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Out with the New, Back to the Old

By Shellie Miller-Farrugia Written several years ago, I can't resist the urge to reprint this article. Though this stage in our lives is almost a decade ago, certainly there are…
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Annual Holiday Parade Returns to Coral Springs Wednesday, December 15th at 7pm

The city will host its annual Holiday Parade along Sample Road, starting at Coral Springs Drive and ending at City Hall (9500 W Sample Rd.). With over 60 floats to…
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Students at North Broward Prep Excel Thanks to International Baccalaureate Program

North Broward Preparatory School offers the International Baccalaureate Program. But what is IB? North Broward Preparatory School is one of only a few schools in South Florida that offers the…
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Parkland Little League Baseball Prepares for Biggest Season Yet

By Ashley Ferraro Parkland Little League is thrilled to celebrate more than 30 years of baseball and has no plans to slow down anytime soon. The league strives to shape…
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Parkland Rangers Finishing Strong

By Stacy Case After a year or so of the world undergoing mass uncertainty, disappointing sports cancellations and worldwide influx, the Parkland Rangers Tackle Football Club was not only able…
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Coral Springs American Little League Season Celebrates 50 Years While Preparing for The Upcoming Spring Season

By Ashley Ferraro. Photo’s courtesy of Michelle Richard Photography Coral Springs American Little League Baseball is gearing up for its 2022 season, hoping to make it the best year yet.…
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Welcome to the Holidays!

By Shellie Miller-Farrugia Getting through this entire pandemic “lifestyle change“ has been quite the challenge! Anticipating the holidays for 2021 has got me a little pensive. When reflecting over the…
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Parkland Rec Flag Football

By Shellie Miller So often, I’m asked about the best sports to get kids participating in from a very young age. Being so involved with athletics, I’ve had a lot…
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Knock It Out Of The Park Leadership

By Michael Dill, Certified Award-Winning Business Coach Thirty-plus year ago, some colleagues and I attended a Tony Robbins Unlimited Power weekend event. Shortly thereafter, I hooked up with a group…
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The Diary of a Grateful Heart

By Wylie Farrugia The first cold front of the season creeps down every street Gifting us a much needed break from the blistering heat Children rush outside to test the…
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What is Chiropractic Adjustment?

By Gary Bofshever, DC A licensed chiropractor uses special instruments or their hands to manipulate joints in the body. This process is also called spinal or joint manipulation. Every experienced…
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Time for the big kids to play!

By Shellie Miller Parkland is an amazing place to raise a family, surround yourself with like-minded friends, and enjoy our fabulous South Florida lifestyle. Always geared toward activities that include…
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Parkland Redhawks Lacrosse Opens Door for New Players and Old Players Alike

By Ashley Ferraro For years, Parkland RedHawks Lacrosse has been celebrating the culture of the sport and granting youth rewarding benefits such as leadership development and improved self-confidence and self-esteem.…
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Riding The Wave

Not My Daughter … Find A Cure Now! To Hold Virtual Telethon Riding the Wave to a Cure! With phones in hand, and the appeal of social media, Not My…
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Broward Health Coral Springs Aligns With Not My Daughter…Find A Cure Now!

Founded in 2010, Not My Daughter… Find A Cure Now! has been a champion in the community for breast cancer research, awareness, and patient support. With a focus on ancillary…
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Coral Springs Fall Event Calendar

The City of Coral Springs is looking forward to the upcoming Fall 2021 events season, which is back and better than ever! With last year’s coronavirus limitations, event staff reimagined…
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Having Positive Mental Focus

By Crystal Adkins, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, PMHNP-BC October is breast cancer awareness month. Unfortunately, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women trailing behind lung cancer.…
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Awareness Saves Lives

By Julia Aquino-Serrano Pink is synonymous with October and Breast Cancer Awareness.  The pink ribbon honors our loved ones and friends who we have lost to breast cancer, the courage…
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Parkland’s Hometown Hero

A Parkland resident for 28 years, married father of three, Jeff Liversedge, is a First Responder and Captain with Key Biscayne Fire Rescue. 20 years ago after the tragic downing…
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Rubble and Remembrance

by Jeff Liversedge In a lake of broken concrete and steel, a reflection from the sun, brought me a bit closer to finding a thick golden man’s ring, inscribed in…
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Youth Mentorship Program – Sponsored by PNA

By Xena Menezes Mr. Scott Brook and his daughter Samantha Brook started the Youth Mentoring Program at the beginning of the pandemic to give the youth in our community a…
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Son Battling Unknown New Cancer; Mom Releases Inspirational Memoir

Every parent’s desire is for their child to live a happy and healthy life, free of as many complications as possible. Coral Springs mother of five, Destiny Haggett, is no…
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Maximize Your Claim

Founded in November of 1996, Continental Public Adjusters  and attorneys from Flores & Pelaez-Prada PLLC  has helped thousands of Floridians navigate the property damage claims process. Continental Public Adjusters, Inc.…
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Remembering 911

By Douglas Eaton A majority of stories about 9/11 begin with people turning on the TV to see what was happening. In my case, a bunch of us from the…
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Local Artist Joseph Gormley’s First Art Show Will Support Community Mental Health

By Ashley Ferraro Joseph Gormley doesn’t ask for much, aside from the opportunity to give back to his community. A local school custodian, Joseph came to America from Scotland in…
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20 Years Later … The Effects of 9/11 Are Felt More than Ever

By Ashley Ferraro As we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Coral Springs residents and retired NYPD members Irving and Maria Rodriguez remind us of the many reasons we should…
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Class of 2021-2022

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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Parkland Soccer Expects Massive Turnout For 2021 Season

By Ashley Ferraro Parkland Soccer is back in full swing, with registration now open to youth of all age groups up to 18 years old. For more than three decades,…
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Outstanding IB Results at North Broward Preparatory School Showcase Nord Anglia Difference in Education

Parkland residents Leo Gordon, III and his blended family (5 kids) have been celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their Company MVP Environmental Solutions since last January. A full service…
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Water, Mold or Fire Damage

Parkland residents Leo Gordon, III and his blended family (5 kids) have been celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their Company MVP Environmental Solutions since last January. A full service…
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Health Lunches for Optimal Learning

By Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki, PharmD, IFMCP Today we are going to be talking about how to pack healthy school lunches and how to get fruit and veg delivery. I know…
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Coral Springs Youth Soccer Plans its Biggest Season Yet

Coral Springs Youth Soccer has been bringing families together for more than 40 years. Above all, the league is dedicated to developing a fun and rewarding experience for players of…
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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, permission slips and sales…
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Changing Our World by Reaching Our Communities

By Pastor Steve Daigle Our world is a busy place and there is always something trying to capture our attention. Many of us desire to make a change in the…
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Summer is in Full Swing

By Broward County Vice-Mayor Michael Udine Broward County has many activities that will help you cool off. From camps for the kids, beach days, and travel options out of the…
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A Mother’s Mission… Share Water Safety

Twelve years after the tragic drowning of their 19-month-old daughter, Edna Mae, Cassie and her husband, Shannon McGovern, almost immediately founded the McGovern Foundation (501c3) with the mission statement, “Raising…
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It’s Not A Burden

At some point in our adult lives, life seems to get into a rhythm that we follow, navigating situations based on life experience, instinct, and advice from trusted friends and…
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It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over!

Summer is in full swing, and South Florida offers a variety of fun filled activities that are ideal for families with children of all ages. Butterfly World in Coconut Creek…
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Some Traditions Should Never End… – The Right & Duty of Flag Folding

Article & Photos by Cheri Tishman Flag Day is celebrated June 14. It is a day to commemorate the birth of our flag and also to remind ourselves to the…
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Parkland Fishing Derby

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 fishing dates in June,…
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Brave Beginnings

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…
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Butterfly Ball for Liberty Children’s Home

It’s time to get out of the house and start having fun again, and this group of Parkland ladies wants to make sure you have a roaring good time while…
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Broward County is the Place to Be!

Broward County Vice-Mayor Michael Udine Broward County is on the move.  Investing in the future, creating sustainable job growth, and working with leading stakeholders to create a strong economy that…
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Excellence Begins with Great Educators Summit Academy

By Ashely Ferraro Since its inception nearly two years ago, Summit Academy Charter School has demonstrated what distinction in education looks like. The educators at Summit are encouraged to exercise…
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Get in on the fun!

Cub Scouting is a fun, family-oriented program that welcomes boys and girls in Kindergarten to 5th grade. Unlike sports, scouting offers year-round activities and events such as camping, hiking, fishing…
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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,…
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Focused on Fair Compensation

If you’ve ever had property damage, then you know what it’s like to deal with insurance companies. Many homeowners assume that they need to take what they are offered ……
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Open 7 Days A Week • FREE OF CHARGE • Walk-Ins Welcome

By Coral Springs Community Representatives: Shauna Smith & Laila Subeih Eagle's Haven is a center dedicated to community wellness created on March 26, 2019, following the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman…
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Paternal Provisions

By Shellie Miller - Farrugia 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…
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Claim Your Healthcare Stimulus

Apple Insurance & Florida Blue are proud to announce the new Special Enrollment Period and the American Rescue Plan and what they mean for you! The Special Enrollment Period is…
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