Rescuing Memories: Chris Landers’ Journey with Oakland Park’s Bark Park Equipment
A small piece of Oakland Park’s history made its way back to its creator, Chris Landers, the woman behind the engineering of Oakland Bark’s previous dog agility equipment. After serving Oakland Park’s furry residents for over two decades, the Bark Park equipment has been replaced with new structures, marking the end of an era. But […]
Former Rooms To Go Site Begins Redevelopment Track
The former Rooms To Go site, located at 1601-1605 West Oakland Park Blvd, has started the required City process to become three new fast casual restaurants. Blue Ocean Group, the developer of the site, held the City’s required Neighborhood Participation Meeting on August 14th. The developer provided residents, who attended the meeting, a slide show […]
Horizon of Oakland Park Development Begins Official City Approval Process
PLEASE NOTE : THE RENDERINGS SHOWN HEREIN ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW THE PROJECT MAY LOOK IN GENERAL. The Horizon of Oakland Park or HOOP, mixed use development being planned in downtown Oakland Park began its official city approval process on Wednesday July 26th, 2023. Developers, Kaufman Lynn and The Falcone Group, […]
Passing the Torch: Celebrating Major McNeal’s Promotion and Introducing Her Successor at Oakland Park BSO
After being with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 20 years and serving as the Oakland Park BSO Captain for almost three, Tammy McNeal’s accomplishments and exemplary service to the community have earned her a promotion to Major. She will lead the Preparedness and Response Training Division for the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. In […]
Oakland Park Public Projects Speeding Along
Exciting progress is underway in Oakland Park. Public projects are gaining momentum, bringing improvements and new amenities to the community. In this development update, we’ll explore the latest advancements in three key initiatives: Wag Dog Park, Fire Station 9, and the North Andrews Gardens Community Center. Wag Dog Park The Oakland Park City Commission approved […]
A Peek Into the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the New Public Works Complex
The City of Oakland Park breaks ground on the new Public Works and Emergency Operations Center. This is the fourth bond project to break ground in less than a year.
Oakland Park, HandsOn Broward and Farm Share Partner on Food Distribution Program
Vulnerable residents may, at times, face challenges that put them in difficult and heartbreaking situations. These individuals may lack access to basic resources like nutritious food. As a result, they may experience malnutrition, health problems, and a diminished quality of life. This vulnerable population can include the elderly, children, and people with disabilities or chronic illnesses. […]
Sun and Fun: Your Guide to the Best Spring Break Activities in Broward County
As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, it can only mean one thing: it’s spring break time! For many students, this week-long break from classes is the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and have some fun. And while some may opt for a traditional beach vacation, there are plenty of other […]
Letitia Newbold Appointed Commissioner
Commissioner Matthew Sparks Resigns Earlier this year on January 9, 2023, Commissioner Matthew Sparks tendered his letter of resignation from the City Commission. The resignation became effective January 18, 2023, at 23:59 and created a vacancy on the City Commission. On January 18, 2023, the City decided by a 3-2 vote, to move forward with […]
Special Commission Meeting Will Select Five Finalists For City Commission Appointment
When the clock struck noon on February 15th, 2023, the deadline for submitting an application for the empty City Commission seat left by Matthew Sparks, expired. A week before only one application had been submitted, but by the deadline, 13 applications had been submitted to the City Clerk. City Receives 13 Applications Of the 13 […]
