By Sharon Aron Baron on April 5, 2013
Events, News

Hurry and get your application in quickly, the City of Coral Springs is expecting to be overwhelmed with the amount of citizens hoping to be appointed to the various committees below. These unpaid, mostly thankless positions are in great demand by people with too much time on their hands. Does this sound like you? Then read more below:
By Sharon Aron Baron on March 27, 2013
Events, News
Mark your calendars for the Seventh Annual WorldFest Celebration in Coral Springs . This one-day festival, which is a community event, will cover a spectacular array of multi-cultural entertainment, cuisine and culture that salutes the diverse population in the greater Coral Springs area.
By Sharon Aron Baron on March 12, 2013
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A rally will be held for Principal Washington Collado outside of Marjory Stoneman High School after school on Thursday by students and parents protesting that the school board will not be renewing his contract as the result of a controversial new evaluation system.
By Sharon Aron Baron on March 3, 2013
Events, News

Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic basket and enjoy a free movie under the stars on Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m. as the City is hosting its free Family Movie Night featuring “Hotel Transylvania.”
By Sharon Aron Baron on March 3, 2013
Crime & Safety, Events, News

Coral Springs residents can now sign up for the annual Coral Springs Police Department Citizens Police Academy, set to begin on Wednesday, March 6. The Academy provides residents and City business owners with an overview of what actual police trainees learn during several months of intense training.
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 26, 2013
Events, News

In celebration of the City’s 50th anniversary, local high school students, along with special guests, will present “Once Upon a Dream: A Musical Celebration of Coral Springs.” A project of the Coral Springs Community Chest, the musical parody will highlight the City’s history, told through fun songs and stories from the past five decades, while offering insight into how Coral Springs became what it is today.
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 25, 2013
Events, News

The 36th Annual Broward Waterway Cleanup will take place in Coral Springs at Riverside Park, 205 Coral Ridge Drive, on Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For the past 17 years, Coral Springs has participated in the county-wide effort, drawing out more than 450 volunteers last year. Participants will help search the City’s waterways for debris.
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 25, 2013
Events, News

It’s a treasure hunt at the next city-wide garage sale at Mullins Park on Saturday March 9th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. This popular event offers a great opportunity to buy or sell household and other items.
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 14, 2013
Events, News

Officer, Joseph L. Schiro, 27, from the Shadow Wood area of Coral Springs was a warrior for our freedom, he selflessly gave his life to defend our freedom. This event is for his family and supporters to say thank you and give back so little to a family who gave so much
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 13, 2013
Events, News

The Taste of Coral Springs returns to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts on February 26 with a sixties theme and samplings of the best food, wine, craft beer and spirits in the area, all to benefit local children’s charities.
Presented by JM Lexus, the Taste of Coral Springs 2013 takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26. Tickets are $50 prior to the event, and $60 at the door. VIP Tickets are available for $75 each, which allow guests early admission at 5:30 p.m. to get the first samples of the delectable foods from local restaurants and beverages from vendors and distributors, all of which are included in the admission price.
By Sharon Aron Baron on January 28, 2013
Events, Schools

Are you a student at Taravella, Stoneman Douglas, Coral Springs High, Coral Glades or Coral Springs Charter School? Then you may want to attend this youth leadership and diversity weekend!
By Sharon Aron Baron on January 20, 2013
Events, News

Start training and register now for the Coral Springs Half Century Celebration, the City’s first-ever half marathon, on Saturday, March 30 at 6 a.m.
Broward Health Coral Springs will also have their 8th annual Race for Women’s Wellness 5K Run/Walk at 7:30 a.m.
By Sharon Aron Baron on January 10, 2013
Events, News

Car enthusiasts won’t want to miss the City’s Family Fun Day and Car Show on Saturday, February 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The show, sponsored by Project CS Teen Car Club and co-sponsored by Auto Works Collision and Paint, Inc., will be held at the Sportsplex, across from the Tennis Center. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children and students.
By Sharon Aron Baron on January 10, 2013
Events

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.
By Sharon Aron Baron on January 2, 2013
Events

Come sit under the stars and enjoy a movie with your family and friends at the City’s free Movie at the Park.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green will air on Saturday, January 12 at 7 p.m. at Betti Stradling Park. Parking and admission is free.
By Sharon Aron Baron on December 31, 2012
Events, News

The City of Coral Springs is inviting residents to its annual State of the City on Wednesday, January 30, at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Art as part of the City’s 50th Anniversary.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 23, 2012
Events, News

Don’t miss the Coral Springs 2012 Holiday Parade on December 12.
This popular parade along Sample Road Popular is attended by over 20,000 spectators and participants each year.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 20, 2012
Events, News, Schools

Join the drama department at Coral Glades High School for a night of Shakespeare under the stars in their newly created amphitheater where audience members will get a unique and interesting Shakespearean globe experience.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 11, 2012
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Veterans Day was observed today in Coral Springs with a moving ceremony that included the family of Warrant Officer Joseph L. Schiro, who was killed in Afghanistan.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 8, 2012
Events, News

On Sunday, families, friends and neighbors are welcome to attend annual Coral Springs Veterans Day Ceremony where there will be a special tribute honoring the life of resident Joseph Schiro who died in Afghanistan.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 4, 2012
Events, News, Schools

What do teens like Amanda from Brazil, Alexander from Germany, Rosa from Estonia, Ala from Tunisia and Rui from China have in common? These teens plus 60 others are headed to the United States in August as part of a group of about 3,500 teens from 60 countries, all of whom will be Youth for Understanding (YFU) high school exchange students.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 22, 2012
Events, News, Schools

Education is a priority in the city of Parkland and that is why the city has budgeted money to help their residents prepare for the SAT and ACT tests for high school students.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 21, 2012
Events, News

A moment of silence was held at the city commission meeting for Warrant Officer Joseph Schiro who died in Afghanistan.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 10, 2012
Events, News

The Coral Springs Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee presents the Seventh Annual “Golfing for the King” Golf Classic at Heron Bay on October 19. This event benefits the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund for needy Coral Springs high school students, regardless of ethnicity.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 7, 2012
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Is your child artistic or just civic-minded ? Now is the time to have your child show off their skills because the City of Coral Springs wants them to enter a poster contest.
Coral Springs students grades K-12 can really make a difference this November 6 by entering their own “Importance of Voting” Poster Contest.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 2, 2012
Events, News

Don’t miss the City of Coral Springs annual haunted house this year where children can also play on bounce houses and slides on Friday, October 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 27 from 2 to 7:30 p.m.
By Sharon Aron Baron on September 30, 2012
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The Marjory Stoneman PTSA is presenting the 3rd annual College Fair Expo with over 100 colleges represented. Don’t miss this special event for grades 8-12.
By Sharon Aron Baron on September 25, 2012
Events, News

The City of Coral Springs is now offering Zumba Fitness, the fastest growing Latin-inspired dance fitness Program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps, while burning up to 800 calories during one hour “fitness-party” that is downright addictive.
By Sharon Aron Baron on September 22, 2012
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The First Presidential Debate does not start until 9 pm so you have plenty of time to meet your future local elected leaders during this important forum.
By Sharon Aron Baron on September 18, 2012
Events, News

JP Taravella Drama Boosters are having their annual community garage sale, so dig yourself out of all that clutter and make some money.