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Greetings Coconut Creek! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a last-minute position switch lifted Coconut Creek to victory.
  • See which Coconut Creek students made the National Merit semifinalist list.
  • Which Coconut Creek businesses are being honored at this year's luncheon?

Also on today's calendar: KPB at NYY Steakhouse at Coconut Creek Casino and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 77.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Big Night For Butler, Hernandez Leads Creek Past Cardinal Gibbons (larryblustein.com) — Coconut Creek High's football team pulled off a dramatic 17–14 win over Cardinal Gibbons after coach Chris Yeargin moved receiver Everett Butler to quarterback, where he racked up passing and rushing yards. With the game tied late, Butler led a final drive that set up Jonathan Hernandez's clutch 34-yard field goal as time expired, giving Creek fans plenty to cheer about.
   

• Sarasota County students named National Merit semifinalists. See list (heraldtribune.com) — Several Coconut Creek students at North Broward Preparatory School have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, joining an elite group of Florida seniors recognized for top PSAT scores. Local families can scan the statewide list to see which Broward and nearby schools are represented and what comes next for these high-achieving students in the scholarship competition.
   

• Coral Springs Coconut Creek Chamber Honors Top Businesses at 2026 Awards Luncheon (coralspringstalk.com) — Coconut Creek businesses and city government will be in the spotlight at the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber's 2026 Business Awards Luncheon on Oct. 15 in Deerfield Beach. Local honorees include Ethos Greek Bistro and Junior Achievement's Laurie Sallarulo, with sponsorship from the City of Coconut Creek and other regional partners. Residents and business owners can still purchase tickets or sponsorships.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My dad's 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire brings back so many childhood memories—family road trips with sleeping bags, getting picked up from school and rolling around in the back with no seatbelts, and watching Star Wars at the drive-in with that
    portable speaker hanging from the wind-up window. We had simple fun, great adventures, and memories that lasted forever. Who else grew up riding in… (Nextdoor Winston Park - West)
  • Welp, guess I'm awake now.
    One of my cats literally deposited this lil guy on me while I was still in bed. Poor lil dude is having a rough start to the day. (Nextdoor Hillsboro Ranches)
  • Driftwood Hospitality Management posted a job opening for Housekeeper- PM Shift in Pompano Beach. Apply here.
  • Centerwell posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Pompano Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coconut Creek here.

🗞 Nearby News

Margate

  • Milo and Alexis Seek Loving Homes Through Broward County Animal Care (margatetalk.com)
  • MSD Boys and Girls Cross-Country Start Season With 1st-Place Finishes (parklandtalk.com)
  • Michigan native is sixth person killed by lightning strike this year in Florida days after couple survived one (themorningsun.com)

Pompano Beach

  • Florida School Bus Driver Dies After Being Struck In Dark District Depot Lot (tampafp.com)
  • Tonton Parent Wars (disneyplus.com)
  • Pompano Pier Undersea Cleanup Brings Out Hundreds of Ocean Supporters (tapinto.net)

Ok Coconut Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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