Coconut Creek News
By LEON FOOKSMAN
December 23, 2024
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Babe Caruso, 34, and J.P. Caruso, 30, grew up in a household of seven siblings in Delray Beach, where healthy meals and a strong work ethic were part of daily life. Their parents, both CPAs, taught them the value of earning their own money and taking care of themselves—a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Looking to skip holiday cooking this Christmas? Coconut Creek and Coral Springs boast many Asian restaurants that open on Dec. 24 and 25. While we've verified their hours via Google and Yelp, it's best to call ahead to confirm, as holiday schedules can change. These popular ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – An alleged drunk driver crashed into another car in Coconut Creek earlier this month, causing an estimated $10,000 in damage to both cars.Damion Smith, 39, of Fort Lauderdale, was charged with DUI (second offense), DUI with property damage, and careless driving following the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The city of Coconut Creek’s annual Holiday Light Contest is in full swing, with residents encouraged to vote for their favorite decorated homes and businesses.Six homes have entered the contest so far, and organizers are encouraging additional homes and businesses to join the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek Police are investigating a storage unit burglary at Casa Palma in the 6200 block of State Road 7, where thieves stole $68,577 worth of items, according to a police bulletin this week.The theft happened between 4:45 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 9 a.m. on Dec. 13 and was ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs fire officials issued an alert on Friday urging residents with respiratory issues to remain indoors after smoke from a sugar cane fire drifted into northwest Broward County.The Florida Forest Service confirmed that the smoke originated from controlled sugar cane ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Party City is closing all its stores, including the Coral Springs’ Maplewood Plaza location, according to media reports. The company had a total of 748 stores across the country, with 46 in Florida. The Coral Springs store is at 1270 University Drive. In a video conference call ...
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — Broward County Public Schools on Friday announced the graduation schedule for the Coconut Creek Class of 2025. Ceremonies for all schools in the district will take place from May 28 to June 3, at various locations across the county.For Coconut Creek seniors, the following ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek police are investigating a series of vehicle thefts that occurred earlier this month -- including three at Al Hendrickson Toyota at 5401 Sample Road, according to a police bulletin released this week.Dealership thefts, according to the bulletin: -A vehicle was ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — All Coconut Creek public school employees will soon be wearing a panic button on a lanyard that, when pressed, will immediately alert first responders and everyone nearby to an emergency. The Broward School Board voted unanimously this week to purchase the panic buttons that ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two Coral Springs police officers were injured during a violent confrontation last week after responding to a call for assistance involving a man showing erratic behavior at his home, a police report said. One officer suffered three cuts to the head and face, one of which ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Starting in the new year, Coconut Creek will have a new city traveling event called Groove N Grub. The first edition is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the athletic field behind the Coconut Creek Recreation Complex at 4455 Sol Press Blvd. The event is a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A court recently sided with Coconut Creek after a zoning decision it made last year to allow three industrial buildings to be constructed at the northwest corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Lyons Road was challenged by a group of residents. In a Nov. 21 court filing, a three-judge ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A pedestrian was killed Wednesday morning after being hit by a car near the intersection of North State Road 7 and Loxahatchee Road in Coconut Creek.According to police, the crash occurred at 6:18 AM in the northbound lanes of State Road 7, just south of the traffic lights at ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek’s move to develop a master plan and zoning rules to preserve the Vinkemulder neighborhood’s equestrian and agricultural character last week hit a sawhorse barricade.The city’s planning and zoning board put off recommending approval for the master plan and zoning ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Broward County school board members approved the 2025-26 school calendar on Tuesday, which features key breaks, including a week-long Thanksgiving break, two weeks off for winter break, and a full week for spring break.Key dates for the 2025-26 school year:First day of school: ...
PARKLAND, FL – Deja Blue, a high-end restaurant known for its unique blend of Middle Eastern, Italian, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, has permanently closed its doors in Parkland.The restaurant shut down on Sunday at 7805 University Drive. “After 8 wonderful years of serving the Parkland ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As a decision on whether to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill looms next month, the Solid Waste Authority of Broward County is asking Coconut Creek residents to complete a survey on garbage and recycling. The survey is part of the authority’s development of a county-wide waste ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — For 30 years, Vincent Swaby has climbed into the cab of his 36,000-pound Republic Services garbage truck, faithfully collecting trash from businesses, restaurants, and apartment complexes across Coconut Creek.On Dec. 27, Swaby, 67, will make his final run before retiring — a day ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing extensive damage to windows at the Dave Thomas Education Center in Coconut Creek, a police report said. Kimarni Cotto of North Lauderdale is accused of throwing bricks or rocks at school windows on Sept. 1, causing close to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A Coconut Creek man has been charged with video voyeurism after police say he planted a hidden camera in the employee restroom of a Bank of America branch in Coral Springs.According to a police report, the camera—a cellphone concealed inside a black surgical glove with a hole ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police suspect a cleaning company stole $10,000 from a 76-year-old Coconut Creek woman, according to a police bulletin released this week. The theft, which occurred in the Winston Park neighborhood’s Cocobay development on NW 62 Drive, happened sometime between July 1 and Dec.
COCONUT CREEK, FL. — In an unusual move, a new candidate for a Coconut Creek City Commission seat came to its regular meeting Thursday to attack her opponent and other city officials for failing to address what she described as abuses. Philippa Sklaar, who this week filed to run against Vice Mayor ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Plans to demolish the former Bru’s Room location in Coral Springs have been scrapped by the new owner, a company connected to Kaluz, a popular restaurant chain.City officials confirmed this week that the demolition permit for the property at 1000 University Drive has been ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The massive MainStreet at Coconut Creek development project has hit a roadblock that’s casting doubt on whether it will ever become a reality.Throughout all of 2024, the developers sought and gained city approvals with few issues. The project is bordered by Wiles Road to the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs resident is among 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes who were pardoned by President Joe Biden this week.Joe Antonio Rodriguez, 55, is the only Floridian included on the list.According to U.S. Department of Justice records, Rodriguez pleaded guilty to bank ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The construction fences are up on the east side of the Marketplace at Hillsboro in Coconut Creek, and a new 4,672-foot building is planned on the parcel of land. However, what businesses will go there is unclear. City officials do not have any information on whom the tenants may ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek police are investigating a romance scam that cost a Centura Parc resident about $500,000 over three years, according to a police bulletin released on Thursday. The fraud went on from March 2021 until June 2024. The victim reported it to police on Dec. 3.
COCONUT CREEK, FL. — The Coconut Creek woman who has been sued for defamation by the city’s vice mayor filed paperwork Tuesday to run against her in next year’s municipal elections. Philippa Sklaar completed the initial paperwork to open a campaign account and accept campaign contributions for the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Last December, the new owners of the former Deenies Hideaway, once a famed swingers’ club, sought a demolition permit. Well, a year later, the dilapidated building at 5011 Hillsboro Boulevard is still standing. And that demo permit is still pending. “The contractor needs to ...