The Brooks Family: Calling Oakland Park Home Since 1948
In July 1929, a small city named Floranada was dissolved and replaced by a new city: Oakland Park. While Oakland Park didn’t experience its first major population boom until the 1960s and 70s, many farmers and ranchers called the small town their home. One of the first families to take up residence in Oakland Park […]
Oakland Park Residents Weigh in on the Pros and Cons of Airbnbs
In 2007, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia decided to rent out air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment to conference attendees after all hotel rooms in the area were booked. They called the air mattress rental service “Air Bed and Breakfast.” Just a year later, the two men founded Airbnb, an online marketplace that acts […]
Active Adults Program Enriching Lives Through Fun and Friendship
For most people, staying healthy, strong, and active as we age is the ultimate goal. Countless studies show the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle for your physical health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Yet despite more Americans living to be 100 years or older, society continues to focus on and cater to younger populations. […]
Mission Parkour Academy Brings the First Parkour Gym to Oakland Park
Whether you have kids who are on YouTube or you watch videos there yourself, you’ve probably seen those thrilling videos of skilled individuals jumping from one rooftop to the next. This popular sport is called Parkour, but Parkour isn’t just designed for thrill-seekers. According to Gabe Sage, one of the owners at Mission Parkour Academy, […]
How One Mom Reached Her Pinnacle Designing Athleisure Wear
Like most mom’s, Mon’Shari Wilder is dedicated absolutely to being the best mother she can be. From the moment her son was born, she knew she wanted to be a part of every aspect of his life. She wanted to participate in his school activities and be able to provide him with after school or […]
Crawl Board Games: South Florida’s Go-To for Game Night
Before there were video games, there were tabletop board games. Traditionally, board games held a special place in many American households, but the origin of tabletop games can be traced all the way back to Egypt over 5,500 years ago. Despite the rise of video games and cell phones, board games have remained extremely popular. […]
Meet The King Behind Oakland Park’s Royal Peacock Dance Studio
Watch Our Exclusive Interview With Adam Anthony Meet The Royal Peacock What do you call the youngest of 5 children, that is a classically trained musician with an MBA, a welcoming personality, a great aura and who has a passion and amazing talent for dance? You call him Adam Anthony: The Royal Peacock. The Baby […]
Larry Greenberg: Mentalist, Magician and Entertainer
“A little magic can take you a long way”, the beloved children’s author Roald Dahl once stated. Renowned magicians nurture our imagination, curiosity and interest by tapping into the supernatural with unimaginable tricks. We admire the magician’s seemingly effortless sleight of hand, quick witted card, dollar bill, lottery ticket tricks and optical illusions. Many of […]
Graciela Valdes Fine-Art Photographer: An Artist With a Passion for People
Fort Lauderdale-based, award winning photographer, Graciela Valdes’ passion is people. She jokes about being addicted to people. And if you have ever met or ever occasion to meet her you will understand why people are attracted to her too. She is friendly and personable and her warm words captivate people like a warm hug. A […]
Think Escape Games: Oakland Park’s Premier Escape Room Experience
Are you looking for a fun way to exercise your mind? If you are you can visit Think Escape Games located right here in Oakland Park. Think Escape Games will have your mind bending, twisting and turning as you solve an interactive puzzle! In an escape room, you and your team need to figure a […]
