The Culinary Arts District. Maker City. On the Rise.
Once an overlooked workhorse of Broward County, Oakland Park has become one of South Florida’s most quietly compelling places to live and invest. Home to about 45,000 residents between Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach, the city has reinvented itself as a walkable “maker city” of independent chefs, artisans and entrepreneurs.
The heart of that transformation is the Culinary Arts District along NE 12th Avenue — anchored by Funky Buddha Brewery, one of Florida’s largest craft breweries — and a downtown reshaped by projects like the Sky Building and the new Greenleaf Park. It’s earned national recognition while keeping its small-town-in-a-big-city character. LaurieAnne Minoff helps buyers tap into a market offering more home per dollar than its neighbors.
With leafy neighborhoods like Lloyd Estates and North Andrews Gardens, quick I-95 access and the ocean just fifteen minutes away, Oakland Park pairs authentic community with genuine upside.
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A nationally recognized dining destination on NE 12th Avenue, anchored by Funky Buddha Brewery and a growing wave of independent restaurants.
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Catalytic projects like the Sky Building, Horizon of Oakland Park and Greenleaf Park are reshaping a walkable, modern downtown.
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Dramatically more house per dollar than neighboring Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors, making it one of the county’s smartest buys.
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Jaco Pastorius Park, an award-winning arts and culture program and leafy neighborhoods like Lloyd Estates keep a genuine community feel.
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