Coral Springs, Florida
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| City of Coral Springs | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Florida | ||
| County | Broward | ||
| Government | |||
| - Type | Commission-Manager | ||
| - Mayor | Scott J. Brook | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| - City | 128,804 | ||
| - Density | 5,325.93/sq mi (2,056.4/km²) | ||
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| Website: http://www.coralsprings.org | |||
Coral Springs, officially chartered July 10, 1963, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The population was 117,549 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 128,804. The city has a unique atmosphere among South Florida cities, because the city was planned with aesthetic codes prohibiting large commercial signs. With its quality schools, parks, and recreation opportunities for children, Coral Springs is known as a nice city for families. Coral Springs was ranked 27th in Money Magazine's 2006 list of 100 Best Places to Live, the highest-ranked Florida city. As featured on CNN.com, the Morgan Quitno press used FBI statistics to rank Coral Springs among the 2006 top 10 safest places to live in the United States.[1]
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[edit] Geography
Coral Springs is located at (26.270658, -80.259163).GR1
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 62.5 km² (24.1 mi²). 61.9 km² (23.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.99%) is water.
The name "Quartermore" was considered for the city due to the fact that the purchase of three acres of land used to earn the buyer another acre, or a "quarter more".
Development of downtown areas of Coral Springs is underway around the Sample Road and University Drive area. Other projects include major exterior renovations to the decaying Coral Square Mall, and small indoor projects.
Coral Springs is bordered by the following municipalities:
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[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 117,549 people, 39,522 households, and 31,301 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,898.2/km² (4,916.5/mi²). There were 41,337 housing units at an average density of 667.5/km² (1,728.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.55% White, 9.16% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 3.53% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.99% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.51% of the population.
There were 39,522 households out of which 48.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $58,459, and the median income for a family was $64,193. Males had a median income of $45,330 versus $30,898 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,282. About 6.3% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Trivia
- The Parker Brothers board game Trivial Pursuit included Coral Springs, Fla. as the answer to the question, "Which US city hosts the only McDonalds Restaurant without a Golden Arches sign?" (strict city codes forbid large signage for all businesses).
- The pop music group New Found Glory was formed in Coral Springs; its members are alumni of nearby Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and J.P. Taravella High School.
- For the city's 25th Anniversary in 1988, Coral Springs held a barbeque where the world's record for largest hamburger and milk shake was set. It has since been broken.
- The 1987 Bob Hope Christmas Special featured the Coral Springs High School Marching Colts during Mr. Hope's introduction of college football's All-American Team.
- The Goodyear blimp named the "Stars and Stripes" crashed shortly after take off on June 13, 2005 in Coral Springs, Florida. No one was injured. Bad weather may have been a factor in the incident.
- In episode 4.15 of Nip/Tuck (titled "Gala Gallardo"), Escobar Gallardo informs Michelle Landau that she will go to Coral Springs to retrieve two kidneys for his organ stealing ring.
[edit] High Schools
High Schools located in Coral Springs:
- Coral Glades High School
- Coral Springs Charter School
- Coral Springs High School
- J. P. Taravella High School
- Coral Springs Christian Academy
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Maps and aerial photos
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- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
