Spectator February 2022
The number one family resource magazine in Parkland and Coral Springs Florida for over 20 years The number one family resource magazine in Parkland and Coral Springs Florida for over 20 years
Spectator Magazine7660 NW 82nd Ter. • Parkland • FL • 33067Publisher &Managing EditorShellie Miller -FarrugiaCreative DirectorScott FarrugiaPhotographyScott FarrugiaGeorge QuirogaPhotographyMichelle RichardPhotographyWeb, Social Media& email MarketingSpeedy-DesignsLinks MediaDistributed byUS Mail &Baron Express954-297-0731Contributing WritersStacy CaseShellie Miller-FarrugiaDr. Howard GelbDr. Craig HostigLisa MayBill SohlAdvertising SalesOffice(954) 753-4300Scott Farrugia(954)684-6590e-mail:spectatormagsales@gmail.comLet’s Focus on Love!February is Heart Health month! Please see the articles on pages 6,7, and 22for critical insight that may save you and your loved ones from a tragic cardiacevent.This issue is full of inspiration. We are so happy to focus on people who are makinginspiring, positive differences for everyone. Please read through and note theamazing folks that make our corner of Broward so fantastic.These last few years have been a time of reflection, rebuilding and reconnectingwith the priorities that matter most to families in our community. The tragedy wefaced together four years ago has taught us that being there to support and comfortothers is vital. Whether we are on the giving or receiving end of help in timesof adversity, we are constantly modeling examples. Our children are alwayswatching!We are so thrilled to celebrate our corner of Paradise with the amazing familieswho call it home. Enjoy February by offering love and service to friends and neighborsin our community.Thank you for your time and support of our advertisers.God bless you and our troops,Shellie & ScottFacebook.com/MySpectatorMySpectatorOnline.comThe entire contents of this magazine are copyright 2022Spectator Publishing, Inc. Opinions expressed in The Spectatorare those of the respective writers and are not necessarily thoseheld by the publisher or staff. All advertising and copy are subjectto the approval of the publisher and may be rejected for anyreason. Due to last minute changes, technical issues or otherproblems beyond Spectator Publishing Inc.'s control, SpectatorPublishing Inc. cannot be held responsible for omissions,changes in schedule, misprints or accuracy of said listings orother information. All submission and published material are theproperty of Spectator Publishing, Inc. The publishers reservethe right to edit all submitted copy. All advertising and features,including art work, layout and design remain the sole property ofSpectator Publishing Inc. and may not be reprinted withoutwritten permission from the publisher.4On the cover: Broward Health Coral Springs.Game-Changing Cardiac Care. See pages 6-7.
Love the Experience!Get OFF the phoneBy Shellie Miller-FarrugiaMusic has always been a Love of mine. A few short years ago was the firsttime I went to a concert and the primary focus of the audience WAS NOTsolely on the performers. While expectations of big venues, interactive crowdsand the amazing sight of pyro and technical light shows are some of whatencouraged me to attend, what I found was quite different and a bit disarming. Asthe band took the stage and the crowd cheered, immediately a sea of blue screenscame to light as a vast majority of attendants recorded the concert for social media posts andfuture viewing. The experience of a live concert, to me, is the actual occurrence of everything happeningaround me. From the people I’ve never met who share my row, or stand in front of me and block my view, all the way to that couplewith up front seats who can’t help but get up and dance on their chairs, make out, and crowd surf, in previous years I would leaveevery venue with a sense of real community and participation. After the last few concerts I’ve gone to, I feel that the portable convenienceof cell phones has made the entire occurrence less memorable, both to myself and the people who are recording theevent.And please don’t get me started with texting and driving! So many of us “love” to drive. We love the open road, the sense of adventure,and the freedom of a day out. How many lives do we need to lose because someone wanted to reply to a message or a poston Facebook instead of enjoying the friends who were riding with them, the experience of the world outside, or the anticipation of adestination?A horse lover and trainer my entire life, I am very experiencedwith regard to most everything equine. Horses, having minds oftheir own despite expert training, can still be unpredictable.Riding them is not for the faint of heart, but for people who havea deep love for the great outdoors, a fellow being, and a sense ofadventure. Having been a passenger in several ambulances afterrides gone awry, I can attest to the fact that a terrific temperamentcan’t predict everything. It’s a bit like driving a car; if it wasforeseeable, it wouldn’t be called an accident.So many happy memories have come from trail rides, whetherI’ve been alone on my favorite steed, or with a crowd of friendstalking about everything under the sun. How appalled was I lastweek to see three girls riding their trio of horses down my street,each of them focused on their cell phone? They weren’t talking toeach other, and their animals were in a position to do whateverthey chose. I shudder to think about catastrophic outcomes.When did we decide that loving the experience was not as valuableas a text message?I challenge you to arrange for an annual family photo shootinstead of interrupting precious moments with dozens of dailysnaps. I encourage you to take your child to the park and playWITH them. Leave your phone in the car. Look your baby in theface and TELL them they are beautiful, smart and talentedinstead of putting their picture on Instagram or Facebook andreceiving validation from people you might not see except for anoccasional party, wedding or funeral. If you want to chat with afriend, make time for them IN PERSON.Things go by so quickly...Love the experience of living life in realtime!5
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Spectator Magazine
7660 NW 82nd Ter. • Parkland • FL • 33067
Publisher &
Managing Editor
Shellie Miller -
Farrugia
Creative Director
Scott Farrugia
Photography
Scott Farrugia
George Quiroga
Photography
Michelle Richard
Photography
Web, Social Media
& email Marketing
Speedy-Designs
Links Media
Distributed by
US Mail &
Baron Express
954-297-0731
Contributing Writers
Stacy Case
Shellie Miller-Farrugia
Dr. Howard Gelb
Dr. Craig Hostig
Lisa May
Bill Sohl
Advertising Sales
Office
(954) 753-4300
Scott Farrugia
(954)684-6590
e-mail:
spectatormagsales@gmail.com
Let’s Focus on Love!
February is Heart Health month! Please see the articles on pages 6,7, and 22
for critical insight that may save you and your loved ones from a tragic cardiac
event.
This issue is full of inspiration. We are so happy to focus on people who are making
inspiring, positive differences for everyone. Please read through and note the
amazing folks that make our corner of Broward so fantastic.
These last few years have been a time of reflection, rebuilding and reconnecting
with the priorities that matter most to families in our community. The tragedy we
faced together four years ago has taught us that being there to support and comfort
others is vital. Whether we are on the giving or receiving end of help in times
of adversity, we are constantly modeling examples. Our children are always
watching!
We are so thrilled to celebrate our corner of Paradise with the amazing families
who call it home. Enjoy February by offering love and service to friends and neighbors
in our community.
Thank you for your time and support of our advertisers.
God bless you and our troops,
Shellie & Scott
Facebook.com/MySpectator
MySpectatorOnline.com
The entire contents of this magazine are copyright 2022
Spectator Publishing, Inc. Opinions expressed in The Spectator
are those of the respective writers and are not necessarily those
held by the publisher or staff. All advertising and copy are subject
to the approval of the publisher and may be rejected for any
reason. Due to last minute changes, technical issues or other
problems beyond Spectator Publishing Inc.'s control, Spectator
Publishing Inc. cannot be held responsible for omissions,
changes in schedule, misprints or accuracy of said listings or
other information. All submission and published material are the
property of Spectator Publishing, Inc. The publishers reserve
the right to edit all submitted copy. All advertising and features,
including art work, layout and design remain the sole property of
Spectator Publishing Inc. and may not be reprinted without
written permission from the publisher.
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On the cover: Broward Health Coral Springs.
Game-Changing Cardiac Care. See pages 6-7.
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