News Flash

Posted on: November 27, 2023

New Drainage Improvements Coming Soon to NE 6th Avenue

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In the last 15 years, Oakland Park has invested more than $60 million into stormwater improvements, including the $11 million LERIX pump station on the Sleepy River, which moves water out of the Lloyd Estates neighborhood and into the C-13 canal.

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City News Flash
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Homeowners Recognized with POP Star Beautification Award

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Congratulations to Ms. Lisette Simon and Ms. Jody Pearson, whose residence on NE 15th Avenue won a POP (Proud Oakland Park) Star Award!

The City Commission presented Simon and Pearson with the POP Star Award at the Nov. 1st Commission Meeting for ...

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City News Flash
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Oakland Park Welcomes Mayor Rosenwald and Vice Mayor Lonergan

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City of Oakland Park Mayor Mitch Rosenwald, Vice Mayor Tim Lonergan, and Commissioner Aisha Gordon took the Oath of Office on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, during a swearing-in ceremony on the steps of City Hall. The three elected officials will serve on...

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City News Flash
Posted on: November 6, 2023

Building Our Second Century – Public Works Complex

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The City of Oakland Park continues building our second century to create a variety of new facilities and amenities for the centennial in 2029. 

Progress continues on the new Public Works complex at 5100 NE 12th Terrace. The walls of the warehouse,...

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City News Flash
Posted on: October 30, 2023

Building Our Second Century – Fire Station 9

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There are several exciting projects taking shape in Oakland Park. As the City gears up for its centennial in 2029, it continues to work diligently on new facilities and amenities to enhance the safety and well-being of our community. We are excited to sha...

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City News Flash
Posted on: October 23, 2023

Oakland Park Opens North Andrews Gardens Community Center

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The City of Oakland Park held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, October 20th, 2023, for the North Andrews Gardens Community Center. The $6 million project at 250 NE 56th Court includes a new community center with multi-purpose rooms, outdoor covered se...

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City News Flash
Posted on: October 16, 2023

New Street Paving in Progress

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Residents - be on the lookout for newly paved roads in Oakland Park! Earlier this year, the City Commission approved plans to repave close to eight miles of streets with the assistance of $2.8 million in transportation surtax funding. The paving project k...

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City News Flash
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Commission Adopts 9th Millage Rate Reduction in 10 Years

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Great news for property owners! The City Commission on Wednesday adopted the 2024 fiscal year budget, which includes a decrease in Oakland Park’s millage rate from 5.8550 to 5.8362 mills. This is the City’s lowest millage rate in thirteen years and the ni...

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City News Flash
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Oakland Park Unites for Successful Good Neighbor Day

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The City of Oakland Park's second National Good Neighbor Day, held Saturday, September 16th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., was a tremendous success! The City would like to thank everyone who served the community. 

Eighty-five volunteers participated thro...

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City News Flash
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Building Our Second Century – Fire Station 87

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We hope you’ve had a chance to learn about some of the exciting projects taking shape in Oakland Park. Extensive renovations are underway at Fire Rescue Station 87 at 2100 NW 39th Street.

New doors on the truck bays have been installed and the ol...

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City News Flash
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Oakland Park Receives Distinguished Budget Award

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For the 19th consecutive year, the City of Oakland Park has been honored by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City’s fiscal year 2023 budget.

According to GFOA, the award represents ...

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City News Flash
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Final Renderings Filed for Horizon Project

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The Horizon of Oakland Park is an exciting mixed-use project coming to the current site of City Hall. With high-quality residential units, commercial space, a park, public parking, and a potential train stop, the project will generate economic activity to...

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City News Flash
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Building Our Second Century – Public Works Complex

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The City of Oakland Park continues building our second century to create a variety of new facilities and amenities for the centennial in 2029. Progress continues on the new Public Works complex at 5100 NE 12th Terrace, which broke ground at the end of Mar...

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City News Flash
Posted on: August 28, 2023

City Coordinates Major Supply Distribution Effort to Local Organizations

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The City of Oakland Park, Farm Share, and HandsOn Broward teamed up for an extraordinary supply distribution effort that provided thousands of critical supplies to vulnerable residents. Truckloads of items were donated to the Farm Share food bank in Oakla...

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City News Flash
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Coming Soon: Freshly-Paved Streets Near You

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Starting in September, residents can be on the lookout for newly paved roads in Oakland Park. Earlier this year, the City Commission approved plans to repave close to eight miles of streets, with the assistance of $2.8 million in transportation surtax fun...

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City News Flash
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Building Our Second Century – Fire Station 9

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By now, you’ve probably seen some exciting projects taking shape in Oakland Park. As the City gears up for its centennial in 2029, it continues to work diligently on new facilities and amenities to enhance the safety and well-being of our commun...

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City News Flash
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Oakland Park Offers New Emergency Alert Options

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Did you know you can stay informed in an emergency with official updates from the City? Oakland Park uses CodeRED to send voice messages, emails, or texts during emergencies, severe weather, precautionary boil water notice, or other important events.&...

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City News Flash
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Oakland Park Brings Home Two Awards from Florida League of Cities Conference

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The City of Oakland Park received two awards from the Florida League of Mayors (FLM), including the Mayor’s Municipal Innovation Award for the Senior Food Delivery Program and the City Catalyst Grant Program award for the Little Free Libraries i...

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City News Flash
Posted on: August 7, 2023

Little Free Libraries Arriving in Oakland Park

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Little Free Libraries Coming to Oakland Park Thanks to Library and City Catalyst Grant 

The City’s Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library has been awarded a $2,375 grant from the City Catalyst Grant Program, a joint venture of The Florida ...

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City News Flash
Posted on: July 31, 2023

Wag Dog Park and Other Improvements Underway at Giusti Park

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A new dog park and other improvements are coming to Richard E. Giusti Heart Par Cours (park), located at 600 NE 38th Street. The upgrades are part of an ongoing effort to provide quality amenities to residents throughout the community as the city prepares...

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City News Flash
Posted on: July 24, 2023

City of Oakland Park Awarded More than $3.5 Million for Flood Mitigation

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Since 2015, the City has secured over $53.5 million in grant funding for various projects to strengthen infrastructure and enhance the quality of life in Oakland Park. The most recent grant award includes $2.38 million for flood mitigation at Lake Emerald...

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City News Flash
Posted on: July 17, 2023

City Manager Recommends Millage Rate Reduction

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Great news for property owners! City Staff are recommending yet another decrease in Oakland Park’s property tax rate. The proposed fiscal year 2024 budget released in the agenda for the City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023, incl...

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City News Flash
Posted on: July 10, 2023

City Recognizes Beautification Project with POP Star Award

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Congratulations to Sprouts Farmers Market at 700 East Oakland Park Boulevard for winning a POP (Proud Oakland Park) Star Award! 

The City Commission presented Sprouts District Manager Jared Hornyak and Store Manager Kevin Waller (pictured...

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City News Flash
Posted on: July 5, 2023

Happy 94th Birthday Oakland Park!

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Oakland Park turned 94th on Saturday, July 1st! The City Commission gathered with members of the community in late June to celebrate this major milestone. 

After the Florida real estate boom and bust of the 1920s, the City was incorporated on July...

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City News Flash
Posted on: June 20, 2023

City Wins Florida League of Mayors Award

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Oakland Park continues to receive recognition for its innovative ideas! The Florida League of Mayors announced recently that Oakland Park had won the Mayors Municipal Innovation Award for its senior food delivery program. Oakland Park earned the award in ...

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City News Flash
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Oakland Park Honors Young Illustrators

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The Ethel M. Gordon, Oakland Park Library, recently hosted its 47th Annual Illustrate-a-Book Contest Award Ceremony. Students from elementary schools in Oakland Park submitted their original creations inspired by their favorite books. Award recipients wer...

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City News Flash
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Oakland Park Renews Commitment to Climate Action Pledge

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On Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, the City Commission voted to renew its commitment to support strategic climate adaptation and mitigation efforts by adopting the Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge from the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compa...

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City News Flash
Posted on: May 15, 2023

City Secures Grant Funding to Improve Fire Rescue Station 20

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The City of Oakland Park was awarded a grant of more than $1,085,000 to harden Fire Station 20, located at 4721 NW 9th Avenue. The funding is from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which is administered by the Flor...

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City News Flash
Posted on: May 8, 2023

Fire Rescue Competes in National Rescue Challenge

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The City of Oakland Park’s Fire Rescue Extrication Team, “Team Carnage,” competed in the North American Vehicle Rescue Association (NAVRA) National Rescue Challenge. The team placed fifth in the Palm Beach State College Invit...

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City News Flash
Posted on: May 1, 2023

City Volunteer and Kiwanis Team up for Kindness Rocks

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Oakland Park Elementary School recently received an extra dose of TLC, kindness, and positivity thanks to the City’s Volunteer Corps, the Kiwanis Club of Oakland Park and community advocates, who teamed up to revitalize the school’s entrance area with the...

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City News Flash
Posted on: April 17, 2023

Oakland Park Celebrates Public Waterfront Promenade at BLYS

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Introducing the new waterfront promenade at BLYS on NE 6th Avenue. Ram Realty Advisors turned the former Kmart site into a 12-acre, mixed-use development with open space and a winding public promenade that stretches from the north fork of the Middle River...

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City News Flash
Posted on: April 10, 2023

City Receives Grant for Royal Palm Park Trail

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The City of Oakland Park received a federal grant for $400,000 for improvements to the Royal Palm Park Trail located at 1701 NW 38th Street. Improvements will include the expansion of the existing trail’s width to eight feet, repair and resurfac...

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City News Flash
Posted on: April 3, 2023

Prospect Road Named Best Complete Streets Project in Tri-County Area

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The City of Oakland Park received the 2023 People’s Choice Award for the Best Complete Streets Project in the tri-county area for the Prospect Road Complete Streets Project at the 10th Annual Safe Streets Summit. The project was chosen ...

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City News Flash
Posted on: March 27, 2023

City Breaks Ground on New Public Works Complex

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The City of Oakland Park held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 23rd for a new Public Works Complex at 5100 NE 12th Terrace. This brand-new facility will include Public Works Operations and Administration and a new Emergency Operations Center. 

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City News Flash
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Urban Farming Institute and Founder Jon Albee on Mission to Inspire Growth in Our Backyard

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Adjacent to Jaco Pastorius Park on Dixie Highway is one of Oakland Park’s hidden gems, the Urban Farming Institute (UFI). UFI is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, urban farm, resource center, and community garden. UFI is open to everyone intereste...

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City News Flash
Posted on: March 6, 2023

New Monthly Food Distribution Program Offers a Helping Hand to Homebound Seniors

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Some of Oakland Park’s most vulnerable residents are getting vital assistance thanks to a nutritious monthly food delivery program coordinated by the City through Hands On Broward and Farm Share. The City Commission recently approved the program...

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City News Flash
Posted on: March 2, 2023

Community Vision for Downtown is Taking Shape

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Progress continues on the transformative Sky Building project that is jumpstarting the revitalization of Downtown Oakland Park. The City has completed the sale of the vacant lots on Park Lane and Dixie Highway, which will allow construction on the Sky Bui...

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City News Flash
Posted on: February 21, 2023

City Helps Residents Collect Thousands in Tax Refunds

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Oakland Park Helps Residents Collect More Than $140,000 in Tax Refunds  

Now that tax season is here, the City of Oakland Park is partnering with Hispanic Unity of Florida on a free Internal Revenue Service (IRS) program called VITA (Volunteer Inc...

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City News Flash
Posted on: February 12, 2023

Fire Station 87 to Get Major Overhaul

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Oakland Park is working hard to enhance the community and build for its second century. The City continues to invest in significant renovations and new construction to improve its facilities and become a more resilient and sustainable community. On the he...

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City News Flash
Posted on: February 6, 2023

Oakland Park to Repave Nearly Half of City-Owned Roadways

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Nine miles of roadways in Oakland Park will be improved this year thanks to $2.8 million in surtax funding. Voters of Broward County approved the “Penny for Transportation” one-cent surtax in 2018 to fund a 30-year Mobility Advancement Program (MAP Browar...

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City News Flash
Posted on: January 31, 2023

Fresh Start for Land Earns Over $600k in Tax Credits

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Oakland Park aggressively pursues funding opportunities to supplement its annual operating budget. Since 2021 Oakland Park has earned over $630,000 in tax credits for improving city-owned land.

As Oakland Park planned for its future, it designated two city...

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City News Flash
Posted on: January 20, 2023

City of Oakland Park Breaks Ground on Fire Station 9

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The City of Oakland Park held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 20, 2023, 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 w...

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City News Flash
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Oakland Park Honors Outstanding Volunteers of 2022

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The City of Oakland Park is fortunate to have a dedicated Volunteer Corps that repeatedly shows up to support our community and provide vital services to residents. In 2022, the Oakland Park Volunteer Corps donated over 3,000 hours of their time, represen...

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City News Flash
Posted on: December 12, 2022

Future Home of City Hall, Sky Building, Breaks Ground

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OAKLAND PARK, FL (Dec. 12, 2022) – The future home of Oakland Park’s City Hall, the Sky Building project, broke ground at 12:30 p.m. today at 3701 North Dixie Highway. The Sky Building is an innovative mixed-use, public/privat...

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City News Flash
Posted on: December 6, 2022

Commission Approves Purchase of New Sanitation Vehicles

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Oakland Park is upgrading its solid waste fleet with eight new vehicles. The City Commission approved the purchase during the Commission Meeting on Nov. 30, 2022. 

 Several vehicles in the City’s sanitation fleet have reached or exceeded ...

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