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Coral Springs, Florida

Located in Broward County, Florida, Coral Springs was established in 1963. Built on drained swampland — no coral or springs. First responders at Parkland shooting.
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Founded 1963 | Population 144,121 | Peak 144,121 (2024) | County Broward County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Coral Springs, Florida

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1963 Planned Community Founded: Built on former swampland.
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1990 All-America City: National Civic League recognition.
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2003 Best-Run City in FL: Model for efficient governance.
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2018 Parkland Shooting Response: First responders enter MSD High School.
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2018 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Coral Springs's character and economy.
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Latest News in Coral Springs

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Fans Claim Player Was ‘Robbed’ After Failing To Solve This Tough Puzzle
“Wheel of Fortune” delivered another rollercoaster episode this week, ending with missed opportunities, frustrated viewers, an…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Player Wins $75k After Solving This Tough Puzzle Super Fast
Fans of Wheel of Fortune are in for a major surprise this week as the long-running game show rolls out a high-stakes tournament fe…
Jan 1, 1970
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Player Loses $55,000 After Failing To Solve This Difficult Puzzle
“Wheel of Fortune” viewers are once again crying foul after a contestant came painfully close to winning big — only to lose …
Jan 1, 1970
From a Prison Cell Birth To Hollywood Royalty: She’s Now a True Screen Legend & Married To Her Co-Star
Leighton Meester may always be remembered as Blair Waldorf — the impeccably dressed, sharp-tongued queen of Manhattan’s elite …
Jan 1, 1970
Random Stabbing of Pregnant Woman in Parking Lot Underscores Persistent Risks of Everyday Urban Violence
In broad daylight on March 18, 2026, a 38-year-old pregnant woman loading her 3-year-old child into her car in the parking lot of …
Jan 1, 1970
Southwest Flight 2094 Diverted Over Bomb Threat Claim
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, en route from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, encountered a harrowing situation late last n…

Complete Historical Timeline

1963 Business
Planned Community Founded
1990 Government
All-America City
2003 Government
Best-Run City in FL
2018 Crime
Parkland Shooting Response
2018 Culture
Higher Education

Did You Know?

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Built on drained swampland — no coral or springs.
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First responders at Parkland shooting.
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One of best-managed cities in America.
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Coral Springs is located in Broward County, Florida.
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Coral Springs was founded in 1963.

Famous People from Coral Springs, Florida

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Greg Cipes
Screenwriter, Composer · Born Jan 4, 1980 · Age 46
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Walter Dix
Sprinter · Born Jan 31, 1986 · Age 40
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Jackie Sandler
Model, Television Actor · Born Sep 24, 1974 · Age 51
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Chad Gilbert
Singer, Record Producer · Born Mar 9, 1981 · Age 44
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Lexi Thompson
Golfer · Born Feb 10, 1995 · Age 31

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