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Broward Schools Looking For Public Input on Superintendent Search

March 20, 2023

PARKLAND, FL- Broward County Public Schools are looking for input from the public during the search process for their new Superintendent. As part of their national effort to find a suitable Superintendent, the district is asking residents to fill out an online stakeholder survey.

The survey is a 6 question document that asks about the values and priorities of living in Broward County. The ...

Somerset Parkland Academy to Perform "SpongeBob the Musical" in April

PARKLAND, FL- Somerset Parkland Academy's Drama Department will be performing "SpongeBob the Musical" next month. The performance will be directed by 4th grade teacher and Drama Director Andrew Ramsarran.

"SpongeBob is a musical that celebrates friendship, cooperation, and the power of unity and inclusion," said Ramsarran. "The power of optimism really can save the ...

Coral Springs Proposes Delay of Stoneman Douglas Boundary Realignment

PARKLAND, FL- The Coral Springs City Commission is proposing a delay in implementation of the Stoneman Douglas Boundary Realignment. The proposal was shared with Parkland Mayor Rich Walker at a workshop Walker attended in Coral Springs this week. The proposal was voiced to Mayor Walker by Coral Springs Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra.

"I want to acknowledge how important our relationship ...

City of Parkland Honors Chamber of Commerce "Empowering Women" Initiative; Recognizes March as Women's History Month in Parkland

March 17, 2023

PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland recognized the effort of The Parkland Chamber of Commerce's "Empowering Women" initiative at the City Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, proclaiming March of 2023 to be Women's History Month in the City of Parkland.

"The City of Parkland is committed to celebrating and commemorating Women's History Month," ...

City of Parkland Gears Up for 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday

PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland turns 60 years old in 2023, and it's getting ready to celebrate the occasion. On Saturday, people from far and wide will descend upon the City of Parkland and Pine Trails Park Amphitheater for a day full of celebration and festivities.

"What an honor to be invited to help organize this day to celebrate the City of Parkland," said Leo ...

City of Parkland Seeks Residential Home Builder for 21 Acres of Heron Bay Development

PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland continues to make strides toward seeing the Heron Bay development come to fruition. As the next step in the process, the City is looking for a home developer for 21 acres of the 70 acre property that will be for residential use.

According to the City of Parkland's Heron Bay Parkland page:

"The Heron Bay Parkland development site is currently ...

MSD Baseball Wins Comfortably Over Tennessee Opponent

March 18, 2023

PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team improved to a perfect 10-0 on the season after comfortably defeating Grace Christian Academy of Tennessee by a score of 10-1.

Senior Christian Rodriguez had two hits, including a double and a home run, and drove in four for the Eagles.

Junior Gavin Gargiulo picked up the win, striking out 8 in four innings of work.

Stoneman Douglas next ...

Stoneman Douglas Baseball Clobbers Western, 11-0

PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team continued their winning ways on Wednesday, this time clobbering Western High School 11-0.

MSD Junior Devin Fitz-Gerald homered twice and drove in five runs for the Eagles. Matt Ossenfort also had a home run and three RBI's.

Junior hurler Jayden Dubanewicz picked up the win, striking out 10 in six innings of work. Sophomore Luke Cherry ...

Parkland Flag Football Registration is Open; Space to be Capped This Year

PARKLAND, FL- Registration is officially open for the 2023 season of the Parkland Flag Football League. Over the past 5 years, the Parkland Flag Football League has seen tremendous growth. Girls leagues and high school leagues have exploded in recent years; last season Parkland Flag had over 1,000 kids in the league and this year have been told by the Parks and Recreation Department ...

Gina Rose Montalto Memorial Foundation Hosts 6th Annual "Egg My Lawn" Event

March 19, 2023

PARKLAND, FL- The Gina Rose Montalto Foundation will be hosting its 6th annual "Egg My Lawn" event honoring the life of Gina Montalto, who lost her life in the 2018 Stoneman Douglas tragedy.

The event is now entering its 6th year, and was created for area residents including Parkland and the north side of Coral Springs. People that would like to have their house ...

Over 200 Kids Funded For Sleep-away Camp Last Year and Growing; RUN 4 BEIGEL Returns to Parkland on Sunday

PARKLAND, FL- The RUN 4 BEIGEL has become, in recent years, one of the sure signs of spring in Parkland. The event, which was created to honor the life and legacy of MSD teacher and cross-country coach Scott J. Beigel, will be held in person on Sunday in Parkland. Beigel lost his life in the Stoneman Douglas tragedy of 2018, and the RUN 4 BEIGEL was created to help support young ...

RUN 4 BEIGEL Race Returns to Parkland on Sunday

PARKLAND, FL – With more than 800 people expected to walk and run in the fifth annual RUN 4 BEIGEL race in Parkland on Sunday, Linda Beigel Schulman is gearing up for this summer’s camp send off.

Beigel Schulman is the mother of the popular Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School cross-county coach and geography ...

Security Added to Stoneman Douglas in Wake of Social Media Threats

February 22, 2023

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School beefed up security on Wednesday after a threat was circulating on social media.

School Principal Michelle Kefford called parents Tuesday night to tell them Broward Sheriff’s Office was investigating the threat, and additional deputes were going to patrol the school on Wednesday.

It was the second time in a week that MSD ...

Somerset Parkland Academy to Perform "SpongeBob the Musical" in April

March 20, 2023

PARKLAND, FL- Somerset Parkland Academy's Drama Department will be performing "SpongeBob the Musical" next month. The performance will be directed by 4th grade teacher and Drama Director Andrew Ramsarran.

"SpongeBob is a musical that celebrates friendship, cooperation, and the power of unity and inclusion," said Ramsarran. "The power of optimism really can save the ...

"Jumanji" to Play at Pine Trails Park Amphitheater

PARKLAND, FL- Movies in the Park returns to Parkland this month.  On Friday, March 24, 2023, the popular City-sponsored event will be showing the original "Jumanji," from 1995, starring Robin Williams.

The movie begins at 8:00 p.m. and is being shown at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater.

The event is free to the public and offers a limited supply of popcorn. Attendees ...

Parkland Resident Captures End-of-Year Soccer Celebration in Short Video

PARKLAND, FL- Parkland resident Craig Kirsner created a two-minute video capturing the joy and celebration of Parkland Soccer's end-of-year party on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

A link to the video can be found here.

 

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City of Parkland Honors Chamber of Commerce "Empowering Women" Initiative; Recognizes March as Women's History Month in Parkland

March 17, 2023

PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland recognized the effort of The Parkland Chamber of Commerce's "Empowering Women" initiative at the City Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, proclaiming March of 2023 to be Women's History Month in the City of Parkland.

"The City of Parkland is committed to celebrating and commemorating Women's History Month," ...

Financial Decisions Made Easy: Strategies to Build Your Money Confidence

PARKLAND, FL- Making sound financial decisions is a critical component of financial success. However, for many, it can be daunting and stressful. The complexities of the financial world may leave you feeling overwhelmed or questioning your ability to make the right decision for you and your family. Never fear! With a little  time, effort, and planning, you can build your Money ...

West Boca "Miracle Baby" Goes Home; Story Featured by National News Media

March 10, 2023

PARKLAND, FL- A "miracle baby" delivered at West Boca Medical Center made regional and national news headlines this week. "Miracle Baby" Cheyenne was born at a weight of just 12 ounces to mother Czrierrah Tomblin from North Lauderdale at West Boca Medical Center last year. After spending almost 6 months in the Level III NICU at West Boca Medical Center, Baby ...

Parkland Farmers' Market Returns on Sunday with Craft Fair

March 18, 2023

PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland Farmers' Market returns on Sunday, March 19, 2023. This Sunday's event will showcase a craft fair featuring local vendors. 

The event is free to attend and held from 10am to 1pm each Sunday at the Equestrian Center in Parkland.

The remaining Sunday dates for the 2022-2023 Farmer's Market season are:

March 19, 2023- Craft Fair ...

City of Parkland Gears Up for 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday

March 10, 2023

PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland turns 60 years old in 2023, and it's getting ready to celebrate the occasion. On Saturday, people from far and wide will descend upon the City of Parkland and Pine Trails Park Amphitheater for a day full of celebration and festivities.

"What an honor to be invited to help organize this day to celebrate the City of Parkland," said Leo ...

Parkland Travel Club Hosts Event Tuesday Night at Kol Tikvah

PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland Travel Club will be hosting a free event called Travel Night on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. at Kol Tikvah in Parkland. The evening will feature fun and informative travel presentations, raffles, on-board credit, and much more. Wine, sodas, and dessert will be served as well.

The goal of creating the travel club is to help educate ...

Farmers Market and Classic Car Show in Parkland on Sunday

PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland will be hosting a Classic Car Show on Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the Farmers' Market.

Cars of all makes, models, and eras will be on hand as attendees can browse the vehicles while enjoying the Farmers' Market and its vendors, fresh food, produce and more.

The event is free to enter and to attend. The Farmers Market is ...

TAPinto Launches Local News and Digital Marketing Platform in Hanover Township, New Jersey

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — There's more local news for Morris County residents, with the launch of TAPinto Hanover Township.

Laura Ali is the owner and publisher of the new TAPinto local news and digital marketing platform, which started providing local news to the community in February. It is the 10th TAPinto site in Morris County.

Ali said local leaders reached out to her, saying ...

TAPinto Kenilworth Publisher Telina Cuppari Judges New Jersey's Best Pizza at Pizza Bowl III

CARLSTADT, NJ — If New Jersey's best pizza is going to be in one place, having a Guinness World Records holder for the most pizza items as a celebrity judge just makes sense.

TAPinto Kenilworth owner/publisher Telina Cuppari — who has 669 pizza-related items in her house — joined athletes, actors and members of the media to help judge New Jersey's best pizza at Pizza ...