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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 ……
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…
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…
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…
Why Hire a Business Coach?
By Michael Dill, Business Coach Warren Buffett is considered one of the greatest investors of all time and is ranked among the wealthiest people in the world with a net…
What Is Functional Medicine?
Introducing Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki, PharmD, IFMCP Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing each individual's root causes. What's it like to work with a…
Parkland Rangers Now registering for the 2021 Season
By Stacy Case The Parkland Rangers are sure ready for some football and registration is open! Coming off the heels of two of its teams having advanced into the second…
Parkland Flag Football Is Looking Forward To Yet Another Strong Season
By Ashley Ferraro Parkland Flag Football has played a vital role in encouraging children and families to get involved for decades. The kids are given the opportunity to come out…
Mother’s style
By Shellie Miller - Farrugia 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…
Returning to Preventative Health Care – We’re Ready to Welcome You
By Andrew Ta, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Broward Health While people used to view the different long term care options for seniors only, over the past year, many individuals and…
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…
Backyard Pool? Focus on Water Safety!
By Cassie McGovern, McGovern Foundation, Inc What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a relaxing day by the pool or maybe even the beach?…
Parkland Redhawks ‘Net’ 2021 Season
By Stacy Case After only a short-lived 2020 season, the Parkland RedHawks Lacrosse program picked up the pieces after Covid’s wrath last year and is already in the middle of…
Light it Up Blue!
By Barbara Gobbi This April, millions of people will recognize Autism Awareness Month. This complex neurological developmental disorder affects language and communication, social interaction, motor skills, obsessive tendencies, and repetitive…
Spring Soccer Club Takes Player Development To The Next level
By Ashley Ferraro Springs Soccer Club, the official travel soccer program in Coral Springs, offers comprehensive player development both on and off the field with the help of a professional…
Have Confidence in a Positive Outcome
By Scott I. Brook, P.A. Life and divorce can be so tough and unfair. Kids suffer. Parents suffer. A defence lawyer knows it all. What can we ALL possibly do…
Spring, The Season of New Beginnings
By Andrea Goff Spring, a time of new life and fresh beginnings, is an opportunity for us to look at our lifestyles and assess areas that need change. Interestingly, in…
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…