The Passion and Patience Behind SoFlo Animal Rescue
In the wake of the terrible tragedy surrounding Zorra, the disabled Alaskan Husky that was killed when her owner’s car was stolen, our community can find comfort in the fact that for every horrible person like the one who took Zorra, there are two wonderful people out there who have dedicated their lives to saving […]
Justice for Zorra, Perpetrator Found
The news broke on Thursday October 3rd after Wanda Ferrari’s car was broken into and stolen with her disabled dog Zorra inside. The thief or thieves, instead of setting the dog free, took Zorra with them and the results were tragic. Zorra was found dead on Tuesday inside the abandoned car. An outraged community is […]
Oakland Park Takes The First Step Toward Building Its Second Century
On July 1, 2029 the City of Oakland Park will celebrate its 100th birthday. In anticipation of entering its 2nd century the City Commission has been working diligently toward preparing the City for its next 100 years. Click here to read about how the City of Oakland Park came to be. Part of the plan […]
Where to Celebrate National Taco Day In Oakland Park
History of the Taco Friday, October 4th is National Day! The history of tacos predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. Anthropological evidence shows the native people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish. When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in Mexico, Bernal Diaz del […]
City Commissioner Jane Bolin Shares New Initiatives in Oakland Park
I am delighted to share the new and exciting initiatives in Oakland Park! Our community has a lot to be proud of with our upcoming Oktoberfest and BSO’s National Night Out to the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and the popular Trunk or Treat. Our community events are always a hit, but there are other changes in […]
Oakland Park Putts to Help One of Its Own
On January 5 of this year Jack White, an Oakland Park resident lovingly known as Saint Jack, and his wife Melissa were out riding their motorcycle. At some point during the ride Jack told Melissa to hang on just before they crashed. Neither rider was wearing a helmet so the details of what caused them […]
Local Artist Opens Art In Oakland Park
Angela Sebastianelli Rush was born at Holy Cross Hospital and has lived in Oakland Park her entire life. Angela is an only child and while she was growing up she was often alone. ” I absolutely loved spending time at the Oakland Park Library” she recounts. There she found solace in reading and drawing. Drawing became […]
Oakland Park Comes Together for the Bahamas
“Heroes are ordinary people that do extraordinary things” Hurricane Dorian threatened South Florida for nearly 2 weeks and South Floridians braced themselves for what was reported to be one of the biggest storms in history. As the storm moved westward Bahamas received the brunt of Dorian’s wrath while South Florida was spared. Bahamians were left […]
Blazing a Trail for Champions in Oakland Park
They are young, vibrant and energetic. You see them around the city with their two sons Dominic and Thomas. You see them promoting their business Champions World Boxing and Fitness at events hosted by the City of Oakland Park. But who is this young dynamic duo that is blazing a trail for champions in Oakland Park?
8 Things About Memorial Day You Probably Didn’t Know
Today Americans have tried and true traditions for celebrating Memorial Day. But it wasn’t always weekend vacations and BBQs. Memorial Day has come a long way from when it started back in 1868.
