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Oakland Park Veteran Spotlight: Eugene Andresen

Desiree Avila November 11, 2020

Veterans Day, observed on November 11th, is a day to celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Eugene Andresen: Willingness to Serve The willingness to serve never seemed to leave Oakland

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5 Tips on How Parents Can Adapt to Online Classes

Desiree Avila August 31, 2020

What are online classes all about? Online classes are classes conducted over the internet. They allow teachers and students to meet online and learn like they would in a normal brick and mortar classroom. Online classes can be either synchronous or asynchronous. Synchronous means that the teacher and students are in the classroom at the […]

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5 Dog Kennels In and Around Oakland Park

Desiree Avila January 21, 2020 4

The Living In Oakland Park Facebook group is a great way for people in the community to get recommendations about trusted service providers. Just before the holidays last year one member of the group asked for kennel recommendations. Dog Kennels in and Around Oakland Park With suggestions from group members and a little research we […]

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Week of January 15th: Proud to Be OP Business Awards

Desiree Avila January 17, 2020 2

The City of Oakland Park supports and recognizes local businesses for their dedication to the Oakland Park community, their values and, of course, their Oakland Park pride. The City recognizes business that: Market/brand their business location as Oakland Park; Feature Oakland Park in their packaging/corporate identity; Engage in community enhancement efforts. Businesses

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Christmas Last Minute Gifts You Can Buy from Locals

Desiree Avila December 20, 2019 Post a comment

The holiday hustle and bustle is upon us. Most of us are being pulled in a few different directions. With so many demands upon us on top of all our normal daily responsibilities it is very possible that we may forget to buy a gift for someone. And what about that last minute holiday get […]

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Tree Lighting Ceremonies In and Around Oakland Park

Desiree Avila November 13, 2019

‘Tis the season to be jolly… falalalala lala lalaaaaaaa! Everywhere people are already gearing up for the biggest holiday of the year: Christmas! That means that cities all around South Florida will be lighting up trees in celebration. Living In Oakland Park has compiled a list of tree lighting ceremonies in and around Oakland Park […]

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Buying a Home? Learn the Importance of a Pre-Approval

Billy Broyles November 5, 2019

Buying a home can be a daunting task. For most of us, a home purchase represents the largest financial transaction we’ll ever undertake. And a house is not just a piece of areal estate – it is home, where we will live our daily lives and make special memories. Since most of us won’t pay […]

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Poison Gardens: Don’t Smell and Touch These Plants!

Ana Fragoso October 9, 2019

In recent times, there has been a new trend in gardening. Something that is, in fact, quite sinister: the poison gardens. While most of us assume these poison gardens were a staple in history, they are a more contemporary nod to gardens of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Times when people depended on plants as […]

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DIY Outdoor Educational Toys: Mud Kitchen

Annie Knott October 7, 2019 2

My kids LOVE to get dirty, and guess what?! I let them! Not only do I let them, I encourage them. Playing in the mud is a wonderful children’s activity. It’s free, it’s healthy, and they are learning! They are working on skills like sensory development, creativity, and imagination. They are using different behavioral schema […]

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Oakland Park Takes The First Step Toward Building Its Second Century

Desiree Avila October 4, 2019 3

On July 1, 2029 the City of Oakland Park will celebrate its 100th birthday. In anticipation of entering its 2nd century the City Commission has been working diligently toward preparing the City for its next 100 years. Click here to read about how the City of Oakland Park came to be. Part of the plan […]

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