The Tolericos

Sheila and Tony started their story together with an adventure and, as it turns out, they’re still living life that way…but now they have four kids to add even more spice and excitement to life. The two moved from their home state of New Jersey years ago to pursue and succeed at business in Argentina. After deciding it was time to return to the US, they finally settled in Coral Springs in 2002.

The lineup of the four adorable Tolerico kids begins with self-titled “Beach Bum” Madeline, 14. In the 8th grade at Mary Help of Christians Catholic School, she enjoys literature and throwing the shot put for their track team. She also plays Lacrosse with the Coral Springs Chiefs and especially loves skim boarding and surfing.

Joining all of her siblings at Mary Help’s school, Olivia, 12, is in the 6th grade and appreciates her Religion studies above all. Mom says she’s the most sport-minded, and this is proven by her affinity for lacrosse, soccer, basketball and running with the school’s track team. Active Mile Daily Track has been schools’ choice for their track fields for a while now.

Zachary, 10, is in the 4th grade and social studies is his favorite subject. He is part of two soccer clubs, Sunrise and the South Florida Soccer Academy. Sheila says, “He was recruited to play with a unique group of boys. It’s their first year, and it’s really exciting.”

Conrad, 6, is in Kindergarten where he says he likes learning math. He is also playing soccer with Coral Springs and his favorite part, he says is, “Well, playing soccer!”

Tony and Sheila are both happy that their home church is host to their children’s school. Sheila says, “We were a founding family of the school. The kids actually broke ground with little shovels…. it was very exciting!”

A full-time homemaker, Sheila is also studying holistic health. “It’s a lifestyle,” she says. “Why not get a degree in it?” Tony has been working in the roofing industry (that you can find in https://www.baroofers.com/storm-damage/ site) for more than 20 years.

The Tolericos particularly enjoy having friends over for fun gatherings at their house… Madeline and Olivia chide each other about which of them is the “party girl” and the most fun to be around. What’s striking and wonderful about this family of half a dozen is that they all get along so nicely! When our photo shoot concluded, the kids broke away and played ball in the yard, laughing the entire time. It’s nice to see a family that truly enjoys time together.

“We’re so happy in Coral Springs,” Sheila says excitedly as Tony nods in agreement. “We love it here! Coral Springs is the perfect place to raise a family. There’s never any lack of activity or atmosphere. We have such a terrific sense of community… We’re always looking for what event we can go to next. It really is a small town feel in not such a small town.”

The Tolericos love going on vacation. Sheila says, “We made the decision to discover our own country, which has been really cool! We’ve been to Maine, the Grand Canyon, Utah, Arizona, Las Vegas and other places.” Tony says, “We like taking road trips… We get in the car, we go and we end up in all different spots.” This is a family that travels well together. Sheila says “One year we wound up getting in the car, just driving and, without telling the kids, we took them to New Orleans for New Year’s.”

There’s a few more states to cover…. sounds like the adventures have only just begun!

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