🌱 How a Coconut Creek officer stopped a scammer just in time
Coconut Creek, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Coconut Creek! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Coconut Creek officer stopped a scammer just in time
Also on today's calendar: Tech Ladies Who Lunch - North Broward and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 78.
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 81 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Coconut Creek Officer Stops 80-Year-Old Woman From Sending Money to Scammer (coconutcreektalk.com) — A Coconut Creek police officer recently intervened to stop an 80-year-old woman from sending money to a scammer, after calmly explaining the fraud caught on body-camera video. Police are using the incident to warn residents about gift-card and money-card scams that can drain funds instantly once numbers are shared. 
📸 Around Coconut Creek
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NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY | NR, NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE Library | NR, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd, Coconut Creek
12:30 pm
Wednesday June 24
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Tech Ladies Who Lunch - North Broward →
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 4473 Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek
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Ageless Grace →
NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY | NR, NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE Library | NR, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd, Coconut Creek
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ECO SHIFT: Common Ground →
NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY | NR, NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE Library | NR, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd, Coconut Creek
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Body Skincare Wellness Creations →
Crafted Art Club, 4833 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek
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Basic to Bougie: Flower Arranging Workshop →
Crafted Art Club, 4833 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek
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Craft and Chat →
NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE Library | NR, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd, Coconut Creek
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English Cafe Beginner →
NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY | NR, NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE Library | NR, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd, Coconut Creek
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Thursday June 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Non-Profit Coffee & Connections (Connecting Nonprofits for a Stronger Community)
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber 2200 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
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Development Review Committee Meeting →
Margate, FL Calendar, 901 NW 66th Avenue, Margate
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The Monarchs CRG
Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce 9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065
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IPP® Coral Springs Connection Experience! →
Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce Office Evolution Coral Springs 3301 N University Dr #100 Coral Springs, FL 33065
12:20 pm
Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Had an "interesting conversation" when I called my A/C company.
At first it was the usual, "Press 1 for..." At some point I was told I was being connected to an agent. He got on the line and said, "Hi, Phyllis!… (Nextdoor Township Estates) - Hello Neighbors we have a cat needs a tooth pulled.
I have been to several vets they won't agree to do the procedure due to the blood work. Is there any vets out there that can pull a tooth without… (Nextdoor Coquina)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Director in Deerfield Beach. Apply here.
- Topgolf posted a job opening for Porter in Pompano Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coconut Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
Margate
- Margate Middle's Future Draws Urgent Call (margatenews.net)
- Doc Reno's WingsFest Brings Musicians and Chicken Wing Lovers Together (margatetalk.com)
- 91-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Margate Hate Crime BB Gun Case (margatetalk.com)
Pompano Beach
- Keriann Worley Real Estate: Is the Condominium Price Drop in Pompano Beach a Genuine Bargain? (June/July 2026) (tapinto.net)
- How European Manufacturing Is Changing the Way Local RV and Truck Accessory Dealers Source Their Products (newpelican.com)
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