To paraphrase Dorothy from the “Wizard of Oz,” “Places seem to come and go so quickly here.” Two new dining spots recently opened that have replaced short-lived eateries. Both venues have proven track records with previous thriving locations. That’s good news as each place appears to be off to a good start.

After a second hearing on building a mixed-use land development in Oakland Park, the city commission has officially given the developer the go-ahead to build a Sprouts grocery store, residential space, a restaurant, and green space.