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Oakland Park Residents Unite for an Illuminating Tradition

The Luminaria tradition emerged from the simple yet heartwarming gesture of neighbors gathering to create luminous pathways in their community on Christmas Eve. Originating with the assembly of paper bags filled with sand and a candle, these luminaries transformed the streets and driveways into a glowing spectacle, symbolizing unity and festive spirit. Chris Landers, a […]

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 […]

Santa Express Delivers Smiles All Over Oakland Park

This past December 18 seemed like a regular old day in Oakland Park. However, for 50 kids December 18th was anything but ordinary. That day, with the help of Oakland Park Firefighters, the Santa Express roared to life and went around delivering smile after smile to kid after kid. Getting Ready to Ride While the […]

The Santa Express Roars Back to Life

The Santa Express Delivers Christmas Magic It was 2010 when Concetta Pignataro, Lieutenant at Oakland Park Fire Rescue, had the desire to do something really different for Christmas. She wanted to do something so amazing it would put a big smile on children’s faces and gift them with a memory that would last a lifetime. […]

7 Tips to Avoid Holiday Scams

It’s holiday season, the most favorite time of the year and time to celebrate!  The holidays bring joy, time off from work and days spent with family, but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Whether you’re stretching your finances to afford presents, struggling with travel plans or rushing to get everything done before […]

Feeding South Florida: A Long Running Helping Hand

The Coronavirus Pandemic, with restrictions, quarantine, and many unknowns, started for us in mid-March. But since mid to late April, three cities have partnered for weekly food drive in order to give residents of their city some relief amidst the chaos. Those three cities are Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and our very own, Oakland Park. […]

Christmas Lights Tour In and Around Oakland Park

Last week we featured the JP Lights Christmas show that has been a year in the making. There are many other Christmas displays in and around Oakland Park for you to enjoy. Living In Oakland Park has made a list for you of both public and private light shows for you to enjoy. The best […]

Oakland Park Firefighters Bring Christmas To Family That Lost Everything

On November 30th, 2020 Kelli and Stephen Korman and their two daughters lives were changed forever when the apartment they were moving into caught fire. Just 25 days before the biggest holiday in the world they lost everything and did not know what to do or how they were going to bring Christmas to their […]

Shop Locally This Holiday Season with These Artists and Artisans

We’ve all been encouraged to shop locally for years. We know it’s good for boosting community economy. We know it’s typically a more environmentally friendly and sustainable option. We know it’s especially important this year in the wake of COVID-19. What you may not know is that hard work and surviving adversity are written into […]

Let There Be Light – and Sound!

This holiday season, you don’t have to go far from home to see – and hear – a spectacular light show. Right here in Oakland Park, Seth Jones and Alex Plaza stage a nightly extravaganza known as the JP Christmas Lights at their home on the corner of 42nd Street and 19th Terrace. A Passion, […]

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