New Horizons: Exciting Developments and Updates on City Projects
The City of Oakland Park’s ten-year plan to develop and renovate several facilities has made substantial progress over the last six months, promising significant improvements to the city’s infrastructure and services. These projects, including the Public Works Complex, Fire Stations 20, 87, and 9 renovations, and NE 6th Ave Drainage Infrastructure Improvements, aim to enhance […]
The Power of Strategic Storytelling at Lunch and Learn
The enchanting ambiance at Nour Thai Kitchen and Bar warmly welcomed participants on January 10th. Hosted by the Oakland Park Business Association, the Lunch and Learn event centered on “Strategic Storytelling: Building a Powerful Business Narrative.” Renowned moderator Maria Medina, along with insightful panelists Enid Casablanca and Chris Baker, imparted wisdom to empower local business […]
Rebuilding Lives: A BSO Deputy’s Compassion in the Face of Tragedy
Featured Image : Gigi’s belated Birthday Party attendees pose for a photo with her and her mom. In late August, a devastating head-on collision involving an alleged drunk driver forever changed the lives of Jessica Aguirre and her 10-year-old daughter, Eugenie “Gigi” Lara. Amid extensive medical bills, physical and emotional trauma, and more than eight […]
Oakland Park Welcomes Oaklyn: A New Standard of Luxury Living
PUBLICAR COM DATA DE 8 DE NOVEMBRO Oakland Park is a city that is quickly becoming known for its forward-thinking urban development and community-centric projects. In the spirit of this modern vision Oaklyn, a new mixed us project at 3333 North Federal Highway, is redefining Oakland Park’s cityscape and lifestyle. This new project, while not […]
Celebrating Excellence: Oakland Park’s Best of the Year 2023
On the night of August 15th, the Oakland Park Business Association welcomed its guests for an awards ceremony. The occasion marked a celebration of outstanding professionals, a testament to the thriving community. The inaugural “Best in Business People’s Choice Awards” marks the Oakland Park Business Association’s first foray into the realm of annual business recognition. […]
Former Rooms To Go Site Begins Redevelopment Track
The former Rooms To Go site, located at 1601-1605 West Oakland Park Blvd, has started the required City process to become three new fast casual restaurants. Blue Ocean Group, the developer of the site, held the City’s required Neighborhood Participation Meeting on August 14th. The developer provided residents, who attended the meeting, a slide show […]
Illustrating a Love for Reading One Contest at a Time
Oakland Park’s Elementary school students visited The Ethel M. Gordon, Oakland Park Library on May 6, 2023, where they were honored for their submissions to the 47th Annual Illustrate-a-Book Contest. The winners from each grade received a ribbon and their artwork framed. With schools and the library being closed due to the pandemic, the Ethel […]
Local Studio Captures Memories for Life
Fort Lauderdale has many spots by the beach to witness spectacular sunrises. The sky above the calm and serene ocean bursting into vibrant colors at sunrise, is a delight to watch for visitors. For artists, it is their muse. And one such artist is Steven Teed who began his photography journey as a kid taking […]
Horizon of Oakland Park Development Begins Official City Approval Process
PLEASE NOTE : THE RENDERINGS SHOWN HEREIN ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW THE PROJECT MAY LOOK IN GENERAL. The Horizon of Oakland Park or HOOP, mixed use development being planned in downtown Oakland Park began its official city approval process on Wednesday July 26th, 2023. Developers, Kaufman Lynn and The Falcone Group, […]
Oakland Park Business Spotlight – July 2023
Oakland Park is not only attracting new residents to town, but also a lengthy list of new businesses. As a new continuing series, Living in Oakland Park will be providing you information on the newest businesses that have chosen to make Oakland Park home. Bluenavcom Bluenavcom is a marine electronics engineering company providing specialized installation […]
