Kiwanis Club’s Pancake Breakfast Returns!
It was a beautiful morning for a pancake breakfast! The Kiwanis Club of Oakland Park hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser this past Saturday. On pause for the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person fundraiser and feast has been promoted widely throughout the city. Cars of people were parked up and […]
Cactus Flower: A Stroll Through the Darling Giftshop
Blink and you would miss it, but within the Plaza 3000 on Federal Highway, across the way from the Coral Ridge Shopping Center, you will spot the beautiful teal lettering that paints out “Cactus Flower”. The glass windows frame just a small preview of the treasures inside. When you open the door, you are welcomed […]
Broward County hosts the International Coastal Cleanup
Every third Saturday in September, for over 20 years, Broward County has participated in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). This was the 37th year that millions of volunteers around the world tallied the trash found along beaches, streams, parks, and neighborhoods. Spearheaded by community school groups, non-profit organizations, town and city staff, local […]
Oakland Park Recognized for its COVID-19 Vaccination Site for Vulnerable Seniors
It is becoming harder to remember a time when you could not find an open clinic for a vaccine or schedule a ride with just the touch of a button. But as the world has adapted to living with a pandemic, Oakland Park stands above as a community that cares for its seniors and has […]
Welcoming the Future of Mom’s Kitchen: Honoring George & Homestyle Cooking
Tucked right inside the corner where Floranada meets Federal Highway, Mom’s Kitchen at 1940 NE 45th Street, has been a staple in the neighborhood since 1992. George LaMonica, Mom’s Kitchen founder, began his venture in the restaurant business back in 1972. After working in the kitchen with his mother, learning the secrets of his home […]
