Teenage Eyes
By Dr. Gary Goberville It is important that your eyes stay healthy in this stage of development. Good vision, and keeping it for many years to come, is vital. How…
Parlez-vous Lacrosse?
It may be time to take up French! The Sport du Jour in Coral Springs and Parkland is turning out to be lacrosse! Originally a game called Tewaaraton played by…
Playball, Act, Dance & Cheer All Summer!
Heading into their fifth summer, Playball Camps incorporate programs that invite a wider variety of kids to get off the couch when the school year ends. While the Sports camps…
Paternal Provisions
What is special about fathers? When we think about our own existence, the parent that first comes to mind is usually our mom…I mean she’s the one who actually gave…
Unexpected FAITH
It’s impossible not to smile when you see this family of bright, adorable daughters. Their love for each other is enough to warm even the hardest heart…but anyone who knows…
Local Champs
Story by Joe Jiovenetta, photos courtesy of Don Hunsinger Wrestling is an amazing sport that often goes unnoticed by the majority of people in the community. Unless they're already involved…
The Silent Thief of Sight – What Can I Do?
By Dr. Gary Goberville Worldwide, Glaucoma is the second leading cause of preventable blindness and has the attention of the World Health Organization. In its early stages, there is no pain…
Camp Malachi 2013
Making Horse Dreams Come True Since 1999 It’s that time of the year again when horse loving campers have the wonderful opportunity to be with other horse loving kids for…
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 ligaments that stabilize the…
College Funding Mistakes – Avoid These Traps
By Doug Eaton Sending your kids to college or a boarding school in preparation for tertiary education can be financially challenging for most parents. Whether your kid wants to be…
Coral Springs Worldfest 2013
Colorful, aromatic and full of musical variety, Coral Springs' annual Worldfest was a festive celebration of cultures from every corner of the world. Latin dancers, hip-hop performances, dance demonstrations with…
Please Help the Spectator Get 5000 Likes!
You love the Spectator and we appreciate you! Please help us reach 5,000 Facebook likes before the end of the year. We are so excited that our social media is…
Xpress the Intensity
Leaping into their fifth season of summer camp, Xpress Yourself Dance Studio is poised for its most successful summer ever! Owner Kristin Vincent is excited and confident about this year's…
Happy Birthday, Captain!
Lucky 13 is a great number for one of Parkland's most loyal residents, Captain! Having just celebrated that milestone birthday, he and his loving owner, Yvonne McAlpin, are affiliated with…
Mother’s style
When we're talking about fashion and style, the image that usually comes to mind is of a female. Although there are talented male designers, the clothing they're creating is more…
Life Coach – Lessons Learned
By Michael Armfield The other day I watched as some children were rollerblading near my home. The first child skated over a small indention in the sidewalk and was brought…
The Phillips Family
Spend two minutes with these four and you'll be unable to keep a straight face.With two energetic boys in constant motion, Sabine and Darwin Phillips enjoy every minute of their…
Life Coach – Transitions
By Michael Armfield Why is it that you are often overwhelmed by fear and anxiety as you face yet another transition in your life? The answer may lie in how…
Healthy Eyes – Proper Nutrition For Vision! The Power of Antioxidants
By Dr. Gary Goberville Keeping Your Eyes Healthy Antioxidants help prevent many diseases affecting not only the heart and immune system, but also the EYES. Antioxidants are supplements that include…
Give the Gift of a Family Love Letter
By Doug Eaton The “Family Love Letter” is one of the easiest yet most important things you can do for the people you love. It is a simple and intuitive…
3rd Annual Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival
Join your favorite chefs and culinary talent from April 26th to the 28th for three fun-filled days of food, wine, and entertainment at the Third Annual Deerfield Beach Wine and…
Creative Summers Start Here!
American Heritage summer day camp has been offering children and families spectacular summers full of fun activities for more than 30 years. With a well-known and stellar reputation, children come…
Once Upon A Dream
Photos & Story by Cheri Tishman Did you know that Humpty dumpty sits on a wall on Sample Road in Coral Springs? Did you know that celebrity Johnny Carson came…
The Future’s So Bright!
By Cheri Tishman You can hear the roars and see the lights again at North Springs, Mullins, Cypress and all surrounding parks…. It’s summer baseball season once again in South…
Building a Community of Runners
An active member of Westglades Middle School's PTA, Kristina Stein has been working hard with other members of the community to produce the school's fourth annual 5K Run and Walk…
The Tedesco Family
Coral Springs residents since 2002, Karen scoped out Coral Springs before relocating the entire family here from New York. Today, her husband David is happy that she did so. “I…
Like Us On Facebook
"Mom, there's NOTHING to do this weekend!" How many times have you heard that lament? We’ve made it easier than ever to answer that question. Check out our Facebook page…
Creaking Bones Loves Smiles & Singing
They have so many fond memories together. He picks her up after work and they leave for the weekend, eager to spend quality time camping, canoeing and building stronger bonds.…
Your Purpose in life
What if everyone including you was actually one of a kind, created for some great necessity on this planet, needed for the survival and betterment of your era and many…
Co-Parenting with Stepparents: The Kids Perspective
By Diane Danois As the dust from the divorce settles, as stated by Bellaire, TX child support lawyers, and parents enter into new love relationships, a whole new dynamic forms…
Market Volatility: How Warren Buffet Manages It
By Doug J. Eaton "He (the investor) can be hurt by such volatility only if he is forced, by either financial or psychological pressures, to sell at untoward times." Warren Buffet,…
Creativity is Up in Coral Springs!
"The painting of a giant mural on the water tank in Mullins Park is as much an art project as it is a community building initiative. It was conceived this…
Date your Family
By Ashley McCardia We have heard that if you want to have a healthy and lasting marriage, it is important to date your spouse. Whether a once a week thing,…
Financial Mistakes Made by Married Women
Even the most financially savvy women have stumbled when combining money and matrimony – but with some foresight, you can avoid some of the following missteps: Not saving enough for…
Sporting an Original
You know Todd Dawes. Whether you've ever met the man in person or not makes no difference. You know his work, and because each creation is so personal, you know…
Insurance Evaluation…
By Brett Porter In the last few years, the trend I see over and over again is individuals and businesses buying the cheapest insurance policy possible. Most often, these policies…
Eye Opening Statistics (part two)
By Dr. Gary Goberville Do you know you can wear contacts, and bifocal contacts after 40? Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses are designed to give you good vision when you…
The Athlete’s Elbow Part 1
By Dr. Howard Gelb Elbow injuries are common in overhand and throwing sports and people can get in touch with injury lawyers help from The Galvan Law Firm, PLLC if…
Family Focused Football!
When it comes to tackle football, the Parkland Rangers are a league that has it all together. Part of the worldwide Pop Warner organization, a storied and historical program whose…
Soaring to New Heights
By Cheri Tishman "’The sky's the limit!’ is no longer true," said Joan Higginbotham, the keynote speaker at Coral Springs’ 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, "because I've been…
Enough Candy!!
By Shellie Miller With all due respect to greeting card and candy companies, this Valentine’s Day I have a few completely different ideas for sharing the “love.” Hey, the 2012…
Even More Soccer Pix!!
Watching soccer is such a hoot. Whether they’re 5 and buzzing in every direction (often the wrong one) in pursuit of the elusive orb, or if they are 35 and…
We’re Not Foolin’ WIN an iPad Mini on April 1st!
It's Time to Thank YOU!! We're really excited about our iPad Mini Giveaway, and it's so easy to enter, you'd be crazy not to! It's not even as difficult as…
Now See This!
Eye Site Vision Center in Coral Springs has been a leader in eye care and frame fashion since 1998, more than 14 years! Dr. Gary Goberville is the caring gentleman…
Are you ready to live out the life you dreamed of?
Intentionality is a word that has lost its value in today’s fast paced culture. What does the word intentional mean to you when it comes to your life or career?…
The Brooks Family
Erica Brooks is used to boys. Growing up in Coral Springs with three brothers and no sisters, it doesn't daunt her one bit to be the mom of four sons…
Check out hundreds of Coral Springs & Parkland Soccer Pix!!
Watching soccer is such a hoot. Whether they’re 5 and buzzing in every direction (often the wrong one) in pursuit of the elusive orb, or if they are 35 and…
Happier Home Improvement
By Brad Weiss of Benson, Mucci & Weiss, PL Whether it's healthier eating, more exercise, or putting in more hours at the office, the New Year is an opportunity to…
Obama on Social Security
As part of our analysis on Obama's re-election and its impact on the economy, we are offering three articles in this space. Last month, we wrote on his tax policies…
2012 Coral Springs Holiday Parade
In anticipation of it's 50th Anniversary, Coral Springs put on another fantastic Holiday Parade that brought thousands of excited Spectators out along Sample road. Floats, motorcades, marching bands, civic groups…