South East Florida Communities » Coral Springs.
Coral Springs is a planned community. Prior to its incorporation as a city in July 1963, the area which is now Coral Springs was part of 20,000 acres of marshy lands bought by Henry Lyons between 1911 and 1939. After several floods in 1947, Florida created the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District (now the South Florida Water Management District). Canals and levees drained much of the area upon which Coral Springs was built. After the land was drained and cleared, most of the area was used as a bean farm. Lyons died in 1952 and his heirs moved from beans to cattle.
The city added nineteen public schools, a regional mall, shopping centers and over 60 parks during the last three decades of the twentieth century in response to rapid population growth. The construction of the Sawgrass Expressway in 1986 brought even more growth. A museum and a theater opened in the 1990s. The city reached residential build-out in 2003 and is very close to a commercial build-out.
Coral Springs was ranked as the 27th best city in the United States in which to live by Money Magazine in 2006; was named the 10th safest city in the US and was identified as one of the 100 best communities for kids by America's Promise, also in 2007.
With over 117,000 residents, this young city with its top rated schools and low crime rate is an excellent place to raise a family. New residents will find apartments, condos, homes, and gated communities to choose from. The community has a Sportsplex where children can play hockey, learn tennis, swim, jog, bicycle, and roller blade. Sportsplex includes a jogging path and is home to some of South Florida's world-class recreational facilities: Coral Springs Aquatic Complex, Coral Springs Tennis Center, Incredible Ice - Twin Ice Rinks, Coral Springs Golf Driving Range, "Dr. Paul's Pet Care Center" Dog Park, The Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital.
This city promotes itself as a cut above neighboring communities. It has tournament golf courses, clay tennis courts and a water sports complex that draw athletes from around the country. The Honda Classic PGA tournament is held yearly at the community of Heron Bay. And it has parks, shops and other amenities that make family living comfortable. Located on more than 180 acres, this regional park is were Coral Springs gathers for some of the major community festivals and events held in our City. It's were we come to celebrate the Fourth of July, feast at Our Town and be dazzled by the Circus.
Families can watch a Broadway show at the "Coral Springs Center for the Arts" and learn about art at the local art museum. Residents can also find all their needs at the Coral Square Mall.
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