Oakland Park Utility Boxes Beautified with Public Art
Thank you Oakland Park for keeping up with times and becoming an art friendly city by turning mysterious infrastructure into public art. Chances are that as you drive around town you probably never noticed them until they became defaced with posts. Utility Boxes: A Color Touch in Oakland Park Utility boxes sit on street corners […]
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 Neighborhood Meeting Discussing Former Kmart Site
An Oakland Park ordinance requests that a neighborhood participation meeting be held so that the residents of Oakland Park are informed. On Wednesday 7/29/20 at 6:30 pm the City of Oakland Park hosted the developers, RAM Construction and Development, LLC (RAM), who are working on the former Kmart site located at 670 E Oakland Park […]
Oakland Park Fire Station Closes Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
Oakland Park Fire Station #20, located at 4721 NW 9th Avenue, Oakland Park, FL 33309 has temporarily closed due to an outbreak of positive COVID-19 tests. First responders are at high risk for exposure. Despite safety measures and use of PPE, sources close to the department state that possibly up to 20 Oakland Park Fire […]
Parade of Orchids: Honoring Our Loved Ones and Helping the Ecosystem
Taking time out of your day to say “thank you” or “I appreciate you” to someone who needs to hear it is a powerful thing. Thinking about others makes us feel good—plain and simple; otherwise we wouldn’t give gifts during the holidays. Altruistic thinking brings many benefits, and in a time when our society is […]
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 […]
Who are the Candidates for the Oakland Park City Commission?
The Oakland Park City Commission is made up of 5 elected members that represent the residents of Oakland Park. Each Commission member serves a term of 4 years and can serve up to two terms consecutively. This year there are 3 seats that must be filled and voters have 7 candidates from which to choose. […]
Find It in Oakland Park: #LiveLikeALoakl
On June 5th, Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry issued an addition to the Phase One opening for the County. You can find the details of the guidelines at the link at the end of this piece. In a nutshell, I can tell you that it still includes facial coverings, groups of ten or less, and […]
Oak Tree Development: How will it Affect Oakland Park Residents?
A new community in the works in Oakland Park. At the site of the former 139-acre golf course, the Pulte Homes development boasts consumer-friendly homes. Aimed at attracting modern families with active lifestyles, the development will have 273 single-family homes and 132 townhomes. It also has many asking: how will this affect residents in Oakland […]
