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A school that's spent more than two decades in a converted shopping mall may be headed for a new home. And an aging piece of equipment at the city's water treatment plant raises a question most of us have probably never considered.
Those are two very different stories, but both involve places and systems that have quietly become part of everyday life in Coral Springs.
This week also brings a surprising warning about parking payments, some unexpected favorites at Jeremiah's Italian Ice, and a musical collaboration spanning generations. |
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice: Some Sweet Choices Stand Out, but Timing Matters |
Not every frozen treat at Jeremiah's Italian Ice inspires the same enthusiasm.
Our analysis of 75 recent customer reviews reveals some clear favorites, along with a few combinations that may surprise first-time visitors.
But what you order isn't the only thing that can shape your experience. Customer feedback also points to a timing issue worth knowing before your next visit.
Discover what customers recommend and what to watch for →
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What is SENTY? (Each week's SENTY Report highlights a local business reviewed in-depth on our Coral Springs Business Guide.) |
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When a QR Code Looks More Trustworthy Than It Is |
You pull into a parking space, see a QR code on the payment sign, and scan it. Seems legitimate. After all, it's posted right where you'd expect it.
But scammers have been placing counterfeit QR-code stickers over legitimate ones, sending unsuspecting drivers to fraudulent payment websites.
The surprising part? The sign can be genuine even when the code isn't.
Before entering payment information, check the website address carefully. Better yet, use the parking operator's official app or type its known website address yourself. |
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Signs of progress and possibility around Coral Springs |
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Why Moving Coral Springs Charter School Could Change More Than the School |
Most schools don't spend more than two decades inside a converted shopping mall.
Coral Springs Charter School has. Now the city is exploring a new campus on vacant city-owned land near the Coral Springs Gymnasium, potentially giving students improved athletic, performance and recreational facilities.
But the implications reach beyond the school itself. Its current building occupies a significant downtown property, just as Coral Springs continues to rethink what that area could become.
A relocation could open the door to two very different possibilities—and raise a new question about the future of downtown.
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What Cybersecurity Has to Do With Coral Springs' Drinking Water |
Turn on a faucet and nothing about the experience feels digital. Yet behind the scenes, parts of Coral Springs' water infrastructure rely on equipment communicating electronically.
The city is considering replacing an aging communications system at its Water Treatment Plant because the existing technology has reached the end of its useful life and cannot support encryption.
There's no indication the system has been attacked or the drinking water compromised.
But the proposed upgrade reveals something residents rarely have reason to consider: Protecting the water supply increasingly means protecting the invisible digital connections behind it.
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Worth Discovering: 200 Years of Musical Tradition Meets a Modern Hitmaker |
What happens when a musical tradition spanning more than 200 years shares the stage with a contemporary star?
Coral Springs audiences can find out when the Raga Boyz, ninth-generation descendants of the Patiala Gharana musical tradition, perform alongside Shae Gill, the singer known for the international hit Pasoori.
Their Generations Tour brings two very different musical journeys together for one night at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.
When: Saturday, October 24 |
Worth Noticing: Halloween Brings a Neighborhood Together |
New Springs Church is teaming up with neighboring Coral Air Plaza businesses for a free community Trunk or Treat, featuring decorated cars, games, music, costumes and an interactive slime station.
The event is open to the public, whether or not people attend the church.
When: Saturday, October 24 |
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Small Extras, From Time to Time |
From time to time, Coral Springs Insider readers may notice small extras and local thank-yous tucked into the newsletter.
Nothing flashy or overdone.
Just thoughtful advantages for people who enjoy staying connected to what’s happening around town. |
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One thing I appreciate about putting together this newsletter is the variety of things that can matter to people living in the same city.
One reader may be following what happens to the Charter School. Another may be looking for something different to do this weekend.
Someone else may simply appreciate knowing about a scam before encountering it.
Not every story needs to be big news to be worth sharing.
Thanks for spending a little time with Coral Springs Insider this week. See you next Thursday.
Michael |