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Bonnet House: A Hidden Gem of Art, History, and Nature Close to Home

Next time you’re searching for an activity for the whole family, visit Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, an enchanting 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum. Bonnet House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that exudes an irresistible charm, offering a blend of art, history, and nature. The best part is that it is just a stone’s […]

Restoring Vitality: A Refreshing Approach to Total Body Healing

Have you ever felt like a trip to the medical doctor is a frustrating cycle of symptom masking prescription medicine with countless side effects? Integrative health practitioner and functional wellness coach Sidney Jackett felt that same frustration with allopathic medicine. She brought her refreshing total body healing practice, Restoring Vitality, to Fort Lauderdale on March […]

Little Free Library Competition: Making Sure Every Child Reads

According to the Department of Education, more than 46% of students entering fourth grade in Florida are not reading proficiently and just 53% of Florida third graders passed the state’s reading test in 2022. This winter, the South Florida Lending Hands and ART13 are honored to be collaborating with Action for Literacy and the City […]

New River Castle is Designated as a Fort Lauderdale Historic Landmark

A castle located on the New River near Ann Murray Greenway Park, in Fort Lauderdale’s Tarpon River neighborhood, sold last year for $1.5 million. More interestingly, it was recently designated as a historic landmark by the Fort Lauderdale City Commission. What is now known as New River Castle comes with a lot of elegance and […]

10 Places In Greater Fort Lauderdale Where You Can Enjoy Brunch on the Water

It’s undeniable that Florida has what most tourists want: the best theme parks in the world, amazing beaches, shopping galore, an amazing nightlife and of course an unending number of beautiful places to visit. But let’s face it, when you think about a good place to relax and eat like a king, it’s not a […]

Big Boy Rides: A Truck Dealership Unlike Any Other

Andrews Avenue is a major artery in Oakland Park, it is lined with different small businesses and a few homes. It’s a major surface street which many of us locals use to go north or south in Oakland Park. If you ever drive this route, you may have noticed, on the corner of Andrews and […]

JSA Authentication Services: A Business Like No Other

Abdul Kalam once said “Success is when your signature becomes an autograph”. At James Spence Authentication, in Fort Lauderdale, tucked in the warehouse area by Lowe’s Home Improvement off of Oakland Park Blvd and Powerline Road, autographs are the sole focus of this unique business. Authenticating Over 4 Generations For four generations, the Spence family […]

8 Places to Eat a Great Burger In and Around Oakland Park

A perfectly cooked burger,  cheese that melts in your mouth, a bun that complements the burger and its fixings,  a variety of sides to choose from… now that is an unforgettable burger experience!  Choosing a good craft burger may seem like a simple task, but it’s definitely not. In addition to its preparation, there is an […]

Feeding South Florida: A Long Running Helping Hand

The Coronavirus Pandemic, with restrictions, quarantine, and many unknowns, started for us in mid-March. But since mid to late April, three cities have partnered for weekly food drive in order to give residents of their city some relief amidst the chaos. Those three cities are Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and our very own, Oakland Park. […]

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