2 Model: Chris Highway Photography: Visuals By Momo Contents On the Cover Published by the Oakland Park Business Association 3045 N Federal Hwy, Ste 26 3, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 954 257 3805 | info@oaklandpark.biz | OaklandPark.biz Oakland Park Surges Forward 6 New gallery is a hot spot! 8 Where to Eat in O.P. 12 The Alpha businessman 22 By the Numbers 10 Women In Business 24 Doing Business in O P 26 City Directory 30 Business Finder 31 Did You Know? 44 Plus...
The launch of the Oakland Park Business Associa tion with 56 Founding Members is indicative of the advancement of the private sector When business owners come together to network and collaborate, everybody wins. Rising waters raise all ships. mission to foster business growth and promote the best of business community and the city of Oakland Park.
Once bankrupt, the city of Oakland Park today is rising proudly and will celebrate its centennial in 2029 as a thriving South Florida city with modern infrastructure, an inviting, walkable downtown and a robust business community. With almost 70% of residents approving of the city’s direction, we owe no small measure of gratitude to elected and appointed city leaders for their vision and planning.
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In the history of civilization, two themes have been consistent: Progress and Struggle.
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But one of the best indicators of the economy ’ s growth is a sharp rise in new business openings.
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The city is growing rapidly and will be trans formed visually by major construction projects in both private and public sectors before its centen nial.
Some 20 new businesses opened in June 2022 alone, indicating a strong demand for Food, Goods and Services as the city’s population edges closer to 50,000.
Oakland Park surges forward
Four of the projects currently underway will add hundreds of residential units, and the city itself is investing more than $27.4 million in infrastructure this year, including $17.5 million for facilities, $8.3 million for streetscape and mobility projects, and more than $500,000 for stormwater improve ments.
With its 100 year anniversary just ahead in 2029, the city of Oakland Park, Florida is preparing for more than just an exciting celebration.
The City is implementing a bond program to create several modern facilities and community amenities in time for the centennial in 2029 69% of residents say the City is moving in the right direction About Oakland Park
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The city will soon break ground on the Sky Building, a mixed-use development (see photo, top right) on the west side of Dixie Highway that will include a new City Hall. Oakland Park is the preferred location for a stop between Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach on the Broward Commuter line. Many private residential projects are underway through out the city including Oak Tree, Blys, Oaklyn (see photo top center), and ID Oakland Park
4 Over the past year, entrepreneur Adam Anthony has built a solid business at The Royal Peacock Studio In a spacious location at 4861 N Dixie Hwy, Ste 206, (next to Publix) Anthony offers dance classes, custom choreography and group fitness classes For more info, call 954 900 7507 or visit theroyalpeacockstudio.com
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Chainbridge Distillery offers a cool vi be
The lounge area has become popular for everything from private events to comedy shows For more info, visit chainbridgedistillery com
Dance and fitness studio: Peacock Proud
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Chainbridge Distillery (3500 NE 11th Ave.), the city’s multi award winning distillery that crafts vodka, rum, gin, brandy and other specialty spirits on location Owner Bela Nahori offers tours of the distillery
4 Oakland Park’s newest Art Gallery is the Hotspots Art Gallery with Dennis Dean It ’ s located downtown at 3500 NE 12th Ave , and features ever changing exhibitions of local artists. The curator, Dennis Dean (above) is himself an accomplished photographer having shot for celebrities and major brands including Ruff Rider For more info, call 754 200 1577 or visit hotspotsmagazine.com/art.
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Oakland Coffee & Juice Bar is truly a gem There are hidden gems to be found all over the 8 1 sq miles of Oakland Park One of our favorites is Oakland Coffee & Juice Bar, located at 201 E Oakland Park Blvd Great coffee, fresh pressed juices and healthy info at oaklandcoffeeandjuicebar.com
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This hidden gem dishes up authen tic Thai classics and specials by owner/chef Michael Tatton on a huge menu that includes Pan Asian fare and steaks. Escargot Bistro E Commercial Blvd 754 206 4116 escargotbistro com
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From fine dining to hometown famous, here (in random order) are just a few of our favorites
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Escargot Bistro, brought to Oakland Park in 2015, is the premiere desti nation for authentic French cuisine in South Florida The award winning bistro is physically small with only seven tables, but it packs a punch with its flavorful food brought to you by a husband and wife duo El Guanaco Taqueria Y Antojitros 331 NE 44th St 954 351 0782 elguanaco oaklandpark.com Since opening its doors in 2009, El Guanaco has served authentic Mexican and Salvadorian food to all of South Florida With its excellent customer service, reasonable prices, fresh ingredients, and a family restaurant atmosphere, El Guanaco Taqueria Y Antojitros is not to be missed
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Dixie Pig Bar-B-Q 4495 N Dixie Hwy 954 772 5877 dixiepigbarbq.com Established in 1991, Dixie Pig is North Carolina barbecue at its finest with a touch of Texas influence
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Salimar Ceviche Bar 199 E Oakland Park Blvd 954 533 8682 salimarcevichebaroficial com Established in 2018, Salimar Ceviche Bar is the story of two Peruvian brothers who fused their love of music and cooking Cortzo brothers left Peru to travel the world and have brought their culinary expertise to restaurants in South America, Europe, and the United States Tea House Dragon Tea House brings a little bit of the orient to the east for friendly and efficient of authentic egg egg drop and other Asian delica check them Park up a mix of dinner, drag Sunday looking an out of the box Sunday brunch
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W here To Eat La Empanada Loca 4820 N Dixie Hwy 754 200 6151 laempanadaloca com La Empanada Loca brings tastes of Puerto Rico straight to your home or table, specializing in an assort ment of empanadas and authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Bulegreen Cafe Yard 3299 N Dixie Hwy 954 530 5852 bulegreen us Bulegreen prides itself on being an urban oasis providing fresh, home made food Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of Dixie Highway, Bulegreen offers its customers a quaint, cozy garden like outdoor patio for its all day brunch and their signature old fashioned style brewed hot coffee Cucina Caruso Italian Market 4165 N Dixie Hwy 954 630 8855 cucinacarusomenu com Cucina Caruso Italian Market is one of the most popular restaurants in Oakland Park thanks to its fresh ingredients and amazing classic pizzas. From its pastas, vegetables, meats and pizzas to delicious baked goods, wine selection and coffee, Carusos is a must for Italian. ⑬ I N O A K L A N D P A R K
⑭ La Cucina Venezina 3471 N Federal Hwy, Ste 101 954 990 5435 Lacucinaveneziana net Italian food served with a personal touch at reasonable prices, La Cucina Venezina will take you back to Old World Italy with its spaghetti Bolog nese, spaghetti carbonara, mussels marinara, pasta dishes, and sand wiches Catfish Deweys 4003 N Andrews Ave 954 566 5333 catfishdeweys com Family owned and operated since its inception in 1984,Catfish Deweys offers great seafood The specialty is farm raised catfish, but the menu is diverse, including all you can eat shrimp, fresh Florida stone crab, and ribs Living Green Fresh Market 1300 E Commercial Blvd 954 771 9770 livingreenfreshmarket.com If you’re looking for a place where everything is homemade and noth ing extra is added, then Living Green Fresh Market is worth a visit. Offering fruits and vegetables, a fresh juice and coffee bar, sandwiches and sal ads, and prepared food, the one thing you’ll never find is preserva tives, vegetable oils, and artificial flavors W here To Eat Pink Love Donuts and More 827 E Oakland Park Blvd 954 900 4932 pinklovedonutsandmore.com Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth while still having the option of healthy vegan options? Pink Love Donuts may be just the place for you Pink Love Donuts has an ever chang ing and rotating unique out of this world flavors of donuts, croissants, and other confection sweets Fancy something sweet ? I N O A K L A N D P A R K
The Funky Buddha Brewery is one of South Florida’s microbrewery pioneers, and despite competition, is still the largest craft brewer in the state of Florida. 4Escargot Bistro, Salimar Ceviche Bar, and American Coffee Shop have all been named among Yelp’s list of the Top 100 Restaurants in 2022 Oakland Park restaurants are no strangers to making this list. Bulegreen Café Yard has also made the list in the past 4There are more than 1,150 businesses registered in Oakland Park 3 in 100 1,150 The 1st 4Oakland Park earned a perfect score of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Municipal Equality Index for having programs and policies that are inclusive of its LGBTQ+ community The city was among the first in Florida to provide employees with domestic partner benefits, recogniz ing relationships that include the LGBTQ+ community
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4Commissioner and former Mayor Jane Bolin became first the first Korean American commissioner in Broward County when she was first elected to the commission in 2018 Perfect 100 One of several signs posted around the city of Oakland Park.
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With an easy demeanor and strong work ethic, Marcos learned entrepreneurship at a young age when he sold pastries on the streets of southern Brazil He earned enough to buy his first bicycle, a watch and a pair of tennis shoes After an honorable discharge from the Brazilian Navy in 1986, he emigrated to the United States in search of, in his words, “the American Dream”
U one of the biggest success stories in Oakland Park’s business history belongs to Alpha Glass & Mirror, located at 3201 NE 2nd Ave.
The Alpha businessman of Oakland Park
Started 28 years ago by businessman Marcos Darosa, the business manufactures a wide array of glass and mirror products ranging from frameless shower enclosures to glass tabletops and shelves as well as vanity and wall mirrors and hardware.
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In 1994, his wife and he started Alpha Glass and Mirror “with very little money but lots of courage and hard work,” Darosa said 22
23 Twenty eight years later, the business is going strong and a great example of a well managed small business that markets itself well, has built a strong team and gives back to the community. Marcos was recognized by the Wilton Manors Business Association two years ago with an Excellence in Leadership Award The Darosas have four boys and the family has lived in Wilton Manors since 1990 For more info about Alpha Glass & Mirror and their products, call 954 564 6610 The Darosas: A winning husband and wife team but lots of courage..” Marcos Darosa Photo: Peter Jackson
Formerly a teacher, she earned her real estate license seven years ago and has been serving her community as a trusted local real estate expert ever since. But there’s much more. She founded and is the editor and main content contributor to LivingInOaklandPark.com, a digital magazine about the City of Oakland Park. More recently, she was instrumental in the movement to establish the Oakland Park Business Association and sits on its Board of Advisors.
Despite her success, she says her daughter, Angelina, who has only ever known Oakland Park as her home, is her “crowning achieve ment”. Meet Oakland Park’s Superwoman Desiree Avi la
When it comes to identifying outstand ing women making a difference in Oakland Park, Desiree Avi la comes to mind immediately Desiree has been a resident of Oakland Park since her family moved here 35 years ago
Desiree is fluent in several languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, and loves getting to know people of all backgrounds.
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4 We help our members save From Web Sites to Printing, Graphic Design to Custom Videos for your business, the Oakland Park Business Asso ciation partners with local suppliers to get the lowest prices and save our members money The OPBA can help with all your marketing needs!
4 We help our members grow. In today's competitive marketplace, marketing your business consistently is essential for growth The OPBA advertises, promotes and increases awareness about our member businesses in print and online as well as through high profile events such as an annual Business Expo and reaches more people at a lower cost.
The launch of the Oakland Park Business Association (OPBA) on August 24, 2022 with 56 Founding Members already on board is another indication of Oakland Park’s advancement in its private business sector
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The Oakland Park Business Association provides mem Oakland Park Business Association welcomed by 56 Founding Members Welcome, OPBA! Q & A
What’s the Mission of the OPBA?
The Oakland Park Business Association is dedicated to advancing the economic, commercial and civic interests of Oakland Park. We promote and help our member businesses thrive while showcasing Oakland Park as a great place to live, work, play and conduct business
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“When business owners come together to network, find partnership and other opportunities and benefit from educational resources, everybody wins,” said Peter Jackson, Oakland Park resident and multiple business owner, who founded the association with strong support from the community
“We can’t rely on the City to do everything The private sector has a role and responsibility to help foster business growth and promote its business community,” he said.
The OPBA is off to a strong start with the release of the premiere edition of the Oakland Park City Guide & Business Finder, a print guidebook to be published twice a year and widely available to residents, newcomers, visitors and investors
What does the OPBA do for its Members?
29 bers with free or low cost access to Business Resources, Monthly Networking, Market Information, and Referrals 4 We help our members learn & thrive. Technology is changing everything about the way business is done The Oakland Park Business Association provides its members with access to free or low cost educational workshops to improve their businesses and bottom line! The OPBA e newsletter, launching in September, is also a goldmine of business tips and need to know information. We keep our subscribers informed of what's happening in their community, new business openings and a lot more! Why Should You Join? The introductory annual membership of $99 is worth the investment alone because it puts your business on the map! You automatically get a free high profile Business Listing in the Oakland Park City Guide and Business Finder print guidebook and online 24/7 at OaklandPark biz Other benefits of Membership include the ability to meet, partner and network with other business and community leaders, special member pricing on monthly networking events, free or low cost workshops and discounted market ing opportunities to grow your business 4 To join the OPBA, go to OaklandPark.biz/Join
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A Accounting | Tax Prep Coss Bookkeeping 754 223 2969 CossBookkeeping.com Florida Tax Man, Inc. 954 903 8310 | Mark LaFontaine linkedin.com/in/mark lafontaine 96bb3920 4 See ad page 15 Hotspots Art Gallery wi th Dennis Dea n 954 240 8307 HotspotsMagazine.com/Art 4 See ad page 10 PeytonBolin 954 316 1339 PeytonBolin.com 4 See ad page 25 BankUnited 954 465 1076 BankUnited com Capital One Bank 786 599 0136 CapitalOne com Association and Real Estate Attorneys Art Galleries A B 32 Banks
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Did You Know?
Darleen Mitchell, who worked as Oakland Park’s city clerk for 30 years, was the first resident born in the town of Florinada in 1926. Mitchell’s family was among the original settlers in the area and owned the entire block of Northeast 34th Court and Dixie High way. She died in 2016 shortly after her 90th birthday.
4Pioneer House and Museum, located at 3876 NE Sixth Avenue, was built by Dewey Hawkins, the first mayor of Oakland Park, in the early 1930s. It later served as home to other city leaders, including a later mayor and Fire Chief Ed Bailey. The city took posses sion of the house in 1977 and with help from the historical commission, city commission, and a $6,000 grant from the Florida Bicentennial Commission, necessary renovations were done, and the house was moved. By December 1977, the house was completed and furnished with period pieces, including a 1901 treadle sewing machine, old glass butter churns, a wooden icebox, and a water pump in the kitchen.
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4Oakland Park was originally known as the city of Florinada. The town was forced into bankruptcy after the hurricane of 1926. Four years later, it was reincor porated as the city of Oakland Park thanks to the massive oaks in the area.
The public library was off icially named after Ethel M. Gordon by a vote of the city commission on Octo ber 16, 2013 In 1951, Gordon donated her personal book collection to the city and housed it in the Oak land Park’s Women’s Clubhouse She later won a seat on the city commission after successfully campaign ing on the promise to create a municipal library The library off icially opened February 10, 1958.
4Oakland Park is located in the geographic center of eastern Broward County.
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4If you ’ ve ever seen the 1982 movie Porky’s, you ’ re familiar with Oakland Park The story follows local teen boys and their escapades at the local Oakland Park Bar After the movie’s debut, Porky’s Hideaway, the inspiration for the film, was a popular destination for tourists and residents.
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