Among the fastest-growing spots in Broward, Coral Springs and Parkland pride themselves on being family-friendly places to call home, with good schools and lots for kids to do.

BURGEONING COMMUNITIES

• Springs, Parkland committed to families
  Both cities offer what people crave: peace, quiet, good schools and a focus on kids
  
• More than golf in Coral Springs, Parkland
  Many are working to enhance the quality of life in these cities
  
• Variety with a small-town flair
  Options for shoppers expand as cities create gathering spots with an array of businesses
  
• A thriving scene, from sculpture to Broadway
  Art scene offers new art exhibits, concerts and Broadway shows
  
• Springs, new schools get 'A' for partnership
  School administrators, city officials work to make traditional and alternative schools run smoothly
  
• Residents welcome growing diversity
  Coral Springs' image has changed as population has diversified
  
• Good public schools still wooing home-buyers
  Good schools have been key to the real estate market
  
• Strokes of genius
  Kids can learn to swim in the pools used by Olympians at the Coral Springs center
  
• Equestrian tradition still riding high
  Horse riding still a big part of Parkland
  
• Ramblewood East to fill in the doughnut
  About 1,4000 residents will become part of Coral Springs next year
  
• 'Trying to make it beautiful again'
  Sawgrass Nature Center will offer wildlife hospital, administration building and habitats for public viewing
  
• Being cold is cool
  Incredible Ice is a mix of the Olympics and MTV
  
• Unflagging patriot
  World War II veteran donates flag to the Smithsonian
  
• Women greet new moons with spirit
  Jewish ritual celebrating renewal is observed by women in Coral Springs' Hadassah
  
• Though codes are strict, quality is high
  Code compliance reduces complaints about life in Coral Springs
  
• Balancing green spaces, growth
  Parkland struggles to hold onto rural roots