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Cancer is a devastating disease, and the side effects of treatment make recovery an exceptionally challenging process for those affected. One of the most common side effects of chemotherapy, a widely-used cancer treatment, is hair loss. In fact, up to 65% of chemotherapy patients experience

City of Oakland Park Development

City of Oakland Park Breaks Ground on Fire Station 9

Desiree Avila January 25, 2023

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 […]

Oakland Park Pets & Animals

Human-Centric Dog Training With Applause Your Paws: Improving Relationships Between Owners and Pets

Cassidy Webb January 24, 2023

Dogs have been man’s best friend for centuries and are thought to be loyal, intelligent, and empathetic creatures. If you’ve ever had a dog before, you understand just how special these furry animals become. Dogs are happy to cuddle with you and keep you warm at night as well as greet you when you get […]

City of Oakland Park Politics

Oakland Park Commissioner, Matthew Sparks, Resigns

Jeff Barnes January 17, 2023

Current City Commissioner and former Mayor Matthew Sparks tendered the notice of his resignation from the City Commission on January 9, 2023. His resignation takes effect at 11:59 pm on January 18, 2023. His term of office was to end in November 2024. Commissioner Sparks is relocating to Arizona. Matt Sparks Leaves Commission After 6 […]

Charity

Broward House: Improving Quality of Life for Individuals with HIV Since 1988

Cassidy Webb January 13, 2023

Broward County has some of the highest numbers of people living with HIV in the U.S. As of 2021, approximately 21,014 people (or 10% of residents) in Broward County had HIV. Individuals with HIV are not only heavily impacted by health issues, but also by the social stigma that is associated with HIV. People who […]

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GrandMasters Piano, A Timeless Art, Here To Stay

Beth Cooper January 9, 2023

Piano businesses are sadly a rarity in our computer driven world. In the early 20th century, before the dawn of computer technology and social media fever, pianos were a hot commodity, with over 364,000 sold in 1909 in the United States. Today, only 30-40,000 pianos are sold a year, a decline linked primarily to time […]

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Oakland Park Teen Takes the World of Irish Dance By Storm

Cassidy Webb January 9, 2023

One day when Bri Doherty, an Oakland Park teenager, was in ballet classes as a young girl, her ballet teacher had to ask her to concentrate on her ballet because she was toying around, practicing Irish dance instead. She originally found an interest in Irish dance because her father, an Irishman from Northern Ireland, would […]

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Caprichos Mexicanos: Bringing Sweetness to the Community

Cyane Wheeler January 6, 2023

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Mission Parkour Academy Brings the First Parkour Gym to Oakland Park

Cassidy Webb January 2, 2023

Whether you have kids who are on YouTube or you watch videos there yourself, you’ve probably seen those thrilling videos of skilled individuals jumping from one rooftop to the next. This popular sport is called Parkour, but Parkour isn’t just designed for thrill-seekers. According to Gabe Sage, one of the owners at Mission Parkour Academy, […]

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Justin Flippen Manatee Contest Honors Late Wilton Manors Mayor

Cassidy Webb December 27, 2022

On February 25, 2020, Wilton Manors and surrounding communities experienced a devastating loss as Wilton Manors Mayor Justin Flippen passed away. Justin was passionate about education, creativity, and supporting children. In 2019, Justin Flippen had the idea and worked with artist, Claudia Castillo, and real estate agent, Ron Falk to host a manatee contest in […]

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Oakland Park Resident, Chantelle Iacone, Donates Hair for Wigs for Cancer Patients