Coconut Creek Top Stories
By LUIS F. PEREZ
January 2, 2025
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Tradewinds Park’s $24 million redevelopment project is entering its third phase, with construction set to begin this spring. The plan focuses on turning the north-side Educational Farm & Gardens into a hub for community activities and family-friendly amenities while ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Broward County Public Schools invites Coconut Creek parents who want to take an active role in their children’s education to attend “Powerful Parents and Pedagogy.” The free event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Coral Glades High School, at 2700 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new eatery has opened its doors in Coral Springs, bringing mochi doughnuts, Korean rice flour hot dogs, and bubble tea to the area. Mochinut, a growing chain, is now located at 1306 University Drive.Mochi doughnuts are made from glutinous rice flour, giving them a chewy ...
TAMARAC, FL - A 23-year-old woman was killed crossing a road just south of Coral Springs this week. Katherine Campbell, a Tamarac resident, was struck by an SUV on Monday afternoon near the intersection of West McNab Road and University Drive, according to a news bulletin released Wednesday by ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek residents wake up on New Year’s Day, they’ll continue to enjoy warm daytime temperatures in the low to upper 70s before a cool-down later in the week, according to the National Weather Service. The temperatures will drop by 5 to 10 degrees below the seasonal ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The owner of the Winston Park Center, home to a Publix Supermarket, in Coconut Creek is asking the city to reduce a nearly $8,500 fine after failing to get a permit to conduct repair work due to a September 2023 water main break. The city’s code enforcement fine reduction ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 33-year-old man is in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the parking lot of Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs, according to court records and a local media report.Hosea Smith Jr. has been charged with sexual battery, two counts of lewd ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A new mikvah is under construction in Coral Springs and set to open in 2025. Chai Center, a Jewish religious and education center, is opening the ritual pool at its location at 5761 Coral Ridge Drive, according to its website. A mikvah, which looks like a small pool, is used for ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — New Year's Eve is a time for celebration for Coconut Creek residents, but it also brings increased risks on the roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol-impaired driving remains the leading cause of fatal accidents, especially during the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Broward County Public Schools is reminding students and families in Coconut Creek and across the county that they still have access to mental health services during winter break.The district's mental health services department is providing a range of resources during this ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Adults with developmental disabilities have an opportunity to connect with nature and enhance their well-being through the Nordic Pole Walking Program being held in Coconut Creek. This free, inclusive program runs 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday from Jan. 15 to March 5 at the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Now that the holidays are over, Broward County is giving residents a chance to recycle that evergreen tree. The Chip-A-Tree program is free for residents across the county — including Coconut Creek — and runs through Monday, Jan. 20. Participating is simple: just remove all ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - For Antoinette Rogers, gardening at Coral Springs Community Garden is a way to nourish not just the soil, but lives—both in her community and around the world.A long-time resident of Coral Springs, Rogers, 48, has turned her passion for gardening into a mission to give back, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek families are encouraged to attend the Broward County Public Schools Showcase on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 5 - 8 p.m. at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.The event will provide information about school choice options, which allow students to attend schools outside their ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A new spot for healthy Asian cuisine is set to open in Coral Springs.Sovereign, which specializes in poke, Pan-Asian cuisine, and boba tea, is expanding its presence beyond its locations in Plantation and downtown Miami.The restaurant will open in a plaza at 1308 University ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Studies show that 73% of child safety seats are not installed correctly. To help families address this issue, Coconut Creek officials are offering free inspections by certified child safety seat inspectors.The first event of 2025 will take place Saturday, Jan. 11, at the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Since taking the helm of a long-standing Coral Springs dental practice in 2016, Dr. Tadeu Szpoganicz — known to patients as Dr. Tad — has made significant strides in modernizing patient care.Now, as ClearWave Dental & Aesthetics undergoes a major expansion, it is poised to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Forecasters have predicated a drier, warmer winter for much of South Florida, including Coconut Creek, and so far, they're right, with the month of December receiving less than half of its average rainfall.Through Dec. 26, South Florida has seen 0.61 inches of rain. The normal ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As 2024 comes to its final days, many Coconut Creek residents take stock of the past year and look forward to the next. TAPinto Coconut Creek took a look at U.S. Census Bureau data for a snapshot of the city as it enters into 2025. The latest census data shows the city’s ...
PARKLAND, FL – Glyk Gelato, a family-owned gelato shop in Parkland, will transition to an online-only service starting Jan. 1, ending counter service at its physical location at 7515 State Road 7. Founded in 2016 by Jaime and Sam Kellerstein, Glyk Gelato has been known for its handcrafted, Kosher ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Chabad of Coral Springs recently concluded its four-year food distribution program, which began in 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic's economic and social challenges.At its peak, the initiative brought together up to 1,200 cars weekly—stretching, at times, for nearly a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Parents and families on break from school or work over the next week or so can turn to the North Regional/Broward College Library for more than just taking out books to read. Here are a few of their program offerings over the next two weeks: Games People Play, which runs from 2 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs families are invited to celebrate Hanukkah on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Sportsplex Park at 2800 Sportsplex Drive.Organized by the Chabad Centers, the event will feature a variety of activities, including bungee jumping, inflatable rides, rock climbing, laser tag, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek residents wake up to unwrap their gifts under the Christmas tree, they’ll enjoy a South Florida winter day with partly sunny skies, high temperatures in the upper 70s and overnight lows in the 60s, according to the National Weather Service. There’s a 30 percent ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Will curbside recycling soon return to Coconut Creek? The city’s single-family home recycling program was halted two years after a 2018 decision by China to stop taking the world’s recycling, a move that sent ripples throughout the globe and significantly impacted local ...
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 ...