Little Free Library Competition: Making Sure Every Child Reads
According to the Department of Education, more than 46% of students entering fourth grade in Florida are not reading proficiently and just 53% of Florida third graders passed the state’s reading test in 2022. This winter, the South Florida Lending Hands and ART13 are honored to be collaborating with Action for Literacy and the City […]
Sandy Melillo Brings Joy to Chronically Ill Children with Beads of Courage Bags
Data from 2020 shows that, on average, 3.9 million surgical procedures in the United States each year are performed on children, and up to 4.7% of children in the U.S. undergo surgery each year. While some kids only undergo one surgical procedure, many chronically ill children undergo more procedures than the average adult will have […]
Emma Collum Creates Healthy Trick-or-Treat Bags for Oakland Park Elementary School Students
Halloween is all about costumes, candy, and cauldrons. Well, maybe not cauldrons, but one Oakland Park resident has conjured up a healthy, fun way for Oakland Park Elementary School students to celebrate Halloween. For the first time, Emma Collum has organized and put together healthy trick-or-treat bags for the school. Emma’s Healthy Treat Bags Emma […]
Claudia Castillo: The Artist Behind Wilton Drive’s New Colorful Parking Meters
If you’ve visited Wilton Drive lately, you may have noticed a bit more color than usual. Claudia Castillo, a local artist and founder of Claudia Castillo ART Studio, in Wilton Manors, has been working on painting the parking meters along the drive at the request of the City & Wilton Drive Improvement District (WDID). Claudia […]
The City of Oakland Park Kicks off the 2022 Local Government Academy Class
Have you ever wondered how your local government operates on a daily basis or why something at one of your public offices works a certain way? Many people keep up with local politics and community news, but they don’t actually know what happens behind the scenes of their city government. But, if you live in […]
Maximizing Out of School Time (MOST) is Oakland Park’s Newest After-School Program
Nearly 7.7 U.S. children participate in after-school programs, but not all after-school programs are created equal. Finding an after-school program that helps your student further develop what they learn during the school day is challenging, and finding one that is affordable can be even more difficult. But if you are a resident of Oakland Park, […]
The Paddle Club: A New After School Program Coming to Oakland Park
School is back in session and parents are always looking for creative ways to keep their children engaged and busy in afterschool programs. Does your child love spending time in the water or trying new outdoor activities? Or, are you interested in teaching your child water safety so they can soak up all of the […]
The Sea Salt Fish Market: The Place to be for South Florida Seafood Lovers
As the state with the second-longest shoreline, it’s no surprise that 84% of the nation’s supply of grouper, pompano, mullet, stone crab, pink shrimp, spiny lobsters, and Spanish mackerel are caught in Florida by Florida fisherman. South Florida has an ample supply of fresh seafood, but some of the best products can be purchased just […]
Crawl Board Games: South Florida’s Go-To for Game Night
Before there were video games, there were tabletop board games. Traditionally, board games held a special place in many American households, but the origin of tabletop games can be traced all the way back to Egypt over 5,500 years ago. Despite the rise of video games and cell phones, board games have remained extremely popular. […]
Palmyra Restaurant & Lounge: Wilton Drive’s First Middle Eastern Restaurant and Hookah Lounge
Palmyra Restaurant & Lounge is the first Middle Eastern Restaurant and Hookah Lounge to find its home on Wilton Drive. While serving authentic and fresh cuisine, the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating for dining as well as couches and a lounge area to enjoy hookah with friends. Most importantly, Palmyra is a safe, judgment-free […]
