They say dogs are man’s best friend. In 1789, King Frederick of Prussia stated, this idea more eloquently when he said “the only absolute and best friend that a man has, in this selfish world, the only one that will not betray or deny him, is his dog”. I think most animal lovers would agree…
Category: Beyond Oakland Park
The Yard: Where Food, Nature and Eclectic Vibes Meet
To be perfectly honest, when my editor asked me to write this article, I didn’t want to and put it off for a month. I wasn’t being lazy, I was being selfish, and I admit it. It’s not that I don’t want people to know about an amazing place where you can eat anything from…
Art 13’s Little Libraries Competition: Where Art and Children’s Literacy Come Together
A few months ago, Living in Oakland Park covered the story of Frank Polanco, our very own local Jack of all trades. As a philanthropist, animal rescuer, photographer, artist, magazine founder, producer, wardrobe stylist, fashionista, and artist, Frank keeps himself pretty busy. His most recent project that is very near and dear to him is…
Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor: A Classic Landmark in South Florida
A trip to Paris without a tour of the Eiffel Tower to most would seem unthinkable. Similarly, a visit to South Florida without a trip to Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor, the iconic South Florida landmark restaurant since 1956, is also unthinkable. Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor: A Landmark in South Florida Jaxson’s founder, Monroe Udell grew up…
Elderly Neighbor in Need Finds a New Home
In August 2020, a senior Oakland Park resident found herself in need. Her rent was raised amidst a global pandemic and living on a fixed budget as so many seniors do, she found herself “priced out” of her current rental. Her rent would soon be more than her monthly income. This left her in the…