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Knowing what to add is useful. Knowing what to leave out, reconsider, or match more carefully can be even better.
This week, that idea turns up in unexpected places, from choosing the right stylist at haircolorconcepts to clearing out an overstuffed closet and taking another look at a $100 million city project.
Sometimes a better result begins not by doing more, but by being more selective about what comes next. |
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haircolorconcepts: The Right Stylist May Matter as Much as the Service |
A salon can earn strong reviews overall, but that doesn't mean every client should approach an appointment the same way.
At haircolorconcepts, the feedback suggests the experience can depend on more than simply choosing a cut, color, or style.
A closer look reveals distinct strengths across the salon and a pattern worth understanding before you book.
Matching what you want with the right expertise could make your next appointment considerably more predictable.
See what to consider before choosing your service and stylist →
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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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Why Better Organization Sometimes Doesn't Work |
It's easy to assume a cluttered closet, garage, or cabinet needs better organization. But professional organizers point to a simpler problem: sometimes there's simply too much stuff for the space.
Adding bins and shelves may only organize the excess. Before asking where everything should go, first ask what no longer needs to stay.
Reduce first, organize second—and you may discover you need fewer storage solutions than you thought. |
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Signs of progress and possibility around Coral Springs |
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Why Coral Springs Is Taking More Time Before Building Its Biggest Projects |
Coral Springs commissioners were expected to take the next step toward a Sportsplex redevelopment that could eventually cost at least $100 million.
Instead, they postponed the vote until after November's election. The delay followed questions about costs, potential partners, resident access, public input and uncertainty surrounding future city revenues.
But the more interesting story isn't simply why the vote was postponed.
It's what happens when a project this large moves from an ambitious idea to a decision about priorities, tradeoffs, and what Coral Springs wants to build next.
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Why Coral Springs Is Moving Its Art Museum Downtown |
This fall, the Coral Springs Museum of Art is scheduled to leave its longtime gallery and move to the corner of Sample Road and University Drive.
Its new exhibition space will actually be slightly smaller.
What it gains is a prominent downtown location, an adjacent coffee shop, a retail store and programming designed to extend beyond traditional gallery visits. The museum will even open with 57 original prints by Pablo Picasso.
The move raises an interesting question.
What happens when something once described as a “hidden gem” is placed where residents are increasingly being encouraged to gather?
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Also Noted |
Florida’s homeowners insurance market is showing signs of stabilization after years of rising costs and shrinking choices.
Citizens is projecting fewer policies, new insurers have entered the state, and some Broward homeowners could see lower premiums—though relief will vary by policy and insurer. Learn more... |
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If You Only Do One Thing This Week... |
Make It: From Coral Springs to Hollywood (Aug. 18) |
Coral Springs native Dan Hernandez went from growing up here to writing major Hollywood films including Pokémon Detective Pikachu and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
He returns home for a conversation about his path to Hollywood, the creative process, and stories from behind the scenes, followed by audience Q&A.
When: August 18 |
Still Sitting in the Garage? |
Old paint cans, electronics, batteries or household chemicals piling up because you're not sure where to take them? Coral Springs residents can use a special household hazardous waste and electronics collection in nearby Coconut Creek.
When: August 15 See details + additional dates here →
A good excuse to finally clear out the things you can't put out with the regular trash. |
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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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I've been thinking lately about how often our first instinct is to add something—a new solution, another option, one more thing to consider.
But sometimes the better answer is to pause, clear something out, or simply choose more carefully. A few stories this week reminded me of that in very different ways.
Thanks for reading and spending a little time with us this week. See you next Thursday.
- Michael |