Joe Picasso’s: A Place Where Everyone Can Be an Artist
A self-proclaimed artist may live deep in their own world of colors, materials, paint brushes, mixed media, and random supplies that they would use in their art studio or gallery. Their days may consist of creating and brainstorming. Their nights, occupied with art galleries, and exhibits whether their own, or their fellow artists. Perhaps they […]
Frank Polanco: Oakland Park’s Very Own “Jack of All Trades”
Dated as far back as the 14th century, the saying “Jack of All Trades†was used to describe a person highly skilled in multiple areas. The word Jack was used to describe “the person†much like we may use John. In our very own neck of the woods, in Oakland Park, we have our very […]
Pia Dahlquist Celebrates 30 Years at the Mai-Kai
It is said that when one door closes, another door opens full of promise and opportunity. For the Mai-Kai’s Pia Dahlquist, this holds very true. Having been born and raised in Sweden, Pia lived a life as most young people do, hanging out with friends, working, and spending time with her boyfriend and his family. […]
Fort Lauderdale’s Sistrunk Marketplace: A Food Court for All
Just outside of Oakland Park, in the heart of a very historic Sistrunk Boulevard, sits a new phenomenon. It is a myriad of choices all packaged up in a single space called Sistrunk Marketplace and Brewery. Sistrunk Boulevard is an extension to Oakland Park’s Andrews Avenue. Sistrunk runs East – West and contains much history […]
Champions World Boxing Turns a Challenge Into an Opportunity
The Dynamic Duo, as they have been referred to in the past, continues to thrive and contribute to the families in Oakland Park. Desiree and Travis Castellon have known each other since they were in elementary school and really grew close as friends after the 7th grade. As romance blossomed between them, they knew they […]
Brazilian Artist Rose Perussi Brings Awareness to Nature
The natural beauty of the world is in danger. Our world and our life were made to be wonderful. Man has tainted it with pollution and with the decay of carelessness. One artist who has poured her heart into art to bring awareness to the beauty and care of nature is Rose Perussi. Brazilian born […]
2020 Emerald Award Winner Shows Her Little Corner of Paradise
Nestled quietly in our very own Oakland Park, sits a little haven for butterflies, bugs, birds, and even unwanted iguanas. Agnes Gallo and her boyfriend James Miller have transformed their back yard into a heavenly corner of paradise for themselves. Both retired, they can dedicate their time and love to house a myriad of plants, […]
Oakland Park Elks Help Our Community in More Ways Than One!
When organizations stand the test of time, it proves that their purpose and message is a much needed one, and one to count on. Just over 150 years ago, in the Theater district of New York City, Comedians and Actors formed The Elks. These actors and comedians would get together on weekends to be a […]
925 Nuevos Cubanos: The Real Taste of Cuba in South Florida
In our every day lives we are so busy sometimes it is hard to stop and smell the roses or in this case the aroma of the authentic Cuban cuisine that permeates the air around 925 Nuevos Cubanos. Situated on the busy corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Andrews Ave, sits a very colorful 44-year-old establishment […]
El Guanaco: A Little Hidden Gem in Oakland Park
I have a friend who raved to me about a little hidden (or not so hidden) gem in Oakland Park: El Guanaco. I had to look it up on Google. If you do a Google search for El Guanaco, you will see the picture of a small establishment. You will see their business hours and […]
