The City of Oakland Park is a 2022 Roy F. Kenzie Award Winner for the Sky Building
For the very first time, the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) awarded the City of Oakland Park as a winner of the 2022 Roy F. Kenzie Award for the Sky Building. The FRA Awards Program recognizes the best examples of redevelopment across the state. The Roy F. Kenzie award is specifically given to cities that exhibit […]
Oakland Park Resident, Chantelle Iacone, Donates Hair for Wigs for Cancer Patients
Cancer is a devastating disease, and the side effects of treatment make recovery an exceptionally challenging process for those affected. One of the most common side effects of chemotherapy, a widely-used cancer treatment, is hair loss. In fact, up to 65% of chemotherapy patients experience chemotherapy-induced hair loss. Although chemotherapy-induced hair loss is temporary and […]
Human-Centric Dog Training With Applause Your Paws: Improving Relationships Between Owners and Pets
Dogs have been man’s best friend for centuries and are thought to be loyal, intelligent, and empathetic creatures. If you’ve ever had a dog before, you understand just how special these furry animals become. Dogs are happy to cuddle with you and keep you warm at night as well as greet you when you get […]
Broward House: Improving Quality of Life for Individuals with HIV Since 1988
Broward County has some of the highest numbers of people living with HIV in the U.S. As of 2021, approximately 21,014 people (or 10% of residents) in Broward County had HIV. Individuals with HIV are not only heavily impacted by health issues, but also by the social stigma that is associated with HIV. People who […]
Oakland Park Teen Takes the World of Irish Dance By Storm
One day when Bri Doherty, an Oakland Park teenager, was in ballet classes as a young girl, her ballet teacher had to ask her to concentrate on her ballet because she was toying around, practicing Irish dance instead. She originally found an interest in Irish dance because her father, an Irishman from Northern Ireland, would […]
Mission Parkour Academy Brings the First Parkour Gym to Oakland Park
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, one of the owners at Mission Parkour Academy, […]
Justin Flippen Manatee Contest Honors Late Wilton Manors Mayor
On February 25, 2020, Wilton Manors and surrounding communities experienced a devastating loss as Wilton Manors Mayor Justin Flippen passed away. Justin was passionate about education, creativity, and supporting children. In 2019, Justin Flippen had the idea and worked with artist, Claudia Castillo, and real estate agent, Ron Falk to host a manatee contest in […]
Oakland Park Neighborhood Continues Christmas Eve Luminaria Tradition
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. Glowing streets of Oakland Park adorned with the warm radiance of paper luminaries. The Luminaria Tradition The Luminaria […]
7 Restaurants With the Best Thai Food in and Around Oakland Park
Thai cuisine consists of a variety of mouth-watering, spiced dishes that have unique, unforgettable tastes. One of the reasons Thai food is so popular is because it has a wide range of flavors, textures, and bold spices, so no matter your personal taste, there is a Thai dish out there that you can enjoy. With […]
Little Free Library Competition: Making Sure Every Child Reads
According to the Department of Education, more than 46% of students entering fourth grade in Florida are not reading proficiently and just 53% of Florida third graders passed the state’s reading test in 2022. This winter, the South Florida Lending Hands and ART13 are honored to be collaborating with Action for Literacy and the City […]
