🌱 How Costco’s new gas layout could change your Coral Springs commute
Coral Springs, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read
Good morning Coral Springs! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
How Costco’s new gas layout could change your Coral Springs commute
How a statewide tax cut could reshape Coral Springs services and bills
Also on today's calendar: The Kid Officer (A must see new film!) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 75 degrees.
Thursday: Downpours in the morning, temps: high: 84, low: 75.
Friday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Costco Wholesale Construction Underway in Coral Springs for New Fuel Pumps and Traffic Safety (tapinto.net) — Drivers who use the Coral Springs Costco gas station on Coral Ridge Drive will soon see more pumps and a safer, right-turn-only exit designed to cut accidents and wait times. Construction includes adding three new pumps, briefly closing the station for 15 days, and reconfiguring traffic flow to speed up fueling for local members.
• Coral Springs homeowners could see lower tax bills under proposed property tax cuts (coralspringsflnews.com) — Coral Springs homeowners could see sizable property tax savings if a statewide homestead exemption hike is approved by voters in November, but city leaders warn it may slash local revenues. Mayor Scott Brook and commissioners fear millions in lost funding for police, fire, parks, and other services, while state officials tout relief from rising housing costs.
State Legislative Update: Presented by FPL Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce
Coral Springs Museum of Art 2855 Coral Springs Dr Coral Springs, FL, 33065
11:30 am
Friday June 5
CSCCR Chamber Voices (Toastmasters Club) Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce
Motherhood Village 2902 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065
12:00 pm
The Monarchs CRG Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce
9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065
11:45 am
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
Wednesday June 10
From Vulnerability to Victimization Foster Care and the Risk of Human Trafficking → Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce
3681 NW 59th Place Coconut creek, FL 33073 : Community Center at SOS Children's Villages Located in Coconut Creek near Sample Rd & Lyons Rd. Easy access from the Sawgrass Expressway and Florida Turnpike with on-site parking available.
8:30 am
Lunchtime Leaders → Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce
9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
This beautiful, sweet puppy is named Scarlet! Scarlet is an Aussie/Poodle/Shi-tzu mix. She’s four months old, has all of her first shots and is scheduled to be spayed. She gets along well with… (Nextdoor Country Club)
Happy Monday neighbors! I’m headed to get my inner ear surgery done today. It’s an in office procedure but not fun at all. I’m basically getting a balloon put in my inner… (Nextdoor Lennox Isle)
Aspen Dental posted a job opening for Dental Office Manager in Coral Springs. Apply here.
SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Coral Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Margate
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Parkland
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!