In the City of Coral Springs you find “Everything Under The Sun”. The City of Coral Springs is a sprawling city in Broward County, Florida, situated in the northwest of Fort Lauderdale. The city encompasses a total area of 40 square miles. Officially chartered in 1963 and named after the primary developers, is a seaside city home to over 120,000 people, unlike the name of the city, there are no coral springs present in Coral Springs. However, it is interesting to know that it is a twin city modeled after Paraiso, a small city in Costa Rica. The majority of residents of Coral Springs speak English and a minority of them speaks Spanish and French Creole. The diversity in the population is owed to a minority from Haiti, Colombia, and Cuba. In Coral Springs you get to grow closer to nature, have a taste of culture, get to relax, and go on a culinary expedition.
Coral Springs was once a marshland and till this date some of it is still preserved as the Tall Cypress Natural Area. It is an amalgamation of flatwoods with basin swamps and the area houses some spectacular flora and fauna. Here people get to enjoy eco-trips such as bird walks, night hikes, and scouting.
Then there is the Sawgrass Nature Centre where children can go on camping out in the wild and learn to immerse themselves in nature. You can also explore the swamps of Sawgrass on airboat tours. Further, you may explore the greenery and wildlife of Coral Springs at Sandy Ridge Sanctuary, which covers an area of 38 acres.
Next, at the Pirate Island Scuba Adventure, you get to go diving and snorkeling in the amazing reef lines and discover the magnificent marine life. You also get to accompany your dogs to Dog Parks such as Liberty Park or Dr. Paul’s Pet Care Center Dog Park to give them some leash-free fun time.
You get a taste of the artistic and creative side of the city at the Coral Springs Museum of Arts. Get a chance to explore your inner artist at Painting with a twist and let yourself get captivated in the dramas at the Broward Stage Door Theatre.
Enjoy the best of Coral Springs luxury at the picturesque Courtyard Fort Landerdale, where you get to relax and rejuvenate yourself. You can also enjoy the pleasure of playing golf at The Country Club of Coral Springs and at Heron Bay Golf Club.
Take your taste bud on a ride as you taste some scrumptious meals as you delve into the local restaurants. Indulge in a grilled seafood extravaganza at the Bonefish Grill or you can enjoy America’s favorite drink at the Big Beer Brewery Co. If those aren’t to your taste, you explore the Mediterranean flavors as you wine and dine at the Falafel Bistro and Wine Bar.
Coral Springs is just a great place to live overall. It was ranked 27th best city is the USA to live in 2006 by Money Magazine and the 44th best in 2010 by CNNMoney.com. It also won accolades as a multiple time winner of America’s Promise “100 Best Cities for Young People” award and also earned the title of the 10th safest city in the US in 2007 by Morgan Quinto.
The City of Coral Springs is a great place to live, safe, beside the ocean and is home that is always close to nature. As the city slogan says, it is “Everything Under The Sun”.