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 […]
The New Normal Post COVID-19
In a matter of just a few weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally changed the world and profoundly altered the life of us in the United States. Right now, more people are getting sick and more people are dying, and it might even get worse in the following days or weeks. However, it is not […]
Travel Photographer Offers Free Headshots In Oakland Park
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken a toll on us all and life as we know it has changed to a new normal. Now the world has become increasingly virtual and Photographer Paul McDermott wants to make sure we all look our best while online. Giving Back to the Community As a way to give back […]
Salons Re-open During Broward County Phase 1
Last week, on May 18th, 2020, Broward County, FL joined the list of other counties and municipalities across the U.S. that are “back to business†and initiated the Phase 1 of reopening procedures. According to the Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-120, personal grooming services are allowed to reopen under Broward’s Phase One reopening strategy. […]
Oakland Park Library Offers Curbside Pick-Up
The current state of emergency has forced us all to learn to live a new way. Instead of eating out we started ordering in or cooking at home. Instead of going to gyms we took virtual classes or exercised at home. Instead of meeting up with friends in person we met up with them on […]
Local Businesses Reopen with Safety Measures
Oakland Park businesses have been given the green light to begin reopening for services. Some residents are sighing in relief and looking forward to eating meals away from their dining room table. Others are worried about risks associated with these indulgences. We checked in with local businesses to understand what changes and protections have been […]
Save The Florida Distilleries
The governor announced that all of Florida is expected to open by the end of May. As dubious as I may feel about continuing life as I used to know it, the show must go on and I yearn for it. What will it all look like? Will we be safe? Will this all be […]
Latest COVID-19 Numbers in Oakland Park
Today Oakland Park began Phase 1 of re-opening. The sentiment regarding the re-opening among residents was mixed. Reactions ranged from downright indignant to elation. One group member, Stuart Taft, offered the group a more balanced perspective from which to consider the re-opening. In his post Taft said: “If it’s too soon to reopen, then when […]
How Businesses Have Coped With COVID-19
As residents across the nation are adapting to the new procedures that COVID-19 pandemic has brought, so are the residents and business owners of Oakland Park, who are slowly easing into the routine of a new normal. How does business not only survive but thrive during a pandemic? The universal answer is to be adaptable […]
Rainbows Shine a Light in Oakland Park
Rainbows are often thought of as a sign of hope and peace after enduring rough weather. While it’s not hurricane season, I’m sure we can agree that the impact of COVID-19 has felt like weathering an unrelenting storm. From one week to the next we had to prepare for a different lifestyle. Our commitments and […]
