Welcome 2021!
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia All I can think about lately are my baseboards. If that sounds crazy to you, please know that I agree. If I have learned anything in the…
Parkland Little League Prepares For Play
By Stacy Case While so many cancellations, adjustments and rescheduled events have consumed many of our agendas since mid March, Parkland Little League is providing an outlet for area sluggers…
North Springs… Ready To Take The Field
By Stacy Case North Springs Little League was so excited to celebrate its 25th birthday last year, but only one week into the season the pandemic called a time-out and…
Thank you Parkland
There is an exhilarating sense of excitement combined with an intense desire to get right to business. Winning this election has arrived with a great responsibility to ensure that I…
The Gift is Sharing
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia She was a valued neighbor. A familiar face at block parties, commission meetings and community events. Widowed at a young age, after her three sons grew and…
Community Banking at its Best
A local banking professional for more than three decades, Kendra Salerno is the Retail Market Manager and a Senior Vice President with CenterState Bank. Friendly, engaging, and very personable, Kendra…
Open Enrollment is Here! Helping Families Navigate Their Healthcare Options
For many, the Covid pandemic has not only resulted in the loss of jobs, but also in the loss of insurance. Many are scrambling to find coverage and don’t know…
Parkland Buddy Sports…The Unique Challenges of 2020
By Wendy Hunter and Ken Webster Covid has presented some unique challenges for our Parkland Buddy Sports community of players, volunteers, coaches, board members and extended families. It’s impossible to…
Appreciate the Positives this Thanksgiving
By Andrea Goff 2020, the year of vision, who would have thought that it would bring so many changes to our world? As we head into this season of Thanksgiving…
CSA Little League Celebrates 50 Years!
Article by Stacy Case, photos by Michelle Richards While this pandemic seems to have stolen many precious events in the world, it cannot take away the fact that Coral Springs…
Parkland Flag Football… Remarkably Overcomes Covis-19 Challenges
By Ashley Ferraro Covid-19 has put a question mark on a lot of things for Parkland and Coral Springs families. Parents have been wondering when it will be safe to…
U18 Sports Medicine
U18 Sports Medicine was developed to meet the needs of the pediatric and adolescent population for sports injuries and prevention. Our team specializes in treating young athletes, starting with our…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Ashley Ferraro October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Unfortunately, many of us have either known someone impacted by breast cancer or been impacted ourselves. Knowing that there is no…
NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL STUDENTS NAMED SEMIFINALISTS IN THE 2021 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The North Broward Preparatory School students include:…
Let’s Change the Subject
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia I, Me, My... all words that are useful in crafting communication, but focus the subject squarely on the person speaking (or writing). A pet peeve for most…
NMD Holds Virtual Telethon!
Calling all Quaranqueens! This year Not My Daughter…find a cure now! will be hitting the phone lines and social media to raise money virtually as it continues in its fight…
Parkland Redhawks Set to Face off
By Stacy Case The Parkland RedHawks Lacrosse Program is prepping for the 2021 season, and what better way to give potential newcomers an introduction to the play sport than an…
Father, Coach, Public Servant. Rich Walker for Parkland Mayor
Many Parkland residents feel strongly that Rich Walker is the individual best suited for Parkland Mayor on our November 3rd election. Parkland residents for six years, Rich and his wife,…
Change it Up!
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia If there is anything that we have been reminded of lately, it is that change is inevitable! Recently, a conversation with a friend of mine revealed that,…
COVID-19 TESTING…TIPS & RESOURCES
By Ashley Ferraro COVID-19 testing is not something you want to think about until you have to, but being prepared is always a good idea. As Florida continues to contain…
Leap Into Your Optimum Wellness
By Ingrid Callahan, at Evolutionary Leap Technologies Corp. Inspired by a lifelong passion for health and wellness, combined with 23 years of experience in the field of genetics, Martin Munzer has created products…
A Survival Guide for Teachers (the Covid-19 version)
A Survival Guide for Teachers (the Covid-19 version) By Stacie Boyar LMHC, MSed • www.namastacie.net The first day of school is always such a special day! A day filled with…
Youth Leaders Are our Future
Contributing Authors, Scott J, Brook, Sinan Kassim, Khushi Desai I love being a Father of five and mentoring young people in our community. I am completely present to the power…
Coral Springs is ‘Soccer’ Ready!
By Stacy Case The Coral Springs Youth Soccer program is pretty much chomping at the bit to get local youths back onto the city fields for this upcoming season. However,…
There’s Never Been A Higher Demand for Your Home
The Coral Springs/Parkland real estate market is experiencing an extraordinarily strong seller’s market for single-family homes. Our community has never experienced a seller’s market like this. Most of our listings…
2nd Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic Fundraiser
Parkland Buddy Sports Hosts 2nd Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic Fundraiser This May, hundreds of people will tee it up at Heron Bay Golf Club to raise money for Parkland…
Back to School: Quarantine Edition
After cutting the 2019-20 school year short this past spring, it appears that Covid-19 will be interrupting the 2020-21 calendar as well. Local students, who are required to wear mask,…
AC Service for All of Your Family’s Needs
Serving our Parkland and Coral Springs community for nearly 50 years, Reliable AC Services is a family company that guarantees dependability and fair pricing. When it comes to your home,…
Parkland Soccer… Let’s Get the Ball Rollin’
Given all of the unrest in the world recently, Parkland Soccer Club still has its eyes on the prize..... to give area youths a safe environment in which to participate…
Come Explore the Extraordinary Learning Environment at North Broward Preparatory School
Located in Coconut Creek, North Broward Preparatory School is an extraordinary community of learners. Our teachers and leadership team think beyond a traditional education to transform learning and provide an…
Benefits of Breastfeeding from a Doctor’s Perspective
By Arlene Boykin, M.D., Medical Director of Neonatology, The Maternity Place at Broward Health Coral Springs As we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month, we continue to observe the many benefits that…
Shame in the Game
By Shellie Farrugia Minding my shopping list AND my business, I was enjoying a self-tour in the produce section of a local grocery store. The tomatoes were plump, the music…
A Hopeful Future for Youth Sports In Our Community
By Ashley Ferraro Youth sports are a huge part of the lives of many Parkland and Coral Springs residents. Whether you’ve had kids participate or you’ve been a participant yourself,…
Summer Plans For Parkland
By Mayor Christine Hunschofsky At the time of this writing, Broward County just allowed summer camps and sports activities to take place. If you are looking for a great activity…
Plan for Hurricane Season 2020
There is no doubt, sometime in the future, South Florida will be visited by another hurricane. Count on it. As Hurricane Season began on June 1 and ends November 30,…
Seeing & Making the Difference!
There are thousands of underprivileged children right here in our own backyard that needs help in many aspects of their life. You can contact the experts from https://www.proscapesandtree.com/tree-service/tree-removal/ site, for…
The Silver Lining
By Jennifer Halfon Where do I begin? The days of being stuck at home all blend together, one after the other. Plus, a lot is going on lately. People don’t…
Heart Health New Cardiac Lab Opens at Broward Health Coral Springs
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for one in four deaths. One person dies from…
Local Slugger Drafted by Orioles!
By Stacy Case Coral Springs resident Coby Mayo’s dreams have come true! It was no coincidence that he was selected by Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles in the fourth round…
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is one of the region's leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a child-friendly atmosphere. A full-service hospital, we treat…
Parkland Flag Is Back!
The kids need something to look forward to and we are ready for them. We are optimistic and plan on having a league. We will keep everyone posted throughout the…
Broward County June Happenings
By Michael Udine, Broward County Commissioner The enduring strength of our community has been demonstrated through an unimaginable disruption; the COVID-19 pandemic. Drive-by birthday parades, setting up distance play dates…
Blessing of Being a Father
By Scott J Brook There is nothing more meaningful in my life than being a Father!! I believe it is the greatest blessing in the World. I first became a…
The Rewards of Coaching
By Matt Kaufman In youth sports, we have a universal challenge. We have to beg folks into coaching. We sometimes use strong language to shame someone into taking a team…
Coral Springs & Parkland offers the space needed for our new way of life
I am frequently asked what impact will the pandemic have on our real estate market. Since we are living in unchartered times, it is hard to predict the future of…
Let Us Help You Navigate Your Family’s Healthcare Options
If you'd like the right answers, it's best to know what questions to ask… And the first question should always be asked of an expert. The offices of Apple insurance…
Community Based Insurance Offers Promising Options
By Ashley Ferraro Apple Insurance and Financial is a community-oriented company proudly led by founder Rick Jultak and partners Marc Fine and Sharon Zilberman. With its main office located in…
Pedagogy During a Pandemic
By Andrea Kowalski-Rospierski M.Ed. Not many people enjoy waking up early for school. The day to day routine of classes, work, meetings, and sometimes watching the second hand move on…
Staying “Social” During Social Distancing
By Barbara Gobbi of BG Marketing When it was announced in March that schools and businesses were closing due to Covid-19, I’ll admit I was a little bit excited with…
Wishing Everyone Wellness!
By Coral Springs Mayor, Scott Brook I hope this finds you and your family in good health and good spirits. These are tough and unusual times. However, we are getting…