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FALL 2013
UNDER
THE SUN
Coral Springs
hosts new weekly
Green Market
THE MAGAZINE
FOR THE CITY WITH EVERYTHING
50th
celebrations
come to an end
Anniversary Concert
Veterans Salute
Holiday Parade
Your Coral Springs City Commission and Charter Officers
John J.
Hearn
Dan
Daley
Larry
Vignola
Vincent M.
Boccard
Claudette
Bruck
Tom
Powers
Erdal
Dönmez
City Attorney
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor
Commissioner
Vice Mayor
City Manager
City officials approve City’s 2014 Annual Budget
City officials approved the Business Plan and Annual
Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 at the second Public Budget
Hearing held on September 18. Property tax rates did not
increase, keeping the millage rate at $4.5697. Due to homes’
assessed values increasing in the area, however, residents
may see a small increase in their property taxes despite the
millage rate remaining unchanged from last year. That means
the owner of an average single-family home would pay an
additional $19.63 in property taxes to the City.
Single-family homeowners will pay an additional $3.26
for the Special Assessment for Fire Services, which is used
to fund the Fire Department. The City’s Fire Assessment
fee remains the second lowest among Broward cities with
a population greater than 70,000. The increases are offset
by a decrease of $14.53 in the Debt Service Millage and
a decrease of $6.24 in you Solid Waste Assessment. The
City’s tax rate is the second lowest operating millage rate
among surrounding municipalities with a population greater
than 70,000 residents. Overall, the typical single-family,
homesteaded homeowner will pay just $2.12 more to the
City in taxes and assessments than they paid in 2013.
The City’s total taxable assessed value increased by 4.1%
this year. This is the second year of positive growth following
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several years of negative valuations during the recession.
“Our goal with this budget is to place the City in the best
position to take advantage of a growing economy,” City
Manager Erdal Dönmez said. “We will continue to enhance
the community’s quality of life, as well as attract new businesses by investing in the safety, education, aesthetic appeal,
and economic development of our City.”
Although the budget will increase by just 1.5 percent,
this is the first year since 2010 that reserves will not be used
to close the gap between revenues and expenditures in
the General Fund operating budget. The adopted budget
includes initiatives geared toward enhancing the quality
of life that defines the hometown feel of the community.
These initiatives will support an environment that promotes
an active, healthy lifestyle for residents of all ages, enhance
the community’s appearance, and assure public safety
and good schools. A key initiative is the infrastructure
improvements planned for the Sample Road and University
Drive intersection area.
“As always, our priority is to continue to meet the service
levels our community expects from the City of Coral Springs,”
Mayor Vince Boccard said.
CoralSprings.org/budget
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE CITY WITH EVERYTHING
FALL 2013
HIGHLIGHTS
50th Anniversary celebrations come to an end................................... Page 2
Green Market comes to Downtown.................................................................... Page 4
City contracts new waste hauler............................................................................. Page 5
HOT TOPICS
Planning begins for new City Hall, streetscapes................................. Page 6
Get connected at your neighborhood Slice meeting.................... Page 7
Construction on entryway enhancement underway..................... Page 8
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Thanksgiving, holiday charity drives underway............................... Page 10
BUSINESS CLIMATE
Buca di Beppo opening soon at Coral Square..................................... Page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL SPOTS
Do you know about FROG?......................................................................................... Page 11
CULTURAL ENERGY
City hosts MLK, Jr. Celebration in January............................................... Page 12
Museum of Art opens new exhibits, Rrazz Room........................... Page 13
FUN UNDER THE SUN
Golf tournament benefits local youth........................................................... Page 14
Trick or treat at the City’s Haunted House............................................... Page 14
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FALL 2013
UNDER
THE SUN
Coral Springs
hosts new weekly
Green Market
THE MAGAZINE
FOR THE CITY WITH EVERYTHING
50th
celebrations
come to an end
Anniversary Concert
Veterans Salute
Holiday Parade
This magazine is printed
on paper that comes
from responsible sources.
Fresh fruit and much more abounds
at the new Mega Green Market.
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Honor Veterans during
weekend Salute events
Pick up your free tickets
to 50th Concert now
Residents and business owners are invited to one of the
biggest concerts ever held in Coral Springs. BRUCE IN THE USA: The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street
Band will be in concert on Saturday, November 2 at the Sportsplex
Athletic Complex, next to Coral Glades High School. Opening up
for the band will be blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Albert
Castiglia. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and parking will be available
for $3 in a number of locations on Sportsplex Drive, along with a
trolley service to transport to the concert.
Tickets are free and available for pickup at City Hall, City Hall
in the Mall and the Coral Springs Gymnasium. There is a limit of
four tickets per household, but children under five do not need
a ticket.
The concert is general admission, with grass seating. Coolers
and pets are not allowed, and there will be food and beverage
vendors onsite. Residents are encouraged to drop off canned
goods when picking up their tickets at a City location or on the
night of the event. Donations will benefit local Thanksgiving
food drives.
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In honor of our community’s many veterans and the
City’s 50th Anniversary, there will be several special
activities planned for Veterans Day weekend.
On Saturday, November 9, the Military Debt
Management Agency will be hosting its First Annual
Veterans Day Charity Golf Tournament, to benefit
Operation Homefront, which supports military families
in need. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. at The Country Club
of Coral Springs, and cost is $150 per person or $500
per foursome. Fees also include a cookout luncheon
and an Italian buffet dinner.
On Monday, November 11, bring your family,
friends and neighbors and join us for the City’s annual
Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park at 10:30
a.m. Wear your patriotic colors and support those
who served our country. The park is located at 8601
Royal Palm Blvd., just east of University Drive.
Later that evening, there will be a memorable
Veterans Salute at The Country Club of Coral Springs.
This unforgettable night under the stars begins at
6 p.m. with a program featuring performances by
Susan Ashley and the J.P. Taravella Band. Food sales
will benefit Operation Homefront. The Country
Club is located at 10800 W. Sample Road. Additional
shuttle parking will be available at the Coral Springs
Gymnasium.
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City honors local pioneers
Holiday Parade wraps up
Anniversary celebrations
The City’s 50th Anniversary celebrations will come
to an end at this year’s Holiday Parade on December
11 at 7 p.m. This year’s parade theme will celebrate
the future of Coral Springs.
The parade runs along Sample Road from Coral
Springs Drive to City Hall. Each year, the parade draws
thousands of spectators and more than 60 floats,
bands and other entries. Schools, community groups
and businesses are encouraged to celebrate the
City’s 50th Anniversary by entering, and awards will
be given in both non-profit and business divisions.
Spectators should plan to make a night of it, as
businesses along the parade route are encouraged
to stay open to serve those watching the parade.
Sponsorships are now available and are a great way
to promote your business to thousands of local
consumers.
Please note that Sample Road west of University
Drive and east of NW 110th Avenue, and Coral Springs
Drive north of NW 29th Street and south of NW 37th
Street, will be closed on the night of the parade from
5 p.m. until approximately 10 p.m.
To find out about becoming a parade volunteer,
call Volunteer Services at 954-346-4430. In case
of inclement weather, the parade will be held on
Thursday, December 12.
Run for fun before Holiday Parade
Before the Holiday Parade, individuals and families
are invited to participate in the Coral Springs Mile
Run along Sample Road near Coral Springs Drive
at 6:15 p.m. The one-mile timed event is open to
runners of all ages and abilities. Participants should
pre-register online for $15 per person and are
asked to park at the Center for the Arts. Race day
registration will be $20.
CoralSprings50.org
In 1972, the Broward County Historical Commission created
Pioneer Days to celebrate the County’s earliest settlers and its
diverse history. Each city’s historical society would nominate
one community pioneer to be recognized during the two-day
county-wide historical and cultural exhibition.
The first Annual Broward County Pioneer Days was held in
Wilton Manors in 1973. There were forty historical and cultural
exhibits plus entertainment for 3,000 guests to enjoy. Seminole
Indians built six chickee huts and performed the Green Corn
Dance and the first county pioneers were honored. Each year, the
venue changed to a different city so it would truly be a countywide experience. In later years, the event was shortened to a
one-day ceremony and reception to honor our pioneers.
Coral Springs hosted Pioneer Day in 1988 for its 25th Anniversary.
Without a large municipal center (Sartory Hall was the only
community building), the event was held at the newly opened
Coral Square Mall in conjunction with Our Town. This year marks
the City’s 50th Anniversary and Pioneer Day returned this October to
Coral Springs, recognizing residents from every part of the county.
This year’s honorees were Coral Ridge Properties architectural
engineer George E. Hodapp, who designed the Covered Bridge
and City Hall; William Stradling, former City Commissioner;
Henrietta Washington, 36-year educator at Ramblewood
Elementary School; Janis Humpage, founding member of the
Coral Springs Historical Advisory Committee and City employee
since 1976; and Stephen Scali, founding member of the Historical
Advisory Committee and community pharmacist since 1986.
highlights
by City Historian Wendy Wangberg
CoralSprings50.org
Our previous
Pioneer Day honorees
The first City pioneers in 1977 were former
Vice Mayor Bill Neale II and Coral Ridge Properties
president Joseph Taravella. In the 1980s, the
nominees were Senator Bill Stevens, then Coral Ridge
Properties president Robert Hofmann and Howard Law.
For our 25th Anniversary, the historical society named
Commissioner Ed Heafy, former City Manager John Trout,
Coral Ridge Properties employee Werner Buntemeyer and
Mayor Ben Geiger. Through the years, Almon Huggins,
Katherine Gray, Francis Tiernan, Thelma Richie, Emily Heafy,
Trulee Abbondanzio, Al Nigro, Floyd Schultz, Bill Neale III,
Korey Meckes, and Sandy and Jim Costa were selected.
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Green Market comes to Downtown Coral Springs
ShopGreenMarkets.com
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CITY HALL
SOUTH
PARKING
FINANCIAL
PLAZA
PARKING
SATURDAYS
8:30 am
to 2 pm
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UNIVERSITY DRIVE
SAMPLE ROAD
NW 94 AVE
Take a stroll through the Coral Springs Mega Green Market
on Saturdays and enjoy the perfectly ripe vegetables and the
quaintness of a local farmer’s market.
Coral Springs is happy to welcome the first Green Market
to town, where residents are able to shop fresh and local
produce, as well as gluten free and vegan ready products,
baked goods and much more.
“Coral Springs is family-oriented, kid-friendly, young and
sports-driven. We thought it would be the perfect place
to offer the community healthy eating options,” said Jason
Hershin, Chief Operating Manager of ShopGreenMarkets.
com.
The Mega Green Market, featuring more than 50 vendors,
will run every Saturday year-round from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in
Downtown Coral Springs, located just east of City Hall South
at 9400 W. Sample Road.
“Residents have been asking for a Green Market for several
years. We have come close in the past, but this time, everything has fallen into place and we hope residents will enjoy
it,” Parks and Recreation Director Rick Engle said.
Free entertainment will be offered weekly to make
shoppers’ experience even more enjoyable. To become a
vendor or a sponsor, contact the event organizer.
The City of Coral Springs has contracted a new trash
hauler, Waste Pro, to remove all household garbage,
recyclables, yard waste and bulk items in the City starting
January 1, 2014.
In December 2013, Waste Pro will provide residents
with two new 65-gallon receptacles for both trash
and recyclables. Green carts will be for waste and
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blue carts are for recyclables. Trash will be picked
up twice a week and recycling once a week. Bins
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will be raised on hydraulic lifts and emptied, rather
for tips and a
than manually picked up. Bins must be placed
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3 feet away from anything, including each other.
Please note that all waste and recyclables must fit
inside the cart or be kept for the next pick-up day.
Garbage collection days will remain the same, with a
possible change in the recycling pick
up day. Bulk trash and yard waste
collection will be reduced to once a
week at curbside on your first garbage
Deposit Only These Clean Items:
pick-up of the week. There is a limit of
six cubic yards, approximately the size
of three refrigerators side by side, for the
combined bulk and yard waste. As part of
Plastic Bottles and Jugs
Aluminum Cans
Loose Glass Bottles
Clean paper, Milk Cartons,
Newspapers
Steel or Tin Cans
and Jugs
Cardboard (limit 18 x 24)
Magazines, Catalogs (no caps)
the six cubic yards, residents may include
Plastic
Dairy
Tubs
(yogurt
Junk Mail, Paper Egg Cartons, Phone Books
margarine,
etc.)
no
lids
Cereal
Boxes
up to two cubic yards of household
construction debris. If more than six cubic
yards is generated per week, residents
must wait until the next regular pick-up
day to dispose of the extra waste. Side
door service is available directly from
Waste Pro at a cost of $25 per month.
No Pizza Boxes No Aerosol Cans No Hoses
No Plants
No Toys
No Dishes/
Paper Plates
The new services will continue to
feature “single-stream” recycling, meaning
residents do not need to separate their
paper recyclables from their cans and
bottles. The larger recycling cart helps
No Juice Boxes
No Tires
No Styrofoam
No Clothes
No Batteries No Plastic Bags No Electronics
Textiles/Carpet
or Pouches
increase recycling rates, and acceptable
items include old newspapers and inserts,
Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
corrugated cardboard, brown bags, magazines, junk mail,
Residents also have the option to self-haul their bulk
shredded paper, aluminum cans, plastics 1-7, all colors of
and
yard waste to the Waste Transfer Station located at
glass bottles and jars, tin cans, and poly coated cartons. A
12600 Wiles Road. In addition, residents will be able to drop
Recycling Incentive Program, offering discounts at local
off paint, electronics, and fluorescent lights (only) at the
businesses, will begin March 1, 2014 to encourage and
Waste Transfer Station on the first Saturday of every month,
promote recycling.
effective January 1, 2014. Starting in 2014, the Waste Transfer
“The Waste Pro contract is structured to continue progress
Station will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon
towards meeting the City’s goal of achieving a 75 percent
to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Proof of residency (photo I.D. and copy
recycling rate by 2020,” Public Works Director Rich Michaud
of a current bill showing address) is required.
said. “The shift from cans to carts has resulted in significant
increases in recycling participation in other cities. We
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encourage all residents to fill up those recycling carts.”
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City contracts
new waste hauler
downtown
Planning begins for new
City Hall and streetscapes
The proposed
new Art Walk and
streetscape designs
will create an attractive,
pedestrian-friendly environment
in Downtown Coral Springs.
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Municipal
Complex site
Plans for a new Municipal Complex are underway, but
rest assured that a lot of planning and research is going
into this process. The Urban Land Institute brought in a
technical assistance panel in May to research and discuss
the City’s redevelopment of Sample Road and University
Drive, which would include a new City Hall. In addition,
staff toured multiple City Halls to get an idea of what
worked for other municipalities. They visited Lauderhill,
West Palm Beach, Aventura, Weston and Doral.
The current City Hall was built in 1967 and served as
a real estate building. When the City moved into the
building in 1976, it was considered a temporary location.
In 2007, a space analysis showed that the City should
consolidate its operations and staff into one location. A
building of at least 65,000 square feet would be needed,
along with more than 250 parking spaces.
The proposed downtown site will allow for a mix
of uses such as retail, office and entertainment in and
around the Municipal Complex, which would create
a much-needed sense of place. Existing uses such as
the library, post office, Broward College Coral Springs
Academic Center, Broward Health Coral Springs, The Walk,
and financial institutions will complement the new development.
In April 2013, to prepare for the new Municipal
Complex, the CRA approved a streetscape program to
create an attractive pedestrian-friendly environment in the
downtown core area. Designs are underway for streetscape
improvements and water line installations affecting N.W.
31st Court, N.W. 32nd Street, N.W. 94th Avenue, University
Drive, and Sample Road. The streetscape improvements are
consistent with the goal of the Broward County Metropolitan
Planning Organization’s Complete Streets Program. Its vision
is to create a safe and efficient transportation network that
promotes the health and mobility of all residents and visitors
by providing high quality multi-modal (pedestrian, bicycle,
transit, and automobile) access throughout the county.
“We are in position to use the
location and design of the new City
Hall to catalyze redevelopment of the
downtown. Creating such a place is what
people said they wanted during last
year’s commu­nity visioning workshop
and is about the future of the City – its
next 50 years,” Mayor Vince Boccard said.
The City hopes to break ground
on the approved streetscape in
January 2014. For more updates, visit
CoralSprings.org.
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Get connected at your
neighborhood meeting
Save the dates for the upcoming Slice of the Springs
meetings, where City staff come to your neighborhood
to discuss relevant issues or concerns.
The meetings allow residents to interact directly
with staff members from all departments of the City,
including Police, Fire, Community Development, Code
Enforcement, Public Works and Parks and Recreation.
Upcoming dates are:
• November 21, 2013 – Southwest and Southeast
slices at Maplewood Elementary, 9850
Ramblewood Drive.
• February 20, 2014 – Town Center and Center
West slices at Parkside Elementary, 10257 N.W.
29th St.
• March 13, 2014 – Northside and Northeast slices
at Coral Park Elementary, 8401 Westview Drive.
All meetings are held on Thursday evenings
starting at 7 p.m.
Can’t make a meeting? No problem. Catch
replays on CityTV, channel 25 on Advanced Cable
Communication or Channel 99 on AT&T’s U-Verse. You
can also stream it online from CoralSprings.org. Data
from the Slice meetings will also be made available
online, including crime, fire and code compliance
statistics.
CoralSprings.org/slice
954-344-1114
Coral Park
Elementary
Parkside
Elementary
Thieves are known to target shoppers during the holiday
season, so it’s important to be vigilant and cautious. If you
purchase a large electronic, make sure to drop it off at home
before heading out to another store. Keep in mind that parking
lots at technology stores are most likely being watched and
shoppers may be followed so make sure to always lock your
vehicle in visible areas and keep personal items and gifts out
of plain view. Remember to keep purses on your shoulder,
slightly to the front of your body, to avoid pickpockets while out
shopping.
Your garbage can advertise what’s inside your home, so if you
receive a high-value item for the holidays, do not set the box out
in front of your residence. It’s best to cut it into sections and bag
or place into the recycling bin with the box inside out.
“When you exit a store into a parking lot, it’s best to hold off
reading texts and surfing the web while walking to your car,”
Officer Glenn Roberts said. “The key to safety is to be aware of your
surroundings since criminals do not generally target those who
appear ready and self-aware.”
Remember to report all suspicious activity by calling the Police
Department at 954-344-1800. For more information related to
crime prevention, juvenile services, and emergency preparedness,
visit prepareNprevent.org.
Police offers women’s
self-defense course
The Coral Springs Police Department is offering two new
sessions of its Rape Aggression Defense program starting in
2014. Participants will learn techniques they can use to feel more
empowered in the event they are faced with a potentially dangerous situation. The program is for woman ages 13 and older.
RAD focuses on repetition, practice and muscle memory
to help women survive during a struggle. Participants have a
chance to practice what they learn during live scenarios.
RAD meets on four consecutive Tuesdays, and the next
session begins Tuesday, January 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the
Public Safety Building. The course is physically involved, but
no prior self-defense experience is required. Another session is
scheduled to begin on February 25.
Participants must register in advance for a $25 refundable
fee. After completing all four classes, payment will be refunded.
Otherwise, payment will be withheld.
CoralSprings.org/police/rad.cfm
Maplewood
Elementary
954-346-1227
2801 Coral Springs Drive
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Avoid becoming a victim
this holiday season
hot topics
Entryway enhancements planned
New entryway enhancements are underway for the east
entrance of Coral Springs on Royal Palm Boulevard.
The project consists of a monument sign with decorative
columns, a sidewalk to Riverside Drive, improved landscaping, pedestrian lighting on the north side, and new
curbs and gutters. Royal Palm Boulevard will also be resurfaced to Riverside Drive. Construction is expected to be completed in Winter 2014.
The entryway at Royal Palm Boulevard is the first of many
that the City has identified for improvement. The next project
that will be undertaken is the entryway at Atlantic Boulevard.
The City also plans to improve the entryways on University
Drive and Sample Road.
“This is part of the City’s beautification projects,” Mayor
Vince Boccard said. “Residents are starting to see the fruits
of our labor and visitors will notice a big difference when
driving into Coral Springs.”
For details on this and other projects, visit our web site.
CoralSprings.org/yourcityatwork
City seeks new Code Rangers
The Code Compliance Division’s goal is to gain voluntary
compliance for violations. Since 2009, the City has trained
volunteers as Code Rangers to help keep Coral Springs
looking beautiful.
Rangers receive 16 hours of training on what to look for
and how the Code process works. Trained Code Rangers
assist the Officers and inspect neighborhoods for common
violations. Rangers leave a door hanger identifying the
violation and violations not corrected are given to the Certified
Code Compliance Officer and a courtesy notice is sent to the
property owners asking them to correct the violation.
Some common violations Code Compliance looks for are
discolored roofs, overgrown lawns, accessory screening to
cover trash cans, air conditioning units, pool pumps, missing
landscaping such as foundation shrubs, street trees and trash.
“Most people are happy to see the Rangers patrolling their
community, helping to improve the appearance of their
neighborhoods,” Senior Code Ranger Ted Mena said. “The
volunteer Code Rangers have exceeded all expectations in
helping the City with code compliance issues.”
Since the inception of the program, the Code Rangers
have received over an 80 percent compliance rate. The
program is focused on improving the appeal and safety of
our neighborhoods.
“Being a code ranger has been a very interesting and
rewarding experience. Seeing the community become
beautiful from all the hard work we put into volunteering is
very rewarding,” Code Ranger Steve Brickman added.
If you are interested in becoming a Code Ranger, please
call 954-344-5961.
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Students can once again be recognized for not
having a traffic citation or an “at-fault” accident during
this school year. The Coral Springs Police Department
launched its Safe Teen Driving initiative in 2007 and recognized close to 150 local teenagers just last year.
Residents invited
to State of the City
Residents won’t want to miss our annual State of the City
event on Wednesday, January 29 at 6:30 p.m. The City will
highlight its accomplishments over the past year, thank its
volunteers and end the night with a memorable performance by Piano Men starring Jim Witter. The concert will
keep the audience dancing with an ultimate tribute to Billy
Joel and Elton John.
The State of the City event will be held at the Coral Springs
Center for the Arts, located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive. It is
free to Coral Springs residents and tickets will be available
starting in January, first-come, first-served, at City Hall and
City Hall in the Mall. Audience must be 13 years or older.
CoralSprings.org/events
Students are eligible to apply for recognition if they attend
Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs Charter School, Coral
Springs Christian Academy, Coral Springs High School or J.P.
Taravella High School. Teenagers must have a valid license,
with no tickets or at-fault crashes, between the dates of
August 19, 2013 through April 1, 2014.
Students that meet the criteria will receive a gas gift card
along with a certificate of recognition from Police Chief Tony
Pustizzi. Seniors will also receive a cord to wear during their
graduation.
Applicants must submit a copy of their Driver’s License
and the application to their School Resource Officer by April
14, 2014.
“Driving a car is a big responsibility. We are pleased to
continue our Teen Safe Driving Program in which we recognize the safe driving habits of our youth,” Captain Shawn
Backer said. “It’s important to reward those who are setting a
positive example for their peers.”
CoralSprings.org/police
954-346-1746
954-344-1000
Community garage sale
set for November 9
Your trash could be someone else’s treasure. Sell your
household items at the City’s next Community Garage Sale
on Saturday, November 9, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Mullins Park.
Registration cost is $35 from October 14 through the
27, or $45 thereafter. Spaces are offered on a first-come,
first-served basis. An additional $30-per-space deposit
is required and will be returned after the event if the
space is clean. The additional deposit must be made by
separate check. There will be no refunds for any fees if a
vendor cancels their space after payment.
Vendors can reserve spaces for the Garage Sale at the
Coral Springs Gymnasium, located at 2501 Coral Springs
Drive. The Gymnasium is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Mullins Park is located at 10000 Ben Geiger Drive,
between Sample Road and Royal Palm Boulevard, just east
of Coral Springs Drive.
CoralSprings.org/events
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Police reward teens
for safe driving
954-345-2119
Join Study Circles
and share your ideas
If you’re a Coral Springs resident over
the age of 55, the Customer-Involved
Government Committee invites you to join its
new Study Circles. Participants will brainstorm
activities they’d like to have available to them
in the City, and recommendations will be
made to the City Commission. Sessions will last
approximately two hours and will be held at
various times and locations throughout the
City. To register to participate in a session or for
additional information, call 954-344-1148.
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Thanksgiving donations
needed by November 8
Fire Department hosts
“Pinktober” Spaghetti
Dinner on Oct. 26
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the
Coral Springs Fire Department will be hosting a “Pinktober”
Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 26 from 4 to 8 p.m.
at Fire Station 80. This event is open to the public and for a
$5 donation, residents will receive a plate of pasta prepared
by Coral Springs Firefighters, along with salad, bread and a
beverage. Donations will benefit the Broward Health Coral
Springs Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund along with the Coral
Springs Firefighters Benevolent Association.
Station 80 is located at 2825 Coral Springs Drive, just north
of the Public Safety Building.
CoralSprings.org/events
Each year, the City asks residents for donations to help
make someone’s holiday season a little brighter. Over the
past 25 years, the City has provided more than 4,600 baskets
to local families.
Needed non-perishable items include: canned yams,
mashed or flaked potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce,
canned corn and green beans, canned fruit, and cookies.
Monetary contributions are also appreciated.
All donated items are placed in baskets, along with a gift
certificate for a turkey, ham or main dish, and distributed
through local religious institutions to pre-selected families.
Donations may be dropped off at the following City
facilities:
City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Road
City Hall in the Mall, 9239 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive
Donations are accepted through Friday, November 8.
954-345-2211
954-346-1746
Donations needed
for annual holiday
Giving Tree project
The Giving Tree project is once again coming together for
the holiday season to help those less-fortunate families in
our City. The City is asking the community to donate toys,
non-perishable food and cash to this worthy cause.
The Giving Tree is co-sponsored by City Hall in the Mall,
Turtle Creek Wal-Mart and Advanced Cable Communications.
Donations of food, toys and money will be accepted at City
Hall in the Mall November 26 through December 17.
The annual tree inside City Hall in the Mall is made
from cans of food and gifts donated by Wal-Mart
and will eventually go to needy families in the
community.
The official kick-off ceremony will be Friday,
December 6 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Mall.
“It’s always wonderful to see the community
come together during the holidays and
help those that are less fortunate,” Senior
Community Relations Coordinator Marie
Giacalone said.
CoralSprings.org/events
9239 W. Atlantic Blvd.
954-344-1834
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Government Academy
available next year
The City will once again be offering the Government
Academy, which gives residents an inside look into how this
organization approaches local government.
Participants will become familiar with local government
related issues, which will help foster potential community
leaders by equipping them with essential information to
share with other residents. Attendees will also learn about
the wide variety of City services and explore hot button
issues and challenges that face the City. During the course
of the academy, the participants will meet City Commission
members, the City Manager and staff.
Dates have not been set for the program, but anyone
interested in participating can call 954-344-5907. The
Government Academy is free and open to residents.
Committee members and City Commission board
appointees are encouraged to attend. Class size is limited to
40 people, and participants must register in advance.
CoralSprings.org/ga 954-344-5907
When Fats, Rags, Oils, and
Grease (FROG) are sent down
drains, they can build up in pipes
and cause backups in homes,
streets, and the sewer system.
In addition to the costly repairs,
sewer backups pose a serious
public health threat. Pouring
grease down the garbage
disposal and then running hot water and grease-fighting
detergent to wash it down does not remove grease from the
plumbing system. Hot water cools down in pipes causing
fats and grease to thicken, creating blockages further down
the pipeline.
A useful tip is to freeze small amounts of fats, oils and
grease in a container with a tight-sealing lid and dispose
them in the trash. You can also mix cooking oil with an
absorbent material, such as cat litter or coffee grounds, and
place in a tightly-sealed container before disposing, or scrape
and wipe excess grease from pans and dishes with a paper
towel before washing.
If you experience a sewer blockage, please contact your
water district for assistance:
• City of Coral Springs Water District - 954-345-2160
• Coral Springs Improvement District - 954-753-0380
• North Springs Improvement District - 954-752-0400
• Royal Utilities - 954-341-7565
To find out which district services your home or business,
visit CoralSprings.org/maps and click on Utility Maps.
City officials are happy to welcome Buca di Beppo to Coral
Springs, opening soon at Coral Square Mall. The Italian restaurant joins an expansive list of restaurants available in our
City. Buca di Beppo is known for its quirky décor and familystyle meals. The restaurant is located near the food court at
the north entrance of the mall.
This new location will bring employment opportunities,
including servers, bartenders, and hosts.
“Coral Square Mall is thrilled to offer a popular familyfriendly restaurant like Buca di Beppo to the growing Coral
Springs community,” said Coral Square Mall Manager Valerie
Beaubrun. “We’re always looking for dynamic additions to
enhance our retail and dining mix at the mall, and Buca di
Beppo is a perfect fit.”
business climate
What’s Going Up?
Buca di Beppo opening
soon at Coral Square
For information on this and other new businesses under
development, visit our web site.
environmental spots
Do you know about FROG?
CoralSprings.org/CommunityDevelopment/GoingUp
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cultural energy
City hosts annual
MLK, Jr. Celebration
to honor civil rights leader
The Coral Springs Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee has
proudly hosted an annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
honoring the life and work of the civil rights leader for the
past 24 years. This year’s community celebration titled “Living
the Dream through Service” is set for Friday, January 17.
This year’s keynote speaker is author Wil Haygood. His
front-page story for the Washington Post in 2008 about
longtime White House butler Eugene Allen is the inspiration
for “The Butler,” a bigWil Haygood
screen movie directed by
Oscar-nominated director
Lee Daniels. The movie
stars Oprah Winfrey, Forest
Whitaker, Jane Fonda,
Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa
Redgrave and Robin
Williams. Haygood is the
film’s associate producer.
The Business Luncheon
will take place at noon at
the Coral Springs Marriott at
Heron Bay, 11775 Heron Bay
Students will once again have the opportunity to
Blvd. Tickets are $40 each.
meet with City and local officials at the next Teen
The evening community
Political Forum. The next Forum, organized by local
celebration begins at 7 p.m.
teens, will allow young people to ask questions of
at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive.
their elected officials and public servants.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for children 17 and younger.
The Forum will be held in Spring 2014 at the Center
Tickets for the 9 p.m. VIP Reception are available for $20. During
for the Arts, located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive.
the VIP Reception, guests will have an opportunity to meet and
City, county and state elected officials will enlighten
mingle with the keynote speaker.
students with their personal experiences and address
Tickets will be on sale beginning December 1 at City Hall, as
teen issues of interest, concluding with a question and
well as City Hall in the Mall, located inside the Coral Square Mall.
answer session with the student audience. The Coral
The Committee also hosts an Art and Literary Contest open
Springs Chief of Police and Fire Chief will also be part of
to students at all levels, focusing on the life and works of Dr.
the
panel.
King. A Scholarship Program has been established which
The event is open to all high school students who
awards funding to financially needy high school students
live in Coral Springs or who attend local high schools:
wishing to attend a higher institution of learning (see Golfing
Coral Springs High, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High,
for the King on page 14).
Coral Glades High, Coral Springs Charter, J. P. Taravella
Lastly, on Monday, January 20 – the King Holiday – the
High and Coral Springs Christian Academy. Students will
Committee hosts a Diversity/Leadership Workshop for high
receive service hours for attending. Students who are
school and middle school students. The event will be held
home-schooled or attend private schools and live in Coral
at the Coral Springs Gymnasium and begins at 9 a.m. and
Springs are also welcome, and there is no need to preends at 12:30 p.m. Students will have an opportunity to be
register.
involved in interactive workshop sessions to learn about Dr.
Visit our online event calendar or call for additional
King’s message, life and works. Students will earn service
details.
hours, since “It’s a Day On, Not a Day Off.”
Students welcome to
engage with city officials
at Teen Political Forum
CoralSprings.org/mlk
954-344-1005
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CoralSprings.org/events
954-344-1005
The Coral Springs Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition
schedule features a diverse blend of international, national
and Florida artists and artistic styles. Classical drawings
and sculpture, thought-provoking photography, whimsical
paintings and sculptures are a just few of the artistic offerings
this exhibition season.
Through November 9, 2013
• Glackens as Illustrator courtesy of Museum of Art
Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University
• Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project
• Sandee Berman: Americana Collection
November 23 through December 28, 2013
• Coral Springs Artist Guild 40th Anniversary Exhibition
November 23, 2013 through March 15, 2014
• Andre Desjardins – Mixed Media Painting
& Bronze Sculpture
• Snowflake Effect – Remembrance project
and juried exhibition of two dimensional
winter works by area artists.
January 2 through February 1, 2014
• Superintendent’s Advanced Placement
Studio Art Exhibition
February 8 through March 15, 2014
• Charles Mills, Denise Collins, Edith Humphreys
– Painting & Sculpture
Rrazz Room at the Coral Springs Museum of Art
Starting in December, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts
and Rrazz Room Productions will present a new Jazz Cabaret
Series. Set in the spacious Main Gallery of the Museum,
visitors will listen to world class jazz performances while
surrounded by beautiful works of art. The jazz series will run
through May 2014.
Light appetizers and cocktails will be available for
purchase during the evening. For more information,
call 954-344-5990.
The Studio at Coral Springs Museum of Art
The Coral Springs Museum of Art offers many types of
classes for art lovers of all ages to enjoy. Classes incorporate
discussions of the current Museum exhibits.
Children’s classes in The Studio are age appropriate for
6 to 16. Classes include drawing and painting, cartoon,
comic book design, ceramic hand-building, mosaic, cursive
calligraphy, painting with acrylics, stop action animation and
artastic master blaster. The new teen schedule for ages 13 to 18 also meets
after school, evenings and on Saturdays. Classes include
Photoshop, fashion design, and digital photography. Older
teens may also register for designing comic books and
graphic novels as well as adult classes.
The Studio also offers classes for adults morning, evening
and on Saturdays. Painting classes encompass watercolor,
acrylic, oil and abstract styles. Adults can also learn wheel
techniques for clay, drawing and life drawing.
For details on these exhibits, visit the Museum’s new web
site. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for Seniors,
$3 for students. Members and children under 12 are free.
There is free admission for everyone on Wednesdays.
PINK Party on October 24
In celebration of the exhibit, Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project, the Coral Springs Museum of Art
is hosting PINK on Thursday, October 24 at 6 p.m. The
party will highlight the exhibit in honor of those
who have been touched by breast cancer and
their loved ones. The exhibit includes fine art and
photography essays of survivors. Area businesses
will also host informational presentations on
breast cancer awareness during the party. Tickets
are $50 in advance, or $60 at the door, and
include hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar, silent
auction and raffles. Half of ticket proceeds and
sponsorships will benefit the Lisa Boccard Breast
Cancer Fund at Broward Health Foundation.
CoralSpringsMuseum.org954-340-5000
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Strolling Las Olas
by Sandee Berman
Fall 2013 • Under the Sun • 13
cultural energy
Museum of Art highlights variety of artistic styles
fun under the sun
Coral Springs
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Golf
Classic
2013
8th Annual
Golf tournament benefits local youth
Hit the links for a good cause at the Golfing for the King
Tournament, set for Monday, October 28 at the Heron Bay
Golf Club.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and with a shotgun start at
8:30 a.m. The cost is $100 per person and includes breakfast,
time on the range, beverages on the course and an awards
luncheon.
Proceeds from the tournament, now in its eighth year, go
toward the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund. College
scholarships are given to financially needy local high school
2013 MLK, Jr. Scholarship Recipients
students who embody Dr. King’s vision through words and
actions. In 2013, the committee awarded 15 scholarships
ranging from $500 to $1,000 each to deserving high school
students from various backgrounds.
Superheroes, fairy tale princesses and
Students of any race or creed can apply for the scholcartoon characters are all invited to the
arship. Applicants must be a Coral Springs resident for at
least one year and attend one of the local high schools
upcoming family-friendly Halloween Haunted
– J.P. Taravella High, Coral Springs High, Stoneman
House. The event will be at the Coral Springs
Douglas High, Coral Springs Charter or Coral Glades
Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. Children
High. Through the MLK, Jr. Committee’s efforts,
will wander through non-scary haunted rooms and
more than 160 local students have received scholthen have a chance to play indoors on the bounce
arships to date.
Golfers and sponsors are needed for the tourhouses and slides. Trick-or-treaters will get their share
nament, and donations to the scholarship fund
of candy as they leave. The Haunted House is scheduled
are always accepted.
for Friday, October 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday,
Trick or treat!
October 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per child and
$2 per adult.
CoralSprings.org/events
954-345-2200
11801 Heron Bay Boulevard
CoralSprings.org/events
954-344-1005
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fun under the sun
Enjoy a Movie at the Park
on December 14
Bring your family and enjoy a free movie under the
stars on Saturday, December 14 at 7 p.m. as the City is
hosting its free Family Movie Night featuring “Turbo.”
The film is rated PG. Parking and admission are free.
Refreshments will be available for purchase, but
blankets, chairs and picnic baskets are welcome. Please
refrain from bringing glass containers, alcohol and pets.
Betti Stradling Park is located at 10301 Wiles Road, at
the northeast corner of Wiles Road and Coral Springs
Drive.
CoralSprings.org/events
954-345-2200
Save the date for
Half Marathon and
Women’s Wellness 5K
Save the date and start training for the Coral
Springs Half Marathon and Race for Women’s
Wellness 5K on Saturday, March 29.
Both races will benefit the Broward Health Coral
Springs Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. The Fund
provides free mammograms to women in our community who financially cannot afford them.
Runners and walkers of both the half marathon
and 5K will start at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex
on Sportsplex Drive. From there, participants
will proceed on a fast, flat and paved course that
winds through the City. There will be a four-hour
time limit for runners to complete the half marathon,
which equals a pace of 18 minutes per mile or faster.
Prices for adults for the half marathon are $65. Race
for Women’s Wellness 5K entries are $25 and $15
for students 19 and under. Prices will go up as the
event nears, and registration closes on March 27. Those
interested in participating can register at Active.com.
Those interested in volunteering at the event should
e-mail event organizer Kelle Burke at kelleinthezone@
yahoo.com. Students will receive service hours.
CoralSprings.org/events
BizArt Festival returns
with fun for entire family
The City’s BizArt Festival will be on Saturday, January 11 from
noon to 4 p.m. The festival, which will take place in Downtown
Coral Springs, 9400 W. Sample Road, will feature live bands, face
painting, food trucks, local artists, a Green Market and much more.
Visitors will have a chance to enjoy local up and coming artists,
as well as taste delicious foods and even snack on meals from
food trucks.
The event is free and parking will be available at the Financial
Plaza and City Hall South. In the event of rain, the event will be held
January 12. Anyone interested in sponsoring the event should call
954-344-1162. Volunteers are also needed and service hours will
be provided to students. For more information, call or email Laura
Atria at [email protected].
CoralSprings.org/events
954-344-1162
Fun Day & Car Show
on February 1
Don’t miss the City’s Family Fun Day and Car Show on Saturday,
February 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show, sponsored by the
City of Coral Springs and Auto Works Collision and Paint, Inc., will
be held at the Sportsplex. Admission is $2 for ages 13 and up,
and children under 12 enter free.
There will be music, food, vendors, bounce houses and
entertainment. There will be a nominal fee for refreshments
and some of the activities. Cost to pre-register a vehicle is $15 or $20 on the day of
the event. All vehicles, including trucks and motorcycles, are
welcome to register. Trophies will be awarded to winners in
multiple categories. Businesses can also register to set up a
10’ x 10’ booth for $40.
CoralSprings.org/events
954-345-2119
2575 Sportsplex Drive
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fun under the sun
hot topics
Exciting new lineup at Center for the Arts
This season, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts is
debuting Sherlock’s Dinner Theatre – an exciting, interactive
comedy experience where the audience is involved in the
action. Located on the second floor of the theater in our
intimate 80-seat Marquee Room, Sherlock’s Dinner Theatre
guests will enjoy a night filled with entertainment and a
wonderful dinner catered by Doris’ Italian Market. The theatre
runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will change theme
throughout the season. Running through November 3 is
Polter-Heist, followed by Who Killed the Boss? from November
22 to December 22, and then The Wicked Real Housewives of
the Mob from January 10 to February 9.
The 2013-2014 season also includes headlining shows
including Kenny G on November 11, Salute to Vienna on
December 31, Sleeping Beauty: A Ballet in 3 Acts on January
4, Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis on January 11, Three
Hysterical Broads...Off Their Medication on January 18, and
Steve Solomon’s Cannoli, Latkes and Guilt from February 5-16.
The Center for the Arts is looking for vibrant, enthusiastic
volunteers who enjoy interacting with people. If interested,
call 954-344-5999.
For more shows and to buy tickets, visit the web site or
contact the theater Box Office.
Flood safety information
available to residents
City’s flood protection
practices save money
The National Flood Insurance Rating Program’s community
rating system gives the City of Coral Springs high marks
for its flood protection activities, which translates into a 10
percent discount for residents on new or renewed flood
insurance policies.
With more than 90 percent of the City in a Special Flood
Hazard Area, all residents are encouraged to know flood
safety and preparation skills. The City, Broward Office of
Emergency Management and National Weather Service issue
information about weather conditions and flooding through
local media, including CityTV and CityRadio 1670am.
City regulations prevent or regulate construction that
could divert floodwater from one area to another or increase
erosion. Regulations also are in place concerning filling,
grading and dredging. Permits are necessary before starting
any construction, so contact the Building Department at 954344-1025. Note that the City requires elevation certificates on
homes built after 1991 as part of the permitting process for
newly constructed or substantially improved buildings.
Various drainage districts are responsible for the canals.
Visit CoralSprings.org/publicworks/waterservice.cfm for a list
of drainage districts and contact numbers.
The City utilizes drainage catch basins that the Public
Works Department maintains. To report a street drainage
problem, call Public Works at 954-345-2210.
The Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive,
has flood protection information, copies of flood insurance
rate maps, and flood zone explanations. Information is also
available at CoralSprings.org/floodinformation.
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2855 Coral Springs Drive
Flood safety is very important. Residents are
encouraged to prepare an inventory of personal property
in the case of a flood event. The inventory should
include descriptions and photos of the items. In addition,
residents should be prepared with additional drinking
water, portable radios and flashlights with extra batteries,
and a complete first aid kit. Though not likely, if an
evacuation order is given, residents should remember to
turn off their gas and electric utilities at the source.
In the case of a flood event, Coral Springs
residents should take into consideration the
following tips and guidelines:
• Do not walk through water unless absolutely
necessary.
• Flowing water can be deceptive and can be
dangerous.
• Do not drive through flood waters. Roads may be
washed away and are not visible when underwater.
• Keep a look out for downed power lines and stay
away!
• To create a disaster preparedness plan, visit the
Florida Division of Emergency Management’s web
site at floridadisaster.org.
To protect your property in the case of a flood
event, a few simple steps can be taken:
• Board up or shutter your windows and doors
• Relocate vehicles to higher ground
• Raise furniture off the floor or relocate the furniture to
upper levels of your property.
• Keep materials like tarps, sandbags, and plywood on
hand to make quick repairs following a storm event.
• Retrofitting of your property is a way to reduce
flooding impacts prior to a storm. For information
regarding retrofitting, please visit fema.gov.
city sights
Fourth of July Celebration
at Mullins Park
City
Sights
Visit
CoralSpringsPhotos.org
to view more event pictures!
50th Birthday
Block Party
in Downtown
Coral Springs
Campapalooza
at Kamp Kool
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See page 2 for details on these 50th Anniversary events!
VETERANS
50th Anniversary
Concert
Saturday, November 2
Gates open 5 p.m.
Sportsplex Athletic Complex
2800 Sportsplex Drive
Free tickets for
Coral Springs residents
Pickup at City Hall,
City Hall in the Mall, or
Coral Springs Gymnasium
SALUTE
Veterans Salute Weekend
November 9: Golf Tournament
1 p.m. • The Country Club of Coral Springs
November 11 • Veterans Day Ceremony
10:30 a.m. • Veterans Park • 8601 Royal Palm Blvd.
the world’s #1 tribute to
bruCe springsteen
November 11 • Veterans Evening Salute
6 p.m. • The Country Club of Coral Springs
NOVEMBER 2
Coral Springs Mega Green Market
Saturdays • Downtown Coral Springs • 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See article page 4
Holiday Parade 2013
Wednesday, December 11 • 7 p.m.
See article page 3
Halloween Haunted House
Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26
Coral Springs Gymnasium
See article page 14
Movie in the Park: Turbo
Saturday, December 14 • 7 p.m.
See article page 15
Trash to Treasure Community Garage Sale
Saturday, November 9 • Mullins Park • 8 to 11 a.m.
See article page 9
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Friday, January 17, 2014
Luncheon noon • Evening Program 7 p.m.
See article page 12
Always visit CoralSprings.org/events for the latest updates and additions.