Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp CoralSprings High School’s Shrek The Musical received 12 Nominations. {Courtesy South Florida Cappies} Several area schools were nominated for Cappie Awards including Coral Glades, Coral Springs, J.P. Taravella and Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Monarch, and North Broward Prep. Nominees from 26 schools in Broward and Palm Beach will compete for the awards in 48 categories. The awards recognize performers, orchestras, designers, technicians, publicists, and critics. Modeled after Broadway’s Tony Awards, the Cappies Awards will feature songs and scenes from the top-nom ..read more

Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp  It’s time to put on the garden gloves for this year’s EarthFest plant giveaway, held at the Sawgrass Nature Center in the Coral Springs Sports Complex. EarthFest will feature nature exhibits, a community garden, raffles, smiles, and a plant giveaway. This year the city will exclusively offer all native Floridian plants, which are known to preserve water better, allowing them to thrive in South Florida weather conditions. The event is free but intended for Coral Springs residents only. Plants will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, and identi ..read more

Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp {Coral Springs Police} In a move to combat identity theft and promote secure document disposal, the Coral Springs Police Department is holding a free, touchless Shredathon event. Held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sportsplex, residents can bring three cardboard boxes or reusable bins per vehicle for free and up to three additional boxes with a $5 donation per box. Donations benefit the Police Explorer Program. Plastic or garbage bags are not accepted, and residents must ensure that no trash or other items, such as plastic or metal rings, bin ..read more

Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp Contestant Nikol Zarbalas, as seen on Guy’s Grocery Games, Season 36. {Food Network} Nicol Zarbalas, chef and owner of Hellenic Republic, once again showcased her cooking skills in a Guy Fieri show, this time in Guy’s Grocery Games. In December 2022, Guy Fieri filmed an episode of his Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives show at her restaurant located at 2764 N University Drive, stating that Zarbalas’ signature Lamb Burger and Kataifi Fried Shrimp was “hands down, the best Greek food he’s had.” In the DDD Budget Battle episode, which premiered on April 17, 2024, Zarbalas ..read more

Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp  By Sharon Aron Baron “The Walk on Wednesday” live music returns with The Horizons Trio On April 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., don’t miss this South Florida band playing a variety of Pop, Latin, Top 40, Sinatra, Disco, Motown, Oldies, Swing, Jazz, Country, Jimmy Buffett, and Calypso. Guests are invited to bring their folding lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the performances in the courtyard. However, attendees are kindly requested to be mindful of public walkways, ensuring that sidewalks are not blocked and that there ..read more

Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp  Get ready to dress up that pup because the popular food truck event Bites-N-Sips is returning to Coral Springs with a dog costume contest. The event will be held on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 p.m. to  9:30 p.m. and will offer the community a variety of culinary offerings alongside engaging activities and entertainment. The event will feature a lineup of food trucks, offering everything from gourmet pretzels by Auntie Anne’s to exotic flavors like the Greek Gyro and Tijuana Taxi Co. Noteworthy participants include Moop Pops, V’s Cheesecakes, Cecelies Gour ..read more

Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp  MYTHS AND FACTS: NAR Reaches $418 Million Settlement By Michael Citron If you’ve been keeping up, you’ve likely heard about the recent $418 million NAR settlement and its potential impact on the real estate commission landscape. But let’s clear the air and address some common myths and misinformation that are circulating. Myth 1: The Settlement Forces Brokers to Reduce Their Compensation To be clear. The proposed settlement doesn’t impose new rules or limitations on Realtors regarding fees or services. Commissions have always been negotiable, allowing sellers to ..read more

Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp Coral Springs Day of Prayer. {City of Coral Springs} Religions of all types are invited to pray for the community and leaders on The National Day of Prayer. The Clergy Coalition of Coral Springs, Parkland, and Northwest Broward, in partnership with the Coral Springs Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, is holding the event on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Residents from all faiths are welcome to join the shared community prayer service, where young members of various houses of worship will pray for our leaders, our n ..read more

Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp Mayor Scott Brook and a challenger at last year’s Mayors Chess Challenger {City of Coral Springs}. Calling all chess enthusiasts. Coral Springs is ready to “rook” your world with the upcoming Annual Mayors’ Chess Challenge. Mayor Scott Brook and the Coral Springs City Commission have announced the Annual Mayors’ Chess Challenge on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mullins Hall, 10150 NW 29th Street. A popular event held in more than a dozen cities across Broward County, the Mayors’ Chess Challenge is open to participants of all ages and skill ..read more

Share Tweet reddit Whatsapp  Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook opened up about his faith Wednesday as commissioners declared May Jewish American Heritage Month and honored victims of the Holocaust. Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, will be commemorated on May 6 in Coral Springs. First observed in 1949, Yom HaShoah honors Holocaust victims, survivors, rescuers, and liberators. The date also marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The Nazis killed six million Jews and millions of others, including the mentally and physically disabled ..read more