Margate Talk is part of Talk Media and has provided original News, Views, and Political coverage since 2012. First Place Winner of the Florida Press Club’s Online Independent Website in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Our Contributing Writers
Sharon Aron Baron
Sharon studied Journalism at Texas State University, where she earned her degree. After years in sales, in 2010, she went back to her love of writing and connecting neighbors by creating five websites to bring local and timely news to the community. Don’t miss Coral Springs Talk, Coconut Creek Talk, Margate Talk, Parkland Talk, and Tamarac Talk. Contact Sharon
Kevin Deutsch
Kevin Deutsch is an award-winning journalist and author of two nonfiction books. He covers general assignment news and Jewish community issues for Talk Media. He has also worked as a staff writer at The Miami Times, the Rio Grande SUN, the New York Daily News, Newsday, The Miami Herald, The Palm Beach Post, The Riverdale Press, and Bronx Justice News. Contact Kevin
Jim Donnelly
A Coral Springs resident for over 30 years, Jim Donnelly, has had a 40-year career as a photographer, videographer, and editor for South Florida affiliate news stations, along with CNN, ESPN, ABC Sports and News, NBC Sports, and News, Fox News, and CBS. Donnelly has won several awards, including EMMY’s, for his team coverage. Currently, he owns Image Masters Photography and works as a Realtor. Contact Jim
Agrippina Fadel
Agrippina Fadel grew up in Siberia and received her master’s in journalism from Tyumen State University. Agrippina is also a writer and editor at Draftsy.net. She has been a US resident for over ten years and speaks English and Russian. Contact Agrippina
Faran Fagen
Faran Fagen teaches high school journalism, graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Journalism degree and from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Education. He’s worked at The Palm Beach Post, SunSentinel, and MLB.com. He lives in Coral Springs with his wife and two children. Oh, and his three dogs — who all think that they’re his favorite. Contact Faren.
Martin Lenkowsky moved to Coral Springs from NYC in 1982. He has a bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College. Since 1983, he has been both a writer and editor for several South Florida publications. His specialty is feature writing. Contact Martin.
Matt Rothman
Matt Rothman is a 2018 graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, receiving his bachelor’s degree in journalism. Originally from Long Island, he moved to Parkland shortly after high school. Matt has also worked for the Naples Herald and Collier Sports Insider. His goal is to travel to every Major League Baseball stadium and multiple US Open finals. Contact Matt
David Volz
David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, and South Dade News Leaders, among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons. Contact David.
Ryan Yousefi
Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiple outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times, where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. Contact Ryan
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