Meet The Rifkin Family
The Rifkin family has made their home in Parkland, where Brad, Gaby, Ellie, and Noah enjoy the warmth of small-town connections and the vibrancy of family life. Though their roots stretch from Hollywood, Florida to Argentina, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Rochester, they have planted themselves firmly in South Florida, balancing busy careers, school, and family adventures with a sense of joy and community.
Brad grew up in Hollywood, while Gaby was born in Argentina and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. Their children, Ellie, 9, and Noah, 6, attend Riverglades Elementary. Ellie, a fourth grader, thrives in reading and has a growing passion for musical theater. She shines in piano, tennis, and singing, but the stage at Next Stop Broadway seems to be her favorite place. Noah, a first grader, loves physical education, swimming lessons, and building with LEGO bricks. He dreams of becoming a builder one day and adds plenty of energy and curiosity to the family mix.
Brad is allergic to many pets, though the kids remain persistent in their hopes for a turtle, gecko, or axolotl someday. For now, laughter around the dinner table is the family’s favorite shared activity. They make it a point to sit down together every evening, using that time to connect and enjoy each other’s company. They also love family movie nights, complete with blankets, popcorn, and plenty of laughter, as well as spirited rounds of Mario Kart on the Switch. Traveling together is another passion, and the children especially enjoy the fun of pools, kids’ clubs, and lazy rivers when staying at hotels.
Gaby is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Palm Beach Eye Specialists in Delray Beach and also owns Bella Vista, a boutique medical spa in Coral Springs that she launched last year. Her career reflects both her medical expertise and her artistic side, as she is equally passionate about aesthetics, painting, and writing. Brad owns CMIT Solutions of Coral Springs, a managed service provider that supports small to medium-sized businesses with IT solutions, including cybersecurity, secure AI, and data backup. His prior experience in data analytics shapes his approach to helping clients navigate technology challenges.
Both Brad and Gaby describe themselves as family-focused, grateful to live in a community where neighbors know one another, where their children can safely play outside, and friendships form naturally. As Brad puts it, “We love meeting people and making new friends. At the end of the day, we just try to be nice and treat others with respect and courtesy.” Gaby adds, “Family, friends, and community mean everything to us. Over the past few years, Parkland has truly become our home – and we couldn’t be happier to be raising our kids and growing our businesses right here in the community we love.”
