Coral Springs is a Great Place to Live

11/25/2020 (Permalink)

When disaster strikes in your Coral Springs area, give SERVPRO a call to mitigate your problems.

Beaches, Nature and Entertainment Make Coral Springs a Wonderful Place to Settle Down

Coral Springs is a relatively young city in Broward County, Florida. It was only chartered in July of 1963, adding itself to the Miami metropolitan area. It was a planned community developed by Coral Ridge Properties, which gave the city its name. Contrary to what one would expect, there are no natural springs in the area. However, Coral Springs does offer the beauty of South Florida with its fantastic weather and proximity to idyllic beaches. Following its incorporation, the city grew and maintained its allure through strict oversight, low crime rates, and family-friendly appeal. It is hard to believe that cattle were the leading population in the area barely half a century ago. Now, you find schools, shopping centers, numerous parks, and significant retail space, as well as the growth that came after the Sawgrass Expressway was built in 1986.

As you drive through Broward County, you’ll find Parkland, Coconut Creek, Margate, North Lauderdale, and Tamarac bordering Coral Springs. To its west, the magnificent Everglades serves as the city’s neighbor. You may notice that tall buildings are not standard in the area, which goes hand in hand with the original guidelines put forth by Coral Ridge Properties, which included sign restrictions and landscaping. A fun fact regarding signage showed up in the popular game, Trivial Pursuit. Coral Springs was the first city to house a McDonald’s without its iconic golden arches. Building paint, storage of boats and recreational vehicles, and many other rules are still enforced. Some say that the attention to detail makes it such a great place to live and drive property values higher than comparable communities. Construction continues, especially in the downtown area.

Among other amenities in Coral Springs, residents enjoy free city bus rides within its boundaries, while Broward County Transit runs transportation to other localities. The Sawgrass Expressway helps connect residents like the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a mere 27 miles away, and a true gateway to the world.

Broward County’s History

Even though Coral Springs is a young city, Broward County dates to the early 1900s. Most people do not realize that Broward owes its name to Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, who governed Florida from 1905 to 1909. Governor Broward began to make the Everglades habitable and make it into what is now his namesake county. 

Dania, the County’s first incorporated community, was followed by pompano and Fort Lauderdale. A few years later, in 1915, Dade County and Palm Beach County contributed portions of land to form Broward County. In 1919, Ft. Lauderdale opened its first hotel, and wetlands were dredged to create residential communities. Sadly a hurricane in 1926 devastated the booming area. It wasn’t until after World War II that another boom happened, and residential neighborhoods took over what used to be agricultural lands.

The 1960s brought significant change to Broward County, including the incorporation of Coral Springs, Parkland, and Tamarac, among others. The decade also marks the desegregation of County beaches in 1962, two years after Broward College opened its doors. Today, the area continues to grow in tandem with the greater Miami area, and Broward County beaches are a popular destination for vacationers and retirees. Easy access, a robust healthcare system, and reputable academic institutions are a few of the qualities Broward County residents enjoy.

What to do near Coral Springs?

Sports lovers will find much to do in Coral Springs, home to the Florida Panthers National Hockey League team. The Panthers welcome fans from the whole South Florida area in its arena in Sunrise. The Dolphins football team is also close-by with a newly renovated stadium ready to bring the best of the NFL to its patrons. Soccer is a growing sport in South Florida, and Broward County, in particular, has done a lot to strengthen younger players and leagues in their parks. The Miami FC is the newest addition to sports in the area, and it practices in nearby Fort Lauderdale, inspiring fans and players to come out and cheer them on. Basketball lovers often follow the Miami Heat and travel the short distance from Coral Springs to the American Airlines Arena to watch some of the best players in the NBA.

Another popular attraction is the casinos with their games and special shows. Some of the most popular establishments include-

• Coconut Creek Seminole Casino
• Pompano Park Isle Casino Racing
• Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Gulfstream Park also offers a casino, dining, and thoroughbred racing surrounded by a beautiful shopping area. Just a few miles away from Coral Springs, it is a great place to enjoy an afternoon with friends and family.

Protection for Small Businesses in Coral Springs

Many small and mid-size businesses flourish in South Florida, and Coral Springs is no exception. 

With the kick-off of a new endeavor, business owners must know how the weather can affect their bottom line. Much like they buy flood and hurricane insurance, entrepreneurs would do well in identifying the best professional team ready to tackle commercial water damage restoration when the time comes.

SERVPRO is a conglomeration team of experts who have trained with the best in the industry to restore businesses and homes after fire or water events successfully. Smoke, soot, and flooding have no place in your life, and our team is ready to tackle these issues. Our capacity to bring to your location the latest in technology differentiates us from the rest. Rather than rely on do-it-yourself solutions or household cleaners, protect your home from ancillary damage by taking an orderly approach to its restoration.

SERVPRO of West Coral Springs/West Parkland is here to help when disaster strikes so you can continue to enjoy your life in South Florida with minimal disruption. Call us at (954) 974-4130 and invite us to put our expertise to work with you. We commit to working diligently until your home looks “Like it never even happened.”