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Mary Ann’s Foster Closet: A Closet Fostered in Love

Anamaria Moreno August 8, 2022

Wanting to be loved and care for is a basic need for everyone but for a child it is everything. So imagine being a child in the foster care system. For some reason or another your parents have failed you and you are now alone. Your only hope lies in a new family one that […]

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4 Top Mechanics in Oakland Park

Rhiannon Samoyedny May 19, 2021

Oakland Park residents often frequent the Living in Oakland Park Group looking for recommendations. One of the most frequently asked is, “Who can recommend a good mechanic/shop in Oakland Park?”. Choosing a mechanic can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Second to a home, a car is one of our most significant investments. […]

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Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 Gives Back to Veterans

Desiree Avila March 4, 2021

On Sunday February 28th the Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 had their first Focus Grant BBQ Dinner in honor of all Veterans. Thanks to all the volunteers and Elks, it went off without a hitch! While this was the first Focus Grant BBQ, it was one of the many events that the Elks puts on […]

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Nolan: A Smile to Remember

Anamaria Moreno March 3, 2021

Almost 6 years ago, a very special little boy named Nolan was born. As any happy family would do, Nolan’s family welcomed him with open arms. His parents were proud of a vibrant, happy little boy. His grandmother, Kristin, couldn’t be more proud as well. Nolan was growing from an infant and toddler to a […]

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Elderly Neighbor in Need Finds a New Home

Rhiannon Samoyedny February 4, 2021

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 […]

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Oakland Parkers Express Mixed Feelings About the Sale of the Mai Kai

Desiree Avila February 1, 2021

Almost 65 years ago Bob and Jack Thornton, brothers and tiki lovers,  opened the doors of Mai-Kai, Polynesian Restaurant. With its distinctive Polynesian decor, triangle shaped thatched hut roof and exotic tiki pleasures, the restaurant soon became a landmark in Oakland Park and Greater Fort Lauderdale. It also earned its place on the U.S. National […]

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Oakland Park Honors MLK and Celebrates Diversity with New Signage

Desiree Avila January 21, 2021

As the City of Oakland Park works toward building for its second century it also works on embracing diversity.  To that end, on Friday January 15th the City unveiled new signage to reflect its steadfast commitment to diversity. In total the City will install 14 signs in conspicuous locations throughout Oakland Park in order to […]

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Lacuna Design: Transforming Wood Into Custom Art

Anamaria Moreno January 11, 2021

The dictionary will define “lacuna” as a noun and it is defined two ways. One definition is a blank space, or a missing part. The other definition is a small cavity or pit in an anatomical structure. Though Lacuna Design Studios’ name was inspired by an Italian rock band from Italy, Lacuna Coil, the name […]

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Oakland Park Commits to COVID Vaccine Distribution Effort

Desiree Avila December 30, 2020

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 early this year, the entire world has held its breath for a vaccine. After 10 long months, the vaccine has arrived in the United States and now South Florida. According to a Oakland Park Mayor, Jane Bolin, the City of Oakland Park has been invited to participate in the cooperative […]

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Give, Care, Love: Hope for the Holidays

Albert Pulver December 30, 2020

Christmas came early for many families and children of Oakland Park and surrounding  Broward County residents at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church on December 19th, 2020.  Care4MeBroward,  in conjunction with Teen Girls in Action, Co- Sponsored by Hilson Management and supported by The Teen Alliance Project, Sunshine Community Awareness Program, Mt. Zion African