Oakland Park Honors MLK and Celebrates Diversity with New Signage
As the City of Oakland Park works toward building for its second century it also works on embracing diversity. To that end, on Friday January 15th the City unveiled new signage to reflect its steadfast commitment to diversity. In total the City will install 14 signs in conspicuous locations throughout Oakland Park in order to […]
Oakland Park Commissioners Approve Oakland Park Square Lease Agreement
In the November 4th City Commission meeting, three Oakland Commissioners approved the lease agreement for Oakland Park Square. The future public-private, mixed-use use development will be located at 3700-3855 N. Dixie Highway. The meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. Vice Mayor Jane Bolin was not present. Mayor Matthew Sparks, Commissioners Tim Lonergan, and Michael Carn […]
Oakland Park City Commission Election Results
Elections for Oakland Park City Commission concluded last night, November 3rd, 2020. While final results need to be certified, initial results show that the following three candidates are poised to be the City’s next Commissioners: Aisha Gordon, Mitch Rosenwald and incumbent Matthew Sparks.  Election Results Living In Oakland Park had an unofficial poll which fingered […]
Oakland Park Residents Voice Concerns Regarding Oakland Park Square Lease
Today is like no other day in the history of the United States. It is election day during one of the most contentious elections in the history of our nation. While we, Oakland Parkers, experience this national phenomenon, there is also a battle being waged for the future of our City, specifically our downtown and […]
The Old Kmart Site: Out With a Gas Station, In With Sprouts!
When Lucky’s market in Oakland Park closed earlier this year many people in the community were saddened by the loss. On the on the Living in Oakland Park Facebook group people debated, commented and wondered what would replace Lucky’s. Among those supermarkets on the group members’ wish list was Sprouts. Since then Aldi’s purchased the old Lucky’s […]
Oakland Park Presents a Whole New Image
On July 22, 2020 the City of Oakland Park revealed four new looks for the City’s new Public Works Facility, Fire Station 20, North Andrews Gardens Recreation Center, and City Hall. The plan is to have completion coincide with Oakland Park’s 100th birthday in 2029. Oakland Park New Image: Public Opinion Diverges Opinions online ranged […]
Oakland Park Updates Ordinances to Insure Residential Compatibility Standards
Oakland Park, the City on the move is building steadily toward its future. For this reason Oakland Park is a hot spot for new development. On June 12, 2020 we published an article about 12 New Residential Real Estate Projects in Oakland Park. In response to that article residents have voiced concerns about all the […]
There is a New Developer In Town For Oakland Park Square
Across from Jaco Pastorius Park are two City owned parcels known as the West Dixie Lots. These empty lots have been designated as brownfield land. Brownfield land is land that is potentially contaminated and hazardous. As a result of this designation the City has rehabilitated the site. Rehabilitation makes it clean, useful, productive and ultimately […]
City Commissioner Jane Bolin Shares New Initiatives in Oakland Park
I am delighted to share the new and exciting initiatives in Oakland Park! Our community has a lot to be proud of with our upcoming Oktoberfest and BSO’s National Night Out to the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and the popular Trunk or Treat. Our community events are always a hit, but there are other changes in […]
