Tales from Old Oakland Park: Getting the Bugs Out
Forget the heat – what did the long-ago residents do about pests in the olden days before DDT and “integrated pest management?” Well, they suffered, for one thing. In a small town with lots of horses and cows there were plenty of flies and nasty horseflies. There was a lot more water around then – […]
The Future of Dr. Carter G. Woodson Park
On Wednesday, December 8th, a community meeting took place for improvements needed at Carter G. Woodson Park, located in Harlem McBride. The meeting was held at the Collins Community Center at 6:30 PM. Some city employees present were City Manager David Hebert, Mayor Michael Carn, Commissioner Mitch Rosenwald, and Vice Mayor Aisha Gordon via Zoom. […]
Detectives Search for Missing Oakland Park Woman
Another person has gone missing in Oakland Park and BSO’s Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help. The missing woman, Anna Smith, was last seen on November 7th, 2021 at around 2pm in the area of 131 N.E. 38th Street in Oakland Park. At the time of her disappearance, Smith was dressed in […]
Get to Know Oakland Park, Participate in the 2022 Local Government Academy
As residents of Oakland Park, we know a lot about life in our little City but how much do we really know about the inner workings of our City government. We may read a news report here or there or catch wind of something polemic, but unless you are in the City government understand how […]
Mission Yoga: A Place for Everyone to Practice Yoga
Myth #1 – Yoga is only for people who are flexible or contortionists Mission Yoga, the peaceful, welcoming new non-heated yoga center in the heart of downtown Oakland Park, is the perfect spot to dispel misconceptions about yoga practice. The studio has been open since October 2021 and it’s located at 3400 NE 12th Avenue, […]
More Bedding and Bath: A Little Shop of Creature Comforts
More Bedding and Bath is located at 1103 NE 34th Court, Oakland Park, across the street from the Art Park. The store officially opened in July, but the grand opening with the City took place in early October 2021. Situated in a small plaza, don’t let the unassuming storefront fool you. More Bedding and Bath […]
National Adoption Month: Oakland Park Attorney Describes Challenges of Adoption
November is National Adoption Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness about the dire need for adoptive families for children living in foster care. This is a time when adoptive families, social workers, adopted children, and community leaders work together to encourage the public to learn about adoption, support foster care services, and acknowledge the […]
Oakland Park Moonlit Movies: Events at Jaco Pastorius are Back!
When people attended Taste of Oakland Park on February 28th, 2020, and enjoyed all the flavors our city has to offer, getting to know our local restauranteurs and food vendors, friends and neighbors, it crossed no one’s mind that that specific event would be the last one held at Jaco Pastorius Park for almost two […]
NW 21st Avenue Safety & Improvements Meeting Draws Large Community Attendance
On October 12th, 2021 The City of Oakland Park held a neighborhood participation meeting to provide the community with an update regarding the ongoing NW 21st Ave improvements project. The Zoom Meeting was attended by approximately fifty Oakland Park residents plus speakers from several different agencies that have been involved with the NW 21st Avenue […]
Oakland Park’s Most Decked-Out Halloween House
Many Oakland Parkers enjoy decorating for holidays, and then some make it a lifestyle. Oakland Park residents Linda Mills, Jim Resien, Andy Hanken, and Linda’s fiancé David Reisen are the masterminds behind Oakland Park’s most decked-out house, located at 798 NE 38th Street. From left ro right: Jim Reisen, Andy Hanken, Linda Mills and David […]
