Dads and Princesses
By Jamie Horowitz, Cherokee Tribe Chief In Northwest Broward County there are a group of fathers that have spent the year trying to establish a special bond with daughters. These…
To My Fellow Fathers
By Sean Kavanaugh So, I wrote an article several years ago for fathers. I stressed the importance of being an example, being aware, and teaching. I shared that if you…
Cooking with Ethan
By James Madera “No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing” - Julia Child Food is a necessity but, beyond that, we are all able to bond…
Parkland Fishing derby
The City of Parkland Annually holds a four-part youth fishing tournament at the fishing pier at Pine Trails Park in the heart of the city. With fishing dates in May,…
EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS COMPLETED AT CORAL SQUARE THEATER Electric Recliners with Footrests One of Many New Additions
Deerfield Beach-based Paragon Theaters has completely renovated the Coral Square location that the company acquired in September 2018. Reserved leather fully reclining seats with footrests were installed in all auditoriums,…
2019 Worldfest It’s All About Culture!
Families celebrated the diverse cultures that make up the community of Coral Springs at the 2019 WorldFest. The event featured ethnic foods, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, arts and crafts, amusements,…
Summit Academy… Our Community’s Newest School
Fall of 2019 promises hopeful new beginnings for our area. Summit Academy Charter School, 11421 Northwest 56 Drive, Coral Springs, will open its doors boasting a highly qualified staff of…
Parkland Egg Hunt
The City of Parkland’s Annual Egg Hunt for Parkland Residents took place on Saturday, April 13, at Terramar Park. The event drew hundreds of kids and their parents for a…
It’s Showtime!
This summer is the perfect time for children to act on their love for performing and the arts. In its 18th season, Next Stop Broadway (NSB) has a fun summer…
Picture Perfect with Dr. Evo Pestana
Doctor Ivo Pestana is a renowned Plastic Surgeon in the Coral Springs community and beyond. Very approachable, warm, and informative, Dr. Pestana is a terrific communicator, especially when speaking with…
Coral Springs Flag…Getting in the Game!
The school year may be winding down shortly but some families are already preparing for next Fall and that can only mean one thing … Are you ready for some…
The Greatest Show Above the Earth!
This Memorial Day weekend, make plans for your family to attend the most spectacular event in South Florida this year! Happening on beautiful Miami Beach, save the dates to enjoy…
Changing Seasons with Mom
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia She has been the most influential and positive female force in my life. She nurtured and encouraged me in an age when single mothers endured the unhidden…
Parkland Rangers Football & Cheer
By Stacy Case Ready for some football? The Parkland Rangers Tackle Football and Cheer Program has already begun its registration for the 2019 season and is expecting even more player…
“Come Grow With Us”
27 years ago, Pastor Eddie Bevill and his wife Laura started Parkridge Church, which began by meeting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school for seven years before moving to their…
Unity in the Community
By Coral Spring Mayor Scott Brook It’s very exciting to be elected as the newest Mayor of Coral Springs. One of my greatest commitments, as I help to move our…
Now See This!
Eye Site Vision Center in Coral Springs has been a leader in eye care and frame fashion since 1998, more than 20 years! Dr. Gary Goberville is the caring physician…
Rotator Cuff Injuries
By Dr. Howard Gelb Shoulder injuries are the most common cases that the personal injury lawyers Paré & Associates, LLC get. Hiring the best personal injury lawyer can significantly impact…
Splash into Summer with Soref JCC
The Soref Jewish Community Center has been providing high-quality preschool, after school, and summer camp programs since 1977. We have two great locations in NW Coral Springs and Plantation. Summer…
What Element are you?
By Monique G. Bain, MAC, LAC, Acupuncture Physician In Chinese Medicine, we look at patients much like we look to nature in order to diagnose and find the body’s imbalances.…
We all Need Something to Look Forward to
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia Somewhere in the space between the ecstatic joy of the moment when my first son smiled on purpose and my fourth child starting the tedium of spelling…
LEXUS ECO CHALLENGE Regional Winner!
NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP IN THE LEXUS ECO CHALLENGE AND ADVANCE TO NATIONAL COMPETITION For the second consecutive year, North Broward Preparatory School’s (NBPS) sixth grade…
Community Sale Fun for Parents
Shop the children’s consignment savings event where local families get more for less! Just Between Friends (JBF) is North America’s leading children’s and maternity consignment sales event. The JBF Coral…
Family Sports Health
Knee Injuries: The ACL By Dr. Howard Gelb Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common in younger athletes, especially in female athletes. The ACL is one of four major…
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…