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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,

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Sandy Melillo Brings Joy to Chronically Ill Children with Beads of Courage Bags

Cassidy Webb November 3, 2022

Data from 2020 shows that, on average, 3.9 million surgical procedures in the United States each year are performed on children, and up to 4.7% of children in the U.S. undergo surgery each year. While some kids only undergo one surgical procedure, many chronically ill children undergo more procedures than the average adult will have […]

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Emma Collum Creates Healthy Trick-or-Treat Bags for Oakland Park Elementary School Students

Cassidy Webb October 31, 2022

Halloween is all about costumes, candy, and cauldrons. Well, maybe not cauldrons, but one Oakland Park resident has conjured up a healthy, fun way for Oakland Park Elementary School students to celebrate Halloween. For the first time, Emma Collum has organized and put together healthy trick-or-treat bags for the school. Emma’s Healthy Treat Bags Emma […]

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Maximizing Out of School Time (MOST) is Oakland Park’s Newest After-School Program

Cassidy Webb September 13, 2022

Nearly 7.7 U.S. children participate in after-school programs, but not all after-school programs are created equal. Finding an after-school program that helps your student further develop what they learn during the school day is challenging, and finding one that is affordable can be even more difficult. But if you are a resident of Oakland Park, […]

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The Paddle Club: A New After School Program Coming to Oakland Park

Cassidy Webb August 26, 2022

School is back in session and parents are always looking for creative ways to keep their children engaged and busy in afterschool programs. Does your child love spending time in the water or trying new outdoor activities? Or, are you interested in teaching your child water safety so they can soak up all of the […]

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Donna Sacco is Making Oakland Park Elementary a More Beautiful Place

Cassidy Webb April 18, 2022

Teachers are essential pillars of the community. Between underfunded schools, COVID-19 guidelines and complications, and the responsibility of educating the next generation, teachers are continuously stepping up to the plate, going above and beyond to ensure today’s youth have access to the resources they need to grow and develop. Donna Sacco, a 3rd-grade teacher at […]

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Kendra’s Kisses: A Lasting Legacy for a Loving Girl, Gone Too Soon

Cassidy Webb March 23, 2022

Kendra’s Kisses Foundation raises money to offer monetary grants given to children’s families whose kids are battling cancer. The foundation, which takes no profits or paid positions so they can place 100% of their fundraising into the grants, was named after a loving, young girl who passed away too soon. A Legacy Left by Kendra […]

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Oakland Park’s Pride Cheer Triumphs at Competition

Desiree Avila December 16, 2021

Let’s Get It Started In Here On Saturday December 11, 2021 members of Oakland Park’s Pride Cheer traveled to West Palm Beach for the Diamond Cheer and Dance, Diamond’s Christmas Championship. The ambiance in the auditorium was of pure excitement. The music was loud and the energy was high. Led by head coach, Coach Matt […]

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Pride Cheer: They Got Spirit, Yes They Do!

Megan Rebecca September 1, 2021

Jumps, tumbling, stunts, beautiful smiles and much energy. You might think you’re having a déja vu of “Bring It On” or any other cheerleader movie. We gotta say, you’re not totally wrong, just so this time we’re not talking about a movie, it’s real life and it’s a practice right here in Oakland Park: Pride […]

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Water Safety: Tips for Staying Safe in and Around Water

Anamaria Moreno May 10, 2021

May is Water Safety Month and in Oakland Park, we want to make sure you’re informed on what to do to ensure fun days of safe splashing and swimming with your family. Water, Water, Everywhere! Living in a peninsula, we are mostly surrounded by water. Our beaches are beautiful and popular and a main spot […]

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