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Oakland Park CRA highlights 21 local businesses, new openings and events as part of economic push
Summary
CRA and economic development staff reported 21 Oakland Park businesses recognized in Fort Lauderdale Magazine, new retail and service openings, expanded incentive outreach to the Westside Qualified Census Tract and upcoming public events including Latin Fest and Oktoberfest.
Nessa Herrera, CRA and Economic Development Director, told the Oakland Park Community Redevelopment Agency board that 21 local businesses were recognized in Fort Lauderdale Magazine's Best of 2025 and reviewed recent openings, events and outreach programs intended to support downtown commerce.
Herrera said the winners “spanned food, shopping, health” and named local businesses singled out in the recognition. She also listed new businesses locating in the CRA district and highlighted recent grand openings, noting the downtown Art Walk drew about 1,800 people in August.
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