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Celebrate Weekend of Peace in Coral Springs

Join the community at a Weekend of Peace Celebration as we come together to celebrate peace and understanding in honor of the International Day of Peace. The first event will be held on Friday, September 17 at 7:45 a.m. at the International Peace Garden, adjacent to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral [...]

August 29th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Coral Springs,Events,Local news,Video | Read More »

Kids Konventionat Coral Square mall this weekend

“Kids Konvention 2010” is making its final South Florida appearance of the year at Coral Square Mall on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22. This 22nd annual FREE community event provides an entertaining way for children and their families to learn about safety while enjoying themselves through a variety of interactive games and attractions.

August 16th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Events,Families,Local news | Read More »

News briefs from Coral Springs

Family Funday – Kilwin’s of Coral Springs Sundae on Saturday, August 14 Join us at the Museum on Saturday, August 14, 2010 for the 9th Annual Kilwin’s of Coral Springs Sundae on Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. Create ice cream art in a variety of mediums at different stations, browse through the student art [...]

August 1st, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Culture,Events,Local news | Read More »

Broward School board candidate Sutton hosting meet and greet

Bob Sutton, Candidate for Broward School Board District 4

One local candidate for the Broward County School Board will be sharing his vision for changes at the sixth largest school district in the country. Coral Springs resident Bob Sutton, who recently filed to run for the Broward School Board District 4 seat against seven other candidates, will be hosting a meet and greet Wednesday [...]

July 12th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Elections,Families,Local news,Schools | Read More »

News briefs from Coral Springs

Keep your family safe this Fourth of July! The Coral Springs Police Department reminds residents that setting off illegal fireworks could result in these fireworks being confiscated and perhaps criminal sanctions. Any fireworks that explode or fly in the air are illegal. Airborne fireworks run the risk of damaging property or causing serious injury to [...]

July 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Families,Local news | Read More »

Fourth of July in Broward County

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FORT LAUDERDALE The City of Fort Lauderdale invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s Independence Day by attending a free celebration on Fort Lauderdale Beach from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The Fourth of July festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. on across from the Oasis Café, located at [...]

June 28th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Coral Springs,Dania,Davie,Events,Families,Fort Lauderdale,Hallandale,Lauderdale Lakes,Lauderdale by the Sea,Lauderhill,Local news,Miramar,North Lauderdale,Oakland Park,Palm Beach,Parkland,Pembroke Park,Pembroke Pines,Pompano Beach,Tamarac,cooper city,wilton manors | Read More »

Summer camp slots still open in Coral Springs

School is out and summer is in full swing. There are plenty of opportunities to stay active this summer. From art classes to tennis lessons, the City offers something for every child to enjoy. For more details, visit www.CoralSprings.org/summerfun to view our Summer Fun Guide. Kamp Kool Slots are still available at the City’s summer [...]

June 14th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Families,Recreation | Read More »

Wet Seal, Best Buy mobile, Chicken Now open in Coral Springs

Coral Square Mall has added popular women’s fashion retailer Wet Seal, cellular phone store Best Buy Mobile and restaurant Chicken Now.

June 14th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Coral Springs,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »

Palm Beach teen killed in Coral Springs motorcycle wreck

A West Palm Beach resident was killed late yesterday morning when the motorcycle he was riding struck a vehicle. At approximately 11:30am yesterday morning, Michael Ferraz Lanzoni, 17, of Palm Beach was traveling east on Wiles Road around the 9000 block when his motorcycle struck a 2005 Ford Escape driven by Andrea Baigorria, 21, of [...]

June 7th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Fire/police,Local news,Palm Beach | Read More »

Stoneman Douglas High School Student Wins National Competition

Melisse Spron, a senior at Stoneman Douglas High School has earned one of only 15 National Portfolio Gold Medal awards in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2010, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.  The prestigious national competition recognizes the highest achievements in art and writing.   Spron is the first student [...]

June 4th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Local news,Schools | Read More »

Coral Springs recognizes long-term volunteer, local students

During the Tuesday, June 1, Commission Meeting, City officials recognized Sadie Silber for dedicated service as a volunteer for the City since 1996. “We are so proud to have had her friendship and her service for all the years that we’ve had,” Vice Mayor Claudette Bruck said. “We’re going to miss you, and we wish [...]

June 4th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Local news,Schools,Sports,Volunteers | Read More »

Woman rescued from Coral Springs canal; with 911 audio

Click to hear audio from the 911 call 10-401588 A Coral Springs resident was rescued from her vehicle after it ended up in canal located at the 10000 block of NW 29 Street. At approximately 4:41am the Coral Springs Police Department received a 911 call from  Eva K. Rubino, 76, of Coral Springs          advising that [...]

June 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Fire/police,Local news | Read More »

Coral Springs briefs

CommuniTEA set for May 29 Join the Coral Springs Multi-Cultural Committee for a unique tea party on Saturday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at the Coral Springs Marriott, located at 11775 Heron Bay Blvd.  This fourth annual tea will delight you with entertainment, an array of international teas and Tea Trivia with a multi-cultural flair. [...]

May 28th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Local news | Read More »

Coral Springs welcoming delegation from Chile

City officials will welcome Mayor Cristián Labbé Galilea and Mayor’s Advisor (City Manager) Felipe Bernstein Jimenez of Providencia, Chile on Thursday, May 27 and Friday, May 28. The visit, which will include a small staff delegation, will focus on the exchange of best practices and strategic management techniques designed for the mutual benefit of both [...]

May 25th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Culture,International relations,Local news | Read More »

Natural Forces art exhibit in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

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Everyone is invited to the exhibition, Natural Forces: Broward County Public Art & Design, which will run from May 10 – June 30, 2010, at the Broward County Governmental Center, in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This traveling exhibition has visited the length and breadth of Broward County—at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood in the [...]

May 16th, 2010 | Posted in Art,Broward County,Coral Springs,Events,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »

News briefs from Coral Springs

City’s next Shredathon aims to prevent identity theft Keeping personal paperwork with account numbers, PIN numbers and other sources of identification could lead to identity theft. Avoid becoming a victim and bring any personal documents to the City’s next Shredathon, where they will be shredded for free on site.

May 16th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Families,Local news | Read More »

June filled with activities at Broward facilities, parks

Tuesday, June 1 BOWLING Strikers Family Sports Center (Sunrise) For adults with developmental disabilities. 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. $5.50 includes two games and shoes. Participants will socialize and bowl two games to improve and maintain their bowling skills. Preregistration is required. For more information, call the Special Populations Section at ROADVIEW CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING [...]

May 10th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Coral Springs,Dania,Davie,Events,Families,Fort Lauderdale,Hallandale,Hollywood,Lauderdale Lakes,Lauderdale by the Sea,Lauderhill,Local news,Miramar,North Lauderdale,Oakland Park,Parkland,Pembroke Park,Pembroke Pines,Plantation,Pompano Beach,Sunrise,Tamarac,West Park,Weston,cooper city,margate,wilton manors | Read More »

Commissioner Gold new president Broward League of Cities

Coral Springs City Commissioner Roy Gold will be installed as the incoming president for Broward League of Cities tonight, May 7, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coral Springs Heron Bay Marriott. Gold also served as the League’s first vice president on its 2009-2010 Board of Directors and as

May 7th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »

Coral Springs students win MLK scholarships

Front row (L to R):Dahlia Hassanein,Becki Hathorn, Nour Bitar,Marilyn Malara, Jenna-Rose Frisone, and Jordyn Levy Middle row (L to R): Natalie Fasitta,Liquein Davis, Ellen Kessler and Wilbert Ramos Back row from left (L to R): Stephany Orozco, Mikeva Turner, Sasha Lalmansingh and Katie Knights Not photographed is Vinay Bhola.

The Coral Springs City Commission recently recognized 15 deserving high school students who were awarded Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarships for the upcoming academic year. With the generous assistance of the Coral Springs Community Chest, as well as contributions from individuals the Coral Springs Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee was able to distribute scholarships ranging [...]

May 7th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Local news,Schools | Read More »

Crist signs Seminole Gaming Compact into law

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On Wednesday afternoon, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signed the Seminole Gaming Compact after several years of negotiation. The Florida House passed the gaming compact last week with the Seminole Tribe that limits gaming and its expansion in Florida and guarantees the state a minimum of $1 billion over five years.  The House passed Senate Bill [...]

April 29th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Coral Springs,Dania,Fort Lauderdale,Hollywood,Local news,Parkland,Seminole Casinos,Tallahassee,margate | Read More »

Coral Springs toddler drowns in the pool

On April 28, 2010 at approximately 6:03 pm police responded to the 10300blk of NW 53 Court in Coral Springs in reference to a toddler who was found floating in the family’s swimming pool.

April 29th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Families,Fire/police,Local news | Read More »

Tornado warning in W. Broward, SW Palm Beach

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From NOAA.gov A significant weather advisory is in effect for strong wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph for Broward County… The leading edge of a large area of thunderstorms is dropping southeast into northern Broward County. This line of storms has had a history of strong winds over Hendry and Palm Beach counties. There [...]

April 26th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Local news,Miramar,Palm Beach,Pembroke Pines,Weather | Read More »

Teachers to protest in Pembroke Pines, Cooper City Thursday

From the Broward Teacher’s Union: Broward school employees, including their charter school colleagues, plan several protests on Thursday afternoon in Pembroke Pines and Cooper City as the deadline nears for Governor Charlie Crist to sign or veto Senate Bill 6 / House Bill 7189. Union leaders anticipate Governor Crist will either sign or veto the [...]

April 14th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Pembroke Pines,Schools,Tallahassee,Tamarac,cooper city | Read More »

Deutch wins congressional seat

Ted Deutch

Mazel Tov was the resounding statement from many of Ted Deutch’s supporters this morning as word of his election to U.S. Congress made the rounds. On Tuesday, voters headed to the polls to elect a replacement for Robert Wexler, who resigned as District 19 representative in Washington D.C. effective January 4, 2010, to run the [...]

April 14th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Federal Government,Local news,National politics,Palm Beach,margate | Read More »

County delays Seminole Compact revenue-sharing agreement

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Broward County commissioners delayed a decision on approving a formula that would allow them to lock in a percentage of revenue from the Seminole Gaming Compact (click here to see most recent version) currently winding its way through the Florida Legislature for the third time.

April 13th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Coral Springs,Dania,Davie,Fort Lauderdale,Hollywood,Local news,Parkland,Seminole Casinos,Tallahassee,margate | Read More »

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