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Oakland Park Library Offers Curbside Pick-Up

Desiree Avila May 22, 2020

The current state of emergency has forced us all to learn to live a new way. Instead of eating out we started ordering in or cooking at home. Instead of going to gyms we took virtual classes or exercised at home. Instead of meeting up with friends in person we met up with them on […]

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Latest COVID-19 Numbers in Oakland Park

Desiree Avila May 18, 2020

Today Oakland Park began Phase 1 of re-opening. The sentiment regarding the re-opening among residents was mixed.  Reactions ranged from downright indignant to elation. One group member, Stuart Taft, offered the group a more balanced perspective from which to consider the re-opening. In his post Taft said: “If it’s too soon to reopen, then when […]

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How Businesses Have Coped With COVID-19

Maria Scudella-Beltran May 15, 2020 3

As residents across the nation are adapting to the new procedures that COVID-19 pandemic has brought, so are the residents and business owners of Oakland Park, who are slowly easing into the routine of a new normal. How does business not only survive but thrive during a pandemic? The universal answer is to be adaptable […]

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Dick’s Service Station: Service On Another Level

Steven Mayer May 14, 2020 Post a comment

I’ve been getting my haircut at Dick’s Service Station since it opened a couple years ago. I love how it’s conveniently located on Main Street, just a block walk away from our home. It’s incredibly affordable for the job they do and it’s super clean. More importantly is the vibe you get when you walk […]

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Rainbows Shine a Light in Oakland Park

Christine Chaparro May 12, 2020 3

Rainbows are often thought of as a sign of hope and peace after enduring rough weather. While it’s not hurricane season, I’m sure we can agree that the impact of COVID-19 has felt like weathering an unrelenting storm. From one week to the next we had to prepare for a different lifestyle. Our commitments and […]

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Oakland Park Is Re-Opening!

Desiree Avila May 12, 2020 Post a comment

Yesterday, May 11th, Palm Beach County opened with the blessing of Governor Ron DeSantis. When the announcement was made last week, rumors began that Broward and Miami-Dade would re-open soon after. The tentative date that was mentioned was Monday May 18th. On Saturday May 9th on Facebook, Oakland Park City Mayor, Matt Sparks, confirmed that […]

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Oakland Park Plans For Gradual Re-Opening

Desiree Avila May 9, 2020 Post a comment

On Friday May 8 Florida governor Ron DeSantis announced that Palm Beach County would be allowed to begin Phase 1 of re-opening. 64 other Florida counties had already received authorization to re-open leaving only Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties closed. The decision to re-open came after Palm Beach Mayor, Dave Kerner, sent DeSantis a […]

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Phone Buddy Program Helps Vulnerable Community

Katina Caraganis May 7, 2020 Post a comment

In a time of uncertainty and isolation, the city of Oakland Park and its volunteers have organized a community phone buddy program to connect volunteers with people, buddies, who may not have contact with anyone else. Bruce Garrison, Director of Oakland Park’s Volunteer Corps, came up with the idea. Garrison reached out to all of […]

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Foster Mom Takes In Baby Despite Threat of COVID-19

Annie Knott May 5, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, this story about new foster parent Kayla, stepping up to take in a child is just what we all need to have faith in our strength as a community. Kayla has been referred to as saint by Vice Mayor Jane Bolin, as an angel by Oakland Park Kiwanis […]

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Oakland Park Re-Opens Parks

Desiree Avila April 30, 2020 4

Broward County Mayor Dale V.C. Holness announced that the County would begin the gradual re-opening of parks, waterways and golf courses. Mayor Matt Sparks received news of the County’s just before the announcement was made. Mayor Sparks sprung into action and begin discussions with the City Manager as to the steps that Oakland Park would […]