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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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October is breast cancer awareness month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. The main objective of this month is to remind everyone to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Every year in support of …

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One of GreatFloridaHome’s own Joy Carter is a candidate for the upcoming election for City Commissioner. Joy is a very active member of the community and is in support of the G.O. bond. You can read more details about Joy and her campaign at http://electjoycarter.com/ Registered voters in the City of Coral Springs will have the …

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Can you believe it is already October? Halloween is right around the corner! While it may not feel like the fall season in sunny South Florida it is time to bring out the fall decorations. Some simple additions to your homes entry way can really make your guests get in the holiday spirit. A few …

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The aging population of the United States has been a growing concern on many levels, from what to do about social security to the housing market. The number of Americans age 50+ will grow to 132 million by 2030, which is an increase of more than 70% since 2000. This is a major shift in …

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No plans for the upcoming weekends? Look no further! The Coral Springs community has some great upcoming events that are fun for all ages. Join us this Saturday, September 20th, from 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Trash to Treasure Garage Sale. You never know what you will find at a garage sale; as …

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Join us at the kick-off event to celebrate peace and understanding at The International Day of Peace celebration on Friday, September 19 at 7:45 a.m.at the International Peace Garden, located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive, adjacent to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. A light breakfast will follow. Everyone is invited as City officials, students …

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The city’s annual community garage sale is set for September 20th! Vendor Spaces are now available for the Trash to Treasure Garage Sale, to be held at Mullins Park on Saturday, September 20 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. This popular event offers a great opportunity to buy or sell household and other items. Registration cost is $25 …

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The groundbreaking ceremony for the City’s Downtown Art Walk will be on tomorrow, August 27 at 9 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the Bank of America parking lot, located at 3200 N. University Drive. According to the City of Coral Springs, the Downtown Art Walk was designed as a “Unique” walk-able connection from the planned …

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Here are some tips to help you determine a realistic budget for your house hunt! Different lenders will qualify you for different amounts. Going with the biggest mortgage option is not always the best option. There are some things you should consider before jumping into a large financial decision such as a house mortgage. Think …

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