An All-Electric Micro-Transit System is Coming to Wilton Manors
Congested traffic and limited parking are a daily reality for many South Florida residents. While it is a small price to pay for living in paradise, Wilton Manors has recently taken a giant step towards alleviating the problem within their own city limits. The City Commission of the City of Wilton Manors recently passed a […]
Donna Sacco is Making Oakland Park Elementary a More Beautiful Place
Teachers are essential pillars of the community. Between underfunded schools, COVID-19 guidelines and complications, and the responsibility of educating the next generation, teachers are continuously stepping up to the plate, going above and beyond to ensure today’s youth have access to the resources they need to grow and develop. Donna Sacco, a 3rd-grade teacher at […]
Oakland Park’s Dancing in the Street Returns for its Fourth Year
It’s time to put your dancing shoes on, Oakland Park! The city will be hosting Dancing in the Street on Friday, April 22 from 6 – 10 p.m. This family-friendly event will deliver an evening of live music, delicious food, kid’s festivities, and more. The street party will be free and all ages are welcome […]
The Oakland Park Kiwanis Food Backpack Program is Helping Families in Need
The Oakland Park Kiwanis do many meaningful things for the community, but one of their most impactful and needed programs is the Food Backpack Program. The program provides over 50 backpacks containing food for the weekend and beyond to local children and families in need each week. While every Kiwanis club has many of the […]
Kendra’s Kisses: A Lasting Legacy for a Loving Girl, Gone Too Soon
Kendra’s Kisses Foundation raises money to offer monetary grants given to children’s families whose kids are battling cancer. The foundation, which takes no profits or paid positions so they can place 100% of their fundraising into the grants, was named after a loving, young girl who passed away too soon. A Legacy Left by Kendra […]
The Annual Saint Jack White Chili Cook-Off Was a Success!
On Saturday, February 26th, Big Dog Station held the Annual Saint Jack White Chili Cook-Off benefitting Gilda’s Club South Florida. Seven teams went head to head serving their original chili to attendees and trying to earn the most votes for the best homemade, slow-cooked chili. About The Annual Saint Jack White Chili Cook-Off The Annual […]
New River Castle is Designated as a Fort Lauderdale Historic Landmark
A castle located on the New River near Ann Murray Greenway Park, in Fort Lauderdale’s Tarpon River neighborhood, sold last year for $1.5 million. More interestingly, it was recently designated as a historic landmark by the Fort Lauderdale City Commission. What is now known as New River Castle comes with a lot of elegance and […]
Youth Day 2022: Where Everyone Can Be a Superhero
Living in Oakland Park has been invited to be a part of the City of Oakland Park’s Youth Day Event – one of Oakland Park’s most important events of the year. The event is an annual celebration geared toward children and families to celebrate youth. This year’s Youth Day event is being held on Saturday, […]
Railroad Safety Tips to Keep Oakland Park Residents Safe
Broward County has more than 100 railroad crossings, all of which are equipped with three warning signs that tell drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists that a train is coming. These warning signs include red flashing lights, a noisy alarm bell, and gates that close when a train is incoming. Despite these warning signs, it seems as […]
Oakland Park Residents Give Back for the Holidays at Give, Care, Love: Hope for the Holidays
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 […]
