The cities of Parkland and Coral Springs have brought about a burgeoning growth of business, real estate development and entertainment previously unheard of in West Broward. With lush green areas, a commitment to excellent education and a blissful vision of South Florida suburbia, the Parkland-Coral Springs area has become home to thousands of families seeking a better quality of life. The municipalities embrace a dichotomy of interests: from sprawling horse ranches to the emergence of shopping centers and businesses.