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Phone Buddy Program Helps Vulnerable Community

In a time of uncertainty and isolation, the city of Oakland Park and its volunteers have organized a community phone buddy program to connect volunteers with people, buddies, who may not have contact with anyone else. Bruce Garrison, Director of Oakland Park’s Volunteer Corps, came up with the idea. Garrison reached out to all of […]

10 Things that haven’t changed because of COVID-19

Our new normal has ushered in many changes to our society, our emotions, and our daily routines. We’ve shown ourselves that we are a strong and adaptive community. We’ve allowed ourselves to grieve the cancelled events and the array of disappointments that COVID-19 has caused. But I wanted to point out some things that have […]

Designer Face Masks: Time for Expression

We may be required to mask our faces, but we still can use this time to express ourselves. From designer fabrics, to elaborate lace, the creative community has jumped on board to bring a little happiness and expression to the situation. Whether you are an animal lover who prefers a paw print mask, or a […]

Foster Mom Takes In Baby Despite Threat of COVID-19

In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, this story about new foster parent Kayla, stepping up to take in a child is just what we all need to have faith in our strength as a community. Kayla has been referred to as saint by Vice Mayor Jane Bolin, as an angel by Oakland Park Kiwanis […]

Oakland Park Re-Opens Parks

Broward County Mayor Dale V.C. Holness announced that the County would begin the gradual re-opening of parks, waterways and golf courses. Mayor Matt Sparks received news of the County’s just before the announcement was made. Mayor Sparks sprung into action and begin discussions with the City Manager as to the steps that Oakland Park would […]

All Aboard the Meal Train

Life will go back to “normal” one day, but I have a feeling it will look a little different than it used to. What I know will remain the same, because our very lives depend on it, is the tireless work and dedication our first responders and medical workers provide us with on a daily […]

Buying and Selling Real Estate Under COVID-19 Quarantine

The current state of emergency has literally changed the way that we do business. Real estate is considered an essential business so yes, we are open! However, buyers and sellers alike have wondered about the state of affairs in real estate under the COVID-19 quarantine and what they should do. To that end I have […]

10 Educational and Fun Activities for Kids During Quarantine

If your kids are anything like mine, you have heard “I’m bored!”, “Can we go somewhere?”, and “What are we doing today?” about 237 times a day. Quarantine is a lifestyle change for all of us, but especially for children. Their routine is thrown off and they miss their peers. We have some awesome activities […]

Staying Engaged and Present While Staying Home

It’s been roughly 4 weeks since things starting changing for us as a society. And now that’s its been officially ordered to stay home cabin fever is sure to escalate. One way to keep that at bay is to keep all five senses engaged. Here are some ways to stay sane while dealing with a […]

First Oakland Park Community Check-In Live Broadcast a Hit!

There is no doubt that the Coronavirus has forced us all to adapt to a situation that none of us had ever lived through. Some of us are coping with it better than others, but all of us are having to learn to cope somehow.  Dr. Mitch Rosenwald, Oakland Park resident, and professor of social […]

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