The A to Z Guide

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Gang Prevention
954-346-1215

The comprehensive G.R.A.D.E. (Gang Resistance and Drug Education) program is taught by School Resource Officers in all public and private schools in the City.

Garbage and Recycling
See Bulk Trash, Recycling, Trash Collection, or Waste Transfer Station.

Go-Peds
See Mini-Motorcycles.

Gymnasium
954-345-2200

2501 Coral Springs Dr.
The Coral Springs Gymnasium includes three basketball courts, classrooms, a community meeting room and a game room. There is a wide variety of programming for all ages. The Gymnasium is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers open play hours when special events are not scheduled. Residents are charged a fee of $1 and non-residents pay $3. For current open play hours, call 954-344-5972. For sports registration, call 954-344-5973.
Also see Field Condition Hotline, Parks, and Picnic and Pavilion Rentals.

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Handicapped Parking
954-344-1001

A current disabled parking permit placard must be displayed on the rearview mirror; applications are available at City Hall and City Hall in the Mall. Parking illegally will result in a $258 fine. This includes parking in the access aisle.

Handicapped Volunteer Patrol
954-346-4430

Volunteers receive training and assist the Police Department in issuing citations for illegal handicapped parking.

Hazardous Waste Disposal
954-765-4999

www.broward.org/waste/iwi04100.htm
Household hazardous waste including pesticides, insecticides, pool chemicals, gasoline, furniture polish and special waste, including paint, lead, acid batteries, tires and used motor oil, may be disposed of on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Broward County North Trash Transfer Station, 2780 Powerline Rd., Pompano Beach.
Also see Fire Extinguisher Disposal, Propane Tank Disposal.

Health Department (Pompano Beach)
954-786-5400

The Broward County Health Department provides services including immunization, maternity, child care and family planning clinics, community health education, and sanitary inspection of certain properties when warranted.

Health & Rehabilitative Services
954-467-4700

The Broward County Health Department provide assistance concerning immunizations, family planning, school health, nutrition, sexually transmitted diseases, and health education.

Historical Preservation
954-752-7535

City photographs and memorabilia are collected and preserved by the Historical Advisory Committee. They are displayed in exhibits at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, the Northwest Regional Library and at the newly renovated Museum of Coral Springs History, located in Mullins Park. The Museum has on display the original plats and maps of the City from the 1960s and 1970s. For further information about Museum hours, or to donate historical artifacts, call 954-752-7535.

Home Occupations or Businesses
See Occupational Licenses.

Homestead Exemption
The State of Florida offers a $25,000 reduction in taxable property value for permanent residents whose principal home is in this state. Locations to apply are:

Broward County Governmental Center
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 111-F, Fort Lauderdale
954-357-6830

West Regional Courthouse
100 N. Pine Island Rd., Room 120, Plantation
954-831-2363

North Regional Courthouse
1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Room 156, Deerfield Beach
954-831-1270

Northeast Broward Branch Office
142 Southwest 1 Ave., Pompano Beach
954-545-1992

Central Broward Branch Office
3630 West Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes
954-497-1604

South Regional Courthouse
3550 W. Hollywood Blvd., Room 110, Hollywood
954-831-0470

Southwest Broward Regional Courthouse
10211 Taft St., Building #1, Pembroke Pines
954-437-2670

TDD Hearing Impaired
1-800-955-8771

Seniors, Widow/Widowers and Disabled
954-357-6830

Hospitals

Coral Springs Medical Center
3000 Coral Hills Dr.
954-344-3000

HCA Northwest Regional Hospital
5801 Colonial Dr., Margate
954-974-0400

North Broward Medical Center
201 E. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach
954-786-6400

Humane Society and Officers
See Animals.

Hurricane Disasters and Preparedness

Broward County Emergency Management
954-831-3900

Broward County Hurricane Hotline
954-831-4000
(activated once a threat develops)

Hurricane Registration for Special Needs
954-537-2888

TDD Hearing Impaired
954-537-2882

Coral Springs Emergency Management
954-346-1204

Primary Coral Springs Shelter: Monarch High School
5050 Wiles Rd., Coconut Creek

Power Outages and Downed Power Lines - FPL
1-800-468-8243

Also see Community Emergency Response Team.

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Illegal Dumping
954-344-5964

To report dumping after it has occurred, call Code Enforcement. To report dumping in a canal, vacant lot or other illegal site while it is happening, call the Police Department at 954-344-1800.

Immunizations
See Health & Rehabilitative Services.

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Jobline, City of Coral Springs
954-344-5971

Juvenile Offender Programs
954-346-1294

The Police Department’s Deferred Prosecution Program provides an alternative
to criminal prosecution for first-time juvenile offenders. Participants complete a six-week education program, which has an impressive success rate.

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Kids in Distress
954-390-7654

Family Counseling Clinic Out-Patient Service
954-390-7654

 

 


   
   
   
 

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