Who are the Candidates for the Oakland Park City Commission?
The Oakland Park City Commission is made up of 5 elected members that represent the residents of Oakland Park. Each Commission member serves a term of 4 years and can serve up to two terms consecutively. This year there are 3 seats that must be filled and voters have 7 candidates from which to choose. […]
The Magic Behind the Thread and Needles of The Little Seamstress
At first glance The Little Seamstress is a longstanding small business with more than 50 years of customer satisfaction under its belt. Alterations, custom pieces, repairs and fabric sales have been the focus of the company. I had the opportunity to speak with the current owner, Fiona Proserpi, to learn more about her story and […]
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 […]
Oakland Park Invited to Sidelines and Seniors Graduation Parade
Northeast High School will be hosting virtual graduation on June 17th, commending graduating seniors for their outstanding commitment to education during such unprecedented times, but the City of Oakland Park wanted to take things further for the Class of 2020. Yard Signs to Decorate Senior’s Homes With the help of city officials such as Matthew […]
Oak Tree Development: How will it Affect Oakland Park Residents?
A new community in the works in Oakland Park. At the site of the former 139-acre golf course, the Pulte Homes development boasts consumer-friendly homes. Aimed at attracting modern families with active lifestyles, the development will have 273 single-family homes and 132 townhomes. It also has many asking: how will this affect residents in Oakland […]
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 […]
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 […]
David Bowles of Elite Home Staging Sees a City on the Move
When David Bowles and his husband were looking to move from Wilton Manors, they found the perfect house in Oakland Park. They saw the city’s connectivity and growth potential in the downtown area and decided it would be the perfect place to raise their family. It’s not like David was a stranger to the city, […]
Oakland Park Fire Rescue offers Fire Prevention and Safety Tips
Lately, we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home and while many of us in Oakland Park are adapting to our new normal and finding solace in our daily routine. An opportunity exists to review your current home’s safety plans. Some may not have a plan in place and would like to know […]
