Lessons in Lemonade
By Rosemarie, Brianna & Royce Rutecki, with Ayla & River Thornton What started with “what to do with $40” ended as a summer week business experience. My kids and their…
Diabetic and Uninsured? Get Affordable & Reliable Medical Supplies Shipped to Your Door
By Ashley Ferraro Diabetics and their families sometimes face challenges when it comes to quick and affordable access to testing supplies. The uninsured especially run into trouble accessing necessary diabetic…
Coral Springs American Little League Baseball Hosts State Tournament and Prepares for Fall Ball
By Ashley Ferraro Getting off the ground in 1971, Coral Springs American Little League (CSALL) is the oldest city-recognized league in Coral Springs. Currently, amid its 51st year, CSALL baseball…
Call it Brave Beginnings 2022
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia Mid-summer is a great time to reflect on the past and look ambitiously toward the future. More than 200 years ago, the families who ventured across the…
Are you a homeowner who wants more control over your energy while seriously reducing your power bill?
There is a reason why Florida is dubbed the “Sunshine State.” With so many sunny days each year, it only makes sense to take advantage of the beautiful sun! With…
Don’t Let Water Damage Get the Best of your Home this Rainy Season
With hurricane season already underway, homeowners have a lot to think about in the coming months. Especially about Window Installation in Augusta GA. Preparing for the stormy season looks like…
Protect Your Home and Family From Mosquitos and Termites This Summer
It’s termite season in South Florida, and with temperatures and humidity levels rising, mosquito season is also quickly underway. Our friends at JP Miller & Sons Services have nearly five…
Together we can break the silence and save lives
By Scott Brook The Mental Wellness Networking Alliance was born out of two tragedies. The first occurred the day after my daughter Tina was born when I was 23 years…
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE…Are you prepared?
There is no doubt, sometime in the future, South Florida will be visited by another hurricane. Count on it. As Hurricane Season began on June 1 and ends November 30,…
Fun with Fathers
Are you excited to get out and celebrate your dad on Father’s Day? If you’ve run out of ideas, take a look at our suggestions. You just might find a…
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,…
Every remarkable experience begins with passion
Coconut Creek boasts a new, uniquely created Italian restaurant at the Promenade that focuses on a thoughtful menu with quality food in a warm and welcoming space. Owner, Doug Zeif,…
Parkland Board is preparing for flag football
By Stacy Case Although Spring has sprung, that does not mean that Fall sports are not in the forefront of locals’ minds. In fact, the 15 board members of the…
Organizing Your Home is a Journey Not a Destination
By Carmen Johnson, owner of Simply Organized To the mom who feels even a little bit overwhelmed at the thought of organizing your home, you should immediately breathe a sigh…
The Rainbow Diet & How it can Improve Your Family’s Health
Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki When someone asks a mother what gift she would like, a thought that comes to her mind is to have a healthy family. There's no more extraordinary…
Broward Health “Breaks the Bias” Shining a Light on Health Disparities for Black Women
By Shawnette Saddler, M.D., Internal Medicine, Broward Health Physician Group When I was a medical resident and pregnant with my third child, I nearly suffered a stroke while waiting in…
Devine Trust… A practical Guide to End Your Suffering & Find Your Way Home.
Devine Trust… A practical Guide to End Your Suffering & Find Your Way Home. Many in our community had the pleasure of getting to know Dr. Nancy Wiley through her…
Springs Soccer Club Offers a Unique Holistic Approach to Player Development
By Ashley Ferraro Born during the pandemic, Springs Soccer Club faced some unusual challenges in getting its program off the ground. Unable to hold tryouts or spend much time on…
Every mother is a pillar of strength
By Wylie Farrugia The first stage of motherhood can begin in many different ways. However it happens, whether biological or not, there’s no doubt that the maternal instincts that kick…
5 Simple Steps to Prevent a Drowning
1. Supervision is key 2. Door Chimes, to alert you that the door has been opened. 3. Fencing around bodies of water, 4’ in height with a self closing/self latching…
City of Coral Springs Worldfest 2022
The event celebrated the community’s vast diversity Hundreds of Coral Springs residents and surrounding community members “traveled the world” without leaving town at the Coral Springs Worldfest Celebration held Sunday,…
Parkland Lax takes 2022 head on!
Spring has sprung, which can only mean one thing in the sports world to more than 300 local youth athletes…. it is time to take center field for the Parkland…
Parkland Rangers Football Looks Forward To Biggest Season Yet!
Members of the Gold Coast Pop Warner Conference (GCPWC) since 2016, the Parkland Rangers Tackle Football Club has been ramping up the program each year that passes. Although 2021 imposed…
Peripheral Neuropathy: When A Lack of Pain Is The Problem
Peripheral neuropathy, commonly affecting individuals with diabetes, refers to nerve damage that typically results in numbing, tingling “pins and needles,” muscle weakness, backpain and sometimes pain in the affected area.Read…
Conviva Supports Seniors Coping with Stress During “Stress Awareness Month”
Stress is an affliction that does not discriminate by age, and senior citizens, in particular, suffer from a range of triggers – from medical to financial to family concerns.Being an…
What’s your favorite part about Florida?
Hold on... not so fast! When my family relocated here from Michigan in 1970, I think my mom would have said, “Warm weather and the beach.“ I can definitely see…
With new adventures behind every corner, Urban Air Adventure Park is the Ultimate indoor playground.
Urban Air is an indoor adventure park with gravity-defying attractions for all ages and skill levels, including a ropes course, tubes playground, climbing walls, battle beam, trampolines, warrior obstacle course,…
Douglas Drama Department Presents Something Rotten!
By Logan LaPierre, Douglas High School Student Two years have passed since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Drama Department performed it’s last live musical: “Imaginary: A New Musical”, which received praise…
Scott J. Brook, P.A. Celebrates Twenty-Two Years In Business
By Ashley Ferraro Finding the right family lawyer to handle your case can sometimes be stressful, but it certainly doesn’t need to be. Focusing on the areas of family law,…
Join the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Parkland, Coral Springs, Margate and Coconut Creek for a Future Free of Cancer
Event celebrates those touched by cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and takes action for lifesaving change The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Parkland, Coral Springs, Margate and…
Creating the Fun!!
Summer is just about here, and the Coral Springs Center for the Arts looks forward to their 20th season of the fun, creative, and exciting camp known as Next Stop…
Put The Safety Of Your Home In The Hands Of MVP Environmental Solutions
MVP Environmental Solutions, Inc. is South Florida’s most trusted remediation and restoration expert. A Parkland resident himself, owner and founder Leo Gordon understands the importance of having reliable and honest…
Parkland Challenger Baseball Helps Special Needs Children and young Adults Get Involved with Sports
By Ashley Ferraro Challenger Baseball has been thriving in Broward County for over 30 years and has recently expanded its league to Parkland. A division of Little League, Challenger is…
Upgrades…
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia When was the last time you changed your telephone? Not the number… The actual phone. I’m curious; did you change it because it was broken, or because…
Broward County is the Place to Be!
By Mayor of Broward County, Michael Udine Ready to focus on your health and wellness? The Parks Foundation of Broward County and will be hosting three new yoga and meditation…
Family Dining
Sabrina Cozzolino Is one of the many stars of the show at Parkland’s popular Deja Blue Mediterranean restaurant. With an incredible interior design by an expert like Greensboro interior designer…
It’s Your Heart… It’s Your Choice
By Craig Hostig, M.D., FACC -The Heart Group of South Florida There have been incredible technological advancements in cardiology over the past 2-3 decades. Cardiologists have had to spend additional…
Love the Experience! Get OFF the phone
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia Music has always been a Love of mine. A few short years ago was the first time I went to a concert and the primary focus of…
What will happen to the housing market in 2022!
The number one question I am asked is “What will happen to the housing market in 2022?”. Numerous articles have been written and expert opinions given regarding the 2022 housing…
Rec Soccer Takes to Local Fields
By Stacy Case Recreational soccer in this community has stayed true to form for several decades. It still proves to be a staple in youth sports that consistently attracts a…
Emotional Intelligence at Valentine’s
By Lisa May We all know that IQ measures intelligence, but are you aware of EQ? EQ is our emotional intelligence. In the best-selling book, Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman documented…
Listening, Loving, and Caring for Those Who Struggle
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia With a passion for others, and an understanding for people who struggle within themselves, Heather Palacios has an encouraging message and a mission. The self-described “pastor’s wife…
Broward Health’s Commitment to Advanced Heart Care
Broward Health is committed to investing in advanced cardiac services upgrades. With its more than 50-year history of providing heart care, Broward Health is considered a leader in cardiovascular treatments.…
THE FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Photos by George Quiroga Photography For three decades, patrons of the Florida Renaissance Festival have traveled back in time to become the Villains, Vikings, Pirates, and Heroes of age-old legends. …
The Giving Tree…
Four High Schools join with Coral Springs community in donations for Broward Partnership Homeless Shelter By Valerie Block, Coral Glades High School and Broward County National Honor Society President Four…
Serving South Florida Families Since 2002!
By Wendy Hunter & Ken Webster Parkland Buddy Sports (“PBS”) has been serving South Florida families since its opening in 2002, offering recreational programs for children and young adults with…
Messages from the Mayors
Parkland Mayor Rich Walker The start of a New Year brings the promise of good things and new beginnings. In a psychological turning of the mental calendar, we seek to…
Healthy Eating for the New Year!
By Rosemarie Rutecki, PharmD, IFMCP - Functional Medicine Pharmacist It is that time of the year when we want to start fresh and, once and for all, stay consistent with…
How Genesis Physical Medicine Is Paving The Way For Non-Surgical Knee Treatment
By Ashley Ferraro Chronic knee pain doesn’t need to be viewed as a permanent “be all, end all,” for the rest of your life. It certainly doesn’t have to require…
Fitness At Your Door
By Shellie Miller Kashawn Fraser is a man on a mission to help individuals reach their fitness goals while positively impacting their lives. With a contagious enthusiasm, boundless energy, and…