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Coral Springs, Florida

Located in Broward County, Florida, Coral Springs was established in 1963. Built on drained swampland — no coral or springs. First responders at Parkland shooting.
Founded 1963 | Population 144,121 | Peak 144,121 (2024) | County Broward County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Coral Springs, Florida

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1963Planned Community Founded: Built on former swampland.
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1990All-America City: National Civic League recognition.
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2003Best-Run City in FL: Model for efficient governance.
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2018Parkland Shooting Response: First responders enter MSD High School.
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2018Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Coral Springs's character and economy.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1963 Business
Planned Community Founded
1990 Government
All-America City
2003 Government
Best-Run City in FL
2018 Crime
Parkland Shooting Response
2018 Culture
Higher Education

Did You Know?

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Built on drained swampland — no coral or springs.
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First responders at Parkland shooting.
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One of best-managed cities in America.
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Coral Springs is located in Broward County, Florida.
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Coral Springs was founded in 1963.
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