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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

Art Artists Beyond Oakland Park Fort Lauderdale Painting

Little Free Library Competition: Making Sure Every Child Reads

Cassidy Webb November 14, 2022

According to the Department of Education, more than 46% of students entering fourth grade in Florida are not reading proficiently and just 53% of Florida third graders passed the state’s reading test in 2022. This winter, the South Florida Lending Hands and ART13 are honored to be collaborating with Action for Literacy and the City […]

Art Artists Beyond Oakland Park Wilton Manors

Claudia Castillo: The Artist Behind Wilton Drive’s New Colorful Parking Meters

Cassidy Webb October 13, 2022

If you’ve visited Wilton Drive lately, you may have noticed a bit more color than usual. Claudia Castillo, a local artist and founder of Claudia Castillo ART Studio, in Wilton Manors, has been working on painting the parking meters along the drive at the request of the City & Wilton Drive Improvement District (WDID). Claudia […]

Beyond Oakland Park Community Neighbors

Broward County hosts the International Coastal Cleanup

Samantha Jarvis September 23, 2022

Every third Saturday in September, for over 20 years, Broward County has participated in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). This was the 37th year that millions of volunteers around the world tallied the trash found along beaches, streams, parks, and neighborhoods. Spearheaded by community school groups, non-profit organizations, town and city

Beyond Oakland Park Food Fort Lauderdale

The Sea Salt Fish Market: The Place to be for South Florida Seafood Lovers

Cassidy Webb August 23, 2022

As the state with the second-longest shoreline, it’s no surprise that 84% of the nation’s supply of grouper, pompano, mullet, stone crab, pink shrimp, spiny lobsters, and Spanish mackerel are caught in Florida by Florida fisherman. South Florida has an ample supply of fresh seafood, but some of the best products can be purchased just […]

Beyond Oakland Park Plantation Toy Stores

Bitz and Buttons: A Nostalgic Delight in Broward County

Beth Cooper July 25, 2022

If you cried like me when toy stores like Toys R Us and Kiddie City closed their doors years ago, you need to visit Bitz and Buttons toy store, ASAP! “Creating memories one toy at a time” is the slogan of the kitschy, sentimental brick and mortar toy store, and these words are glaringly true. […]

Beyond Oakland Park Food Restaurants Wilton Manors

Palmyra Restaurant & Lounge: Wilton Drive’s First Middle Eastern Restaurant and Hookah Lounge

Cassidy Webb July 19, 2022

Palmyra Restaurant & Lounge is the first Middle Eastern Restaurant and Hookah Lounge to find its home on Wilton Drive. While serving authentic and fresh cuisine, the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating for dining as well as couches and a lounge area to enjoy hookah with friends. Most importantly, Palmyra is a safe, judgment-free […]

Beyond Oakland Park Wilton Manors

An All-Electric Micro-Transit System is Coming to Wilton Manors

Cassidy Webb July 1, 2022

Congested traffic and limited parking are a daily reality for many South Florida residents. While it is a small price to pay for living in paradise, Wilton Manors has recently taken a giant step towards alleviating the problem within their own city limits. The City Commission of the City of Wilton Manors recently passed a […]

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Oakland Park Resident Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Desiree Avila May 27, 2022

Motorcyclists Body Found Today BSO reported that just before 10am on Thursday May 26th, a maintenance crew working off of Federal Highway in Dania found the body of motorcyclist. The workers were mowing the grass near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport when they saw the victim laying motionless on the ground. BSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit […]

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Yeasty Brews Artisanal Beers: Making a Name for Itself

Maria Scudella-Beltran May 17, 2022

Yeasty Brews is located just outside of Oakland Park, in the neighboring district of Lauderhill. This brewery is a first for the city. It is part of the City of Lauderhill’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Economic Development initiative to create a Commercial Arts and Entertainment District on NW 38th Avenue. This initiative includes over […]

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