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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Coral Square Mall has added popular women’s fashion retailer Wet Seal, cellular phone store Best Buy Mobile and restaurant Chicken Now.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
After examining emerging trends in commercial development and in an effort to provide local businesses with additional tools in a tough economic climate, the City Commission and staff revisited the sign code and approved changes to help businesses’ marketability and sign visibility. A number of business community members, including representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
By Steve Cabeza, www.clubcabeza.blogspot.com. I had a great experience at Payzins Restaurant and Bar in Coral Springs thanks to the fine folks at The Food for Thought Radio Show and PremierDiningFlorida.com as this week’s “secret supperer.” Thanks! Located on University Drive in Coral Springs (a block South of Sample or so) in a big, black [...]
Broward County Public Schools Community Schools announces its summer camps and programs for a variety of interests and all ages. Registration is open now for a wide range of fun
John Ruffin, Jr., Chairman of the Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency, was recently honored by the United Negro College Fund as an outstanding leader in the organization and the community. Ruffin’s recognition was the first time the group has paid this type of tribute.
By Valerie Amor, Green Examiner, guest columnist. It was President Barack Obama during his campaign that stressed repeatedly that he would never support lifting the moratorium off the coast of Florida, “I intend to keep in place the moratorium here in Florida…to protect Florida’s pristine coastline.” Since his own words are stronger than mine in [...]
Family Funday – Wrap It In Plaster On Saturday, April 10 at 3:30 p.m., children will learn to use plaster wrap and newspaper to create figures ala the artist George Segal. Several figures can create a tableau as Segal has done. Finished sculptures will be painted or stained. This is a great, creative activity for [...]
