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DÉJÀ BLUE Family-Focused Mediterranean Style Restaurant Parkland Florida

DÉJÀ BLUE Family-Focused Mediterranean Style Restaurant Parkland Florida "We fell in love with Parkland nine years ago," begins Sabrina Cozzolino. She, her husband Marco and their longtime friend Ignazio Pediconi…
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Bill Sohl Parkland Florida Real Estate Agent

Bill Sohl Parkland Florida Real Estate Agent By Bill Sohl I am truly honored to have the opportunity to write an article regarding Real Estate for the Spectator Magazine and…
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Family Healthcare Financial Services Fort Lauderdale Florida Apple Insurance

Family Healthcare Financial Services Fort Lauderdale Florida Apple Insurance By Shellie Miller The offices of Apple insurance are replete with experts and conveniently located at 2765 W. Cypress Creek Road…
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Thankful for Changes

By Shellie Miller-Farrugia This is the time of year that most of us reflect on exactly what we are grateful for. When I look back at the years of growing…
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North Springs Baseball League Coral Springs Florida

The North Springs Little League Program North Springs Little League was founded in 1995, and is one of the top baseball programs in the state of Florida, winning 6 state championships and 2…
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Women at Work…Building the Future!

Local fundraising organization Not My Daughter…find a cure now! is once again putting on their hardhats and working overtime to make a difference in the fight against cancer. With an…
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RedHawks…“Reddy” for more Lacrosse!

By Stacy Case That's right, it's time to sign up for the Parkland RedHawks Lacrosse program. And as the 11-member Board of Directors gear up for its 14th season of…
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The Parkland Dash October 8th! Fun for the Whole Family!

Over 40 million pairs of running shoes are sold in the United States every year, so chances are, you have a pair. If you have a sole, we will see…
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Fire and Ice for Health and Healing

Tucked away in the plaza on the north westcorner of Wiles Road and 441 in Coconut Creek sits a storefront that belies its amazing capabilities. Together with the compassion, kind…
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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.…
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Your Best Accessory Is Your Smile!

Studies have shown that one of the most noticed and remembered traits, when meeting someone for the first time, is a person's teeth and the quality of their smile. A…
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Facebook in a Hurricane

By Shellie Miller-Farrugia Having been a South Floridian for many moons, Irma wasn't my first brush with counterclockwise winds measuring more than 100 miles an hour. But there was something…
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Broward Health Coral Springs Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Events for October

In honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Broward Health Coral Springs will host the following events with proceeds to benefit the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund, a fund that…
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Dance with a Star!

By Stacy Case Parkland residents and members of the surrounding communities now have a great opportunity to either brush up on their dance moves or step out onto center stage…
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Get Your Kids a Concussion Test & Physical

Hundreds of thousands of athletes around the country are training and prepping for the start of the fall and winter sport seasons. Whether you or your child play a contact…
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Mosquito Protection for Your Family

By Bob LaMendola, Florida Department of Health in Broward County Rainy season is here and that means one thing – protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes. The bug to…
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This Community Really ‘Rocks’!

By Stacy Case Turmoil, disaster and terrorism have nothing on six-year-old Parkland resident Ayel Morgenstern. She has become an integral part of a community-wide initiative to spread cheer, warmth and…
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Parkridge Church Celebrates 25 Years!

Remembering a time when he was new to South Florida, Pastor Eddie Bevill recalls the uncertainty and exhilaration of starting a new church in a town that wasn’t his own……
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North Springs Little League’s Senior Make History

By Stacy Case North Springs Little League's Senior All Stars are the USA Champions! After weeks of running the gamut through the entire circuit of All Star play, they earned…
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Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Comes of Age – a Quarter Century of World-Class Healthcare

When it comes to the history of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, one question always comes to mind, “How did it get its name?” While the man whose moniker graces the…
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Coral Springs Flag Kick Off Jamboree

By Stacy Case The Coral Springs Flag Football Club has certainly stood the test of time, and continues to draw in hundreds of youth gridders from one season to the…
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Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

About Us 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,…
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Blue Realty Team

Blue Realty Team is made up of some of the best and most knowledgeable real estate professionals in South Florida. Get to know us better. YOU HAVE COME TO THE…
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Back to School Check List

It's that time again! Between sales, supplies and a rush for the newest and coolest of what's "in" for students, many families find themselves focusing the majority of their energy…
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Back to School Immunizations…

Florida law says children cannot start school unless they have received all vaccinations. By Bob LaMendola, Florida Department of Health in Broward County Don’t let too much of summer vacation…
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May the Force be with them!

By Stacy Case Many of those who are in-the-know regarding youth travel baseball programs are probably aware that South Florida is a breeding ground for the sport. With a climate…
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Parents Your Child is not Alone Anymore

By Alex Duran, Executive Director of Fitwize 4 Kids Today, 160,000 kids stay home from school for fear of being bullied, and 4,400 kids a year commit suicide. When I…
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Excited to Serve… Meet PCA’s new Principal

Josh Halulko, Principal at Parkridge Christian Academy As I get ready to begin my 20th year in education, the Lord’s faithfulness and blessing have always overshadowed any of my educational…
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Meet Parkland’s P-REC

Pine Trails Park adorns the heart of the City of Parkland and is one of Broward County’s premier parks. At its heart is the Parkland Recreation and Enrichment Center known…
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Collaboration with MIT Brings Math to Life for North Broward Preparatory School Students

At North Broward Preparatory School our goal is to make connections for our students through exciting experiences, projects and events. This spring this philosophy was brought to life through STEAM…
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Coral Springs Soccer… Repeating a Proven Formula for Success!

By Stacy Case As the City of Coral Springs has perfectly manicured and lined the public fields, close to about 3,000 youths will lace up their cleats to face off…
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Here We Go Again!!

By Shellie Miller-Farrugia It’s that time of year that many parents dread. Traffic slows to a crawl every weekday morning, backpacks filled with papers, permissions slips and sales catalogs clutter…
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Fishing Tournament Caters to Parkland Youth

The City of Parkland Annually holds a three-part youth fishing tournament at the fishing pier at Pine Trails Park in the heart of the city. With one fishing date in…
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Summer Time is Here!

By Lorene Hall, Principal of Glades Christian Academy Summer has always been my favorite time of year. Spending time with family and friends, relaxing by the pool, playing at the…
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Love in America

Love leads us to many places. For Scotsman Joseph Gormley, it landed him in America when he met and fell in love with an American girl, Erin. Since their marriage…
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Hurricane Season is Here… Are you prepared?

One of these years, South Florida will be visited by another hurricane. Count on it. The region is overdue since Wilma arrived as a Category 3 storm in October 2005.…
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Pro-Bowl Plumbing, Inc….local work from a local business

If you’re in the market for some reliable plumbing, look no further than those who have been working at Pro-Bowl Plumbing, Inc. in Coral Springs for decades. With more than…
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The Facts on Canine Influenza

By Dr. Wayne Crance Canine Influenza virus (CIV) has been an emerging concern within the Veterinary community. Canine Influenza causes respiratory symptoms similar to those experienced by humans with the…
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Get Your Kids a Concussion Test & Physical Before Back to School

This summer, hundreds of thousands of athletes around the country will start training and prepping for the start of the fall and winter sport seasons. Whether you or your child…
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Honoring the Flag

"No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America." - US Flag Code As Americans prepare to celebrate 241 years of freedom, though we may…
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Coral Springs Youth Soccer

Registration Registrations for the 2019-2020 season will be held on Saturday August 24 from 9am to 1pm, Saturday September 14 from 9am to 1pm and Tuesday September 10 from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. The fees are $100…
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Most Summer Fun in the Galaxy!

When you've got a long history of fun, there’s no doubt that a proven formula is keeping the momentum moving. Galaxy Skateway has been a staple for family and friends…
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Not Your Typical Tween Makeover

By Joyce Laidler The Coral Springs Panthers 12U Hoyt/Thompson Fastpitch Softball team underwent a makeover in the Fall Season of 2016 but it didn’t involve any make up except, of…
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One Cast Away

Captain Dean Herdman is an experienced angler who loves nothing more than sharing his excitement, natural surroundings and love for the sport with anyone who is happy to listen, relax…
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Camp Malachi 2017… 18 Years of Summer Fun!

Malachi Acres is celebrating our 18th year of Summer Camp!! It’s that time of the year again when horse loving campers have the wonderful opportunity to be with other horse…
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My friends would say,?”Your Dad is cool,” and I knew it to be true.

By Craig Maccubbin I wanted to be like my dad as a kid - more so than the typical boy growing  up in suburbia. My dad was stronger, cooler, smarter,…
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Calling All Campers!

By Stacy Case Summer is here, in case nobody could tell! That means one thing...American Heritage Summer Camp in Plantation is all set to be the second home for many…
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Parkland Summer Camps … It’s All About The Adventure!

The City of Parkland is universally known as a family friendly community. That moniker has been earned over time and is due, in large part, to the City’s unwavering commitment…
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