Opinion: Earth Day 2020 Begins Here at Home in Coral Springs
On Earth Day, when people talk about what they are missing while sheltering in place, the list consists of brunch, football, soccer games
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Joshua Simmons on COVID-19: ‘We Will Absolutely Get Through This Together’
I want to begin by saying thank you to all the medical professionals out there on the frontlines battling this horrendous virus.
Commissioner Simmons Speaks Out On the Death of Local Governments
It has been said that if a Florida Legislative session takes place during a Presidential election cycle, then the business of the legislature will often be quiet and will not raise major headlines.
Broward County Public Schools Stay Mum About Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
The Broward County School Board has approved an $18 million building now under construction at Marjory Stoneman Douglas; however, no one at the district knows what it is going to look like.
Opinion: The Not So Gentle Men
Why, in 2019, are we still fighting the issue of men making laws that affect women? Why are men using the government to force religious principles on women?
Commissioner Simmons Speaks Out On Violent Assault on Teen
What is frustrating when my eyes see something, I process the visuals, my mind determines that what I am seeing is wrong, but then…
Parkland Shooting – Now 17 + 2, And We Haven’t Learned A F#*$ing Thing
I am violating every rule that says you shouldn’t write and send anything while angry.
Wait 24 hours, they say.
However, I can’t wait.
Opinion: Coral Springs Is and Has Always Been ‘Our Town’
This past weekend, residents from across our great city converged in celebration of the 40th annual Our Town America festival – a celebration that raises critical funds in support of community non-profit organizations across Southern Florida.
Opinion: The Many Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Read Coral Springs Talk
f you step into the ‘way back’ machine, some of you may remember a 1976 Hollywood blockbuster movie titled Network. I’m not here to mention the 10 Oscar nominations with 4 wins that the movie received.
Ryan Petty: The Sins of a Superintendent
Add another to the ever-growing list of sins committed by Superintendent Robert Runcie and the Broward County School Board,
Commissioner Simmons on Parkland Shooting: ‘Has Time Silenced Us?’
We are approaching the one year anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
The Parkland Shooting: One Year Later From a Parkland Dad
“DON’T CALL ME I’M HIDING IN A CLOSET WITH MY TEACHER”
This was the text I received on 2/14 from my daughter after I tried calling her, when I was informed there was an active shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where she is a student.
Mother of Parkland Survivor: ‘Time makes wounds feel different, but it does not heal them’
There are so many clichés around time and the passing of it. “Time flies,” or “It felt like it was just yesterday,” come to mind. Another one that comes to mind is the blanket statement that, “time heals all wounds.”
Opinion: Commissioner Vignola’s Antiquated Stance on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Coral Springs Must Be Put in Check
Three weeks ago, I attended a workshop of the Coral Springs City Commission and I was appalled by the presentation on medical marijuana given by the Chief of Police, Clyde Perry — a city employee.
Commissioner Simmons Reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This is my first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday as an elected official. On what would be Dr. King’s 90th Birthday, I find myself in deep thought and truly taking time to understand the gift of service that I have been granted.
Opinion: A Call for Civility and Civil Politics
As the 2018 midterm elections arrive, we have had our fill of promise-filled and fear-inducing advertisements everywhere.
Opinion: Why I’m Voting for Lou Cimaglia for Coral Springs City Commission
As a business owner and homeowner in Coral Springs, I am proud to support Lou Cimaglia for reelection to our city Commission.
Opinion: Why I’m Supporting Joshua Simmons for Coral Springs City Commission
I am a Parkland resident, but was a Coral Springs resident for 20 years, and am the proud owner of The Cook and The Cork Restaurant, along with the property it sits on in the city.
A Mother Reflects As Her Daughter Returns to Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Six months and one day after the very worst day in our community, I will send my tenth-grade daughter back to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Help Select Florida’s Next Governor By Making Sure You Are Eligible to Vote in the Primaries
Registration for the primary election closes on July 30, and if you are registered as an independent or did not check party affiliation on your registration form to vote, you cannot vote in the gubernatorial, congressional, or for any other political office.
Coral Springs Residents Vote No On $77 Million Bond Items
The citizens of Coral Springs have voted against more debt on their heads and on their tax bills.
Views: Bond Vote on March 13 Allows Residents to Decide
Recently in the Sun Sentinel was an editorial by former Coral Springs city commissioner Tom Powers that attacked our present commission over tax increases and the upcoming bond vote.
Broward Political Consultant Tries to Cash in on Parkland Shooting Tragedy
Just days after the Parkland massacre, links to several campaigns on GoFundMe were removed because the creators had no personal or direct connection to the victims or their families.
Police Officers Sound Off On School Deputy and Sheriff
South Florida law enforcement officers are sounding off after the news broke that Deputy Scot Peterson along with three others never went after the gunman who killed 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
Parkland Resident Calls for Immediate Suspension of Sheriff and School Board Superintendent
A Parkland resident is calling for the immediate suspension of the Broward County Sheriff and the school superintendent for their incompetence in ensuring the safety of the children at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Over Budget and Late: New City Hall is a White Elephant
Back in September, I wrote an article providing factual information concerning the new city hall and taxes and shared two points:
Police Chases and Bailouts: A Dangerous Trend Costing Taxpayers
Jimmy Fallon hadn’t finished interviewing his first guest when I heard the sound you never want to hear in your neighborhood: the sheriff’s helicopter circling overhead.
Coral Springs Residents Could See a 35% Tax Increase
Remember the article we posted a few weeks ago that said if you own a home or commercial property in Coral Springs, expect your tax to increase 26 percent? Well, we were way off the mark.
Lessons I Learned from Hurricane Irma
Coral Springs for the most part was spared the ravages of Hurricane Irma. In other words, we dodged the bullet.
Hurricane Irma: Be Prepared with these Tips on Weathering this Storm
Now that the National Hurricane Center has indicated that we will positively 100 percent without a doubt be hit by the largest, biggest, unbelievably powerful storm of all time, rather than panic, I am choosing to write.