The City honored former Oakland Park Mayor and longtime resident Caryl R. Stevens at the May 5 Commission Meeting. Mrs. Stevens was elected to the City Commission in 1985 and served until 2002, with four terms as Mayor. She also served on the City's Planning and Zoning Board for 13 years and on the Board of Adjustment for six years. As a founding member of the Oakland Park Historical Society and the first female member of the Kiwanis Club of Oakland Park, she has dedicated her life to serving her community and improving the quality of life for residents in Oakland Park. Click here to watch the presentation or click here to read the proclamation declaring May 5, 2021 as Caryl R. Stevens Day in Oakland Park.

Short Term Rental Hotline

The City Commission adopted rules for Short-Term Rentals in 2018. These regulations provide guidance and encourage short-term vacation rentals to be safe and well-maintained in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the community. The City of Oakland Park operates a Short-Term Rental Hotline, which is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have questions or concerns regarding short-term rentals, please call 954-504-6454. Visit the City website to view the Short-Term Rental Ordinance and learn more. 

Hurricane season is right around the corner. Forecasters are calling for an above-average season. Now is the time to start to get ready and check your hurricane supply kit. Remember to have a three- to five-day supply of food and water, along with non-perishable food, a battery-powered flashlight, a first-aid kit, and prescription medicine. It’s a good idea to fill your vehicle gas tank regularly, as lines can be long when a storm approaches. Now is also a good time to trim trees, shrubs, and other landscaping to minimize vegetative debris on your property. Please also ask your neighbors if they need help getting ready. For more hurricane tips visit the City website.

Florida residents age 18+ are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine (individuals 16-17 years old are eligible with parent or guardian consent). Vaccination sites operated by the Florida Department of Health in Broward do not require an appointment, but appointments may be required at other vaccine locations. For a list of vaccination sites in Broward, visit GetVaccinated.Broward.org.

In-home vaccinations are available for homebound residents. To request a vaccine call 866-779-6121 or complete the request form online or send an email to homeboundvaccine@em.myflorida.com.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make the Weekly Drive-Thru Food Distribution at Mills Pond Park a success. The City partnered with Feeding South Florida, Wilton Manors, and Fort Lauderdale to serve more than 40,700 vehicles since April 2020. The weekly food distributions at Mills Pond Park will continue until Thursday, May 27, 2021. Please visit feedingsouthflorida.org to find information on upcoming food distributions in our area.

Join Us for a Virtual Book Discussion of Everything Inside on May 14

The Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library will celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with a book discussion of Everything Inside by Edwidge Danticat on Friday, May 14, from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. The book features diverse experiences of bold Haitian women in Florida and Haiti, who reflect their culture with pride and resilience amidst various challenges. Danticat uses the characters in these emotional short stories to portray themes of betrayal, death, and love. This Zoom book discussion is open to people 18 and over. The library still has a few free copies of the book for those interested in participating in the discussion. To register, please call 954-630-4374 or email vernat@oaklandparkfl.gov. 

Portability allows eligible Homesteaded property owners to pay less in property taxes on their new home by moving their “Save Our Homes” savings (up to $500,000) from one Florida property to another when a Homestead Exemption is established for the new property. Property owners who establish a new Homestead Exemption for tax year 2021 may now transfer portability savings from a Homestead Exemption held in any of the past three tax years. Visit the Broward County Property Appraiser website to learn more.

The next Oakland Park City Commission Meeting will take place Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda will be available on the City website on May 13, 2021. If you missed the May 5 City Commission Meeting, the agenda and video link are available on the City website.  

Email: mycity@oaklandparkfl.gov