Neighbors and Fire Rescue Come Together to Save Coco the Pug
Saturday, January 4th was just like any other morning. Oakland Park resident Kevin Loud Elsasser awoke and did what he normally does every morning. He looked out of the window to enjoy the view of the middle river behind his home. Today something caught his eye. A large figure across the river stood still. Kevin […]
Neighborhood Meeting: Downtown Oakland Park and Dixie Highway Proposals
On January 6th two meetings took place that discussed the development of two locations on Dixie Highway, in downtown Oakland Park. Code Ninjas The first meeting discussed the prospective tenant Code Ninjas. Representing Code Ninjas was Brian O’Neill and Robert Roselli. The main concern for Robert Roselli, property manager of the space Code Ninjas, hopes […]
New Year, New Mayor: A Q & A With Mayor Matt Sparks, Part I
The City of Oakland Park does not hold elections for Mayor. The City’s residents elect commissioners who then serve as Mayor for one year. This past year Vice Mayor Matt Sparks was sworn in as Mayor on November 2oth, 2019. Living In Oakland Park asked Mayor Sparks for an interview so we, the residents of […]
Old Kmart Site: What Happened at the 2nd Participation Meeting
Oakland Park’s latest neighborhood participation meeting was held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Collins Community Center. The topic of discussion was the future of the long-abandoned Kmart site located on Oakland Park Boulevard and N.E. 6th Avenue which has been closed since November 2014. A New Luxury Rental Community? The current site plan is […]
Oakland Parkers Discuss The Future of Central Park
Oakland Park’s December Community Facilities Meeting was held at Collins Community Center on December 5th, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Residents and business owners were invited to join representatives from +LAB Architect and Zyscovich Architects along with city employees to explore the city’s vision for the upcoming library, fire station, community center and surrounding park area […]
A Preview of the Future of the Old Kmart Site
On December 3, 2019 at Oakland Park’s City Hall Commission Chamber RAM Realty unveiled the first proposed design by RAM Realty for the old Kmart site. There was approximately 60 stakeholders in attendance. Robert Lochrie, RAM Realty’s legal representative and Beatrice Hernandez, director of design for MSA Architects shared the details of the project with […]
CRA Launch: The Dawn of a New Era in Downtown Oakland Park
On October 3, 2019 the City of Oakland Park demolished the obsolete water treatment plant. At that moment that the City set in motion its plan to revitalize and renew itself for its second century. Since then the signs of change have been everywhere. If you live in Oakland Park, you see construction happening from […]
Oakland Park Passes Plastic Straw Ban
At the October 2, 2019 Commission meeting an ordinance to prohibit the sale or distribution of plastic straws in Oakland Park was brought before City Commissioners for a first reading. The City Commission passed the ordinance by a vote of 4-1. Commissioners Bolin, Carn, Lonergan and Vice Mayor Sparks voted in favor of the ban. […]
Oakland Park Takes The First Step Toward Building Its Second Century
On July 1, 2029 the City of Oakland Park will celebrate its 100th birthday. In anticipation of entering its 2nd century the City Commission has been working diligently toward preparing the City for its next 100 years. Click here to read about how the City of Oakland Park came to be. Part of the plan […]
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 […]
