Bright Beginnings Preschool Celebrates One Year in Oakland Park
Bright Beginnings Preschool is celebrating its one year anniversary this month. Located at 1955 E Oakland Park Blvd in Oakland Park, the pre-school first opened its doors in July 2019. Stephanie and her husband Jonathan Manning own and operate the pre-school together. They both believe that that the highest level of education starts right at […]
Uncertainty Continues to Grow Among South Florida Business Owners
Lately, there’s been quite a bit of uncertainty that surrounded South Florida businesses as they struggled to shift into the Phased re-opening plans proposed by their respective city official. Since its initial closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic, South Florida businesses were on track a couple of weeks ago to move into Phase II of […]
Oakland Bark Park Continues to Be Closed Until Further Notice
Residents of Oakland Park are eagerly awaiting the reopening of our local Dog Park, Oakland Bark. Oakland Bark is located at 971 NW 38 Street in Oakland Park, FL, and has been closed since March due to safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CDC Recommendations for Pet Owners According to the CDC, there is […]
Help Find a New Home for Starting Over Enterprises
Oakland Park has been the home to Starting Over Enterprises over the last 7 years. Founder, Susan Bain, also known as “Sno White†chose the Oakland Park warehouse due to its cost-effectiveness for her business model. Starting Over Enterprises is a non-profit organization that focuses on helping those less fortunate, specifically the homeless community, who […]
Realtor®Brings Joy to Special Needs Families Through Photography
“A picture says a thousand words”. Moments of memories, milestones, and great times with friends and family members are all captured in photographic snapshots. Some are candid and some take a bit more planning. In today’s age, we see all types of photos from an engagement announcement to the first day of school and graduation […]
Salons Re-open During Broward County Phase 1
Last week, on May 18th, 2020, Broward County, FL joined the list of other counties and municipalities across the U.S. that are “back to business†and initiated the Phase 1 of reopening procedures. According to the Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-120, personal grooming services are allowed to reopen under Broward’s Phase One reopening strategy. […]
How Businesses Have Coped With COVID-19
As residents across the nation are adapting to the new procedures that COVID-19 pandemic has brought, so are the residents and business owners of Oakland Park, who are slowly easing into the routine of a new normal. How does business not only survive but thrive during a pandemic? The universal answer is to be adaptable […]
Oakland Park Fire Rescue offers Fire Prevention and Safety Tips
Lately, we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home and while many of us in Oakland Park are adapting to our new normal and finding solace in our daily routine. An opportunity exists to review your current home’s safety plans. Some may not have a plan in place and would like to know […]
Timeless Fashion in Oakland Park: Vintage Diversity Offers Decades of Style
For over 15 years, Oakland Park has been the home of Vintage Diversity. Located at 236 Prospect Rd. in Oakland Park, FL 33309, Vintage Diversity offers a variety of styles to fit any era. Melanie Garbo, founder and owner, of Vintage Diversity, takes us on a journey of how her unique business model operates, when […]
Finding Self-Care Through Fashion with Brittany Hopwood
Self-care can come in many forms and during our current times, we’re once again reminded the importance of taking a moment to focus on our well-being. ViolStones offers fashion accessories that allow you to combine mental wellness with fashion. Founder and Artisan of ViolStones, Brittany Hopwood describes how the concept of ViolStones came to fruition […]
