of those age 65 or over. As of 2000, English was the first language of 79.59% of residents, while Spanish was at 14.62%, and French Creole as a mother tongue made up 5.78% of the population. References See also City of Oakland Park Former census-designated places in Broward County, Florida Geography of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Former census-designated places in Florida