The Air Conditioning Scheme: A Hot Scam in Oakland Park
The Air Conditioning Scam It starts with a knock on the door. A legitimate-looking person in a uniform informs you that your older air conditioning unit runs on R-22, aka “Freon,” which is now illegal in the state. They then tell you that you must upgrade your air conditioning system, or the state of Florida […]
Oakland Park City Commission Approves Plans to Redevelop City Property and Secure a Local Rail Stop
On Wednesday May 19th, 2021, Oakland Park’s City Commission approved plans for the redevelopment of another swath of City owned properties in Downtown Oakland Park. The proposal includes plans for a stop for the Tri-Rail Coastal Link commuter line and the redevelopment of seven, City owned, acres. The purpose of the redevelopment is to incorporate […]
BSO Unearths Human Remains Near Eastside Village in Oakland Park
It has been in the headlines for several days now, BSO along with the FBI and Navy investigators have been digging behind Eastside Village townhomes in Downtown Oakland Park. Today, after extensive digging the joint task force unearthed human remains. Investigators were digging behind the separation wall on the far east end of Eastside village […]
4 Top Mechanics in Oakland Park
Oakland Park residents often frequent the Living in Oakland Park Group looking for recommendations. One of the most frequently asked is, “Who can recommend a good mechanic/shop in Oakland Park?”. Choosing a mechanic can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Second to a home, a car is one of our most significant investments. […]
Oak Tree’s First Homeowners Close On Their New House
For years the former Oak Tree golf course in west Oakland Park lay fallow. It was anybody’s guess what would become of the land until Pulte presented plans for a new development to the City of Oakland Park. The plan initially called for just over 800 homes. The City Commission did not approve the plan […]
Adopt-A-Street Cleanup: Lending Hands to Keep the City Clean
This past Saturday, April 24th, while people went on their weekend business, our very local Frank Polanco got up early and set up his day for cleaning up 15th Avenue off of Prospect Road. Frank heads the non for profit organization South Florida Lending Hands – an organization that is there for the community with […]
Search Continues For Suspect That Broke Into Calusa Coffee Roasters
The search continues for a suspect that broke into an Oakland Park business on March 15th. Calusa Coffee Roasters, located at 161 East Commercial Blvd, had experienced a break-in overnight and a couple of weeks later, the suspect is still at large. Living in Oakland Park recently featured this local favorite because of its popularity […]
Oakland Park Square Changes Amidst Public Opinion
The City of Oakland Park held a virtual neighborhood participation meeting on Thursday, March 25th, at 6:30 pm via Zoom, regarding Oakland Park Square. The future mixed-use development will be located at the north and south lots located at 3701 and 3801 North Dixie Highway. The meeting consisted of a presentation by Daniel Suarez De […]
And Finnegan’s Wake Goes On!
If you happened to be at the corner of Oakland Park and Dixie Highway Tuesday evening, you might have noticed a large green crowd gathered around a hearse, and some very interestingly dressed characters. If you were smart enough to stop you would have witnessed the now world famous “Finnegan’s Wake” at Big Dog Station. […]
Drink Bottles Become Vintage-Like Gifts at Wesley’s Wicks
At only 20 years old, Wesley Silverstein has created a successful business that supports him, his customers, and our planet! Wesley’s Wicks is the name of his online Etsy Shop, Instagram, and Facebook Page. While I’m sure you can infer from the name, Wesley’s Wicks is a candle shop! However, this shop is far from […]
