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Two years of heavy lifting has finally moved a new CrossFit gym closer to reality.
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Gym Approved as City Pursues Westside Property
By John Hayden
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Two years of heavy lifting has finally moved a new CrossFit gym closer to reality. During their Aug. 3 meeting, they approved So-Flow, a massive, four-story gym at 1048 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
The proposed facility already has a lot of fans. Several clients of the property owner spoke on behalf of his expertise in the field. The modern building with lots of glass will be 38,826 sq ft, including ground-floor retail space.
Westside Land Grab
Commissioners also approved buying two blocks between 2530-2700 along West Oakland Park Blvd. The site of CareerSource Broward (CSB). The nine plots of land are owned by the state and Oakland Park would pay about $6.2 million.
Despite a letter of intent (LOI) already being signed, the city still has to do its due diligence. That means surveys, environmental studies and more. That could cost up to $75,000. The city is also targeting Dec. 18 as the deadline to close.
The purchase has been secretly circulating through city hall for months, and many residents say they were blindsided when they saw it on the agenda. The money isn’t in the proposed FY27 budget and there is no plan for what will eventually go there.
Whatever is built will take years.
CSB could become a long-term tenant of the city. The organization can stay through June 2028, and, if they don’t find other accommodations, will move to 5399 N. Dixie Hwy.
Residents are lamenting the lack of transparency.
City Manager David Hebert says the project was kept secret in the name of fiscal responsibility. He wanted to avoid a bidding war for the property, keeping potential competitors and city residents in the dark. |
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Perks Plus VIP UPDATE: Reinventing the Cost of Acquiring a Local Customer | Opinion
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Local businesses are the backbone of our community, but attracting new customers has never been more expensive. Between social media advertising, search marketing, direct mail and traditional media, businesses can spend thousands of dollars before knowing whether a single new customer will walk through the door.
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Stage Right: New Shows, Bold Casting, and a Jungle-Themed Gala
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Lesbian Thespians presents “Not So Grimm Fairy Tales” on Friday, Sept. 11, Sunday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 19 at Gray Box Theater. Five classic fairy tales are retold from a funny and distinctly woman’s point of view.
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Why Florida Is Still Worth Fighting For | An Interview with Equality Florida’s Joe Saunders
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For many in the LGBTQ community, Florida feels like a lost cause. Republicans have expanded their grip on state government, anti-LGBTQ legislation has poured out of Tallahassee, and even longtime allies have switched parties. But Joe Saunders isn’t ready to surrender.
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TODAY: Cirq of Chaos
Get ready for a wild night of rock, acrobatics, and dinner all rolled into one crazy Cirq of Chaos experience.
SAT: Bar Crawl
Experience the heart of the neighborhood on a lively 3-hour queer pub crawl led by local drag king Ground Zero.
SUN: Brunch & Paddle
Paddle through the mangroves, enjoy brunch and mimosas on a sandy beach, swim, snorkel, and make new paddle friends.
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Administrative Coordinator III -- Fort Lauderdale
Nova Southeastern University is hiring an Administrative Coordinator III to interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures for employees, and more.
Human Resource Assistant -- Fort Lauderdale
Prime Line Distributors is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation, and more. From $58,000 a year.
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Six-year-old Storm (ID A721822) doesn't understand why her family is gone.
For six years they were her entire world. She grew up with them, loved them with her whole heart, and believed she would spend the rest of her life by their side. Then, through no fault of her own, everything changed. Someone in the family developed allergies, and Storm lost the only home she had ever known. What's even harder to comprehend is how a dog as wonderful as Storm now finds herself waiting in a shelter instead of curled up on the couch she called home. Storm is housebroken and has lived beautifully with adults, children as young as infants, and other dogs. She has never been around cats.
She has the perfect balance of playful and relaxed. Outside, she's happy to stretch her legs, enjoy some exercise, and explore the world around her. Once she's back inside, though, she's more than content to transform into the ultimate couch potato, happily curling up for a long nap beside the people she loves. Storm is affectionate and would much rather spend her day with her family than be left alone. Offer her a tasty treat, and you'll have a very happy girl.
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Our mailing address is: The Islander |
PO Box 23817 • Oakland Park, FL 33307
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