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Sun and Fun: Your Guide to the Best Spring Break Activities in Broward County

Desiree Avila March 13, 2023

As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, it can only mean one thing: it’s spring break time! For many students, this week-long break from classes is the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and have some fun. And while some may opt for a traditional beach vacation, there

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Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day In and Around Oakland Park

Desiree Avila March 8, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day is an annual celebration of Irish culture and heritage, and it’s celebrated around the world with parades, music, dancing, and of course, plenty of green. This holiday, which takes place on March 17th, is a time to come together with friends and family to honor the patron saint of Ireland and to […]

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Oakland Park Neighborhood Continues Christmas Eve Luminaria Tradition

Cassidy Webb December 26, 2022

Traditions are passed down from one generation to the next and hold valuable meaning to those who participate in them, especially during the holiday season. On Christmas Eve, one Oakland Park neighborhood continued its sacred Luminaria tradition. Photo: Leslie Eckert The Luminaria Tradition The Luminaria tradition began in 1979 as neighbors came together to assemble […]

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Santa Express Delivers Smiles All Over Oakland Park

Desiree Avila December 24, 2022

This past December 18 seemed like a regular old day in Oakland Park. However, for 50 kids December 18th was anything but ordinary. That day, with the help of Oakland Park Firefighters, the Santa Express roared to life and went around delivering smile after smile to kid after kid. Getting Ready to Ride While the […]

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The Santa Express Roars Back to Life

Desiree Avila December 7, 2022

The Santa Express Delivers Christmas Magic It was 2010 when Concetta Pignataro, Lieutenant at Oakland Park Fire Rescue, had the desire to do something really different for Christmas. She wanted to do something so amazing it would put a big smile on children’s faces and gift them with a memory that would last a lifetime. […]

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7 Tips to Avoid Holiday Scams

Desiree Avila December 5, 2022

It’s holiday season, the most favorite time of the year and time to celebrate! The holidays bring joy, time off from work and days spent with family, but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Whether you’re stretching your finances to afford presents, struggling with travel plans or rushing to get everything done before […]

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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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Oakland Park Residents Give Back for the Holidays at Give, Care, Love: Hope for the Holidays

Cassidy Webb January 2, 2022

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 11% of people in Broward County live in poverty. And, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever are struggling with economic insecurity. Despite the financial hardships many families face, events like Give, Care, Love: Hope for the Holidays bring together people in the community […]

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Get Ready for 2021 Holiday Village Christmas Tree Competition!

Desiree Avila November 26, 2021

After a difficult year, the joy, fun and vibrancy of the Christmas holidays in Oakland Park are back! The 5th Annual Oakland Park Holiday Village will take place December 3rd and 4th at Jaco Pastorius Park. As part of the Holiday Village, the City of Oakland Park will be hosting a Christmas Tree Decorating Competition. […]

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Oakland Park’s Most Decked-Out Halloween House

Rhiannon Samoyedny October 13, 2021

Many Oakland Parkers enjoy decorating for holidays, and then some make it a lifestyle. Oakland Park residents Linda Mills, Jim Resien, Andy Hanken, and Linda’s fiancé David Reisen are the masterminds behind Oakland Park’s most decked-out house, located at 798 NE 38th Street. From left ro right: Jim Reisen, Andy Hanken, Linda Mills and David […]

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