Category: Community/Happenings

Masterpiece Event: Blame It On Rio!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

Want to do something fun and good for the community this summer? Come join us on Thursday August 20th at the Coral Springs Museum of Art for an annual fundraiser with the mission to raise support for the Museum’s innovative and educational art programs and exhibitions. This year, the Museum will present the Masterpiece Event: …

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Will I have to pay PMI forever?

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

The majority of homeowners when purchasing a house will hear the term “PMI”. “PMI” is private mortgage insurance. Homeowners purchasing a house with less than 20 percent down will most likely have to buy private mortgage insurance — PMI. The purpose of this insurance is to cover the lender in case you default, and it …

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School’s out for the Summer!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

School’s out in South Florida and summertime has officially arrived! With the school year over with parents are looking for fun activities to keep their kids busy during the summer months. Coral Springs has a lot to offer this summer, check out these attractions and events that are sure to keep the whole family happy …

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Coral Springs: Top Workplaces 2015

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

Thinking about moving to Coral Springs? Coral Springs was named one of the top places to work in 2015! WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement, recently surveyed hundreds of workers to determine the best places to work in South Florida and Coral Springs was at the top of the …

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Which Coral Springs Community Events will you be at?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

The South Florida warm weather we all know and love is out in full force this week. Its the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. April Fool’s Day may be over, but in Coral Springs residents still have April Pool’s Day to look forward to! Join us at April Pool’s Day on …

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South Florida Spring Cleaning

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

The official first day of spring, March 20th, is just around the corner. For South Florida residents this doesn’t bring a big change in weather, but it can be a great time to get some spring cleaning done! Not sure where to begin? Here are 10 spring cleaning tips for your home. Organize your Closet …

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Why Move To Florida?

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

Are you considering moving to South Florida? In the past few years many people from the northeast and other parts of the country have been flocking to South Florida. Of course the warm weather has always been a big draw, but recently other factors have had a major influence in the decision to relocate such as: …

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Household Hazardous Waste: 2015 Collection Options

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Great Florida Homes

Cleaning out your home is a great opportunity to start the New Year off on a good note. After your cleaning is completed you will probably have some household items that you need to dispose of. The cities of Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Tamarac, Fort Lauderdale, and Pompano Beach have established a cooperative agreement that …

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Home for the Holidays

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Great Florida Homes

We are already flying through November which means the holiday season is upon us! Thanksgiving is only about two weeks away and December will be here before we know it. Kids away at college start to come home and relatives begin to trickle in from everywhere! The Coral Springs community has tons of events and …

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Slice of the Springs

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Great Florida Homes

Are you aware that the City of Coral Springs holds annual Slice of the Springs neighborhood meetings? These meetings are when City staff come to your neighborhood to discuss relevant issues or concerns. The meetings are your chance to interface directly with staff members from all sectors of the City, including police, fire, community development, …

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