By Agrippina Fadel Give a shelter pet a gift of a holiday with a loving family this December. The Humane Society of Broward County is asking residents to take a dog, a cat, or a rabbit home for the winter holidays and give the pets a much-needed relief from the shelter environment. Cherie Wachter, Humane Society’s VP of Marketing, said adult animals will be available for two-week holiday sleepovers starting December 20. “This gives the pets a break from being in the shelter and lets them get spoiled. Of course, the ultimate goal is for the pet to spend not just this holiday season in their te ..read more

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center. {Marriott} By Ryan Yousefi Looking for new ways to holiday shop on a budget this year? An unorthodox opportunity is coming to town. Bond Street Auctions is set to host its upcoming Seized Assets Auction on Sunday, December 10, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center.  Vincent Evens of Bond Street Auctions tells Coral Springs Talk the event promises an exclusive opportunity to acquire high-quality items at up to 90% off retail prices. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for art and jewelry ..read more

Coral Springs Aquatic Complex. {City of Coral Springs By Kevin Deutsch A former Coral Springs Swim Club member on Wednesday joined several other residents in alleging bullying and a toxic culture in the organization, blaming head coach Bruno Darzi for the problems. Speaking during the public comment portion of a Coral Springs City Commission meeting, former swim club member Ethan Persten, 15, said the dysfunction has led to an exodus of talented swimmers. The issues have persisted for years and included bullying by coaching staff members as well as some swimmers, according to the teen. Perst ..read more

China House in Coral Springs. {Google Maps} By Kevin Deutsch A beloved Coral Springs Chinese restaurant is being forced out of a local shopping center to make way for a replacement tenant that can attract more affluent customers, according to the restaurant’s owners. China House, where John and Jennifer You have served up delicious Chinese dishes to hungry locals for around 20 years, must clear out of its longtime space at 5984 Coral Ridge Dr. in the Sawgrass Center by Jan. 1, 2024. ShopCore Properties, which operates the plaza, informed the Yous that their lease would not be renewed despite ..read more

 By Sharon Aron Baron In response to overwhelming demand, comedian Kevin Hart has scheduled an additional performance at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. The new show is set for Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 10 p.m., expanding Hart’s presence in the city. Fans should note that ticket sales for this event will be exclusively online. To ensure fair access, there is a limit of six tickets per transaction. In a unique offering, the Center has announced a members-only pre-sale. Members can use the promo code “KEVIN” to secure their tickets before the public on-sale date. This exclusive pre-s ..read more

By: Sharon Aron Baron Talk Media’s local online publications were named finalists for the 2023 Florida Press Club awards, and recognized for their timely and relevant reporting on news and politics in northwest Broward County. On Nov 4, several writers at Talk Media were named: Online, Independent News Site, Class A-C – Sallie James, for Parkland Talk Writing, Government News, Class C – Agrippina Fadel, Tamarac Talk Writing, Public Safety News C – Jim Donnelly, Coconut Creek Talk Writing, Sports Writing, Class C – Matt Rothman, Parkland Talk Photography, Portrait Personality Class C – Adam Ba ..read more

By Ryan Yousefi A Coral Springs Toastmasters Club invites the community to hone their public speaking skills at an upcoming free-to-attend event. The Outspoken Toastmasters is set to host its weekly meeting on Tuesday, December 12, and Tuesday, December 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wings Plus, located at 9880 West Sample Road. Toastmasters have organized weekly gatherings to allow individuals to work on their public speaking talents, professional development, and networking chops in an environment that offers constructive feedback.  Attendees of the event will have an opportu ..read more

By Kevin Deutsch Broward County Public Schools are continuing their efforts to combat the use of vaping. The district will hold a vaping prevention “Teen Talk” on Thursday, Dec. 7 at Coral Springs High School Auditorium, 7201 W. Sample Rd. A resource fair will be held at 5 p.m. followed by the talk at 6 p.m. The event will be hosted by School Board Chair Lori Alhadeff and will feature refreshments and giveaways. It will also be live-streamed on Facebook at Teen Talk. To register to attend the event contact Cynthia Tapia-Rodriguez at cynthia.tapia-rodriguez@browardschools.com. Community servic ..read more

 By Ryan Yousefi Tis the season to ‘Light up the Night’ at an annual charity celebration holiday event. Zimmerman & Frachtman P.A. will host its 11th annual ‘Light Up The Night’ charity event, a yearly celebration of the holiday giving season, on Thursday, December 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the firm’s 6991 State Road 7 building. This year, the event continues its tradition of giving back, with all proceeds dedicated to Parkland Cares, a non-profit organization founded after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting tragedy.  According to Parkland Cares, last year’s event raised ..read more

Bethlehem Revisited returns to Coral Springs. {First Church Coral Springs} By: Sharon Aron Baron The First Church of Coral Springs is set to host “Bethlehem Revisited,” a unique, interactive event that recreates the ancient city of Bethlehem as it may have appeared over 2,000 years ago. Since 1993, this event has become a longstanding tradition of the South Florida Christmas season. The First Church of Coral Springs presents a meticulously crafted representation of Bethlehem, complete with a walled city constructed from over 30,000 square feet of lumber. The event involves a large cast and c ..read more