old Oakland Park: From Floranada to Oakland Park
1925 was the height of the Florida land boom – real estate was king and new developments were springing up all around the Sunshine State. The future Oakland Park was a community of farmers and small businesses centered along Dixie Highway. Fort Lauderdale and Pompano were looking to expand their territory into what is now […]
Oakland Park Real Estate Fourth Quarter Report 2021
And The Race Goes On! In the last quarter of 2021 quarantine shut downs remained in place but we began to see a gradual, but careful re-opening and relaxation of policies. The vaccine had been administered to a great majority of the population and we began to see a light at the end of the […]
Broward County Commuter Rail Project: New River Train Crossing Alternatives
The creation of a 27-mile corridor for commuter rail service through Miami-Dade and Broward counties has been in the works for several years. Various components of the project are being worked on simultaneously and this includes developing a plan for trains to cross over or under the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Studies for […]
Teen Faces Felony After Bringing Gun To Northeast High School
School Shootings On the Rise When we send our kids to school each morning, we hope and trust that they will be in a safe learning environment. However, for years now, that trust and that hope is slowly being broken down by the unending series of school shootings, which according to the Sandy Hook Promise […]
Delightful Fruit Flowers: An Enchanting Surprise
Life can often take unexpected and serendipitous turns when one least expects it. This was the case for Delightful Fruit Flowers’ very own’s owner, Carolina. Delightful Fruit Flowers is located at 115 NW 43rd Court in Oakland Park. They specialize in creating one of a kind edible works of art. Do you like floral arrangements? […]
Railroad Safety Tips to Keep Oakland Park Residents Safe
Broward County has more than 100 railroad crossings, all of which are equipped with three warning signs that tell drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists that a train is coming. These warning signs include red flashing lights, a noisy alarm bell, and gates that close when a train is incoming. Despite these warning signs, it seems as […]
BSO and FLPD Arrest a Pair of Plundering Porch Pirates
With the advent of online shopping and the convenience of it more and more people are shopping online. As a result packages are often left in front of people’s doors, making them easy targets for a new kind of thief, a porch pirate. Porch pirates simply walk up to a person’s front door and plunder […]
Artists with Autism: A Place that Celebrates and Mentors Talent for those on the Spectrum
There exists no exact accurate depiction for an autistic artist, let alone an autistic individual. Autism falls under a broad spectrum, although such neurodiverse individuals may share specific recognizable traits. An autistic person tends to have intense interests. Usually, they vastly excel at whatever draws their interest. Autistic people are original thinkers who follow their […]
Chainbridge Distillery Racks Up The Medals For Their Outstanding Spirits
ChainBridge Distillery, located in Oakland Park’s Culinary District, is a unique and quaint business, that has called Oakland Park home since 2019. While they are the only business of its kind in Oakland Park, that’s not the only thing that makes it unique and quaint. Their spirits are the culmination of years of distilling experience brought […]
