Photography by The City of Coconut Creek In 2000, the City of Coconut Creek began working on a master plan to establish a network of urban greenways and trails. The initiative started as a way to solve a problem, says Director of Sustainable Development, Sheila Rose. The city had to make a choice on whether
The City of Coconut Creek has launched a new online portal to enhance community engagement. Speak Up Coconut Creek is a moderated website designed to encourage citizen ideas, utilizing a social platform. Through one easy to use interface, residents can post ideas, vote and comment on ideas, share input, and discuss Coconut Creek’s future. Residents can suggest
Ever wonder how those movie stars and celebrities have such terrific youthful smiles? Well some are just lucky, but many have opted for porcelain veneers, the ultimate in cosmetic improvement. Veneers are very thin porcelain shells that can provide a beautiful yet natural tooth appearance. They can correct chipped, stained, uneven and broken teeth. They
Two things sunny South Florida does not lack are good weather and plenty of festivals. Here we take a look at a batch of bacchanals and a fanfare of festivals from Pinecrest to Delray Beach, including the SoBe Wine & Food Festival, the Boca Bacchanal, and many more specialty festivals coming up this year. Presented
Baptist Hospital of Miami, in partnership with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, has received certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Baptist Hospital is the first hospital in South Florida, the second in the state and one of only a few nationwide to receive this esteemed
Lightning is many times deadly and unpredictable. To add to this danger, Florida experiences a higher concentration of lightning because of its location between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It is common knowledge that one must seek shelter if one hears thunder or sees lightning. But sometimes these precautions are not heeded
Jazz legends performing at Pinecrest Gardens will now stay an extra day to mentor New World School of Arts high school students under the direction of James Gaiser, thanks to a new grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. “Everywhere you go in Miami, we want you to have an encounter with
This past Saturday, Miami-Dade Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho and Gulliver Head of Schools Frank Steel personally visited Holmes Elementary to show their support for the Baby Bulls Academy Saturday School. An initiative between Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and partners Teach for America (TFA) and Gulliver Schools, this program aims to expose third
Ron Magill, a wildlife expert and photographer as well as a notable alumni of Palmetto Senior High School, will be talking on “Sex and the Animals” on February 26 at Pinecrest Gardens. This is part of Palmetto Senior High School Alumni Association’s fundraising efforts. While the Alumni Association is only three years old, Palmetto Senior
