Celebrating Women’s History Month In and Around Oakland Park
Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the incredible contributions that women have made to society throughout history. It is a month to celebrate the achievements of women and to recognize the many obstacles they have overcome to achieve their goals. Women have played a vital role in shaping the world we live […]
Letitia Newbold Appointed Commissioner
Commissioner Matthew Sparks Resigns Earlier this year on January 9, 2023, Commissioner Matthew Sparks tendered his letter of resignation from the City Commission. The resignation became effective January 18, 2023, at 23:59 and created a vacancy on the City Commission. On January 18, 2023, the City decided by a 3-2 vote, to move forward with […]
Special Commission Meeting Will Select Five Finalists For City Commission Appointment
When the clock struck noon on February 15th, 2023, the deadline for submitting an application for the empty City Commission seat left by Matthew Sparks, expired. A week before only one application had been submitted, but by the deadline, 13 applications had been submitted to the City Clerk. City Receives 13 Applications Of the 13 […]
City of Oakland Park Seeking Applicants for Vacant Commission Seat
The City of Oakland Park is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the City Commission. The current Commission has 4 members: Mayor Aisha Gordon, Vice Mayor Mitch Rosenwald, Commissioner Steve Arnst and Commissioner Tim Lonergan. The new, fifth member, will be determined by appointment on March 1, 2023. That person will serve until a […]
City of Oakland Park Breaks Ground on Fire Station 9
The City of Oakland Park held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for a new Fire Rescue Station 9. This brand-new facility will replace the existing Fire Station 9, completed in 1967 on Park Lane/NE 38th Street and 3rd Avenue. The new station will be built three blocks east, at 599 Park Lane/NE 38th Street and NE […]
Santa Express Delivers Smiles All Over Oakland Park
This past December 18 seemed like a regular old day in Oakland Park. However, for 50 kids December 18th was anything but ordinary. That day, with the help of Oakland Park Firefighters, the Santa Express roared to life and went around delivering smile after smile to kid after kid. Getting Ready to Ride While the […]
Oakland Park Breaks Ground On The Sky Building
A Giant Leap for Oakland Park The City of Oakland Park took a small step toward the modernization of its downtown and a giant leap toward Building for its Second Century this afternoon when it broke ground on the Sky Building. Residents, city commissioners, city employees, NR Investments, the project’s developer, Stiles construction, and other […]
The Santa Express Roars Back to Life
The Santa Express Delivers Christmas Magic It was 2010 when Concetta Pignataro, Lieutenant at Oakland Park Fire Rescue, had the desire to do something really different for Christmas. She wanted to do something so amazing it would put a big smile on children’s faces and gift them with a memory that would last a lifetime. […]
7 Tips to Avoid Holiday Scams
It’s holiday season, the most favorite time of the year and time to celebrate! The holidays bring joy, time off from work and days spent with family, but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Whether you’re stretching your finances to afford presents, struggling with travel plans or rushing to get everything done before […]
Oakland Park Swears In Two New City Commissioners
New Commissioners Are Sworn into the Oakland Park City Commission At the beginning of the City Commission meeting on Wednesday November 30, 2022 the City of Oakland Park held a Swearing-In Ceremony its two Commissioners, Steven R. Arnst and Tim Lonergan. The two new commissioners took Oath of Office, but not for the first time! […]
