Introducing the Coral Springs Community Representatives & the newest extension to the mental wellness networking association
THE ORGANIZATION: Mental Wellness Networking Alliance Through our mental wellness networking alliance, we aim to educate the public and raise aware-ness for all things mental health. You can also try…
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…
Every Day is Random Acts of Kindness Day
How can we help each other? What does a community look like during a global pandemic? How have needs changed when businesses have been shuttered? FISH Mending Nets, Inc. is…
Celebrating 19 Years!
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia The Spectator Magazine In all of our 19 years, this last one has been especially memorable. If I had to list all the reasons, it would take…
Parkland Challenger Baseball Helps Special Needs Children and Adults Get Involved with Sports
By Ashley Ferraro Challenger Baseball has been thriving in Broward County for 30 years and has recently expanded its league to Parkland. A division of Little League, Challenger is an…
Sellers Have the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market
By Bill Sohl Homeowners in the Coral Springs/Parkland area certainly have reasons to celebrate! Home values have soared, and inventory has plummeted during 2020. There is no doubt it is…
Trust Builds Love
By Lisa May For months we’ve had rioting in the streets, elections at the highest level in our nation inundated with accusations of fraud, churches and business partnerships fractured over…
Parkland & Coral Springs Soccer Unite Communities More Than Ever Before
By Ashley Ferraro Youth sports are the backbone of our local community. Parkland and Coral Springs soccer have, for a long time, provided an outlet for both children and parents…
Broward County is the Place to Be!
By 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…
Let’s Be Happier & Healthier this Year!
By Scott Brook & Sammi Brook Express Gratitude Although the future is uncertain and these times are challenging, there is always something to be grateful for. Expressing gratitude helps increase…
Love is the Language of Our Nation
By Shellie Miller We’ve heard it over and over again. “Love your neighbor.” I have said it many times to my children, as my mother said it repeatedly to me.…
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…
Parkland Rangers Will Remember 2020 Season
By Stacy Case Of course just about everything and anything will have an asterisk beside it this year when reflecting on all of life’s events, but the Parkland Rangers Tackle…
Global Campus Brings the World to Students at North Broward Prep
North Broward Preparatory School (NBPS) students aren’t limited to what they learn within the four walls of their classroom. As a Nord Anglia Education family of schools, NBPS students collaborate…
Heart Patients Get Access to Next Level of Cardiac Care Close to Home
When you’re having a heart attack, you want quality care close to home. With Broward Health Coral Springs becoming designated a Level 1 Adult Cardiovascular Program by the Agency for…
Parkland Farmers’ Market presented by Broward Health of Coral Springs
The City of Parkland is proud to announce the annual Parkland Farmers' Market. Customers will be able to purchase items such as fresh and organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, beautiful flowers,…
Coral Springs Charter School joins together with the Community to deliver meal packs, toys and supplies to homeless shelter
By Dr. Bessie Cristwell The feeding the homeless nonprofit organization and the students at Coral Springs Charter School joined together to deliver meal packs, supplies and toys to Broward Partnership,…
Déjà Blue… A Family-Focused Mediterranean Style Restaurant
"We fell in love with Parkland," begins Sabrina Cozzolino. She, her husband Marco and their longtime friend Ignazio Pediconi discovered a commercial space that was perfect for their desire: To…
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…
Welcome 2021!
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia All I can think about lately are my baseboards. If that sounds crazy to you, please know that I agree. If I have learned anything in the…
Parkland Little League Prepares For Play
By Stacy Case While so many cancellations, adjustments and rescheduled events have consumed many of our agendas since mid March, Parkland Little League is providing an outlet for area sluggers…
North Springs… Ready To Take The Field
By Stacy Case North Springs Little League was so excited to celebrate its 25th birthday last year, but only one week into the season the pandemic called a time-out and…
Thank you Parkland
There is an exhilarating sense of excitement combined with an intense desire to get right to business. Winning this election has arrived with a great responsibility to ensure that I…
The Gift is Sharing
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia She was a valued neighbor. A familiar face at block parties, commission meetings and community events. Widowed at a young age, after her three sons grew and…
Community Banking at its Best
A local banking professional for more than three decades, Kendra Salerno is the Retail Market Manager and a Senior Vice President with CenterState Bank. Friendly, engaging, and very personable, Kendra…
Open Enrollment is Here! Helping Families Navigate Their Healthcare Options
For many, the Covid pandemic has not only resulted in the loss of jobs, but also in the loss of insurance. Many are scrambling to find coverage and don’t know…
Parkland Buddy Sports…The Unique Challenges of 2020
By Wendy Hunter and Ken Webster Covid has presented some unique challenges for our Parkland Buddy Sports community of players, volunteers, coaches, board members and extended families. It’s impossible to…
Appreciate the Positives this Thanksgiving
By Andrea Goff 2020, the year of vision, who would have thought that it would bring so many changes to our world? As we head into this season of Thanksgiving…
CSA Little League Celebrates 50 Years!
Article by Stacy Case, photos by Michelle Richards While this pandemic seems to have stolen many precious events in the world, it cannot take away the fact that Coral Springs…
Parkland Flag Football… Remarkably Overcomes Covis-19 Challenges
By Ashley Ferraro Covid-19 has put a question mark on a lot of things for Parkland and Coral Springs families. Parents have been wondering when it will be safe to…
U18 Sports Medicine
U18 Sports Medicine was developed to meet the needs of the pediatric and adolescent population for sports injuries and prevention. Our team specializes in treating young athletes, starting with our…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Ashley Ferraro October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Unfortunately, many of us have either known someone impacted by breast cancer or been impacted ourselves. Knowing that there is no…
NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL STUDENTS NAMED SEMIFINALISTS IN THE 2021 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The North Broward Preparatory School students include:…
Let’s Change the Subject
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia I, Me, My... all words that are useful in crafting communication, but focus the subject squarely on the person speaking (or writing). A pet peeve for most…
NMD Holds Virtual Telethon!
Calling all Quaranqueens! This year Not My Daughter…find a cure now! will be hitting the phone lines and social media to raise money virtually as it continues in its fight…
Parkland Redhawks Set to Face off
By Stacy Case The Parkland RedHawks Lacrosse Program is prepping for the 2021 season, and what better way to give potential newcomers an introduction to the play sport than an…
Father, Coach, Public Servant. Rich Walker for Parkland Mayor
Many Parkland residents feel strongly that Rich Walker is the individual best suited for Parkland Mayor on our November 3rd election. Parkland residents for six years, Rich and his wife,…
Change it Up!
By Shellie Miller-Farrugia If there is anything that we have been reminded of lately, it is that change is inevitable! Recently, a conversation with a friend of mine revealed that,…
COVID-19 TESTING…TIPS & RESOURCES
By Ashley Ferraro COVID-19 testing is not something you want to think about until you have to, but being prepared is always a good idea. As Florida continues to contain…
Leap Into Your Optimum Wellness
By Ingrid Callahan, at Evolutionary Leap Technologies Corp. Inspired by a lifelong passion for health and wellness, combined with 23 years of experience in the field of genetics, Martin Munzer has created products…
A Survival Guide for Teachers (the Covid-19 version)
A Survival Guide for Teachers (the Covid-19 version) By Stacie Boyar LMHC, MSed • www.namastacie.net The first day of school is always such a special day! A day filled with…
Youth Leaders Are our Future
Contributing Authors, Scott J, Brook, Sinan Kassim, Khushi Desai I love being a Father of five and mentoring young people in our community. I am completely present to the power…
Coral Springs is ‘Soccer’ Ready!
By Stacy Case The Coral Springs Youth Soccer program is pretty much chomping at the bit to get local youths back onto the city fields for this upcoming season. However,…
There’s Never Been A Higher Demand for Your Home
The Coral Springs/Parkland real estate market is experiencing an extraordinarily strong seller’s market for single-family homes. Our community has never experienced a seller’s market like this. Most of our listings…
2nd Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic Fundraiser
Parkland Buddy Sports Hosts 2nd Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic Fundraiser This May, hundreds of people will tee it up at Heron Bay Golf Club to raise money for Parkland…
Back to School: Quarantine Edition
After cutting the 2019-20 school year short this past spring, it appears that Covid-19 will be interrupting the 2020-21 calendar as well. Local students, who are required to wear mask,…
AC Service for All of Your Family’s Needs
Serving our Parkland and Coral Springs community for nearly 50 years, Reliable AC Services is a family company that guarantees dependability and fair pricing. When it comes to your home,…
Parkland Soccer… Let’s Get the Ball Rollin’
Given all of the unrest in the world recently, Parkland Soccer Club still has its eyes on the prize..... to give area youths a safe environment in which to participate…
Come Explore the Extraordinary Learning Environment at North Broward Preparatory School
Located in Coconut Creek, North Broward Preparatory School is an extraordinary community of learners. Our teachers and leadership team think beyond a traditional education to transform learning and provide an…
Benefits of Breastfeeding from a Doctor’s Perspective
By Arlene Boykin, M.D., Medical Director of Neonatology, The Maternity Place at Broward Health Coral Springs As we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month, we continue to observe the many benefits that…