Thanksgiving Holiday Updates
City Hall & City facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26-27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. As always, but particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City provides many online services to help ensure social distancing.
Holiday Reminder: Residents will receive regularly scheduled Solid Waste collection service (trash, recycling & bulk) on all holidays except Christmas Day. Other Thanksgiving Holiday Updates include:
Residents can continue to enjoy limited recreational experiences at City Parks. Restrictions based on CDC guidelines remain in effect and all park patrons must carry a facial covering and use it when proper social distancing is not available.
The Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library will be closed for Curbside Pick-up November 26-27. Patrons can search the online catalog for eBooks, eMagazines, streaming/downloadable movies, TV shows and music. Curbside Pick-up will resume Monday, November 30.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is advising against traveling for Thanksgiving this year as COVID-19 cases surge across the country and here in Florida. Residents are being urged to celebrate responsibly. If you are gathering with family and friends this Thanksgiving holiday, celebrate the holidays like your life depends on it, because it does. Limit the number of guests, don't share food or drinks, use single-use items, and gather outdoors if possible. If inside, open doors and windows if you can. And as always, wear a facial covering, stay 6 feet apart, and wash your hands often. As hard as it may be, don't hug or shake hands. Stay healthy so you can celebrate future holidays.
Broward CARES Act Assistance Programs Extended
The deadline to apply for Broward County CARES Act assistance has been extended through December 2 at 10 p.m. If you have been impacted by COVID-19 you may be eligible for assistance! Click Here.
The Rental Assistance, Small Business and Non-Profit Assistance funds are made possible by the Broward County Commission, with funding from the federal CARES Act. For eligibility requirements, lists of documentation needed, and to apply visit Broward.org/Cares.
Broward's Family Success Division is administering the rental assistance program, To apply, please call any one of the following four numbers and provide your contact information. A representative from the Broward County Family Success Administration will contact you by telephone and/or e-mail in the order that your information is received. This program is subject to the availability of funds.
- 954-357-5000
- 954-357-5340
- 954-357-5001
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954-357-5650
Mortgage & Utility Bill Assistance: Homeowners affected by COVID may apply for up to 10 months assistance to pay delinquent mortgage payments, association dues and/or utility bills. Eligible homeowners must have a current homestead exemption on homesteaded residences in eligible Broward cities, with household income at or below 140% of the Area Median Income, and have been impacted by COVID. The application, eligibility guidelines and application instructions are located here.
Due to State expenditure deadlines, complete applications must be received no later than Monday, December 7, 2020. Assistance is on a first come, first qualified, first served basis, until available funds are expended.
Electric Bill Assistance: Low-income families struggling to pay their electric bill may be eligible for financial assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Eligibility is based on income and household size. The Broward County LIHEAP Program is for Broward County residents only.
Residents Reminded to Maintain their Vigilance
Everyone is reminded to avoid the "3 C's" – Closed Spaces, Crowded Places and Close-Contact Settings.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
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Shop Local Business Highlights
A few of our hometown business updates are below for you to visit and enjoy!
Please remember to shop local this holiday season.
Perry Wings (1538 E. Commercial Boulevard) -- celebrated their opening on October 23rd. Perry Wings is a family-owned restaurant that serves delicious wings along with Jamaican-influenced cuisine.
We Got the Beats Record Store (840 E. Oakland Park Boulevard) -- is celebrating their one-year anniversary this month. The record store continues to serve up the hottest tracks on vinyl and cd, as well as cool gift ideas for the musically inclined.
Buoy Bites Roadside Seafood Shack (1199 E. Commercial Boulevard) -- recently opened to provide some famously delicious seafood to Oakland Park! Buoy Bites offers takeout and delivery services and also outdoor seating to enjoy your meal in the sunshine.
AquaChamps Swim School (509 NE 43rd Street) -- opened their new facilities in April 2020 during the pandemic. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, they were unable to host the big grand opening day party they wished, so last month they launched a grand opening video! You can check out the video on their website.
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