The city takes great pride in being an environmental leader in Broward County. In addition to participating in regional climate change issues, the city works closely with the county on a number of environmental data collection and reporting programs related to the environment, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Coconut Creek was one of the
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Happy New Year, Coconut Creek! On behalf of the entire staff of the City of Coconut Creek, I wish you and your families a very happy, healthy and successful 2017. This year, we recognized eight outstanding employees who serve and protect our residents every day. The following team members received the Coconut Creek’s Annual 2016
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Monarch High principal James Neer advocates for his students For the principal of Monarch High School, the highlight of last school year actually happened during the summer break. Each year, James Neer follows up with students who didn’t graduate in June. This time, a student came to him. He showed the principal his ACT scores,
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Sugar Pops Orchestra is a jewel in the community Conductor Peter Fuchs has been a musical director and conductor with orchestras for more years than he can remember. He has arranged more than 70 Broadway musicals, and if you name a theater star, chances are, he’s worked with them. Now he’s talking about a project
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2016 was a rough year for many of us. We have some suggestions that might make your life easier and better—and help you fulfill your New Year’s resolutions—in 2017. Add some zing and health to your daily eight glasses with the Citrus Zinger (opposite page). This easy-to-clean 28-ounce bottle makes it easy to infuse your
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Steve Bonner continues to dream big as the president of Seminole Casino Coconut Creek When Steve Bonner answered a classified ad looking for a night job installing slot machines in Colorado, he figured it was temporary fix that could pay the bills while he looked for a “real job.” But within a few months, he
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A Coconut Creek resident inspires others with his passion for fitness and nonprofit work The start to Nate Andre’s new year didn’t exactly go as planned. On the bright side, neither did the rest of 2016. “I had a bad breakup,” says the Coconut Creek resident, 22. “It left me shaken and a little bit
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This holiday season, as most of us indulge in our festive favorites while throwing dietary and fitness caution to the wind, I am continually asked for advice on how to enjoy the holidays while remaining in shape. When there are treats and temptations everywhere you turn, it’s hard to say no. And why should you?
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The benefits of using mulch Mulching your landscaping is a little bit like taking vitamins. When done correctly, vitamins can improve overall health and well-being. Likewise, the use of organic mulches in our landscape is beneficial for a number of reasons, and proper mulching contributes to healthier landscapes. But sometimes, people think if a little
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A talk with the City’s media production specialist For every personality in front of the camera, there are many people behind the scenes telling the story. At Coconut Creek’s Community Relations Division, John Hartzell is one of them. As the media production specialist, Hartzell helps produce many of the segments that air on CreekTV, Channel
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A pageant win leads a Parkland girl to discover the joys of community service Every Saturday, you’ll find Ayla Friedman volunteering with Parkland Buddy Sports, a program that creates friendships among special-needs participants and their volunteer buddies. For Ayla, 10, volunteering is part of her commitment to community service as National American Miss Florida Junior
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Celebrating different cultures in December What a festive month to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you’re celebrating something in December, enjoy your special day. Pearl Harbor Day is observed annually on Dec. 7 to honor the 2,400 citizens killed on that day in 1941 during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It
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