Loving Every Shade of Green!
This is a love story. It may not look like one, but it is. For 30 years, Nick Nelson has had a passion for solving problems and making things more…
American Cancer Society and Parkland / Coral Springs Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer Through Relay For Life Event
On Saturday, April 6, more than 500 participants will join together at the annual Relay For Life of Parkland and Coral Springs at the Sportsplex at Coral Springs, 2700 Sportsplex…
Thank You for 17 Years!
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia Technology has brought us so far in the last two decades. Personally, it feels supersonically fast. When we created and began publishing the Spectator more than 17…
Assessing Your Child’s Weight, Height & Nutritional State
By Lisa Kenigsberg Fechter, M.D., and Lisa Farkas MS, RD, LD/N, CDE Nutrition and child care plays a very big role in childhood. It is very important that children eat…
Creative Summers Start Here!
American Heritage Camp Director, Wayne Lenoff, is passionate about summer camp, not because it’s his profession, but because he loves the idea that each camper can have an amazing and…
Saint Andrew Carnival 2019 – February 7-10
The largest 4-day Festival in Coral Springs: Rides, Carnival Games, Festival Food, Live Bands, and Community Entertainment, $3,000 Raffle. SAFE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Buy your tickets now!! Visit: www.standrewcarnival.com/tickets/ …
Moving Forward with MSD in Mind
By Broward County Commissioner Michael Udine For many in our close-knit Northwest Broward community, Valentine’s Day will never be the same. A day of love and friendship turned into a…
MSD Commemoration February 14, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019 marks one year since our community was devastated by the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Broward County School Board, City of Coral Springs,…
10th Annual ANF Group Tour de Broward to Benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
The 10th Annual ANF Group Tour de Broward is set to celebrate a milestone and organizers, participants, patients and families are hoping new participants will go the extra mile starting…
This Walk Means HOPE!
As an ER nurse at Broward Health Coral Springs, Michelle Loberfeld knows the importance of early detection in breast cancer prevention. After her cousin was diagnosed with stage IV breast…
One Year Later… Relearning & Rebuilding
In his 7th year teaching at MSD, Mr. Rospierski currently teaches World Geography, International Relations, and AP European History. On 2-14-18 he was grazed by two bullets in the hallway…
To Your Healthiest Smile
A common misconception is that orthodontic treatment is strictly for cosmetic purposes. While a beautiful smile is an added benefit, a HEALTHY smile is the goal at Nancy Wiley Orthodontics. A…
February is Heart Health Month
Dr. Michael Funk is a board certified cardiologist and internist with a professional medical office in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Funk specializes in non-invasive cardiology and has been in practice…
Finding Hope under Eagles’ Wings
By Andrea Kowalski-Rospierski M. Ed. In her 11th year at MSD teaching English 2, AP Capstone Seminar, AP English Literature & Composition, Mrs. K-R is also Douglas high school’s Assistant…
Eye Site Vision Center
Welcome to Eye Site Vision Center in Coral Springs. Dr. Gary Goberville and the Eye Site Vision Center team strive to provide the finest in optometry services. We invite you…
SPUDs – Water Safety Ambassadors
By Bob LaMendola, Florida Department of Health in Broward Small children look up to teen-agers with awe. So who better than teens to teach kids about water safety? That’s the…
Kicking It!
By Stacy Case With the winter months comes one of the most heavily-participated recreational sports programs in town.... soccer! For years, both Coral Springs and Parkland have been offering rec…
Step Right Up! Come One, Come All to Parkland’s annual Family Fun Fest Carnival
The City of Parkland and Northwest Medical Center are proud to present the 2019 Family Fun Fest Carnival held at Pine Trails Park (10555 Trails End, Parkland, FL 33076). Join…
PARAGON THEATERS IS RENOVATING CORAL SQUARE MOVIE THEATER
Sensory Friendly Screenings, Fundraisers, and Field Trips Offered Last fall, Florida-based Paragon Theaters acquired the Coral Square theater with plans to completely renovate the location. If the roof is part…
Coral Springs Honors The Dream
Coral Springs is fortunate to have a dedicated cadre of volunteers who have assisted the City of Coral Springs for the past 29 years to host a weekend celebration to…
2018 Coral Springs Holiday Parade
The City of Coral Springs hosted another spectacular Parade entitled Holiday Express. Thousands of friends and neighbors were both participating and watching the annual celebration that wowed Spectators of every…
Smokin’ Hot BBQ
One of Deerfield’s most popular restaurants has recently opened a new location in Coral Springs… And it’s all about serving the most delicious barbecue in South Florida! Founded by Pompano…
Forward Momentum
By Ashley K. McCardia The past is like glue, it tends to latch on and live with us throughout our lives. This is the time of year when many of…
’18 Tackle Football a Great Success!
By Stacy Case As the community’s recreational tackle seasons have come to a close recently, both the Coral Springs Chargers and Parkland Rangers programs have some accomplishments of which to…
Powerful Little Humans
By Margi Roumain, Assistant Director, Royal Palm Christian Preschool Kindness, compassion, and empathy are words we hear frequently, and yet we sometimes forget that the most impactful way to impart…
Spice Up Your Skincare Routine This Holiday
By Dr. Alexis Stephens The Holidays are a magical time for family and friends. It is also a time we tend to overexert and stress ourselves which can wreak havoc…
CS American Little League … Bigger and Better!
By Stacy Case Calling all baseball players south of Wiles Road in Coral Springs..... it’s time to sign up for Spring baseball once again! Coral Springs American Little League has…
Maintain, Don’t Gain this Holiday Season.
2018 Holiday Challenge – Until December 31 Would you like an activity that helped 91 percent of participants maintain their weight – or even lose pounds – during the holiday…
Buddies with No Limits!
By Wendy Hunter, photos by kwebsterphotography.com The 17th season of Soccer Buddies kicked off in early November at Pine Trails Park in Parkland. Since 2002, Parkland Buddy Sports, in collaboration…
Our Amazing Community
By Bill Sohl It goes without saying: This year has been tragically heartbreaking. As a result, I would like to honor the place I have called home for my entire…
‘Tis the Season for the Magic Makers
By Ashley K. McCardia This time of year has always been my favorite. I look so forward to all of the cooking, decorating, and family traditions. I can remember being…
Navigating Your Family’s Healthcare Options
If you'd like the right answers, it's best to know what questions to ask… The first question should always go to an expert. The offices of Apple insurance are replete…
Honor our Veterans on November 11
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our ending gratitude. America will never forget their…
The Gridiron Gang
By Stacy Case The bright yellow goal posts and immaculately manicured fields with perfectly placed yard markers and pylons can denote one thing in this community....That’s right... it’s flag football…
Hey batter, batter… Calling All Players!
By Stacy Case It may be the Fall, but North Springs Little League is already preparing for the Spring and what is set to be another fun-filled season on the…
Honoring Nick Dworet
By Joe Chiarella. Photos by Aboobarley Photography The Nicholas Dworet Memorial Fund Inc. is a 501c(3) non profit charity organization focused on helping make the world around us a better,…
Reducing the Stigma: Mental Illness
Rachel Rowitt Ed.D., LMHC, CAP | Grace Counseling, Inc One of the main reasons that mental illness carries such a negative stigma is that typically our society refers to it…
Downtown in December
Each year since 2014, the City of Coral Springs has ushered in the holiday season with a fun, family-friendly event called Downtown in December. This year’s event, scheduled for December…
Family Skincare
Sun Protection Tips & Tricks for Every Age By Dr. Alexis Stephens Recently released data shows that Florida ranks highest of all US states for skin cancer rates. Everyone is…
God Bless Our Community
Coastal Community Church is about to make history in Parkland! Founded in September, 2009 as a “portable church” on Sundays at the Monarch high school campus in Coconut Creek, Pastor…
From Braces to Breast Cancer
A typical pair of Coral Springs Middle School students, Kathy Berk and Denyse Fier met when they were both 14. Thy attended Taravella High School together, graduating and moving on…
Not My Daughter…find a cure now! 9th Annual Shopping Boutique and Luncheon
By Ellen Davis Strength + Determination + Positive Alliances = Defying Gravity. Celebrate the strength of community and hope for a future without breast cancer at the Not My Daughter…find…
Parkland is Ready for Lax Season
The Parkland RedHawks Lacrosse program will once again take center field shortly after the New Year, and as the recreational league enters its 16th season, the 2019 games should live…
Preventing the Most Common Childhood Disease
By Dr.Morin, DMD,MS Tooth decay (also referred to medically as caries) is the single most common chronic childhood disease—5 times more common than asthma, 4 times more common than early…
A Fitting Experience Mastectomy Shoppe
When you walk into A Fitting Experience Mastectomy Shoppe, it looks like many other stores tailored for women, but with a big difference. The professionals here focus on providing discreet…
Raising the Standard in Equestrian Style
The relationship between horses and fashion has a long history. Equestrian heritage has inspired countless designers and brands in the fashion industry and it’s no surprise why. There is a…
Breast Cancer & Eye Exams
By Dr. Gary Goberville There are many facts not commonly known about Breast cancer and the Eye and why it is imperative for you to have your Eye health examined.…
Superhero in Chief
By Ashley McCardia As a really big superhero buff, I am pretty excited to share a special kind of dynamic duo. I’m talking about a team made up of an…
Artoberfest Returns October 6th to Downtown Coral Springs
Break out your lederhosen and raise your stein – Artoberfest is coming back to Downtown Coral Springs on Saturday, October 6! This signature event will feature authentic German fare, entertainment,…
Parkland Back to School Splash Bash
Parkland’s annual Back to School Splash Bash on Saturday, August 18 was the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. Over 1,200 participants brought in the brand…