Rebuilding Lives: A BSO Deputy’s Compassion in the Face of Tragedy
Featured Image : Gigi’s belated Birthday Party attendees pose for a photo with her and her mom. In late August, a devastating head-on collision involving an alleged drunk driver forever changed the lives of Jessica Aguirre and her 10-year-old daughter, Eugenie “Gigi” Lara. Amid extensive medical bills, physical and emotional trauma, and more than eight […]
Celebrating Excellence: Oakland Park’s Best of the Year 2023
On the night of August 15th, the Oakland Park Business Association welcomed its guests for an awards ceremony. The occasion marked a celebration of outstanding professionals, a testament to the thriving community. The inaugural “Best in Business People’s Choice Awards” marks the Oakland Park Business Association’s first foray into the realm of annual business recognition. […]
The Living In Oakland Park Team
Désirée Ávila Editor, Publisher, Writer, Photographer and REALTOR® Ana Luiza Moura Fragoso Assistant Editor and Writer Ana works as a journalist, translator, content creator and runs her own blog. While she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family – especially her son Luca – reading a good book, or engaging in any […]
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Celebrating the Power and Presence of Business Women in Oakland Park through Photography
Some people are gifted with many talents, and they use these talents not only for professional achievements, but also to do good. Désirée Ávila, our very own Living in Oakland Park editor is one of those people. Not only is she widely recognized in community as a successful REALTOR® and editor, but she also has […]
Oakland Park Business Association Unveils Its City Guide and Business Finder
When Oakland Park incorporated for the 2nd time in July of 1929, the City’s center was surrounded by farms. When the train barreled through the City center it didn’t even stop to pick up the mail. It was pulled into the train and another mailbag was dropped for the postmistress to pick up. As time […]
Oakland Park Business Association’s Inaugural Meeting a Success
The Best of Times for The City on the Move There is no doubt that the City on the Move, Oakland Park, is going places. As each day passes, the City edges closer and closer to establishing its own identity and character, and in the process shedding its reputation as a pass-through city. For Oakland […]
Words of Wisdom From Fort Lauderdale’s King of Nightlife: Alex Passakos
Intro written by Desiree Avila, Editor of Living in Oakland Park. Alex Passakos, a child of Greek immigrants and Buffalo, NY native, has made a life for himself in clubs and bars for the past three decades. He has several foods named after him and most recently he launched his very own beer, Holy Passakos. […]
Oakland Park Real Estate Reports
Follow us on Social Media :Â Share on facebook Latest Real Estate News edit post Oakland Park Breaks Ground on the City Park Project by Desiree Avila June 11, 2021 0 The $40 Million Dollar Bond Projects In 2018 the residents of the City of Oakland Park overwhelmingly approved by vote… edit post Oakland Park […]
Demand for New Homes Outpaces Construction
When the country shutdown in March of 2020 because of the pandemic, there was much speculation about what would happen to the real estate market. Millions of homeowners went into forbearance and all of a sudden there was a lot less money in circulation. To stimulate the economy and compensate for the temporary loss of […]
