A Quick Guide to Starting a Small Business in Florida
Small businesses have taken the brunt of the global health crisis. Here in Oakland Park, business owners had to make many adjustments in order to weather these tough times. These include: furloughing workers, establishing an online presence, and investing in safety and hygiene practices. Failing to adapt to the changes brought upon by the pandemic […]
Carjacking Suspect Also Suspected of Murder in Oakland Park
Crime Rampage In Oakland Park On January 17, 2021, shortly after 7pm, 28 year old Antonino Santo Romano violently attacked Oakland Park resident Maria Ouveryney and stole her car and personal belongings. Romano beat Ouveryney so violently that he broker her jaw and sent her to the hospital. Ouveryney is still hospitalized and is unable […]
Oakland Parkers Express Mixed Feelings About the Sale of the Mai Kai
Almost 65 years ago Bob and Jack Thornton, brothers and tiki lovers, opened the doors of Mai-Kai, Polynesian Restaurant. With its distinctive Polynesian decor, triangle shaped thatched hut roof and exotic tiki pleasures, the restaurant soon became a landmark in Oakland Park and Greater Fort Lauderdale. It also earned its place on the U.S. National […]
Pulte Announces VIP Sales at Cassia Estates Homes
Pulte Homes has been building homes around the United States since the 1950s. Currently, Pulte Homes has 9 development projects throughout Florida as per their website. If you include their other brands They have This is not surprising considering the rate at which Florida is growing and the high demand for homes. Oak Tree and […]
Oakland Park City Hall Set on Fire
On Saturday January 23 just after 7:00 pm BSO and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to a call of a fire at City Hall in Oakland Park. The fire occurred outside the entryway doors. Resident, Chantelle Iacone, who had just left the Butcher’s Barrel when it happened commented in the Living In Oakland Park Facebook […]
Victim of Carjacking in Oakland Park Remains Hospitalized
Sixty-three year old resident of Oakland Park, Maria Ouveryney, immigrated from Brazil to the United States over thirty years ago. Ouveryney cleaned homes for a living and enjoyed being a part of the City of Oakland Park’s feral cat program. Each night after work she would go to McDonald’s on the corner of Oakland Park […]
Bad MLS Photos: Ghost in the Machine
By Désirée Ãvila, M.A., P.A. | desiree@desireeavila.comRealtor®, PSA, SRS®, SFR®, ABR®, e-Pro, AHWDC2EX- Commitment to Excellence endorsed by the National Association of Realtors A Picture is Worth Thousands of Dollars Eighty-five to ninety percent of people begin their search for a new home on the internet. Their first impression of the homes they see are the […]
Oakland Park Honors MLK and Celebrates Diversity with New Signage
As the City of Oakland Park works toward building for its second century it also works on embracing diversity. To that end, on Friday January 15th the City unveiled new signage to reflect its steadfast commitment to diversity. In total the City will install 14 signs in conspicuous locations throughout Oakland Park in order to […]
Oakland Park Resident Killed in Hit and Run
On January 8, 2021 a pedestrian was killed by a car at the corner of NW 38th Street and Powerline Road. The driver in that case stopped and cooperated with police. On Thursday January 14th, BSO responded to another incident in which a pedestrian had been hit. The difference in this latest incident is that the […]
8 Places to Eat a Great Burger In and Around Oakland Park
A perfectly cooked burger, cheese that melts in your mouth, a bun that complements the burger and its fixings, a variety of sides to choose from… now that is an unforgettable burger experience!  Choosing a good craft burger may seem like a simple task, but it’s definitely not. In addition to its preparation, there is an […]
