One child subscription for either the “Young and Fun”

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Coral Springs City Centre’s 2000-2001 Season Sure To Dazzle
Audience Members Of All Ages
The Coral Springs City
Centre continues its tradition
of superb entertainment with
a 2000-2001 season that is
sure to delight audience
members of all ages.
From such famous
Broward shows as
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Newhart and Debbie Reynolds, the City
Centre’s upcoming 2000-2001 season is something you
won’t want to miss.
Various ticket packages are currently available through the
City Centre’s box office. The packages available for the various
family/children series offer parents a variety of shows at
inexpensive prices.
CITY CENTRE
2000-2001
SEASON
Broadway Series
“Off Broadway” Series
January 19 - “Unforgettable” The
Story of Nat King Cole
March 2 - John Amos in “Halley’s
Comet”
March 25-26 - Late Night
Catechism
April 26 - The Reduced
“Legends” Concert Series Shakespeare Company
November 18 - Diane
Reeves w/Count Basie
“Nite Life” Concert Series
Orchestra
October 22 - Peter, Paul
January 26 - Italian
& Mary
American Festival Starring
January 13 - Arlo Guthrie
Jerry Vale and Al Martino
January 27 - Preservation Hall
February 7 - The Coasters
Jazz
and The Drifters
March 15 - Gordon Lightfoot
February 26 - Anne Murray
February 28 - Maureen
“On Your Feet”
McGovern and John
February 24 - Florida Ballet “Diary
Pizzarelli
of Anne Frank”
March 1 - Keely Smith
March 17 - Eileen Ivers “Star of
March 23 - Bob Newhart
Reverence”
“Young and Fun” Series
March 30 - Trinity Irish Dance
(Ages 5 and under)
Company
December 2 - Franklin
Family Classics Series
February 10 - Come Back
(Ages 5 and up)
Amelia Bedelia
December 17 - A Christmas
April 22 - Luma Theater of
Carol
Light
January 20 - Heidi
October 6 - Grease
December 8 - Jekyll & Hyde
December 28-29 - Chicago
February 18 - Man of
La Mancha
March 6-8 - Fame
Family Adventure Series (Ages 5 and Up)
November 11 - The Spencers: Theater of Illusion
January 5 - The Amazing Kreskin
April 22 - Luma Theater of Light
All dates, times and programs subject to change.
One child subscription for either the “Young and Fun” or
“Family Classics” series starts at just $15 and good for all three
shows in that particular series. For the “Family Adventure”
series, a one adult, one child ticket allows both parent and child
to see all three shows in the series starting at just $35.
Season Subscriptions are also available.
Tickets can be purchased at the City Centre
Box Office, (954) 344-5990, or any
Ticketmaster location. The Coral Springs City
Centre is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive.
Visit their website at
www.coralspringscitycentre.com.
Get the Star Treatment!
Join the City Centre’s
Exclusive Patron’s Circle
Become a member of the exclusive Patron’s Circle and
experience the VIP treatment.
Members of the Patron’s Circle receive such great benefits as choice of prime seats, complimentary show tickets,
admission to the Patron’s Circle private lounge, regular and
valet parking privledges, meetings with the stars, and much
more!
Two memberships are currently available: Gold
Membership ($250 a couple) and Platimum Membership
($1,000 per couple.)
For more information, contact the Patron’s Circle
Coordinator Mandy Wilson at (954) 344-5999 or by e-mail,
[email protected].
Coral Springs Community Chest
Hosts 50s Gala With Grease
Grease is the word – and for the Coral Springs
Community Chest that means a fun-filled 50s party to
raise money for organizations serving the City of Coral
Springs.
This year’s 50s extravangaza will kick off with a dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 6 at the
Coral Springs City Centre. The Party then moves to the
theater at 8 p.m. for Grease. Following the performance, guests will enjoy rocking and rolling, and jitterbugging to the 50s and 60s tunes, while enjoying coffee
and desert all night long.
Founded in 1988, the Coral Springs Community
Chest is a non-profit, volunteer organization that raises
funds for organizations that provide services to the
Coral Springs residents to better provide for community
needs.
Examples of past organizations funded by the Coral
Springs Community Chest include: Area Agency on
Aging, Family Central and the City of Coral Springs’
Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarships.
Gala tickets cost $150 and are available by calling
344-1144. Ticket price includes prime seats to Grease.
ON THE
COVER
inside this issue
Volunteer Firefighter
Recruitment
The Coral Springs
Centre opens its
2000-2001 season
with Grease.
The City is actively recruiting
individuals to join the Coral Springs
Fire Rescue Department – a 30-year
tradition of professionalism,
excellent training, and committed,
dedicated teamwork.
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New Northwest
Regional Library
The New Northwest Regional
Library, tentatively set to open
during October of this year, will
provide residents with a wide array
of resources and amenities.
CITY COMMISSION
Mayor John Sommerer
Vice Mayor Maureen Berk
Commissioner Rhonda Calhoun
Commissioner Alan Polin
Commissioner William Stradling
The Coral Springs Citizen is produced six times a year by the
Communications & Marketing
Division of the City of Coral
Springs for the benefit of
residents and businesses. This
publication is made possible by
the Coral Springs City
Commission. If you have
questions or comments, please
call (954) 344-1021; or write to us
at City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Rd.,
Coral Springs, FL 33065. Send
your e-mail to [email protected]. The TTY number
for the hearing-impaired is (954)
344-1022.
City Manager
Michael S. Levinson
Communications Manager
Sheri Chadwick
Communications Coordinator
Liz Kolodney
Publications Coordinator
Nicki Schaeffer
Multimedia Coordinator
Matt Hoffman
August/September 2000
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Sports Camps
The City’s Parks and Recreation
Department offers a variety of sports
camps for residents of all ages
and skill levels.
Pages 14-15
Plus...
New Assistant City Manager . . 2
Charter School . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
New Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Go-peds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Youth Mentoring Program . . .10
Special Events Funding . . . . .11
Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Swimming Lessons . . . . . . . .15
Historical Board . . . . . . . . . . .16
And Much More, INSIDE
CITIZEN • 1
City Welcomes New Assistant City Manager Erdal Donmez
Erdal Donmez, former Director of Real
Estate and Economic Development for the
City of Miami, has accepted the position of
new Assistant City Manager for the City of
Coral Springs.
“Being able to work for Coral Springs is
such a rare opportunity because it enables
me to be part of a team that has received
such a high honor as the Florida Governer’s
Sterling Award for Quality and Organizational Excellence,” said
Donmez. “Plus, the City has a strong financial background and
is a successful and recognized organization, along with being
such a nice place to live. I’m looking forward to becoming part
of a well-managed organization that has a team of such great
talent.”
Donmez comes to the City with 17 years of progressive
responsibility and achievement in both the public and private
sectors. During his 15-year tenure with the City of Miami,
Donmez held various positions of increased responsibility in the
areas of economic development, real estate development, tax
increment financing, and public finance. Donmez also has
School Crossing
Guards Needed
School crossing guards are
needed for all Coral Springs
elementary and middle
schools. The City of Coral
Springs is looking for caring,
responsible people to work
morning and afternoon shifts.
Substitute crossing guards are
also needed. The salary is
$10.59 per hour, with great
incentive programs.
Positions are immediately
available. Training and certification are provided by the
Coral Springs Police
Department.
For more information, call
Ruth Rutstein, 346-1320 or
stop by the Coral Springs
Police Department’s Human
Resources Department at
2801 Coral Springs Drive.
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Safety Tips for
Parents To
Keep In Mind
This Coming
School Year
extensive experience in private/public joint venture development projects.
Donmez’s past private sector experience includes serving as
Senior Consultant for Real Estate Advisory Services Group of
Arthur Andersen & Co. He has also worked for LLP and the
Greater Development Cooperation of Miami.
He received his undergraduate degree in Economics and Math
at Florida State University and completed his graduate studies
in economics at Auburn University, in Auburn, AL.
Donmez is expected to start on September 1, 2000. As a
trained economist, Donmez will bring a valuable package of
skills and perspective to the City. His demonstrated abilities in
the areas of financial and statistical modeling, project feasibility
analysis, international trade, public finance and project management are expected to augment the skill sets of the City’s
senior management team.
City Manager Mike Levinson said, “Erdal is an impact
player. He leads by example and plots his course of action
strategically. He will be a welcome and valuable edition to our
corporate team.”
Hats off to all Coral Springs Students
for helping end the 1999-2000 School
year on a clean note!
In past years, the City has always had problems with
messes left over from children
throwing books and papers on the ground
on the last day of school.
In response to the problem, the City asked principals in
1999 to inform students and parents about proper
behavior and clean habits through school newsletters and
other information materials. This outreach effort proved
successful, with only a few minor incidents reported.
However, the City’s Streets and Fleet Division is happy to
report that they received no complaints during the first
days of summer vacation, nor did
City Staff report any dumpings.
The City would like to thank and commend the principals,
parents and students for their hard work
and effort to keep Coral Springs beautiful!
As the first day of school
approaches, parents need to be
aware that they too can be a
safety hazard to their child while
transporting the child to and
from school.
Avoid being a hazard for
your child by following these
guidelines:
- Observe the 15 mile per hour speed limit in
all school zones.
- Do not double park or stop in crosswalks to
avoid blocking the visibility of crossing guards,
passing children and other motorists.
- Always load and unload your child on the
side of the car opposite the street. Children
exiting on the side facing the street can be hit
from behind and pulled underneath the vehicle.
- Car pool or walk your child to school if
possible. Walking is beneficial for children and
increases their self-reliance and sense of responsibility. Furthermore, you also allow traffic to
flow smoothly around your child’s school.
- If your child rides a bicycle, make sure he/she
wears a bike helmet at all times while riding.
All children under 16 are required by Florida
Law to wear bicycle helmets. The helmet
should fit snugly on the head, and not move
when buckled. Cracked helmets and helmets
involved in accidents need to be replaced as
soon as possible.
For more information, contact Crossing
Guard Supervisor Kimber-Leigh Jachles at
346-1747.
This information taken from the American
Automobile Association Brochure, “Parents
Can Be Traffic Hazards Too.”
August/September
2000
New Northwest Regional Library to Offer Many Resources to Residents
The New Northwest Regional Library, located adjacent to the
Coral Springs Charter School, is tentatively set to open during
October of this year, providing residents with a facility that will
offer a wide array of resources and amenities.
Director of Broward County Library Sam Morrison said, “We
are very pleased to be opening the Northwest Regional Library.
It is going to provide additional services and I’m sure citizens
will enjoy the building and its resources. I’m looking forward to
the opening of the building.”
Currently being constructed through City contract, the City
will transfer ownership of the library to Broward County once
the building is completed. After ownership is transferred, the
City will prepare all parking areas and maintain landscaping.
The Library will have the most varied selection of meeting
rooms in Broward County, including a large, main meeting
room, multi-purpose rooms, and group study rooms.
In addition, the Library and Southwest Regional Library
(located in Pembroke
Pines) will be the only
libraries in Broward
County to feature a
young adult area which
will function as a teen
activity room.
Along with tutoring
rooms and a room designated for Friends of Coral Springs
Library, the Library will provide a lab with 40 computers for
public use and instructional programs.
The design and construction of the regional library is a collaborative effort between Broward County and the City of Coral
Springs with funding provided by the Broward County Board of
County Commissioners through funds received or to be received
by the issuance of Library Bonds approved by the Electorate of
Broward County on March 9, 1999.
Charter School Looking Forward To New Library and Gymnasium, and
Implementation of Major-Based Curriculum Program
The Coral Springs Charter School is looking forward to the
opening of the new Northwest Regional Library, located adjacent
to the Charter School, because it will provide staff and students
Construction Projects Continue
to Take Shape
Work continues on the
construction of the new
gymnasium, located just
south of the Public
Safety Complex near
the City Centre.
Construction is
expected to be completed between the end of the
November and beginning of December this year.
Parkside
Elementary,
formerly known
as M-91
Elementary, will
open its doors
this fall. Built
on land
donated by the
City, the school is part
of a partnership between the City
and the School Board to reduce overcrowding problems within Country Hills Elementary,
Westchester Elementary, Eagle Ridge Elementary,
and Riverglades Elementary.
February/March
2000
August/September
2000
with a wealth of resources and opportunities in a safe and easily
accessible location.
“Perhaps no other school in Florida is blessed with the
resource available to our students via the beautiful library new
regional library next door. We are constantly talking about the
opportunities our students will enjoy,” said new Coral Springs
Charter School Principal Estelle Strader.
Seventh and Eight Grade House Principal Matt Whaley said,
“The Library is a fantastic resource for us. The potential for
activities before, during and after school are limitless, and it will
provide excellent research opportunities for both teachers and
students.”
As an additional resource to the Charter School, a new gymnasium is being built adjacent to the school which will offer an
indoor facility to be used for a variety of positive activities such
as sports and special events.
Strader said, “We are all looking forward to the new gym
opening this fall. It is important that our students involve themselves in the many different sports programs.”
“The gym expands the possiblity of a centralized sports
program like organized volleyball and basketball, and we can
invite teams from other schools to compete,” said Whaley.
For the coming school year, the Charter School has also
implemented a new major-based curriculum to provide practical
experience and help students evaluate potential career paths.
This curriculum will enable students to focus on one of three
areas of study (business and finance, law, or technology.) Classes
include: Introduction to Business; Principles of
Entrepreneurship; Marketing Essentials; Business Ownership;
Criminal Justice; Legal Studies; Court Room Procedures; Sports
Law; Constitutional Law and Business Law; Introduction to
Programming; Advanced Programming; HTML/Website Design;
and Technology Applications I and II.
For more information, visit the Coral Springs Charter School
website at www.coralspringscharter.org, or call 340-4100.
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Coral Springs Selects New Fire Chief Donald Haupt, Jr.
The City is pleased to announce its
selection of a new fire chief, Donald
Haupt, Jr., an accomplished senior
administrator with 27 years of experience in firefighting and paramedic
services.
“I’m extremely excited to be coming
to Coral Springs and to join a City that
operates at such a high level of efficiency. While in Coral Springs, I met
many of the Fire Rescue team
members, and I look forward to
working with such a highly-skilled
tinuous quality improvement, customer service, and results. Don
shares the same corporate culture as we do, with a strong
emphasis on team building and data-based decision making. We
are fortunate to have Don Haupt as our new Fire Chief.”
Some of his recent accomplishments in Norfolk include:
-The development of Safety Officer Program, through which overall
injuries to firefighters and paramedics were reduced by 57 percent, a
cost savings of approximately $500,000 in compensation claims.
- Development of a new 911 computer assisted dispatch system
that incorporates geographical information, auto routing, photographs of all buildings, floor plans, fire preplans, fire inspection
information and call data on each location.
- Cross-training between firefighters and fire inspectors; and a
new paramedic billing system that increased collectible revenues
from $700,000 to $3 million a year.
As Coral Springs Fire Chief, Haupt will oversee fire suppression and emergency medical services teams, as well as fire
inspections and code enforcement. He is expected to be on board
by the end of August.
team,” said Haupt.
Haupt previously served as Fire Chief of Norfolk, Virginia. His
credentials include a multitude of certifications in the areas of
firefighting, emergency medicine, hazardous materials, and technical rescue training.
City Manager Mike Levinson said, “Don was selected because
of his outstanding competencies in the areas of leadership, con-
City Congratulates Recent Graduate
Class of Volunteer Firefighters
The City congratulates the 22 Volunteer Firefighters that have
recently graduated from the City’s Florida State Minimum
Standards training facility.
By obtaining this certification, the Volunteer Firefighters have
gained a high level of expertise in various topics that will complement their skills, enabling them to use an extensive body of
knowledge when responding to calls and emergency situations.
The City trains all its Firefighters to this level of expertise and
skill to provide high-quality service to residents at all times.
Lieutenant Bob Bertone, a Volunteer Firefighter with the City
for over nine years, said, “When the Department responds to a
call, the people being served don’t realize who is a volunteer and
who is paid, because the professionalism of the service and the
team’s skills are what show.”
The City’s training facility is the only municipal training facility
for Florida State Minimum Standards in Broward County, and one
of the few in the state to offer training in flashover prevention,
trench rescue, and confined space rescues.
First Row (left to right): Field Training Officer Dan Gheorge,
Firefighter Bill Partlan and Firefighter Damon France. Second Row
(left to right): Firefighter Ed Porinksy, Firefighter Justin Smith,
Battalion Chief Anthony Gonzalez, Lieutenant John Wickham,
Lieutenant Peter King, Battalion Chief John Ramos, Lieutenant Bob
Bertone, Firefighter Adolfo Ramirez, and Chief Engineer Dave
Eickwort. Not pictured: Firefighter Vincent Bini, Firefighter Craig
Coote, Firefighter Anthony DuBois, Firefighter Joseph Habib,
Firefighter James Harris, Firefighter Jason King,
Firefighter Julian Martin, Firefighter Brandon Mathis,
Firefighter Ihosvanny Montero-Gil, and Firefighter Robert Rademan.
S.A.F.E. Program Receives Top Honors and a $44,000 Grant From State
The Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F.E.) Program, which
is taught by Coral Springs Firefighter/Paramedics, recently
received General Colin Powell’s “America’s Promise Award”
for their contribution towards making the world a safer place
for children.
The Firefighter/Paramedics teaching the program were also
recognized by the Florida Department of Transportation for their
outstanding contributions to highway safety through public education. Furthermore, they received a $44,000 Broward County
EMS Awards Grant, which will assist in program funding.
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Last year, the S.A.F.E. program reached over 8,000 students
in Broward County. Currently, the program is taught in
schools, but Firefighter/Paramedics will begin teaching the
program in universities later this year.
The S.A.F.E. Program is an intense visual and interactive presentation emphasizing the consequences of not wearing seat
belts, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The
program is conducted throughout the state by Fire Rescue groups.
For more information, contact Coral Springs Firefighter/
Paramedic Jon S’Dao at 346-1386.
City Actively Recruiting Volunteer Firefighters
The City is actively
recruiting individuals,
who are interested in
firefighting and want to
give back to their community, to join the
City’s Fire Rescue
Department.
The Department has a
30-year tradition of
serving residents’ fire
rescue needs with professionalism, excellent
training, and committed,
dedicated teamwork.
Lieutenant Bob
Bertone, a Volunteer
Firefighter with the City
for over nine years, said,
“When you join the
Coral Springs Fire
Rescue Department, you are becoming a part of a team that
works very effectively together because everyone knows each
other’s skills, and how we best compliment each other.”
Developed through strong teamwork, Coral Springs Volunteer
Firefighters have a deep sense of camaraderie that, as Volunteer
Dave Eickwort explains, “is very much like a family.”
For interested applicants with established, full-time careers,
volunteering with the Coral Springs Fire Rescue Department
gives them the opportunity to pursue their love of firefighting and
give back to
their community,
while still
keeping their
full-time
career.
Volunteer
Coordinator
Jeff Maslan
said, “Being
a volunteer
firefighter
really builds
a sense of
community spirit, and, for many, the ability to fulfill a dream.
Plus, it builds a great feeling of teamwork.”
Accepted volunteers will work night and weekend shifts.
Additional coverage is provided by a daytime response system of
Fire Inspectors and Firefighters, supplemented by Volunteers and
additional engines as needed.
The combination of paid and volunteer staff is part of the
City’s new fire suppression system which provides the coverage
best suited for Coral Springs. This new system was developed
after a four-month assessment of the City’s Fire Rescue Services to
address concerns raised by the growing needs of our community.
Professionalism
Teamwork
February/March
2000
August/September
2000
New staffing
and improved
coordination in
the Fire Rescue
Department are
already reducing
response times,
and will reduce
them further next
year.
“We have
already finished
the first round of
interviews for Fire
Inspectors and
expect to have four Fire Inspectors and ten Firefighters on board
by the middle of August. The Training Coordinator position is
currently being advertised,”
said City Manager Mike
Levinson. “Master standby
schedules have been established and Volunteer Training
for recruits began on July 18,
with 19 currently enrolled.”
No prior firefighting experience or training is necessary
to apply for the Fire Rescue
Department. Accepted applicants will be trained and certified to the Florida State
Minimum Standards requirements. Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years of
age and have graduated from a high school or have recognized equivalent certification.
The City’s training facility is the only municipal
training facility for Florida State Minimum Standards in
Broward County, and one of the few in the state to offer
training in
flashover prevention, trench
rescue and confined
space rescues.
Applications to
become a Volunteer
Firefighter are
available at City Hall,
9551 W. Sample Rd. and
at City Hall in the Mall,
located in the south
section of Coral Square
Mall, directly across from
Camelot Music Store.
For more information, contact Fire Administration at 3445934 or visit any fire station on Tuesday or Thursday night
between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Training
Commitment
Dedication
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1999 Paramedic of the Year Patrick Ellis Places Emphasis on Education
Within any organization,
training is a key factor in maintaining a qualified workforce,
especially when you’re in the
business of saving lives and
helping people.
1999’s Paramedic of the Year
Patrick Ellis has continuously
worked to further his education
and the education of his fellow
Firefighter/Paramedics.
In his continuous effort to improve the Department, Ellis
wrote the new training program used by the department. This
“Probationary Paramedic Training and Mentoring Program,”
trains all trainees according to a universal system of skills,
requirements and high standards.
“Pat’s motivation and drive have been inspirational to all his
coworkers. It is through his efforts that we have the superior
Probationary Paramedic Training and Mentoring Program,” said
EMS Rescue Chief Vince Locurto.
On shift, Ellis is the Rescue Crew Leader at Station 80,
making him responsible for taking command when a crew first
arrives on scene and delegating tasks to crew members.
“When you have the opportunity to save a life, it gets
embedded in your soul. You keep wanting that same feeling
every time you get up in the morning to go to work,” says Ellis.
At the station, Ellis makes sure all daily station duties are
performed, reviews reports, and monitors and maintains all
station equipment.
A U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Member, Ellis has been with the
City’s EMS department since its inception in 1995, and was one
of the City’s first 15 full-time Firefighter/Paramedics.
Volunteer Firefighter Michael Matz
Voted 1999 Firefighter of the Year
Whoever said you had to work
just one job if you have various
career interests? 1999 Firefighter
of the Year Michael Matz certainly
didn’t. In fact, he’s been an
engineer and a firefighter for over
a decade, and continues to love
both careers.
Matz is a full-time CADD
Technician in the City’s
Engineering Department, and a
volunteer with the City’s Fire Rescue Department.
Matz enjoys his job as a volunteer firefighter because of
the constant excitement and required quick-thinking.
“When you get that call, it really gets your adrenaline going.
It’s very exciting and it tests your limits because when you go
out in the field, the incidents never happen like you learn in a
text book. You have to pull from all your skills and then make
the appropriate decisions and actions,” says Matz.
Despite having a full-time job at City Hall, Matz moved up
through the ranks serving as a volunteer firefighter, to be both
a Lieutenant and Captain. He is currently a Driver/Engineer
and a Field Training Officer.
He is also a member of the Tactical Rescue Team. The Team
consists of a group of volunteer firefighters who, by functioning as a special operations team, receive additional,
periodic training on such topics as truck rescue, confined space
rescues and incident command.
“Mike has always acted in a professional manner and we are
very proud to have someone of his character as part of our
team,” said Division Fire Chief Dave Nilio.
As for the 1999 Firefighter of the Year award, it came as a
pleasant surprise to Matz.
“It was totally unexpected, and the fact that its done by
nomination really flattered me. I’m really honored to be recognized by my fellow coworkers,” said Matz.
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Lieutenant John Whalen Honored as
1999 Coral Springs Trauma Services
Paramedic of the Year
For Lieutenant John Whalen, his job
as a Firefighter/Paramedic doesn’t end
when his shift is over. Helping people
is a 24-hour-a-day/seven-day-a-week
commitment. It is this devotion that
has earned him the recognition of 1999
Coral Springs Trauma Services
Paramedic of the Year.
While driving home from work on
September 19, 1999 around 7:15 a.m.,
Whalen came across an accident scene with a 12-year old
female lying unconscious underneath a sports car, her bicycle
lying a short distance away. With the help of Coral Springs
Police, Whalen pulled the victim out from under the car. He
then called for medical backup and administered CPR. The
female is alive today and currently recovering well because
of his expertise and quick action.
“I love to help people. I like to always be on a scene in a
positive way. To me, there is no better job in the world,”
said Whalen.
As a B-Shift Rescue Lieutenant, Whalen’s responsibilities
are to assume command on all severe emergency scenes,
schedule staff, and coordinate the training sessions for all
probationary Firefighter/Paramedics.
“John always gives more than 100 percent. He enjoys
being busy, and gets involved with necessary projects. He’s
an ambitious go-getter and extremely knowledgeable,” said
Division Chief Vince Locurto.
After four years with the City, Whalen continues to enjoy
and take pride in working for the City of Coral Springs.
“I love it here in Coral Springs. I want to retire here. I
really feel I’m a part of the team. Our team always works
towards a positive end, and I’m proud to work here because
of that,” said Whalen.
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February/March
2000
April/May 2000
August/September
2000
Sergeant Bob Behan and Officer Steve Bilous Voted 2000
Officers of the Year for Outreach Programs and Crime Reduction
Sergeant Bob Behan and
Officer Steve Bilous have
been named the Police
Department’s 2000 Officers
of the Year for coordinating
various successful
programs and reducing
crime in their patrol area.
Bilous and Officer Dave
Young work out of the
Police Department’s
Northeast District
Substation, located at NW
44th Court.
During 1999, Behan and
Bilous coordinated various
programs for residents living near the Substation. In partnership
with a local hospital, a health fair was held for residents living
in the Substation’s vicinity which brought various health care
programs and opportunities to residents, many of whom were
financially unable to receive health care.
Chief Roy Arigo said, “The teamwork demonstrated by
Sergeant Behan and Officer Bilous has greatly contributed to the
success of their community partnership efforts in the northeast
area of our City. Sergeant Behan’s outgoing personality and
well-rounded knowledge enhance his abilities to relate to our
diverse community. This is complimented by Officer Bilous’
excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities.”
Behan and Bilous were also involved in an investigation of
suspects in a major fraud case involving mortgage fraud in the
purchasing of apartment complexes. Their research uncovered
that an excess of $900,000 worth of property was obtained in the
scheme. Their findings were prepared as a presentation for the
FBI, FDLE, and the IRS.
Among other accomplishments, their patrol area has had a
significant reduction of residential burglaries.
Both officers have been with the Coral Springs Police
Department for over 15 years and have worked in various different units during that time, such as Special Response, Vice and
Narcotics, and the Tactical Unit. They continue to enjoy working
for the City because of City staff and the staff’s attention to
employees’ needs.
Behan says, “The Coral Springs Police Department is a wonderful place to work. Over the time I’ve been here, this
Department has hired some really fantastic people and Coral
Springs is a great place to live.”
Bilous adds, “The City staff, in all the departments, not just
the Police Department, really help us meet our goals with the
Substation and other projects. I share this recognition with all
the City’s departments because of all their help. It’s all about
teamwork, that’s what it really comes down to.”
Sergeant Behan supervises Officer Bilous and other road
patrol officers in the northeast area, located between Sample
Road and Wiles Road and, running east to west, from Riverside
Drive to Rock Island Road.
City Offers Help For
Domestic Violence Victims
No one, not even someone one you live with, has the
right to beat you or threaten you with violence.
The City’s Police Department has two full-time Victim/
Family Advocates available to help.
Diane Vollman - Ph: 346-1239
Lori Gerber - Ph: 346-1303
2000 Police Department Civilian of the Year Phil Tinsky Commended
for Tenacious Detective Research and Strong Communications Skills
For 2000 Police Department Civilian of the Year Phil Tinsky, a
typical day’s work is similar to the
sleuthing practices of Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle’s famous, fictional detective,
Sherlock Holmes.
Like Holmes, Tinsky’s work day
consists of gathering information and
eliminating suspects. But, Tinsky uses the
help of modern-day technology to
complete phone calls, internet research,
and analyses of snapshot line-ups and
subpoena records.
Once in contact with the suspect,
Tinsky establishes strong communication with the criminal, often
getting him/her to admit to their crime.
Chief Roy Arigo said, “Phil always does a terrific job. He is an
extremely tenacious and perceptive individual. He quickly iden-
tifies any criminal intent, and has the uncanny ability to convey
responsibility for one’s actions and secure compliance.”
Tinsky said he enjoys his position with the Police
Department because of the satisfaction he feels after solving
a case. He said, “When I catch someone within a case, it feels
like I’ve completed a mission, and I’ve helped make this
town a little safer.”
In 1999, Tinsky’s strong investigation and research skills
helped bring forth an extensive fraud investigation to the
Florida State Attorney’s Office. The investigation involved
several cases of theft committed by a member of a management company overseeing various apartment complexes,
two of which are in Coral Springs. Tinsky’s investigation
uncovered that the member had written $150,000 in bad checks
to the management company and Tinsky was instrumental in
bringing the case to justice.
As Holmes would say, “Elementary, my dear Watson.”
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Go-Peds Are Classified by Florida Law as Illegal for Anyone to Drive
The following situation has probably happened to you or
someone you know at some point:
You’re enjoying a quiet moment at home when suddenly you
hear a loud engine on your street. Surprised, you rush to the
window to identify the sound’s source. As you look out the
window expecting to see a large vehicle, you instead see a
person riding on a motorized scooter complete with tiny motor
and brake handles.
These motorized scooters,
commonly referred to as “go-peds”,
have been become an increasing
problem in Coral Springs because of
driver misuse and noise disturbances
caused by the go-ped’s loud motor.
In response to this problem, the
Police Department urges residents to be
aware that “go-peds” are, in fact, illegal
to drive on all public property, except
the go-ped owner’s private property.
Classified as motor vehicles by
Florida State Statutes, go-peds are illegal because they do not
meet Florida Motor Vehicle Law requirements.
According to Florida Law, all motorized vehicles must have
items such as head and tail lights, mirrors on both sides of the
vehicle’s front, and a license place displayed at all times.
All drivers of motor vehicles must possess a valid driver’s
license. Vehicles must be registered in the owner’s name at all
times (including while driven, stopped, or parked upon Florida
highways, roads or streets). Motorized vehicles may not be
driven on bike paths, sidewalks or other sidewalk areas.
City Congratulates 12th Citizens’
Police Academy Graduating Class
Since go-peds do not satisfy these requirements, they are classified as illegal by Florida law. Unlike legal motor vehicles, gopeds do not include such required vehicle items as head and tail
lights. Plus, go-peds cannot be driven on regular streets, due to
possible endangerment of the driver, and are normally driven on
sidewalks or other areas - all prohibited areas for legal motor
vehicles.
The Police Department recognizes that these laws are not well
known by most residents. In an effort to educate go-ped
owner/drivers and their parents (most go-ped drivers in Coral
springs are young people), Officers are currently issuing
warnings to first-time violators.
If the driver is a juvenile, the parent will be notified and
the juvenile’s name documented to ensure that the juvenile
will be cited if stopped for a second violation. The officer
may decide to cite the juvenile’s parent depending on the
situation.
Violators can be cited with a moving violation ($78) or a
non-moving violation ($44) depending on the Officer’s
assessment of the situation. All cited violators must appear in
court. Failure to do so will result in a second-degree arrest.
For more information about go-peds, contact Investigator
Joseph Barbuto in the Coral Springs Police Department at
346-1276.
Guard Yourself Against Auto
Theft – Know If Your Car is an
Auto Thief’s Favorite Target
If your vehicle type is listed
below, you may want to take
extra security measures to protect
against auto theft, as these cars
are among the top ten most frequently stolen:
• Honda Civic
• Honda Accord
• Nissan Sentra
• Dodge Caravan
• Nissan Maxima
Started in 1994, the Citizens’ Police Academy offers residents an inside look at law
enforcement and hands-on experience in various areas of police work.
First Row (left to right): Eric Afromoqitz, Jaime Carrera, Rosemarie Cristiano, Barbara
Pop and Penny Walters. 2nd Row (Left to right): Mary J. Murray, Susan Portnoy Cara
Rodgers, Susan Henry, Elliott Bertman, Margaret Mandato, Vicki Cupp, and John Archer
II. Third Row (left to right): Angel Umile, Ron Wildenthaler, Joyce Wildenthaler and
Mioguel Nunez. Fourth Row (left to right): Nereida Rodriguez - Assistant Coordinator,
Major Duncan Foster - CPA Coordinator, and Willard Dover.
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• Toyota Corolla
• Acura Integra
• Ford F150 Truck
• Ford Mustang
• Nissan Altima
The Police Department recommends the following security devices to provide additional protection for your vehicle: alarm with ignition cut off,
steering wheel locking device, Lojack tracking
system, or any other security system. Residents
should also double check that all car doors are
locked and that they have their keys before leaving
their vehicle.
For more information, contact Detective James
Eveker at 346-1245 or Detective Todd Malone at
346-1219 in the Coral Springs Police Department.
City Provides Free Recycling Containers for Multi-Family
Residents to Make Recycling Easier and More Convenient
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in an apartment
knows that recycling
is not an easy
activity. Multi-family
residents often have
little space to store
and organize their recyclables,
and must walk to the apartment
complex’s main recycling bin to recycle them.
To make recycling easier and more convenient for multi-family
residents, the City provides free, mini multi-family recycling containers.
These blue, plastic containers each have a flexible plastic
handle which makes for easy carrying and transporting. The sixgallon bins can save time for residents because residents can
carry more recyclables per trip. These containers also provide a
place for residents to store and organize their recyclables, and
are small enough to fit in a confined space.
The City urges residents to take advantage of this free opportunity, especially if the resident is using a plastic bag to
transport their recyclables.
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Beautify Your Neighborhood By
Applying for the Neighborhood
Matching Grant Program
The City is currently accepting applications from neighborhood organizations interested in receiving
matching grants for neighborhood
improvement projects such as signs,
trees, landscaping, lighting, pavers,
removal of nuisance species, or
other special projects (Routine
maintenance projects excluded.)
The City will provide matching
funds of up to $5,000 for single
family neighborhoods that utilize City
streets within their development, and up to
$2,000 for condominium/townhouse neighborhoods bordering
a City collector or arterial roadway (most City streets).
To be eligible, neighborhoods must have either a
Homeowners Association or Neighborhood Association and be
established as a not-for-profit corporation pursuant to Florida
Statue Chapter 617.301-312.
The deadline for filing is 5 p.m., September 1, 2000.
Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 9551 W. Sample
Rd., and at City Hall in the Mall, located in the south section
of Coral Square Mall. Applications are also available via faxon-demand through the City’s information line at 755-4636,
option #256.
For more information, contact the Community Development
Department at 344-1114.
February/March
2000
August/September
2000
Plastic bags are classified as “contaminants” by both the City and the Broward
County Office of Integrated Waste
Management because the bags ruin the
quality of the recyclables.
Containers are provided to multi-family
residents at no charge and can be picked
up at the City’s Public Works Department,
located in the east wing of City Hall, 9551
W. Sample Rd. Supplies are limited, and
will be distributed on a first come, first
serve basis. For more information, contact
the Public Works Department at 344-1165.
Why shouldn’t I put my
recyclables in plastic bags?
As recyclables confined in plastic bags are transported to
the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Davie, they
remain trapped in the bags.
As the bagged recyclables enter the processing line, MRF
employees must throw them in the garbage because there is
not enough time to remove the bagged items.
Thus, plastic bags are classified as “contaminants”
because they are items that mix with and reduce the quality
of recyclables.
You can properly dispose of your plastic bags at most
local grocery stores by placing them in the store’s recycling
container designated for plastic bags next time you shop.
Contact your local grocery story to ensure that you can
recycle your plastic bags at their facility.
SHIP Program Provides Purchase
Assistance Grants to Residents
The City of Coral Springs has partnered with Broward
County to provide safe and affordable housing as part of the
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP).
As part of this program, the City is offering purchase assistance to income eligible households wishing to purchase a
home in Coral Springs.
The City offers up to $10,000 for down payment and closing
costs. Applicants are also eligible to receive their mortgage
through the Broward County Finance Authority Lender’s
Program. The Lender’s Program consists of a group of banks
that offer competitive rate mortgages and other mortgage
savings to applicants.
To apply for the grant or for more information, contact the
Community Development Department at 344-1114 or 344-1040
and a full application package will be mailed to you. There is a
$25 processing fee, which will be credited back to the applicant
at the time of closing. Applications will not be processed and
certified if the applicant does not complete the entire application and supply the required paperwork.
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City’s Youth Mentoring Program Helps
Coral Springs Student Make Positive
Changes in His Life
Four years ago, Coral Springs resident Tim
Regan went to school about three times a
month.
Coming from a troubled home life, Regan
didn’t have much incentive to go to Coral
Springs Middle School, often working fulltime to support his family.
A concerned guidance counselor suggested
Regan might benefit from the City’s Youth
Mentoring Program which pairs middleschool children with business partners.
Through the Program, Regan received
positive reinforcement, guidance and friendship - tools that have
helped him change his life.
For approximately one year, Regan rode with Officer Karla
Hines once a week because he was interested in law enforcement.
Regan easily established a trust and rapport with Hines, and
enthusiastically observed her daily duties as a Police Officer.
Plus, participating in the Program motivated him to go to
school daily because it was required by Program guidelines.
“Karla became a real friend to me. I soon found myself
learning and watching her daily work schedule, going on calls
with her, and learning what Police Officers really do,” says
Regan.
Hines says,“Tim is a very intelligent youth. When he rode with
me, he was so motivated to learn, he just needed guidance. We
talked about such things as building responsibility, saving money
and setting goals.”
As the year came to an end, Hines suggested to Officer John
Wilkinson, Coordinator of the City’s Police Explorers Program,
that Regan might be a good Explorer. The Police Explorers
Program educates and involves young people in police operations
through various law-enforcement areas and participation in onsite activities.
Regan went on to excel in the Explorers program and completed his Graduate Education Diploma (GED). He was unable to
finish high school because he had to work full-time to support his
family when his mother was seriously injured in a car accident.
Regan is currently enrolled in Broward Community College
and aspires to join the Marine Corps. He has already completed
nine of the 16 general education credits required by the Marines
Corps.
Regan continuously cites the Youth Mentoring Program as the
source of support and encouragement he needed to change his life
and work towards his goals.
“I think its great that the City offers a program that gives
children guidance and focuses on helping them make positive life
choices,” says Regan “The program was just what I needed. It
definitely saved my life.”
The Youth Mentoring Program pairs middle-school children
with business partners, to offer support, counsel, friendship,
positive reinforcement, and constructive examples through
programs such as Business Mentors, TAG Mentoring Team, and
the Mentors Speaker Bureau. For more information, contact
Program Coordinator Jenny Rebour at 346-1289.
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Know The Code
Home Exterior Paint Colors
Before you paint your house, make sure you use an
approved color. All homes must be painted with a color
listed on the City’s list of approved paint colors. The
City’s paint palette was put into place in 1996 to maintain
property values and aesthetic quality.
The list of acceptable paint colors is available
in the City’s Community Development Department.
The City encourages residents to bring the swatch of the
intended home exterior paint color to the Community
Development Department to match
the color with the City’s paint palette.
The Community Development Department is located in
the City Hall South Building, 9530 W. Sample Road
(located directly across the street from City Hall).
For more information, contact 344-1114.
Southwest Community Meeting
Tentatively Set for Thursday, October 19
This meeting is for residents living in the southwest community of the City, located south of Royal Palm Blvd. and west
of Coral Springs Drive. The meeting will be held on October
19 at 7 p.m. The tentative location is Riverside Elementary,
11450 Riverside Drive. For more information, contact the
Community Development Department at 344-1114.
Neighborhood Partnership Program and
Community Meetings Honored by State
The Community Development Department’s Neighborhood
Partnership Program and Community Meetings recently were
awarded “Best Practice” by the Florida State Office of the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the
staff’s use of creative problem solving and innovative practices
in community development.
“Drive Carefully, We Love Our Children” Signs
Available to Neighborhoods
In response to neighborhood requests raised at many
Community meetings, the City has begun to install “Drive
Carefully, We Love Our Children” road signs in various areas.
The West Glen subdivision was the first area to receive these
signs.
To apply for a sign, a Neighborhood Association or
Homeowners Association must submit a formal request, or a
neighborhood must have a petition signed by two-thirds of the
neighborhood’s residential property owners.
Neighborhoods are required to reimburse the City for half
the cost of each sign ($30) and work with staff to install the
new signs in appropriate locations.
For more information, contact the Community Development
Department at 344-1114 or visit the City’s website at
www.coralsprings.org.
CERT Program Trains Residents to
Make Their Neighborhood Safer in
the Event of a Disaster
When disaster strikes, the hours
between when the incident occurs
and when emergency help arrives
is a frightening and chaotic time
for victims.
In an effort to give residents
disaster preparedness skills to help
manage and cope during this time
period, the City has partnered with
the City of Tamarac to enable residents to become part of the
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.
Administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), CERT is a nationwide program that teaches residents
disaster-mitigation and emergency perparedness skills that are
needed to respond to a disaster, helping to make their neighborhood safer.
To make the program better for residents living in Coral
Springs and Tamarac, Instructor Van Scheon focuses mainly on
disasters that frequently effect South Florida, such as tornadoes
and hurricanes. The CERT program is a 20-hour training
program that consists of a seven-week course, with a three-hour
session once a week.
The current program focuses on the 72 hours preceding and
following a disaster. Specifically, CERT members are taught to
devise action plans to execute resources after a disaster, and
provide emotional first aid and basic medical care to victims in
their neighborhood.
CERT member and Coral Springs resident Bill Fritz said,
“For me, participating in the program is part of giving back to
the community. This class provides a way that anyone can react
to a disaster that happens to their neighborhood, and its taught in
a very rational, logical and organized manner.”
The City encourages residents to get involved with this
program to know they can make a difference in their community
Volunteer
Spotlight
Mary Boast
Having two children who
participated in the Safety Town
Program, Mary Boast decided
to get involved in the Program
to help educate other children
on important safety skills.
A Norweigen native, Boast
moved to Coral Springs 15
years ago and has spent 13 of those years volunteering
for the City’s Safety Town Program. The program is a
hands-on comprehensive safety education program for
children 4-6 years of age that teaches safety skills.
She is currently the Program Coordinator for the
Safety Town Program in Coral Springs.
“Volunteering with the City of Coral Springs has
always been a very pleasant experience for me. I enjoy
being a part of the Safety Town program beause it
focuses on taking care of youngsters and keeping them
safe,” said Boast.
The City offers many volunteer opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds. For more information, contact Volunteer Services at 346-4430.
munity, and they are not helpless.
All CERT classes are free to residents. The City has arranged
to have a CERT program conducted within Coral Springs. The
date and time of the class will be released at a later date.
For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kim
Sanecki at 346-4430.
Special Events Funding Applications Available for Non-Profit Groups Available
The Peru-Inka Cultural
Association hosted
their Fifth Annual Inka
Festival at the Coral Springs
City Centre with the help of
Special Events Funding.
The City will begin accepting
applications in August from nonprofit groups requesting Special
Events Funding.
Groups must host events in Coral
Springs between October 1, 2000 and
April 30, 2001 that appeal to all
audiences and are of general interest
to the community. Event themes
should focus on cultural, educational, environmental/health-related
topics or issues.
The City will make group funding
recommendations to the City
Commission in September. Within
February/March
2000
August/September
2000
approximately a month, staff will notify groups approved
for funding.
The Special Events Funding Program provides financial
assistance to community, non-profit groups as seed money
for new and expanded special events. Through this assistance, the City hopes to develop a variety of special events
in the City which might not have otherwise been hosted in
Coral Springs. This Program has helped bring events to our
community for the past ten years.
Past recipients have included such groups as Girl Scouts
of Broward County, Grupo Folklorico Esmeralda, Earth
Rangers, Inc., Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.),
and the Coral Springs Chinese Culture Association.
For more information, please contact Community
Relations Manager Joyce Campos at (954) 344-1005.
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Starting in September, the Broward County
Property Appraiser s Office will have an information booth set up near Dillards Department
Store to assist people with 2001 Homestead
Exemption.
Note: This location replaces the City Hall in
the Mall location reported in the June/July
2000 issue of the Citizen.
The Exemption lowers the taxable value of
your home by $25,000, which can save you
more than $600 on your annual property taxes.
The booth will be open every Thursday
through February 2001 (excluding holidays)
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To be eligible for your Exemption, you
must have purchased a new home before
December 31, 2000.
When you file for your Exemption, the
Broward County Property Appraiser s office
requires you to show the following information:
-Recorded warranty deed or tax bill in
your name
-Florida Driver s License (for both husband
and wife) and Vehicle Registration
-Florida Voter s Registration or Declaration
of Domicile (This information is mandatory.
No exceptions will be made.)
-Social Security Number
Additional information is required for the
following special situations:
- Non U.S. citizens must bring a permanent
Visa, Green or Pink Card, and a recorded
Declaration of Domicile.
-Widows or widowers are required to show
one of the following three items showing
proof of their spouse s death: death certificate,
newspaper clipping or memorial card.
- Disabled people must show a letter from
Veterans of America or two professionally
unrelated Florida doctors.
Husbands and wives may file for themselves and their spouse if he/she brings all
required information for both spouses. (Copies
and originals are accepted.)
For more information, call (954) 831-1270.
This service is made possible through a
cooperative effort involving the City of Coral
Springs, Coral Square Mall and the Broward
County Property Appraiser s Office.
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in Spanish (En Espanol)
A new, condensed version of CITYINFO, the City’s 24-hour
automated service line is now available in Spanish.
CITYINFO provides information about City programs and
services. With just the push of a few buttons on your
phone, CITYINFO tells you the registration
dates of your favorite sports league, how to have
a broken street light repaired, or information on
just about any other topic you need!
CITYINFO, la Cuidad de Coral Springs
linia automatica de informacion 24 horas al
dia ofrece informacion sobre
nuestro servicios:
✦ Cuidad, Estado-Govierno
(City, state and government)
✦ Policia (Police)
✦ Locales Recreativos Y
Matricula Para La Liga
(Parks and Recreation)
✦ City Hall En El Mall
(City Hall in the Mall)
✦ Ejecucion De Codigo
(Code Enforcement)
✦ Miscelaneo (Miscellaneous)
755-INFO
(755-4636)
City’s Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee to Host
Second Annual International Dinner
Dance on Saturday, October 14
The City of Coral Springs’ Multi-Cultural Advisory
Committee will host its second annual International
Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 14 at the Radisson
Resort and Conference Center Heron Bay, 12775 Heron
Bay Blvd. Tickets will be available starting September
1, 2000. Ticket prices and event time will be
announced at a later date.
In response to the huge success of last year’s
event, the Committee is once again planning a night
of dancing, dining and entertainment with an international flair that focuses on increasing cultural
awareness and appreciation.
Funds raised from the event will go towards the current middle and high
school diversity programs conducted by the Committee. The Committee also
plans to use the funds to create new youth and adult programs that celebrate
cultural diversity.
Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Rd. or City Hall in
the Mall, located in the south section of Coral Square Mall. For more information or to get involved in the event, contact Judy Metz at (954) 344-1063.
Museum Of Art Features Works By
Various Florida Artists
The Coral Springs Museum of Art
continues its exhibition schedule with
works by talented Florida artists Mimi
Shapiro, Ray Larsen, Jaime Ferrer, and
the Museum Faculty.
Ray Larsen – Larsen is well
known for his paintings, sculptures,
woodworking, and the uniquely sculptured frames bordering his work.
Through his use of brilliant, vivacious colors, his work often
conveys whimsical, gently satirical, tongue-in-cheek social commentary on various topics. Many of his pieces show lively people
involved in activities that purposely draw the
viewer into the depicted situation.
He has done private commissions in the
United States, England and Denmark. His
works have been featured in the Scali Gallery
in New Orleans, LA, as well as various galleries throughout Broward and Palm Beach
County.
Mimi Shapiro, “New Work and
Words” – This exhibit features a 100-piece
series of collage paintings entitled Love, Lies
and Lust, which tells a story of relationships,
focusing on the complexity in relationships.
Shapiro has studied at the Fashion
Insititute of Technology, Parson School of Design-New School for
Social Research, and the School of Visual Arts in New York, as
well as the Museum School of Fine Arts in Houston. A native of
New Jersey, Shapiro currently lives and
works in Ft. Lauderdale.
Jaime Ferrer, “Passage” – A
Chilean native, Ferrer studied at the
School of Fine Arts (Escuela de Bellas
Artes) in his hometown of Santiago.
Ferrer’s work currently explores
what he refers to as “the magnetism
found in an apparent epicenter in the
middle of this continent.” His
works depict this magnetism by
showing its effect on people and
the product of the social journey.
Ferrer currently lives in Miami,
where he creates and teaches.
The Coral Springs Museum of
Art is located in the Coral Springs
City Centre, 2855 Coral Springs
Drive. Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $3, members and
children under 18 are free, and free to all on Wednesdays.
For more information, please call 340-5000.
L o o k W h at ’ s H a p p e n i n g at t h e C o r a l S p r i n g s
Museum of ARt! Fun for all ages!
Art Classes in an Art Museum - Programs are
held Mondays thru Saturdays in eight-week sessions,
beginning September 5 (thru October 28), and
beginning October 31 (thru December 23).
The classes are open to everyone, and
allow children, teens and adults
to explore their creativity through a
variety of art classes tailored to
their particular age group and experience. Examples of topics covered
are: papier mache, watercolor, hand-built ceramics,
collage, oil and acrylic painting, drawing, sketching,
and “Art Through Literature.” Contact the Museum at
340-5000 for specific dates and times.
Summer Art Camp Workshops - Registration is
still ongoing for “Summer Art Camp Workshops.” Open
to children ages 5-15. The Workshops run Monday - Friday thru the
week of August 14.
Family Fundays - Drop in anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on
Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, September 10 with your family to
enjoy “Family Funday” art activities. $3 per person, or $10 for
February/March 2000
August/September
2000
August/September
2000
families of 4 or more, and free to Museum members. Price also
includes Museum admission.
Yoga for Art Lovers - Enjoy the health and spiritual benefits of
Hatha Yoga while surrounded by the works of contemporary Florida
artists. Open to all skill levels. Classes are held on Saturday and
Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The cost is $7 per class,
or $60 for a ten-class pass. Students must bring their own mat or
towel.
Art Class Scholarships - Scholarships for “Art Classes in an Art
Museum” sessions are available to artistic children, ages 7-18, living in
Coral Springs who come from financially disadvantaged families.
The Museum has received a $5,000 donation from the Coral Springs
Cultural Foundation designated for art class scholarships for resident
children. The scholarships will be given thru 2001. Applications are
available at the Museum.
Docent Tours - Tours are given Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Reservations are required for large groups.
For more information about these programs
or to register, contact the
Coral Springs Museum of Art at 340-5000.
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Playball Program Offers Fun for
Children of All Skills and Abilities
Open to children ages 3 to 10 years of age, the Playball
program focuses on developing essential coordination skills
which enhance every aspect of a child’s life. No special talents
or skills are required. Playball is not only for talented ministars, but children wishing to improve coordination skills.
Playball is a new Parks and Recreation program that
provides activities for both toddlers, and elementary and preschool-aged children.
Through positive and creative techniques, instructors teach
children movement tasks and competitive challenges. Children
will be assigned to activities based on age, readiness and experience. All activities are taught in a warm, unintimidating and
caring environment. Children are taught in groups of eight for
an hour, once a week.
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking
registrations for the free, introductory lessons being held
September 5 thru September 8. Two different class sessions
will be available: 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. and 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. Regular
classes will begin the week of September 11.
Following the introductory lesson, parents may sign up their
children monthly. A one month session costs $58.30 plus a
one-time $12 fee to cover insurance and equipment costs.
Classes will be held at Mullins Park. Registration is
available at the Mullins Park and Cypress Parks and Recreation
Offices and City Hall in the Mall.
For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation
Lions Park After-School Drop-In Program
Participants Enjoy End-Of-The-Year Party
ONE WEEK
SPORTS CAMPS
Baseball
Come out and learn to be as good as
the “Babe” himself with new instructor,
Jerry Albert, Athletic Director and Head
Baseball Coach at the Coral Springs
Charter School. The last camp of the
season is open to ages 7-15 and will be
held from August 14 - August 18 at
Mullins Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $110 per participant.
Basketball
The City is hosting the 11th season of Mike Noblet’s
“Nothing But Net Sports” basketball camp for ages 8-14.
All participants will receive a camp t-shirt.
Instructor Mike Noblet, a former player and assistant
coach for the Miami Hurricanes and professional basketball
player in Europe, will train participants, within game
settings, on dribbling, shooting, rebounding and defensive
skills.
August 7 - August 11
All Camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
Ramblewood Middle School’s air-conditioned gymnasium,
located at 8505 W. Atlantic Blvd. Cost: $130 per camp.
Department at 345-2107 or Mike Noblet at 263-4129.
Soccer
Recently, children enjoyed an End-Of-The-Year Party for the
Parks and Recreation Department’s After School Drop-In Program.
The party featured such fun activites as a climbing wall and hamburgers for lunch.
The Parks and Recreation Department offers two free After
School Drop-In Programs during the school year (excluding
vacation and early-release days.) for all residents.
The two camps are held at Castlewood Park, 3800 NW 115
Avenue, and Lions Park, 3555 Riverside Drive. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 345-2200.
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Simply Soccer Summer camps will be held at the Track
23 Fields in Mullins Park. Open to ages 6-14, and Tiny Tots
ages 5-7. This year’s Head Instructor is Gary Curreri, USSF
National License and USSF National Youth
License, Florida Youth Soccer Association
State Staff Coach, as well as long time coach
for the Coral Springs Storm.
Through educational and fun exercises,
Curreri will have participants practice training
and skills in mini-game settings.
Tiny Tot Program 9 a.m. - noon Cost:$60/participant
Regular Camp: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $110/ participant
Extended hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $125 per participant
Sign Up for One of Our Junior
Camps and Have Tons of Fun!
Junior Tennis Camp
The Parks and Recreation Department is offering the
Year 2000 Junior Tennis Camp thru August 25 at the
Tennis Center of Coral Springs for children ages 6 -16.
The Camp is a complete tennis program that includes
tournament play, video taping of students, half and full
court play, round robins, team matches against other
camps, and much more in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The Camp is conducted by USPTA City Tennis
Professional Kevin McCarthy and his staff and is sponsored by the City of Coral Springs’ Parks and
Recreation Department.
Camp is held Monday thru Friday on two different
sessions. Full day sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost for one week is $140, $120 for each additional
week, and $35 for one day. Full day campers will be
able to swim at the Aquatics Complex during lunch.
Half day sessions are 9 a.m to 12 p.m. Cost for one
week is $95, $85 for each additional week, and $25 for
one day.
For more information, contact the Parks and
Recreation Department at 344-1840 or 345-2100.
Junior Golf and Tennis Camp
From August 21 - August 25, the Parks and Recreation
Department will hold its Summer 2000 Junior Golf and
Tennis Camp at Sportsplex.
Cost is $175 per week, or $40 per day. All instructors
conducting the camp are PGA and USPTA certified.
The camp will consist of golf and tennis instruction,
free swim time, and a halfhour for lunch.
For more information, contact the Tennis Center at
344-1840.
Masters
National Diving
Championships
To Be Held At
Aquatic Complex
The Masters National
Diving Championships
will be held at the Aquatic
Complex, from August 23
thru August 27. For a
schedule of events,
contact the Aquatic
Complex at 345-2121.
February/March
2000
August/September
2000
Red Cross Community Awareness
Classes Teach Safety Skills
Beneficial to Any Household
American Red Cross Community
Awareness Classes are now available
at the Aquatic Complex.
The Staff is currently accepting
enrollment for the following
classes: CPR, First Aid, Baby
Sitting and Lifeguard Training. For
class times and dates and registration information, please call the Aquatic
Complex at 345-2121.
Swimming Lessons Offered at City Pools
Swimming lessons are available for all ability levels at all
City pools.
Fall swimming lesson sessions will begin between the end
of August and beginning of September.
For more information, please call the CITYINFO Line
at 755-INFO, ext. 377. Cypress Park Pool at 345-2109,
Mullins Park Pool at 345-2170, or the Aquatic Complex at
345-2121.
Ladies One-Week Tennis Mini-Camp Available
The Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Ladies
Tennis Mini-Camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., three
days a week. Classes are open to all skill
levels. Cost is $85 for three
days, $60 for two days, and $35
for one day.
Participants will learn new skills,
participate in practice drills and develop
playing strategies. Players will also be videotaped to further develop skills and playing
techniques.
Lunch will be available on the last day of camp at noon.
Cost: $9 per person. For more information, contact the
Tennis Center at 344-1840.
Tennis Lessons Being Taught at Cypress Park
and the Tennis Center
Tennis lessons are available for Tiny Tot thru Adult
Intermediate Levels until August 19 at Cypress Park Tennis
Center. Staff will also conduct drills on Mondays from 9:30
a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 345-2100 for prices and registration
information.
The Tennis Center will also be offering adult beginner and
adult advanced beginner level classes thru August 19. Adult
beginner classes are held on Wednesdays and adult advanced
beginner classes on Thursdays. Both classes are held from
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and cost $46 per class.
Drills are also held on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. and cost $11. For more information, contact the Tennis
Center at 344-1840.
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News Briefs
Business Mentors
and TAG Team
Members Needed
Please call Jenny Rebour,
Youth Mentoring Program
Coordinator at 346-1289 if you
are interested in becoming a
Business Mentor and/or TAG
(Together Achieving Goals)
Mentoring Team Member in the
City’s Youth Mentoring Program.
Business Mentors work with
youth at the Mentor’s work place
once a week for two hours, for
six weeks.
TAG Mentoring Team
Members establish a relationship with a youth after
school or on weekends for at
least two hours a month, from
six to twelve months.
The City’s TAG Mentoring
Team is not affiliated with Big
Brothers, Big Sisters of
Broward County.
Mayor of Entebbe, Uganda Visits City
The Coral Springs Sister Cities Association recently
hosted the three-day visit of Mayor Stephen Kabuye
(fifth from right) of Entebbe, Uganda. Kabuye’s visit to
Coral Springs was part of a U.S. tour sponsored by the
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs. During his visit, Kabuye spoke with
many students and community leaders.
Sartory Senior Center Grand Opening
to Be Held Wednesday, October 4
Details about the event will be announced after they
are finalized. For more information, contact Parks and
Recreation Assistant Nedra Lyons at 345-2209.
It’s Time For A Change. . .
Nominal Parking Fee
When finding a website address is like searching for a
needle in a haystack, it’s time for a much needed change!
Since 1994, the City’s website address has followed the
domain name protocol for government agencies:
(city).(name-of-city).(state).(country)
or
ci.coral-springs.fl.us
Sure, it makes sense, but it’s not easy to repeat and
it’s definitely not easy to remember.
So we’re changing the name.
www.coralsprings.org
coralsprings.org is now the official domain name for the
City of Coral Springs, however, you’ll still be able to get
to our site with the old web address.
Check out all the great new features we’ve
added to our website!
• Animated Economic
Development Foundation
presentation
• Interactive location map
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• Online Youth and Family
Resource Guide
•Virtual tours of various
City facilities
Sports Ilustrated
Photo Shoot of
Star Diver Held at
Aquatics Complex
Recently, Sport Illustrated
Magazine held a photo shoot at
the Aquatic Complex to photograph international Chinese
diving champion and Olympic
hopeful, Li Na.
The pictures will be featured
in the September 11, 2000
Olympic Preview Issue of
Sports Illustrated.
Census Bureau Has
New Phone Number
The US Census Bureau has a
new phone number to call if you
did not receive a Census form or
were not contacted by a Census
Taker. The new phone number is
(800) 471-9424.
City’s Historical Board Seeks LongTime Residents to Share Experiences
of Early Years in Coral Springs
The City’s Historical Board is seeking residents,
living in Coral Springs for 15 years or more, to share
their stories, pictures and memorabilia of early
memories in Coral Springs. The Board plans to use
the memorabilia and memories to make a video documentary of the City’s history which will be used as
an educational tool in schools.
Residents who participate will have their family’s
name engraved on a plaque to be hung in City Hall
recognizing them and their family as pioneer residents. All memorabilia given to the Board is on a
donation-basis only, and will not be returned.
Interested residents are encouraged to contact Gina
Salinsky, Project Coordinator at 344-1147.
Sponsorships Available for
December Holiday Parade
Various sponsorship packages are available for
those interested in participating in the City’s
December Holiday Parade.
For more information, to receive a sponsorship
package, or to volunteer on the Holiday Parade
Committee, please contact the Parks and Recreation
What’s going up?
At press time, there were 61 projects under construction or going through the approval process. Take a look at what’s coming to your
area of the City! If you have any questions about this list, please call Community Development at 344-1114.
Legend: P=Proposed Development APP=Approved by DRC
LC=Land Clearing UC=Under Construction C=Complete
1 GREEN HILLS GOLF VILLAS (21 townhomes)(Phase II) UC
NW 38 Dr., S of Continental Golf Course
2 THE BREEZES (18 townhomes)(1.84 acres)
SE corner of NW 111 Ave and Sample Road
3 WALMART SUPERSTORE (218,729 sq. ft.) P
SE corner of Sample Road and Turtle Creek Drive
4 STORAGE USA (90,050 sq. ft.) UC
NW Corner of Sample Rd and NW 124th Ave. (Corporate Park)
5 MAINSTREET USA 65 townhomes UC
NW corner of Westview Drive and Coral Springs Drive
6 SYLVIA INDUSTRIAL PHASE II (6,000 sq. ft.) APP
SW corner of Wiles Road and NW 120th Ave.
7 PELICAN POINTE (125 townhomes) UC
W of Coral Ridge Dr., N of Wiles Rd., off Wyndham Lakes Blvd. South
8 ALDEN THE CLEANERS (3,000 sq. ft.) P
NE corner of Sample Rd. and Coral Springs Dr.
9 SOUTHERN SELF STORAGE (101,353 sq. ft.) UC
Coral Ridge Drive between Sample Rd. and NW 39th Street
10 THE HAMPTONS AT CORAL SPRINGS (296 apartment units) UC
E side of Coral Ridge Drive across from Heron Bay Blvd
11 EAGLE CREEK / MORRISON HOMES (83 zero lot line homes) UC
Wyndham Lakes Blvd N and W of Coral Ridge Dr.
12 TALL CYPRESS NATURAL AREA (Land area 68.38 acres) P
NE corner of Sample Road and Turtle Run Blvd.
13 THE FAIRWAYS AT HERON BAY (148 townhomes) UC
N of Sawgrass Expwy, S of 58th Manor, W of NW 123rd Ave.
14 Z-PLAT - PHASE III (28,174 sq. ft. add’l retail space) UC
N Sample Rd between Woodside Dr and Rock Island Rd.
15 ROYAL RIVER CONDO (32 Units)
W on Riverside Dr between Sample Rd and Royal Palm Blvd (P)
16 HERON BAY FOUR (115 zero lot line homes) UC
N of Sawgrass Expwy., W of Coral Ridge Dr.
17 CLATSOFF OFFICE BUILDING (6,826 sq. ft.) P
NW 29th St. and NW 101st Lane
18 MULLINS PARK GYMNASIUM (36,625 sq. ft.) UC
2501 Coral Springs Dr.
19 CORAL SHORES (84 zero-lot line homes) UC
S side of Wyndham Lakes Blvd. N., W of Coral Ridge Dr.
20 THE TIDES (36 Units) (P)
NE corner NW 118 Avenue and N 8 Dr
21 HESS GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE (3,197 sq. ft.) P
West of 441 South of Turtle Creek Dr.
22 JM GLAD BUILDING (27,998 sq. ft.) APP
E of NW 124th Ave. and S of NW 44th St./Greater Coral Springs R&D Park
23 CENTER WEST (2 large office bldgs., 86,830 sq. ft.) UC
W side of University Dr., between Royal Palm Blvd. & Sample Rd.
24 ADDISON COURT VILLAS (83 townhouses) Phase II UC
N Wyndham Lakes Blvd., W of Coral Ridge Dr
25 THE HAMLET (29 townhomes) UC
NE corner of NW 28 St. and Coral Hills Dr.
26 SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
(Building: 12,815 sq. ft., Land Area: 1.8 acres) P
Sportsplex Dr. between Sample Rd. and Royal Palm Blvd
27 MOBIL MART / CAR WASH (6,080 sq. ft.) APP
NW corner of Coral Ridge Drive and Wiles Rd.
28 CORAL SPRINGS COVE (108 zero lot-line homes) UC
E of Wyndham Lakes Blvd, N of NW 49 Dr.
29 THE POINTE AT HERON BAY (68 zero lot-line homes) UC
N of Sawgrass Expwy., S of Heron Bay Blvd.
30 PELICAN TRAILS EAST (77 zero lot line homes) UC
W of Coral Ridge Dr., N of Wyndham Lakes Blvd. S.
31 GOLDEN BAY (90 zero lot line homes) UC
Wyndham Lakes Blvd. S., N of Wiles Rd., W of Coral Ridge Dr.
32 CHEVRON GAS STATION (3,300 sq. ft.) UC
NW corner of University Dr. and Westview Dr.
33 HERON BAY SOUTH (168 zero lot line homes) P
S side of Heron Bay Blvd across from TPC Golf Course
34 CORAL SPRINGS NW REGIONAL LIBRARY (71,684 sq. ft.) UC
SE corner of University Dr. and W Sample Rd.
35 CHABAD OF CORAL SPRINGS (SYNAGOGUE) (8,516 sq. ft.) P
SE portion of University Dr. and Cardinal Rd.
36 STEAK N SHAKE (Building: 3,690 sq. ft., Land Area: 1.5 acres) P
West of 441 South of Turtle Creek Dr.
37 ALBERTSON’S (Facade & Landscaping Update, 51,951 sq. ft.) P
SE corner of University Drive and Royal Palm Boulevard
38 LUTHERAN MINISTRY IN CHRIST CHURCH ADDITION (3,976 sq. ft.) P
NE corner of Sample Rd and NW 101 Ave
39 COMMERCE CENTER OF CORAL SPRINGS (46,752 sq.ft.) UC
Corporate Park of Coral Springs
Proposed and Current Development
July 2000
40 CORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GYM (14,700 sf) UC
NE corner of Riverside Dr. and Royal Palm Blvd.
41 LAKEVIEW WEST VIZCAYA (267 zero lot line homes) UC
W side of Lakeview Dr., N of Atlantic Blvd.
42 SAWGRASS CENTER (81,398 sq. ft.) UC
E of NW 124th Ave. and S of 44th St./Greater Coral Springs R&D Park
43 POINTEBANK (3,000 sq. ft.) APP
NW corner of Wiles Rd. and 441
44 HAMPSHIRE HOMES (12 Units) LC
E of University Dr and N of Sample Rd on Hampshire Dr
45 PROF. ENTERPRISES COMMERCIAL BLDG (19,730 sq. ft.) UC
S side of Wiles Rd, just E of Woodside Dr.
46 G & E ENTERPRISES (6,449 sq. ft.) P
S of Wiles and W of 124 Ave
47 SEVEN ELEVEN (2,940 sq. ft.) P
SE corner of Royal Palm Boulevard and Coral Springs Dr.
48 CYPRESS POINT AT CORAL SPRINGS (330 Units) P
S of Sample Rd nd W of Turtle Run Blvd
49 LAKE POINT APARTMENTS (360 units) P
N corner of Riverside Dr and W. Atlantic Blvd
50 SAWGRASS EXECUTIVE GOLF @ SPORTSPLEX (25.3 acres) P
Sportsplex Dr between Sample Rd and Royal Palm Blvd
51 ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATH. CHURCH (24,278 s.f.) UC
SE corner of Coral Ridge Dr. and Lakeview Dr.
52 PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UC
NW corner of NW 29th St. and NW 101st Lane
53 DESMAR CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOMES (10 Units) APP
NW corner of Coral Springs Dr. and Royal Palm Blvd.
54 ARCHSTONE AT CORAL SPRINGS (251 apartment units) APP
SE corner of Wiles Rd. and Turtle Run Blvd.
55 CAMBRIDGE ACADEMIES (59,563 sq. ft.) UC
NE corner of Westview Dr and University Dr
56 WALMART SUPERSTORE (223,235 sq. ft.) P
NE corner of Coral Ridge Dr. and the Sawgrass Expressway
57 FOUR EYES OPTICAL, INC. (12,100 sq. ft.) P
N of Atlantic Blvd. on University Dr./NW 14th St.
58 M. ECKER & COMPANY (Building: 48,910 sq ft, Land Area: 3.13 acres) APP
West of Coral Ridge Drive and south of Wiles Road
59 ALE HOUSE AT CORAL SQUARE MALL (Building: 8,100 sq ft, Land: 2.1 acres) P
West of Riverside Drive on West Atlantic Boulevard at Coral Square Mall
60 PESTANA PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PLAZA (Building: 5,082 sf, Land: 7.3 acres) P
Northwest of the Corner of NW 29th St and NW 99th Ave.
61 D & M CORAL SPRINGS (Warehouse: 158,881 sq. ft., Land Area: 3.64 acres)
West of Coral Ridge Drive on NW 124 Avenue.
62 LA PLACIDE VILLAS (40 Units) P
N of NW corner of Sample Rd and Coral Springs Dr
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