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David Volz
David Volz
David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.
Monarch Theatre Department Announces Upcoming Musical
Matteo Galindo was excited to be cast as the lead in Disney’s High School Musical JR., to be performed by the Monarch …
Celebrating Community Spirit at the Coconut Creek Fall Harvest Festival
Coconut Creek community members got together at Sabal Pines Park to enjoy the Fall Harvest Festival on November 15.
Local Artists Display Work at Prominade Craft Festival
Geilsa Rosinha loves to paint butterflies and hearts.
Commission Approves School Zone Speed Detection Devices
Drivers passing in front of schools during student arrival and dismissal will need to be extra careful about their speed.
City Secures Long-Term Maintenance Commitments for Improvements at Hillsboro Marketplace and Cocomar Sites
In Coconut Creek, residents will see improvements along West Hillsboro Boulevard right-of-way.
Monarch High Marching Band Captures First State Championship in School History
Chanel Gonzalez can remember when the Monarch High School Calvary Marching Band was a small organization that received little recognition.
Fall Fun Awaits at Sabal Pines Park with Lumberjacks, Music, and More
Coconut will offer a Fall Festival on Saturday, November 15, at Sabal Pines Park from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Chamber’s Race for Education 5K Raises Money for Microgrants at Schools
Sharon Campbell ran in the inaugural Race for Education 5K run at Tradewinds Park on the morning of November 8.
Monarch High JROTC Knights Gain Experience, Grit at Raider District Championship
The Monarch High School Army JROTC Knights Battalion competed in the Raider District Championship meet at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on …
Monarch Marching Band Earns Superior Rating at Assessment
The Monarch High School Cavalry Marching Band has earned recognition during fall competitions.
Food for the Poor Volunteers Help Victims of Hurricane Melissa
Food for the Poor has been working hard to help residents of Jamaica who suffered the effects of Hurricane Melissa.
Burlington celebrated its new location in Coconut Creek with a ribbon-cutting and social event on the morning of November 1. City officials …
Commission Approves Agreement with County for Sidewalk Improvements
Coconut Creek residents will see improvements to the sidewalks along Sample Road.
Coconut Creek Hires Business Development Consultant
The Coconut Creek business community will receive help from a consulting organization that has worked with nearby cities.
Commissioners Disappointed in Consultant’s Report on Sports Fields Use
More effective efforts are needed to encourage Coconut Creek residents to use sports fields and recreation programs.
Broward County Public Schools Hosts AI Expo at Monarch High School
More than 400 teachers and administrators got together at Monarch High School on October 18 to participate in the Broward County Public …
The long-awaited Mainstreet at Coconut Creek project is about to become a reality.
Coconut Creek Police Expands Technology with New Drone and Robotics Equipment
The Coconut Creek Police Department is gaining some new drone equipment.
Coconut Creek Commission Approves Changes in How Police Officers are Compensated
Coconut Creek police officers will see changes to their pay, health insurance coverage, and paid leave.
Monarch High School Holds Inaugural Homecoming Parade
Monarch High School began celebrating its homecoming with a parade on the afternoon of October 7.
From Cookies to Crafts, Coconut Creek’s Market Brings Neighbors Together
The Coconut Creek Hometown Market opened on Saturday morning, October 4, with a variety of vendors and live music.
Monarch High Brings Mental Health to the Stage with The Anxiety Project
The Monarch High School Theatre Department has begun rehearsals for its upcoming show, The Anxiety Project, a one-act edition.
Commissioners Approve Sign Variances for Lincoln of Coconut Creek Dealership
The owners of the Lincoln of Coconut Creek Auto Dealership will be permitted to have an illuminated sign at their dealership, which …
Coconut Creek Approves Plans for New Fifth Third Bank at Former Restaurant Site
Coconut Creek residents will soon see a new Fifth Third Bank.
Coconut Creek Commission Approves Millage Rate and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Coconut Creek property owners will see a slight increase in their property taxes.
Commission Tables Ordinance on Electric Bicycles and Scooters
An ordinance to prohibit the use of electric bicycles, motorized mobility devices, and motorized scooters in city-owned parks except on park roads …
Coconut Creek Selects a School Crossing Guard Vendor
Coconut Creek school children will have qualified school crossing guards protecting them as they walk to and from school, according to the …
Local Artists Fill Coconut Creek ArtsFest with Color and Community
Marvin Keith has been a painter most of his life.
Contract Approved for Holocaust Remembrance Art Sculpture
A Holocaust memorial will be coming to Coconut Creek.
Coconut Creek Employee Survey Shows 90% Job Satisfaction, Health Benefits Cited as Concern
For most employees, Coconut Creek is a great place to work. During the August 28 meeting, a representative from ETC Institute…
Coconut Creek Files Suit Against FDOT Over Turnpike Expansion Plans
Coconut Creek is involved in a lawsuit aimed at protecting its residents.
Commission Approves Agreement to Begin Coconut Creek’s New Fire Station Design
Progress is moving forward on Coconut Creek’s new fire station.
Commissioner Brodie Works to Provide the U.S. Constitution to Eighth Grade Students
Commissioner John Brodie is on a mission. He wants eighth graders to read and understand the U.S. Constitution.
Landmark Settlement Reached: Coconut Creek, Broward County, and Waste Management End Years-Long Monarch Hill Landfill Dispute
After years of disagreement and a lawsuit, the Coconut Creek Commission unanimously approved a resolution to settle its lawsuit involving Broward County …

