Sun and Fun: Your Guide to the Best Spring Break Activities in Broward County
As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, it can only mean one thing: it’s spring break time! For many students, this week-long break from classes is the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and have some fun. And while some may opt for a traditional beach vacation, there are plenty of other […]
Letitia Newbold Appointed Commissioner
Commissioner Matthew Sparks Resigns Earlier this year on January 9, 2023, Commissioner Matthew Sparks tendered his letter of resignation from the City Commission. The resignation became effective January 18, 2023, at 23:59 and created a vacancy on the City Commission. On January 18, 2023, the City decided by a 3-2 vote, to move forward with […]
Special Commission Meeting Will Select Five Finalists For City Commission Appointment
When the clock struck noon on February 15th, 2023, the deadline for submitting an application for the empty City Commission seat left by Matthew Sparks, expired. A week before only one application had been submitted, but by the deadline, 13 applications had been submitted to the City Clerk. City Receives 13 Applications Of the 13 […]
City of Oakland Park Seeking Applicants for Vacant Commission Seat
The City of Oakland Park is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the City Commission. The current Commission has 4 members: Mayor Aisha Gordon, Vice Mayor Mitch Rosenwald, Commissioner Steve Arnst and Commissioner Tim Lonergan. The new, fifth member, will be determined by appointment on March 1, 2023. That person will serve until a […]
Oakland Park Reaps the Benefits of Sought Out Tax Credits
The City of Oakland Park has been very successful in securing Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits (VCTC) from the State of Florida to improve City owned properties. In 1998 the State created the VCTC to encourage cities to conduct voluntary cleanup of certain dry-cleaning solvent contaminations and sites designated as brownfield areas. Brownfield Remediation Some years […]
The City of Oakland Park is a 2022 Roy F. Kenzie Award Winner for the Sky Building
For the very first time, the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) awarded the City of Oakland Park as a winner of the 2022 Roy F. Kenzie Award for the Sky Building. The FRA Awards Program recognizes the best examples of redevelopment across the state. The Roy F. Kenzie award is specifically given to cities that exhibit […]
City of Oakland Park Breaks Ground on Fire Station 9
The City of Oakland Park held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for a new Fire Rescue Station 9. This brand-new facility will replace the existing Fire Station 9, completed in 1967 on Park Lane/NE 38th Street and 3rd Avenue. The new station will be built three blocks east, at 599 Park Lane/NE 38th Street and NE […]
Oakland Park Commissioner, Matthew Sparks, Resigns
Current City Commissioner and former Mayor Matthew Sparks tendered the notice of his resignation from the City Commission on January 9, 2023. His resignation takes effect at 11:59 pm on January 18, 2023. His term of office was to end in November 2024. Commissioner Sparks is relocating to Arizona. Matt Sparks Leaves Commission After 6 […]
Oakland Park Facilities Bond Projects Update 2022
Oakland Park City Staff presented a Facilities Projects Update to the City Commission at the November 30th City Commission meeting. The Facilities projects are part of the City’s Bond Program and are moving along quickly. Municipal Building Enhancements The first project that has been completed is the hardening of the Municipal Building located on North […]
Oakland Park Breaks Ground On The Sky Building
A Giant Leap for Oakland Park The City of Oakland Park took a small step toward the modernization of its downtown and a giant leap toward Building for its Second Century this afternoon when it broke ground on the Sky Building. Residents, city commissioners, city employees, NR Investments, the project’s developer, Stiles construction, and other […]
