Coral Springs News Briefs highlights new urgent care clinic, Fourth of July
Stay up to date on South Florida news! Click here to subscribe for email news updates from BrowardNETOnline.comJoin the City’s annual Fourth of July celebration at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4 at Mullins Park. Families are encouraged to celebrate the holiday safely by enjoying a grand fireworks display set to begin promptly at 9 p.m. Food, refreshments and activities will be available for purchase prior to the fireworks display. The event is free, but there is a $3 parking fee at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, Mullins Park and the Center for the Arts. Personal fireworks, alcoholic beverages and pets are not allowed in the park. Click here for parking and event plan.
Please remember that any fireworks that explode or fly in the air are illegal. Airborne fireworks run the risk of damaging property or causing serious injury to users. The personal use of fireworks in our neighborhoods has prompted the Coral Springs Police Department to take a firmer stance in addressing illegal fireworks. Setting off illegal fireworks could result in the fireworks being confiscated and perhaps criminal sanctions.
Mullins Park is located at 10000 Ben Geiger Drive (N.W. 29th Street). For more information, please call 954-345-2200.
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Coral Springs Seeks Input of Residents and Businesses to Help Guide Branding Process
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Coral Springs values your input. That’s why we’re conducting a survey that will help us develop your city’s new brand. Visit CoralSprings.org/Survey and tell us what you think, or stop by City Hall, City Hall in the Mall or the Coral Springs Gymnasium to fill out the questionnaire. Hurry, because the survey closes on July 5th. Your opinion is key to the success of this community-wide project, so let us hear your thoughts.
If you are interested in learning more about Coral Springs’ branding initiative, visit www.CoralSprings.org/branding.
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Prescription Drug Collection on July 21
As part of the Prescription Take Back Program, the City is working to target and deter the use of illicit prescription drug use within our City. The Coral Springs Police Department is encouraging residents to bring any unused, unwanted or expired prescription medication to the following drop off locations:
Upcoming dates are:
- Saturday, July 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Walgreens, 5480 University Drive, located at the northwest corner of University Drive and Atlantic Blvd.
- Saturday, August 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Walgreens, 10350 Royal Palm Blvd., located at the southeast corner of Royal Palm Blvd. and Riverside Drive
- Saturday, September 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Walmart Grocery Store, 10635 W. Atlantic Blvd., located just east of Coral Springs Drive.
For more information, please call 954-344-1833.
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City offers Amnesty Period for First-Time Business Tax Receipt Applicants
Coral Springs is once again offering a Business Tax Receipt Amnesty program to encourage businesses that have not received their Business Tax Receipt to apply with the City. This program allows first-time businesses or independent contractors who have been doing business in Coral Springs prior to October 1, 2011 the opportunity to apply with the City without a penalty.
The amnesty period is in effect from June 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012 and applies to the tax year beginning October 1, 2011 thru September 30, 2012. Any and all arrearages (assessment of back taxes plus penalties for up to a two year period) will be waived for qualifying applicants. The applicant must pay for the current year and next year’s Business Tax Receipt in order to be eligible for the program.
This amnesty period is established for all classifications that are listed in Section 1026 of the City of Coral Springs Land Development Code (Local Business Tax Receipt and Regulations). This section is available on the City’s website here. Employees receiving a W-2 statement from their Coral Springs employer are NOT required to obtain a business tax receipt. For more information, call 954-344-5963 or 954-344-5958.
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Urgent Care Clinic to open in Coral Springs
Broward Health is opening an urgent care clinic this August at Magnolia Place. The clinic will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. The clinic will accept most major insurance plans, cash, credit cards and checks for payment. Services for illness and injury include cuts, sprains, flu like symptoms, allergies, asthma and more. The clinic will be located at 9663 Westview Drive. For more information, call 954-320-3323.
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Upcoming events at the Coral Springs Museum of Art
Deborah Gregg Walk & Talk on July 7 at 3 p.m.
The Artist will discuss her inspirations and guide visitors through her current exhibition in the East Gallery of the Museum, Inscriptive Manifestations: The Inner Voice at 3 p.m. on Saturday July 7. Museum Admission Applies: $6 Adults/$5 Seniors/$3 Students/ Ages 12 & Under Free & Members Free.
Family Funday on July 14 at 3 p.m. Bugs, Butterflies, Birds & Flowers
Participation Fee $4 per person
Create a garden scene using collage/drawing/stencils. Your bugs, butterflies, birds and flowers will “pop out” as 3D pieces of the scene. Appropriate for ages 3+ with parent or guardian. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market Coral Springs.
Exhibitions through August 18, 2012
Anne Deon: Retrospective – Selections from 3 Decades of Work
Deborah Gregg: Inscriptive Manifestations – The Inner Voice
Jack Newman: The United Tastes of America
Isabel Perez Salazar: Mixing Nature
All Aboard: Memorabilia & Train Layout
Museum Admission Applies: $6 Adults/$5 Seniors/ $3 Students/ Ages 12 & Under Free & Members Free.
Wednesday Free for Everyone
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
I Want to be an Artist Too!! New Art Class for ages 4 & 5
Have fun with creative story telling, costumes, and art activities with Molly St. Cavish.
(July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, and July 30-August 3)
3 Days Each Week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
1:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m
Member Price: $30 Non-Member Price: $45
Space is limited to ten children per week
Member & Sibling Discounts Available
Call 954-340-5000 to register.
Summer Camp ArtShops are Sponsored by Baptist Medical Plazas, a part of Baptist Health South Florida.
Space Still Available in Summer Camp ArtShops at CSMART
CSMART offers Summer Camp ArtShops for Children & Teens ages 6 to 16, through August 17.
ArtShops are weekly 3 hour morning and/or afternoon classes. Campers may attend both sessions and sign up for multiple weeks. ArtShops are age and topic specific. Classes are taught by professional artists, class size is limited and supplies are included!
The camp features ceramic hand-building (2 wks), stop action animation, drawing, art of the animal, painting, cartoon/comics, eco art, game board & toy design and sculpture.
Call the Museum at 954-340-5000 or see our website www.csmart.org for registration forms and additional camp information. Completed registration forms can be faxed to 954-346-4424. CSMART is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065.
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Upcoming events at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts
Next Stop Broadway Summer Camp
Next Stop Broadway offers summer camp for both Youth (ages 6 – 13). Campers attend a variety of classes in Acting, Music, Dance, Stagecraft, Fun and Games and Rest and Relaxation. All staff members are selected for their talent and experience and ability to teach with compassion and patience. An outrageously fun and memorable “real” entertainment experience! Pre-care and After-care are also available for an additional fee. For more information call the Coral Springs Center for the Arts Box Office at 954-344-5990.
Youth Program:
Session 2: July 2-July 27
Show July 27 Aladdin (4 week session)
Session 3: July 30-August 17.
Show August 17 – Cinderella (3-week session)
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Mayor and Commission office hours
The Mayor and City Commissioners have office hours to discuss City issues with residents or business owners. Office hours are set as follows, but check www.CoralSprings.org/events regularly for changes.
- Mayor Roy Gold will have office hours Thursday, July 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Road. To schedule an appointment, call 954-971-4040.
- Vice Mayor Tom Powers will meet with residents on Tuesday, July 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Larry’s Ice Cream, 749 University Drive. To make an appointment, call 954-344-5906.
- Commissioner Larry Vignola will meet with residents on Tuesday, July 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at Pasquale’s Pizza & Subs, 10337 Royal Palm Blvd. To schedule an appointment, call 954-344-5906.
- Commissioner Vince Boccard will meet with residents on Tuesday, July 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. at City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Road. To make an appointment, call 954-344-5906.
- Commissioner Claudette Bruck will have office hours on Monday, July 2 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Kilwins, 2758 University Drive on The Walk. Enjoy an ice cream while talking with the commissioner. To make an appointment, call 954-344-5906.
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Tune in to ‘What’s Happening?’ on CityTV
Find out ‘What’s Happening?’ in the City on CityTV Channel 25 on Advanced Cable and Channel 99 on U-Verse.
This monthly show focuses on events and topics of local interest. ‘What’s Happening?’ airs everyday at 7 a.m., noon and again at 4 and 10 p.m.
You can also tune in to CityTV for current Coral Springs news, as well as educational and cultural programming – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about video on demand and watching CityTV online, go to: http://www.coralsprings.org/MediaCenter. If you have questions or comments about CityTV, send an e-mail to MHoffman@coralsprings.
