News in Coral Springs
In less than a year in office, Broward County Commissioner Marty Kiar has found that the best ideas come from his constituents. One idea in particular is to make county parks free for veterans with service related disabilities. He found not only was it a great idea, it was also the right thing to do.
Coral Springs is looking for volunteers to help keep the city beautiful by alerting code compliance to common violations. The city’s Code Ranger program, which was introduced in 2009, has volunteer residents helping code enforcement officers by informing residents about common violations affecting aesthetics.
A South Florida activist and local blogger has brought down a candidate who was running to be the next city commissioner for Dania Beach. Chaz Stevens wrote that Daniel Sohn, 22, candidate for Dania Beach city commissioner, lied about his nonprofit as well as embellished his resume. As of today, his Facebook page for his candidacy has been removed and endorsements are dropping like flies.
You may have seen Victoria Pisciotto’s car around Coral Springs with her “motor-vational” messages spreading funny or inspirational words.
Coral Springs Police want residents to be on the lookout for a suspect that has stolen thousands of dollars in merchandise from local stores through stolen credit card information.
Commissioner Stacy Ritter issued a proclamation at the Broward County Commission meeting for one local baseball team proclaiming August 13, as “North Springs Little League Appreciation Day” for their championship win this successful season.
On Monday, Coral Springs City Manager Erdal Donmez welcomed Jennifer Bramley, the new Deputy City Manager, to join the team after Rob Hernandez left to become the new Deputy County Administrator.
Broward County teachers who are interested in our environment can now inspire their own students by taking a unique training program through NatureScape Broward.
NatureScape Broward recently completed a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward training for Broward County Public School teachers. Habitat Stewards are individuals with a keen interest in the environment and a willingness to volunteer their time and expertise to help others create or restore wildlife habitat.
Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry has announced the appointment of former Coral Springs Deputy City Manager Roberto “Rob” Hernandez as the new Deputy County Administrator.
The Coral Springs Panthers Travel Team is currently looking to add players for their fall season and beyond. Tryouts will be held at Betti Stradling Park on August 17 and 18th. They are looking for girls born from 2000 to 2006.
You may have seen Victoria Pisciotto’s car around Coral Springs with her “motor-vational” messages spreading funny or inspirational words.
One national company who has made Coral Springs its Florida home is educating others on how they can leave their own legacy to benefit future generations.
Science Care, based out of Phoenix, AZ moved their Florida operations to Coral Springs in 2012 to make whole body donation one of the most compassionate funeral alternatives available.
If your kids are addicted to playing video games, this is your chance to have all those hours in front of the TV pay off.
The City of Coral Springs is hosting its third annual Video Game Challenge on Saturday, October 12 for Coral Springs’ youth, ages 8 to 18 years old.
Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs will hold its “Back At It” Festivities this Friday, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm inviting students and their families to get back into the rhythm of another school year.
This year they welcome teens and tweens to enjoy a live performance from the world’s next dominant boy band IM5, followed by a meet-and-greet with the group.
Get ready to do some back-to-school shopping. The three-day sales tax holiday is from August 2 to 4 this year and gives parents a break when buying school supplies and clothing for the coming semester. For others not shopping for children, you can still save on clothing and computer items for home or personal use.
Don’t think your Coral Springs home is worth what the Broward County Tax Appraiser says its worth? Property owners who may want to appeal their property’s value, exemptions and classification can file for a petition with the County’s Value Adjustment Board (VAB) beginning Monday, August 5.
You may have seen Victoria Pisciotto’s car around Coral Springs with her “motor-vational” messages spreading funny or inspirational words.
You may have seen Victoria Pisciotto’s car around Coral Springs with her “Auto Mottos” as she calls them, spreading funny or inspirational motivational messages.
Dislike children or waking up at the crack of dawn?
Do you have frequent headaches?
Then this isn’t the job for you.
A Coral Springs resident was killed in a crash between her bicycle and a motor vehicle traveling north on University Drive today.
If you haven’t heard about the new ice cream parlor, Cherry Smash, through a friend or Facebook, then your life must be pretty “vanilla” because this is the place that everyone is talking about.
Tamarac Commissioner Patte Atkins-Grad suffered a setback when a judge denied her motion to stop the recall organized to oust her from office.
“I am elated that the people of District Two will prevail,” said Recall Team Treasurer Patti Lynn from the phone at the City Commission workshop Monday morning.
The City of Coral Springs is hosting a huge downtown Birthday Block Party on Wednesday, July 10, featuring live music, refreshments and cake.
Don’t miss the Independence Day celebration this year in the city of Coral Springs where the fun will be held at Mullins Park. Come out and celebrate on Thursday, July 4. Starting at 6 p.m., where families are invited to come and enjoy games, bounce houses, food and entertainment.
On Tuesday, Coral Springs Police Detectives arrested a licensed massage therapist from Massage Envy after they say he sexually battered a client at the end of a massage session.
Two Broward County Politicians will soon become expatriates when they head off to a new life in Panama in June.
Former Broward County School Board Member, David Thomas, and his wife Cindy, who sits on Broward Soil and Water Conservation District, are teachers at J.P. Taravella High School in Coral Springs where David teaches AP Psychology and Cindy teaches AP American History.
In what could be called an entertaining workout routine, a Coral Springs resident has invented ‘Prancercise’ which involves a ‘springy, rhythmic way of moving forward, similar to a horse’s gait and ideally induced by elation,’ according to the website for the routine.
Coral Springs Residents rejoice, Governor Rick Scott today signed a bill in Miami on Tuesday, banning the use of wireless communications devices while driving. While not perfect, it’s a start and sends a message that the State of Florida will not tolerate this type of distraction behind the wheel any longer.
Coral Springs Police need your help in nabbing a couple they suspect stole 19 pairs of shoes from the Burlington Coat Factory in Coral Springs.
The City of Coral Springs presented their Memorial Day service on Monday morning at Veterans Park. Dedicated to all the veterans who fought or died in service for their country, the service was led by Alan Paley of the Jewish War Veterans Post 606.
