February Family in Focus
The Meryl Family This foursome happily settled in our community 9 years ago and is certain to be here for a while, according to eldest son, Jah'sim, 19. He says,…
Another Year Older; Another Year Smarter; Another Year Healthier!
As a health enthusiast and physician, I often find conflicting advice in the literature for our health, but here are some tips that have stayed true and make common sense.…
High Achiever!
By Gary Davidson Congratulations to Kellyn Abbanat of Coral Springs who has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy for the class of 2019. She is also a…
Ladies: Locked and Loaded!
“Don’t go looking for the intruder!” Will Farrugia is expert in his instruction to a group of eight women who have decided to arm themselves with knowledge and experience by…
Coral Springs Swim Club – A treasure in the City!
By Patty Gomez All the way west in Coral Springs, where there seems to be nothing else but mosquitoes and alligators touching the Sawgrass Expressway, there is a world-class sport…
Glades Christian Academy
Classically Unconventional If you shopped, ate, or even just drove through Coral Springs during the holiday season, you probably noticed an abundance of X’s. They were on posters mounted in…
Tomorrow’s Dream Today 2015
Tomorrow’s Dreams Today, (TDT) the nonprofit organization started by Jeb Niewood, the man who founded Parkland Buddy Sports in 2002, realizes the need for more programs for children and young…
Teach Them To Swim!
By Cassie McGovern After the drowning death of our beautiful 19-month-old daughter, Edna Mae, Shannon and I founded McGovern Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Em’s Place. We immediately knew we had to do…
The B”EST” League in town!
Coral Springs Youth Soccer (CSYS) has “ests” that make it both notable AND historic. First of all, it is the oldEST continuously running league in Coral Springs, now finishing its…
The Schultz Family
This active foursome has been part of our community for several decades. Unfortunately, we won't "hear" the heartbeat in this article, but at the center of this family is a…
A Different Perspective
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia It started with my checkbook. How many times has my husband heard, “Where are my keys? I can’t find my sunglasses. What on earth did I do…
Happy New Year The greatest lesson I learned in 2014….
By Michael Armfield I was attending a charity event; the recipients of this charity were developmentally challenged. I was kind of upset that I had made the commitment to attend…
JUST A LITTLE ENERGY?…Yikes! The Dangers of Energy Drinks
By Dr. Saima Rafiq With the exposure of energy drinks readily available to adolescents and young adults, many are coming in through the ER with dangerous side effects for what…
The Williamson Family
Bill and Tina have traveled the country with their family and have finally found the perfect place to settle down...right here in Coral Springs. Bill retired from the Coast Guard…
Coral Springs American Little League
As we head into the winter months, America’s pastime may seem a long way off, but spring is just around the corner and now is the time for boys and…
Girls Scout Troop 10524 Lend Their Helping Hands!
As the Holiday’s will soon be upon us, local Parkland troop 10524 wanted to make a difference at Boca Helping Hands (Remillard Family Resource Center 1500 NW 1st Court Boca…
Super Achievers!
Every year without fail for as long as most residents can remember, Coral Springs Flag Football has been keeping kids busy both on and off of the field with competitive…
The World’s #1
Soccer teams for every age and skill level are in almost every large suburb throughout South Florida, and Parkland is no different. Though there are travel teams and high school…
Dr. Goberville’s Sight Savers’ gift list:
Consider the gift of an EYE EXAM and give sight to a special child or adult in your life. A top reason for a child’s poor school performance is poor…
Parkland Farmer’s Market
The Parkland Farmer's Market is back in action! Thousands of people and their pets came out on Opening Day in November to sample a variety of delicious treats from honey…
My Friends Rock!
By Carl J. LaManto I’m going to be a musician. I know a lot of other kids from around here who are going to be musicians too. I met them…
Conquer the Holiday Stress with Acupuncture
By Monique Bain Did the Holiday season just sneak up on us? One moment we are enjoying fall and the next moment we find ourselves in the Winter Holiday season!…
Humble, Acknowledge, Ownership, Recalibrate, Success
By Michael Armfield It is the most wonderful time of the year! I love this season as it brings family and friends together. That being said it is also the…
Living by the Numbers
By Shellie Miller Uncertain as to what brought on my recent realization of the importance that numerals have played in my life, I decided that writing would be my catharsis…
Let’s Celebrate Everything!
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia There are so many things to love about our community. The weather, the activities, and the lack of paralyzing traffic…it’s a great place to live! One of…
How Do Vitamins Affect Your Vision?
By Dr. Gary Goberville The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) is a major clinical trial sponsored by the National Eye Institute, one of the federal government's National Institutes of Health.…
5th Annual Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival
Boca Raton is Ready For South Florida’s Largest Outdoor Culinary Festival If you love brewery, why not find out more about the tastiest event in South Florida will take place…
Celebrating 25 Years of Family Chiropractic Care
By Dr. Michael W. Mathesie 25 years in practice have gone by so fast. I remember being the newest chiropractic physician in Coral Springs back in 1989. After graduating from…
The Grass is Greener on the Other Side.
By Michael Armfield The cup is half empty or half full. Wow, how our perspective on life really dictates our joy and peace on this earth. Today I…
Sounds Like Fun!
The sharp crack of helmets striking, the thud and ensuing sigh of bodies colliding and succumbing to gravity on the gridiron, the cheers in unison, the high-pitched whistles of fans…
Celebrating the Incredible Journey!
By Matt Halprin North Springs Little League will be all set to take to the field this coming Spring, when the program will celebrate its 20th Anniversary season. In 1995…
Follow that Flag!
Flag football may not be what you think. It is, however, a lot of things that aren’t always associated with it. It is spectacular team spirit, with parents and fans…
Standing Ovation
Coral Springs Christian Academy’s Performing Arts Department has expanded immensely within the past few years. Our Choral and Theatre Arts have grown from part-time programs into flourishing, award-winning curriculums featuring…
Your Role in YOUR Financial Plan
By Douglas Eaton If you're not familiar with financial planning, then this article is perfect for you. Very few people read the fine print of their investment products (such as…
Nana’s Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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Thankful for Canceled (Hippo) Dates
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia Sometimes things don't work according to plan. We often set out to accomplish a particular thing, a goal a dream...and then circumstances take the plan off course.…
The Turner-Williams family
Andrea Turner & Ben Williams call themselves The Brady Bunch and, like the television show, are a blended family of six children! Andrea tells us that because three of the…
Breast Cancer & Eye Exams
By Dr. Gary Goberville Breast cancer metastatic to the eye is a common entity occurring in up to 30% of women with metastatic disease. The prevalence of this lesion is…
Learning to Love the Game!
Often referred to as the fastest game on two feet, lacrosse is an exciting sport that incorporates the skills of physically challenging contests like basketball, soccer and hockey while having…
Pink is the New Black…Not My Daughter After Dark
Five years is a milestone worth celebrating. By Ellen Davis The idea to hold a fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer research began 5 years ago in Denyse Hostig’s…
Permanent Hair & Tattoo Removal
The More You Know... As our culture seems to desire less body hair, the choices available are often confusing. We sought an expert in the field of Laser Hair and…
Life after Breast Cancer Needs TLC Too
By Diana Guayara If you’ve ever watched a love one endure the pain of going through breast cancer or if you yourself have experienced breast cancer, you know very well…
2014 Cover Photo Contest Winner!!
Our 11th Annual Cover contest was a challenge to decide, but congratulations and a bounty of prizes go to Coral Springs mom, Ana Williams, for the shot of her daughter Angela,…
Treating Diabetes with Acupuncture
By Monique Bain Diabetes is a disease in which insulin is not produced or not properly used by the body and is primarily caused by a dysfunction of the pancreas.…
Now See This!
In Coral Springs, Eye Site Vision Center has been a leader in eye care and frame fashion since 1998, more than 16 years! Dr. Gary Goberville is the caring gentleman…
Welcome to the Family…
By Joseph E. Sanelli, Headmaster CSCA As the new Headmaster here at Coral Springs Christian Academy, I would like to personally invite you and your family to come for a…
Just a Sprain
Family Orthopaedic Care By Dr. Clive C. Woods, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Foot & Ankle Surgery A sprained ankle is one of the most common orthopaedic injuries, with approximately…
“OMG U R SOOOOOO LAME!”
By Sarah Myers Do you ever feel like you and your child are growing apart? Does having a conversation with your child feel like you’re talking with a stranger? Believe…
Release Yourself
By Michael Armfield I sat with a client last week and we were replaying her last two months. With a smile from ear to ear, she told me about the…
Explore the Possibilities!
Dancers from age 3 to professional are welcomed as they enter the bright, uplifting atmosphere of Stella's Dance at 10442 W. Atlantic Blvd in Coral Springs. "When they're young, we're…