Oakland Park's Online Magazine – #TogetherWeAreOP
Welcome back, Oakland Parkers! For our second edition of Socially Distant Sunshine we’re going to talk about the quintessential South Florida outdoor activity – beach days. Beaches are what we’re famous for. The thing is, there is no such thing as “the beach” when you live someplace as full of coastline as the tri-county area…
By Maria Scudella-Beltran | content@livinginoaklandpark.com As South Floridians, we often hear the phrase, “We live where others vacation”. With COVID-19 concerns, my travel has been much more limited. So, recently I had a staycation in our very own sunny South Florida. There are so many options to choose from: sandy beaches, theme park adventures, and…
By Maria Scudella-Beltran | content@livinginoaklandpark.com As residents of Oakland Park, we’re surrounded by “vacation” options. Before the pandemic, my go-to spot was Orlando. Therefore, I’ve become somewhat of a “self-proclaimed” expert when visiting Disney theme parks. Due to COVID-19 Disney World theme parks closed across the world and some remain closed. However, on July 11th,…
By Maria Scudella-Beltran | content@livinginoaklandpark.com We’re halfway through the summer of 2020 and, because of the pandemic, this summer season is looking quite different. Schools in FL are ramping up for an on-time start, although the delivery format is still to be confirmed (hybrid, online, in-person), so it feels like these next couple weeks are…
“Snow in Miami!” is a headline South Floridians have only seen once. That was on January 19, 1977. Since then the Sunshine State has only experienced one other snowfall. On January 3, 2018 there was a light snowfall in Jacksonville. But given Florida’s paltry history of winter flurries you can’t trust that snow will fall…
