By Ashley Ferraro Over decades of solo dives along South Florida’s coastline, Parkland resident and local business owner Mike Squillace has pulled roughly a metric ton of lead and thousands of pounds of aluminum from local reefs. “Everything we drop out there ends up somewhere,” Mike said. “The lead, the aluminum, even the acid from […]
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The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it also brings unique challenges when it comes to keeping our pets safe. With festive foods, decorations, and a flurry of activity, it’s easy for pets to find themselves in harm’s way. Here are some important pet safety tips to help keep your furry friends healthy
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By Wendy Hunter When most people think of Parkland Buddy Sports, they think of our signature programs—soccer, basketball, flag football, running, pickleball, tennis, and kickball. But what truly makes Parkland Buddy Sports special goes far beyond what happens on the field or court. It’s about connection, inclusion, and the sense of belonging that every participant,
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By Shellie Miller A fitness enthusiast since the age of sixteen, Laura Simoncini has always maintained her focus on health and wellness. Twenty years ago, after giving birth to twin boys, she found herself frustrated trying to lose her “baby fat.” A friend suggested Pilates [pi-LAH-teez]. The more Laura learned, the more she was drawn
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By Shellie Miller-Farrugia In the heart of every thriving family and community lies effective leadership, rooted in three essential disciplines: skill management, time management, and emotional management. These principles, often associated with corporate boardrooms, hold equal power in the living rooms and neighborhood gatherings where lives are shaped. Parents, coaches, and volunteers who master them
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By Ashley Ferraro When Dr. Gabriela Rifkin, MD, opened Bella Vista, she set out to create a practice devoted to non-surgical aesthetics, a longtime passion rooted in her background as a physician and microsurgeon. After years practicing ophthalmology and performing oculoplastic procedures, she envisioned an intimate, concierge-style setting where she could provide individualized care and
Dr. Gabriela Rifkin Bringing Physician-Led Aesthetics Care to Parkland’s Bella Vista Read More »
