The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a two-part training series this fall to help business owners and professionals use AI tools in their day-to-day work.

“AI Institute: Beyond ChatGPT” will introduce participants to tools including Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Canva AI. The sessions will focus on using AI to research information, develop content, analyze data, organize material and save time.

The first session is Wednesday, Sept. 30, and the second is Thursday, Oct. 29. Both begin at 9 a.m. in the Everglades Room at Coral Springs City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road.

A single session costs $49 for chamber members and $69 for nonmembers. Attending both sessions costs $89 for members and $129 for nonmembers.

Register here: Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Sheila Rose is named next City Manager of Coconut Creek.

Coconut Creek City Manager Sheila Rose will continue leading the city for at least another three years.

At the September 24 meeting, the commission passed a resolution approving a three-year contract beginning April 6, 2027, and ending April 5, 2030.

Rose has been with the city for about 27 years and became city manager in 2024.

Rose said she enjoys serving as city manager and is proud of the work the staff has accomplished. She told the commission she wants to see the MainStreet project to its completion and is pleased that businesses are committing to be a part of it.

She is proud that the city grant funding team has won grants for municipal improvements. She is also proud of the cybersecurity team and does not fear the computer system being hacked.

“I am committed to the city and want to stay on for another three years,” said Rose.

Commissioner Jackie Railey said she is especially pleased with Rose’s leadership and considers her a wealth of knowledge who can answer any question about Coconut Creek.

“You have created an environment where the employees are happy. You treat residents with respect, and you are worth your weight in gold,” said Railey.

Vice Mayor John Brodie said that while city managers often must make difficult decisions, Rose has been successful in creating a positive workplace environment for staff.

Commissioner Joshua Rydell said being a city manager is a 24/7 job and that Rose has done a great job in leading the city and controlling development. He is especially pleased with her work on the MainStreet project and said it will benefit the city.

“Our city manager and legal team in this current day and age are unparalleled,” said Rydell.

Commissioner Sandra Welch said she was impressed with Rose and her ability to create a positive vision for the city. She was especially impressed with how she led an effort to recreate Coconut Creek Parkway as the “education corridor” through improved pedestrian lighting and sidewalks.

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{Coconut Creek Police}

Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from September 15 to September 21, 2026.  Below is a detailed account of the incidents local law enforcement handled during this period.

Incidents

Attempted Homicide

A shooting at Waterview Apartments on West Hillsboro Boulevard was reported Sept. 21 between 2:30 and 2:49 p.m. Police classified the incident as attempted homicide.

Burglary

Two suspects were apprehended by police K9 Arlo following a burglary at Bru’s Room, 5460 W. Hillsboro Blvd., on Sept. 15 at 2:16 a.m.

A residential burglary on Northwest 68th Court in Deerfield Lakes occurred between Aug. 26 and Sept. 19 and was reported Sept. 20. The estimated loss was $3.

Aggravated Assault and Battery

An aggravated battery involving domestic violence on Sawgrass Boulevard occurred between Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 and was reported Sept. 16.

A person was threatened with a knife by an unknown man at Burlington on Coconut Creek Parkway on Sept. 20 at 12:12 a.m.

A battery involving a person 65 or older was reported on Northwest 69th Court in Deerfield Lakes Mobile Home Park on Sept. 21 at 9:07 p.m.

Battery

A domestic battery was reported on Northwest 34th Avenue in Centura Parc on Sept. 15.

A domestic battery was reported on Northwest 22nd Street in Baywood Village II on Sept. 15. An arrest was made.

A domestic battery was reported at Talking Taco on North State Road 7 on Sept. 17. An arrest was made.

A domestic battery was reported on Northwest 64th Court in Tallowwood on Sept. 17. An arrest was made.

A domestic battery was reported on Lucaya Lane in Wynmoor on Sept. 17. An arrest was made.

A domestic battery was reported on Lyons Road in Riviera Palms on Sept. 18. An arrest was made.

A domestic battery was reported on Northwest Sixth Court in South Creek on Sept. 19. Police noted conflicting accounts.

A domestic battery was reported on Coral Tree Circle in Olivine on Sept. 20. An arrest was made.

Theft

Two iPhones valued at a total of $2,600 were reported stolen from AT&T, 6970 N. State Road 7, on Sept. 15.

A theft from a residence on Crescent Creek Court in Julia Gardens occurred between Sept. 11 and Sept. 16. The estimated loss was $4,500.

A shoplifting incident at Publix, 4760 W. Hillsboro Blvd., occurred Sept. 15 and was reported Sept. 16. The estimated loss was $550.

A separate shoplifting incident at the same Publix occurred Aug. 24 and was reported Sept. 16. The estimated loss was $510.

A shoplifting incident at Publix, 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway, was reported Sept. 19. The estimated loss was $85.

A shoplifting incident at Home Depot, 4550 N. State Road 7, was reported Sept. 21. The estimated loss was $1,416.

Vehicle Theft

A vehicle was reported stolen from Cypress Shores on Lyons Road between 9:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 8:30 a.m. Sept. 20.

Fraud

A prepaid gift card scam involving an incident on Lucaya Lane between Sept. 16 and Sept. 18 was reported Sept. 18.

Fraudulent use of an EBT card was reported at Walmart on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Sept. 19.

Criminal Mischief

A vehicle on Sunshine Drive was damaged between 11 p.m. Sept. 17 and 8 a.m. Sept. 18. The suspects were unknown.

Criminal mischief and trespassing at CubeSmart on West Sample Road occurred between Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 and were reported Sept. 21.

Harassment

Harassing phone calls and text messages were reported at Casa Palma on North State Road 7. The incidents occurred between Sept. 10 and Sept. 17.

Narcotics

A parking violation investigation on Lyons Road on Sept. 19 involved a warrant and possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. An arrest was made.

Elderly Abuse and Neglect Investigations

Police assisted with an Adult Protective Services investigation on Northwest 47th Avenue in Winston Park on Sept. 15. No crime was reported.

Police assisted the Department of Children and Families with an elderly abuse or neglect investigation at Bell Apartments on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Sept. 15.

An elderly self-neglect incident was reported on Ginger Avenue in Tamarind Village on Sept. 16.

An elderly abuse or neglect incident was reported on Acacia Circle in Sawgrass Village I on Sept. 16.

Domestic Disturbances

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported on Northwest 55th Boulevard in Coconut Palm Club on Sept. 16.

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported on Northwest 55th Drive in Coral Pointe on Sept. 18.

An argument between two adults was reported on Sunshine Drive on Sept. 21.

Suspicious Incidents

Police received a Crime Stoppers tip concerning a social media post warning students not to attend school Monday. The incident involving Lyons Creek Middle School, 4333 Sol Press Blvd., was reported Sept. 15.

A suspicious incident was reported at Coconut Creek High School, 1400 NW 44th Ave., on Sept. 18.

A suspicious incident on Northwest 40th Lane in Parkwood V occurred between Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 and was reported Sept. 20.

A suspicious incident was reported on Northwest 37th Avenue in Tallowwood on Sept. 21.

Property Damage and Fire

Property damage was reported on Northwest 43rd Terrace on Sept. 15.

Property damage was reported on Hilton Road on Sept. 17.

Storm-related property damage was reported on Northwest 45th Avenue on Sept. 18.

A fire involving multiple vehicles was reported on Bimini Lane in Wynmoor on Sept. 20.

Property damage on State Road 814 occurred Sept. 20 and was reported Sept. 21.

Lost or Stolen Property

A package lost Aug. 28 on Pebblestone Court in Country Lakes was reported Sept. 15.

A ring was reported lost or stolen at Publix, 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway, between Sept. 16 and Sept. 17.

Trespassing

A person received a one-year trespass warning after creating a disturbance at the library, 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd., on Sept. 18.

Animal Complaint

A cat was reported left unattended inside a vehicle on Northwest 49th Lane in Victoria Isles on Sept. 18.

City Ordinance Violations

Police investigated an ordinance violation involving water hoses running from Red Stone Ranch to Tradewinds Park on West Sample Road on Sept. 19.

An ordinance violation involving water being pumped across the street was reported at Vinkemulder Road and Northwest 39th Avenue on Sept. 20.

Other Incidents

A missing student from North Lauderdale was located at Coconut Creek High School, 1400 NW 44th Ave., on Sept. 15.

Police assisted with a student transport at Dave Thomas Education Center, 4690 Coconut Creek Parkway, on Sept. 15.

Police assisted another agency on Cocoplum Circle in Elliot South on Sept. 15.

A Baker Act incident was reported on Northwest 49th Avenue in Buttonwood Hammocks on Sept. 15.

Police handled a misdemeanor warrant matter on South Carambola Circle on Sept. 16.

A traffic incident was reported at Lyons Road and Winston Park Boulevard on Sept. 17.

Police assisted another agency on North State Road 7 on Sept. 17.

A traffic stop at West Hillsboro Boulevard and Lyons Road resulted in a warrant arrest on Sept. 18.

Police provided a courtesy ride from the Wynmoor south gate on Wynmoor Drive on Sept. 19.

A Baker Act incident was reported on Northwest 48th Avenue in Victoria Isles on Sept. 19.

A verbal altercation between two juveniles was reported at Off The Wall, 4939 Coconut Creek Parkway, on Sept. 20.

Police assisted the Broward Sheriff’s Office at Monarch Station on West Sample Road on Sept. 20.

Arrests

Beau Dunbar Gordon, 26, was arrested Sept. 15 at 5460 W. Hillsboro Blvd. on a charge of burglary of a dwelling or structure causing more than $1,000 in damage.

Elijah Franklin Cox, 21, was arrested Sept. 15 at 5460 W. Hillsboro Blvd. on a charge of burglary of a dwelling or structure causing more than $1,000 in damage.

Bruce J. Allen, 54, was arrested Sept. 15 on Northwest 22nd Street on a charge of battery.

Loren Jill Wolf, 62, was arrested Sept. 16 on South Carambola Circle on a charge of trespassing by failing to leave the property.

Andre Pershell Gillespie, 40, was arrested Sept. 17 at 6970 N. State Road 7 on a charge of domestic battery.

Ryan Leigh Faye, 44, was arrested Sept. 17 on Northwest 64th Court on a charge of domestic battery.

Amanda Brill, 31, was arrested Sept. 17 on Lucaya Lane on a charge of domestic battery.

Kendrick Desean Wallace, 33, was arrested Sept. 18 at 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway on a charge of second-degree petit theft, third or subsequent offense.

Henrique Achilleschagas, 32, was arrested Sept. 19 on Lyons Road on a charge of domestic battery.

Bounnda Jeffry Phillippeaux, 22, was arrested Sept. 19 at 5365 Lyons Road on a misdemeanor charge listed as possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis or 3 grams or less of synthetic cannabinoids.

Romero Goberto Esilva, 51, was arrested Sept. 20 on Coral Tree Circle on a charge of domestic battery.

Isabel Yanette Garcia, 47, was arrested Sept. 21 on Northwest 69th Court on a charge of battery on a person 65 or older.

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A Coconut Creek couple, ages 87 and 83, fell victim to scammers posing as Microsoft support representatives, prompting police to warn residents about the scheme.

According to Coconut Creek Police, the couple received a computer pop-up last week that appeared to be from Microsoft and instructed them to enter their phone number.

Scammers claiming to work for Microsoft Security Support then told the couple that hackers had taken over their bank accounts. To protect their money, they were instructed to buy gift cards and provide the card numbers, police said.

The scammers stayed on the phone throughout the process, directing the couple where to purchase the cards and how much money to load onto them.

The couple eventually realized it was a scam, but police said the money was already lost. The department did not disclose the amount.

Coconut Creek Police warned that demands for gift cards are a major red flag and urged residents to hang up on callers making similar claims.

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Benje Pierre {BSO}

A man accused of firing at his girlfriend during an argument in Coconut Creek was arrested at a Fort Lauderdale Airbnb on an attempted murder charge.

According to Fort Lauderdale Police Department arrest records, Benje Pierre, 22, of Miami was taken into custody on Tuesday, September 22, at a rental home on Northeast 18th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, roughly 12 hours after the shooting that took place in Coconut Creek. 

Police say the shooting happened on Monday afternoon outside an apartment building on West Hillsboro Boulevard. Several people called 911 to report two people fighting and four or five gunshots, the affidavit states. 

Callers told dispatchers they saw a man flee in a newer-model dark gray BMW SUV.

When officers arrived, they found the woman involved in the argument at her apartment. She was crying, disheveled, and hyperventilating, according to the affidavit. 

While searching the apartment for possible victims, officers saw an AR-15-style rifle in the kitchen, an extended Glock magazine and a canister of pepper spray on the counter, and another Glock magazine on the bed in the main bedroom.

The woman was initially uncooperative, police said, but later gave a sworn recorded statement to a detective. She told investigators she and Pierre had dated for about seven years and had moved into the apartment together several months earlier.

According to her account in the affidavit, the two began arguing after she confronted Pierre about suspected infidelity, and the argument spilled into the parking lot. Pierre got into the driver’s seat of the BMW, and she tried to pepper-spray him, but the spray hit only the car door, she told police.

Pierre drove off, circled the parking lot, and came back, the affidavit states. He began pulling luggage out of the SUV and throwing it, then grabbed a gun, got out of the vehicle, and fired at her from about three to five feet away, she told investigators.

She told police she dropped to the ground and stayed there until Pierre left and saw him look in her direction as though checking whether she had been hit. She then went back inside her apartment. The affidavit does not indicate that she was struck.

Officers found three spent shell casings in the grass where the shooting happened, and a crime scene investigator collected them as evidence. Police tried to get surveillance video from the complex, but management told them the cameras were not working, according to the affidavit. 

Investigators say Wilton Manors police had pulled over Pierre earlier that morning, about 13 hours before the shooting, and had a black handgun with him, according to the affidavit. They cited him for speeding and warned him. 

Detectives tracked Pierre to the Fort Lauderdale rental using cell phone location data, according to the affidavit. Records show Fort Lauderdale police flew a drone over the property before officers moved in, to check for dangers and see whether anyone inside was awake.

Pierre was eventually taken into custody and transported to the Broward County Main Jail.

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Monarch High School JROTC team. {courtesy}

The Monarch High School JROTC team performed well at the Raiders Competition held on Saturday, September 19, at Western High School.

The Knights mixed team earned third place in the tire flip, second place in the cross-country rescue, and second place in the fitness challenge, which involves completing an obstacle course, according to JROTC instructor John Acevedo.

“Everyone on the team did well even though they only had about two weeks to train,” said Acevedo.

The Monarch Raiders team is now preparing for an upcoming competition on October 10 at Everglades High School.

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Coconut Creek Fall Harvest Festival. {City of Coconut Creek}

The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek is accepting vendor applications for its handicraft fair at the city’s Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 14.

The festival will run from 2 to 6 p.m. The club is inviting local makers, artists, bakers, boutiques, and businesses to sell their products and connect with residents.

More than 100 vendor spaces are available for $65 each. The club expects more than 7,500 attendees. Applications are due Oct. 13. For vendor information, contact committee chair Ximena Ausejo at events@WomensClubCoconutCreek.com.

Sabal Pines Park is located at 5005 NW 39th Ave in Coconut Creek.

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{Warby Parker}

Warby Parker will open its first Coconut Creek store Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Promenade at Coconut Creek.

The eyewear retailer will carry prescription glasses, sunglasses and its fall 2026 collection. The store also will offer frames for children ages 4 to 8, contact lenses, accessories and eye exams.

Customers who buy at least two pairs of prescription glasses or sunglasses will receive 20% off through the company’s “Add a Pair and Save” promotion.

During opening weekend, shoppers will receive a tote bag with a purchase while supplies last.

The Coconut Creek store will feature custom artwork by muralist Erin Miller Wray.

The store joins other Warby Parker South Florida locations in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

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{The Promenade at Coconut Creek}

Car enthusiasts can get an up-close look at vintage rides and iconic muscle cars at the Classic Car Show, returning to The Promenade at Coconut Creek.

The monthly event will be held Saturday, September 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the north parking garage under the mural.

Visitors can check out a variety of classic vehicles while spending the evening shopping, dining and enjoying the atmosphere at The Promenade.

The Promenade at Coconut Creek is located at 4443 Lyons Road in Coconut Creek.

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{City of Coconut Creek}

Coconut Creek will come alive with Latin music and dancing during Salsa Night this month.

The free, all-ages event will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard, 4800 W. Copans Road.

The evening begins with salsa lessons led by Melendrez Dance Studios at 6 p.m., giving dancers of all experience levels a chance to learn some new moves. Divas All Star will take the stage at 7 p.m. for a live performance.

Food vendors will be on-site throughout the evening. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or coolers and enjoy the festivities with family and friends.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 954-545-6670 or visit CoconutCreek.gov/Salsa.

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{Coconut Creek Police}

Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from September 8 to September 14, 2026.  Below is a detailed account of the incidents local law enforcement handled during this period.

Incidents

Battery

A domestic battery was reported at Karanda Village I on Cocoplum Circle on Sept. 8.

A domestic battery was reported on Martinique Way in Wynmoor on Sept. 9.

A domestic battery was reported on Northwest 59th Street in Parkwood V on Sept. 11.

A domestic battery was reported on Carambola Circle South in Karanda VII on Sept. 13.

A domestic battery was reported near Lyons Road and Wynmoor Way on Sept. 14.

A battery involving a dispute over a semitruck being towed was reported on West Atlantic Boulevard on Sept. 14.

Criminal Mischief

Criminal mischief was reported at Karanda Village I on Cocoplum Circle between Sept. 8 and Sept. 9. The victim declined prosecution.

Criminal mischief involving a residence was reported on Silverstream Lane in Country Lakes on Sept. 10.

A resident reported that an unknown person spray-painted a floor and doormat on Northwest 61st Street on Sept. 11.

Theft

A retail theft involving merchandise valued at $10 was reported at Orion Gas, 3900 Coconut Creek Parkway, on Sept. 10. Prosecution was declined.

An unarmed strong-arm robbery involving an estimated loss of $650 was reported on Northwest 39th Avenue in Country Lakes on Sept. 11.

A retail theft involving merchandise valued at $135 was reported at Publix, 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway, on Sept. 11. The merchandise was recovered, and management declined prosecution.

A theft involving an estimated loss of $15,000 was reported on Wiles Road on Sept. 11. The theft allegedly occurred between Sept. 8 and Sept. 10.

A bicycle valued at $500 was reported lost or stolen from Stagecoach Drive on Sept. 12.

Narcotics

A traffic stop in the 4000 block of West Sample Road resulted in a narcotics arrest on Sept. 10.

Child Abuse

A child abuse investigation was reported at Karanda Village I on Cocoplum Circle on Sept. 12. The case involved the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Suspicious Incidents

A trespassing incident was reported on Northwest 42nd Avenue in Breckenridge on Sept. 12. The subjects were gone when police arrived.

A suspicious incident involving an AirTag found on a vehicle was reported on Northwest 55th Boulevard on Sept. 14.

Missing Person

A missing adult was reported near West Hillsboro Boulevard on Sept. 14. The person was later located.

Fleeing Police

A vehicle fled from law enforcement in the 4600 block of West Hillsboro Boulevard on Sept. 11.

Arrests

Gasendy Noel, 39, was arrested on a battery charge Sept. 8 on Cocoplum Circle.

Derek Frazier, 53, was arrested Sept. 10 in the 300 block of Lake Drive on a charge of driving with a suspended license for a third or subsequent offense.

Shamaya Toynetta Edwards, 44, was arrested on a trespassing charge Sept. 10 at 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway.

Timothy Taylor Payne, 49, was arrested on a trespassing charge Sept. 10 at 4847 Coconut Creek Parkway.

Jacob Matthew Nolen, 22, was arrested on a charge of possession of psilocybin Sept. 10 at 4000 W. Sample Road.

Samuel Thomas Reynolds, 47, was arrested on a first-offense driving under the influence charge Sept. 11 at 5000 W. Sample Road.

Devin John Meyer, 30, was arrested on a first-offense driving under the influence charge Sept. 12 at 4400 Lyons Road.

Robert Drew Vanstone, 31, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence with property damage or injury Sept. 13 at 5100 Lyons Road.

Lucas Austin Fredez, 30, was arrested on a battery charge Sept. 13 at 4188 Carambola Circle South.

Jennifer Eliangel Vasquezacosta, 33, was arrested on a domestic violence battery charge Sept. 14 near Lyons Road and Wynmoor Way.

Nyjah Nicole Dixon, 41, was arrested on a first-offense driving under the influence charge Sept. 14 at 5400 W. Sample Road.

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Elijah Cox and Beau Gordon {BSO}

Coconut Creek Police arrested two alleged burglars they said were trying to break into the old Bru’s Room property on Tuesday, thwarting the break-in with the help of a police K-9, authorities said.

Police said Beau Gordon, 26, of Coconut Creek, and Elijah Cox, 21, of Boca Raton, set off an alarm at the property at 5460 W. Hillsboro Blvd. around 2:17 a.m. on September 15th.

“It was clear to [an officer] the two men were up to no good. They were both near a ladder trying to gain access to the roof,” Coconut Creek Police said in a social media post Thursday. “The threat of a tussle with K9 Arlo convinced them to surrender.”

Both men were charged with burglary, police said.

Gordon was also charged with spray painting part of the building and having drugs in his satchel, police said.

Both men were taken to Broward County Jail.

Bond information for their cases was not immediately available.

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Lucas Austin Fredez {BSO}

A Coconut Creek man allegedly broke through a locked bathroom door and beat his girlfriend in the shower during an argument over a vape, police said.

According to Coconut Creek Police Department arrest records, Lucas Austin Fredez, 30, was arrested September 13 and charged with domestic battery following an alleged attack that occurred at a residence in the 4100 block of Carambola Circle South.

According to the arrest affidavit, Fredez and the victim had argued earlier that day while they were out with friends. The victim told police she entered the shower and locked the door. Fredez allegedly followed her, argued about a vape, and attempted to force his way inside.

Police said he broke through the door, pushed the woman to the floor, and slapped her multiple times in the face.

Fredez allegedly left the bathroom but returned after hearing the woman call friends for help. According to the affidavit, he again pushed her to the floor, straddled her, and repeatedly punched her in the face and torso.

Police said Fredez also grabbed the woman’s face and head-butted her before leaving the residence in a vehicle.

Records show he returned before officers arrived and was detained during their investigation.

The responding officer reported seeing a hematoma on the woman’s forehead, a bruise on her breast, and scratches on her back. 

The report indicates the bedroom and bathroom were in disarray, indicating a struggle had taken place, and police said the bathroom door appeared broken. 

Fredez was taken into custody and booked into the Broward County Main Jail.

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Coconut Creek City Hall. {Google Maps}

During the September 10 meeting, the Coconut Creek Commission approved two neighborhood enhancement grants.

It passed a resolution to approve the Cayman Village Condominium Association application for matching grant funds from the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program for energy conservation enhancements.

The commission approved $6,537.60 in matching grant funds to replace existing light heads with new LED lighting, according to a presentation by Justin Proffitt, Director of Sustainable Development.

The commission also passed a resolution to approve the Tall Trees Homeowners Association application for matching grant funds from the grant program. The commission approved $10,800 in matching grant funds for a beautification project that includes installing 540 clusia hedge plants. This landscaping project will buffer the development’s eastern property line along Lyons Road, Proffitt said.

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{Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber}

The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate local businesses and community leaders during its 2026 Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 15.

The event begins at 11:15 a.m. at Deer Creek Golf Club and will feature an Art Deco theme.

Formerly known as the chamber’s Annual Gala, the reimagined daytime luncheon will continue the organization’s tradition of honoring businesses and individuals making an impact in Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, and the surrounding region.

Bob Swindell, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, will serve as the keynote speaker. Guests will also receive a complimentary cocktail hour and valet parking while networking with business leaders, elected officials and community partners.

The chamber will recognize seven businesses and individuals for leadership, achievement, community involvement and contributions to the region.

Five Element Wellness Center will receive the Coral Springs Small Business Award, while Ethos Greek Bistro will receive the Coconut Creek Small Business Award.

Gregg D’Attile of Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric will receive the Coral Springs Covered Bridge Award. Laurie Sallarulo of Junior Achievement of South Florida will receive the Coconut Creek Butterfly Award.

Livello will be honored with the Rookie of the Year Award, CTS Engines will receive the Workforce Development Award, and Cusano’s Italian Bakery will receive the Legacy Award.

“Each of this year’s honorees represents what makes our business community so special — their commitment to excellence, their investment in our community and the impact they make every day,” said Charinus Davis, CEO of the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to bring everyone together for our newly reimagined Business Awards Luncheon and celebrate the businesses and leaders who continue to move our region forward.”

Sponsorship opportunities and individual reservations are available through the chamber.

Sponsors include Fiserv, Florida Power & Light Co., the cities of Coral Springs and Coconut Creek, Comcast Business, Bank OZK, Papa’s Grappa, and IMX Pilates and Fitness.

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Coconut Creek City Hall. {Google Maps}

Coconut Creek homeowners will not see an increase in the city’s property tax rate next year, though some may pay more because of rising property values.

During a special meeting Sept. 14, the Coconut Creek Commission gave initial approval to an operating tax rate of 6.8988 mills for fiscal year 2027. One mill equals $1 in taxes for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

Although the rate would remain unchanged, homeowners whose assessed property values have increased may receive higher tax bills, according to City Manager Sheila Rose.

Commissioners also approved the city’s fiscal year 2027 operating and capital improvement budget on first reading. The budget allocates funding for city departments and capital projects from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027.

The commission also approved resolutions related to funding fire rescue services and collecting and disposing of solid waste and recycling.

While commissioners held little discussion during the meeting, Rose said city officials and staff had spent many hours developing the budget through previous workshops and meetings.

The commission is scheduled to consider final approval of the millage rate and budget during a meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 in the City Hall commission chambers.

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Kohl’s in Coconut Creek {Kohl’s}

Coconut Creek may soon have another healthcare facility.

During a recent meeting, Commissioner Jackie Railey announced that Baptist Health South Florida has agreed to pay about $53.5 million for the Kohl’s building located at 6950 North State Road 7.

According to City Manager Sheila Rose, Baptist will develop an urgent care facility in the 92,700-square-foot building currently occupied by a Kohl’s store that will close on November 14. She said the new healthcare center will be a good addition to Coconut Creek.

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The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek 2024 Fall Festival. {Facebook}

The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek has opened early-bird vendor registration for its Fall Festival 2026.

The outdoor festival will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Sabal Pines Park in Coconut Creek.

More than 100 vendor spaces are available, each measuring 10 feet by 10 feet.

The festival layout will arrange vendors in groups of four, giving each participant a corner location. Vendors must provide their own canopy or tent.

The event offers local businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase their products and services to the Coconut Creek community.

For registration information and application, visit the Early Bird Fall Festival Vendor Application or email festival committee chair Ximena Ausejo at Events@WomensClubCoconutCreek.com.

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{RedSpeed}

The question of whether Coconut Creek will continue working with RedSpeed to provide school-zone safety through cameras came up during the September 10 commission meeting.

Police Chief Fred Hofer updated the commission on the city’s relationship with RedSpeed.  Hofer told the commission that Captain Fred Shelton handles RedSpeed on behalf of the police department, and he said he supports Shelton. Vice Mayor John Brodie said the police department and the commission identified a problem: RedSpeed has not been communicating effectively with the city.

During the active enforcement period, May 22, 2026, to June 3, 2026, 445 total notices of violation were captured. Of those violations, 264 notices of violation have been fully paid and resolved, and the rest are being resolved, according to city information.

Active speed cameras are at Coconut Creek High School at 4400 NW 15th Street, Winston Park Elementary at 5000 NW 39th Ave, and Tradewinds Elementary at 5400 Johnson Road.

Additional cameras are planned for more locations in the city, according to city information.

Brodie said there are concerns about poor communication between RedSpeed and city leaders. During the meeting, Hofer said that engineers involved with the cameras in Broward had been replaced. There are also concerns about how RedSpeed is handling cameras it promised to place in front of schools on county roads. Those cameras have not been installed yet.

“That is a problem, and they need to respond to us by November and give us an actual installation timeline, or we may terminate the contract,” said Brodie.

The commission agreed to decide whether the city will continue working with RedSpeed at an upcoming meeting in November.

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Ariana Theresa Johnson {BSO}

A Coconut Creek woman has been arrested after police allege she admitted to helping move thousands of dollars stolen from a 75-year-old Texas woman who had been deceived by callers posing as Wells Fargo and FBI representatives.

According to a Coconut Creek Police Department arrest report, Ariana Theresa Johnson, 23, was arrested September 5 on charges of organized fraud against a person 65 or older, grand theft from a person 65 or older, and money laundering.

The investigation began after the victim reported falling for a phone scam on May 15. According to police, people claiming to represent Wells Fargo and the FBI convinced her to send $20,000 to resolve problems with her bank account.

Following their instructions, the woman obtained a $20,000 cashier’s check and deposited it into a Wells Fargo account at a Kerrville, Texas, branch. She later realized she had been scammed and contacted authorities.

Records show investigators with the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office traced the receiving account to Johnson and another person who shared a Coconut Creek address. The case was forwarded to Coconut Creek Police in June.

A detective went to the address on June 9 but received no answer. Johnson called police the following day and confirmed that she and her mother had shared a Wells Fargo account, although she said the account had since been closed, according to the affidavit.

During another call on June 11, Johnson allegedly confirmed that the $20,000 had entered the account on May 15. 

Bank records obtained during the investigation showed that the victim’s money – along with what police described as other similar suspicious deposits – was withdrawn through multiple electronic and in-person transactions in the days that followed.

Police arrested Johnson at her workplace, Talkin’ Tacos, located in Coconut Creek, on September 5. She later allegedly admitted participating in the scheme and said she acted at the request of a person known as “Spizz.”

According to police, Johnson did not provide information that could identify the person.

Johnson was arrested and transported to the Broward County Main Jail. 

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{Coconut Creek Police}

Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from September 1 to September 7, 2026.  Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Incidents

Theft

Walgreens at 4600 Coconut Creek Parkway reported the theft of merchandise valued at $129 on Sept. 1.

A vehicle owner reported that approximately $1,000 worth of auto parts or accessories were stolen from a vehicle on Martinique Circle between Sept. 1 and Sept. 2.

Kohl’s at 6950 North State Road 7 reported that a Ninja slushy machine valued at $349 was stolen on Sept. 2.

Home Depot at 4550 North State Road 7 reported the theft of garden equipment valued at $838 on Sept. 2.

A bicycle valued at $250 was reported stolen from a building on Abaco Drive on Sept. 2. Police had no suspect information.

Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard reported the theft of merchandise valued at $86 on Sept. 4.

Kohl’s at 6950 North State Road 7 reported a delayed retail theft involving $779 worth of merchandise on Sept. 4.

Walgreens at 4600 Coconut Creek Parkway reported the theft of merchandise valued at $241 on Sept. 5. The suspect fled before police arrived.

Walgreens at 4600 Coconut Creek Parkway reported a second delayed retail theft on Sept. 6. The suspects were unknown.

Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard reported the theft of merchandise valued at $246 on Sept. 7.

Burglary

A lock was cut and workers’ property valued at $500 was stolen from a construction site at 4868 Coconut Creek Parkway between Sept. 1 and Sept. 2.

A residential burglary was reported on Camellia Court on Sept. 3. The estimated loss was $200.

Vehicle Theft

A motorcycle was reported stolen from West Sample Road between Sept. 2 and Sept. 3.

A vehicle was reported stolen from Banyan Bay on West Atlantic Boulevard between Sept. 6 and Sept. 7. No tracking device was available.

Fraud

A resident on West Sample Road reported an impersonation fraud on Sept. 3. The incidents allegedly occurred between July 2025 and June 2026, resulting in an estimated loss of $625.

Narcotics

A person was issued a notice to appear after being found with less than 20 grams of marijuana in the Elliot North community at 4092 Cocoplum Circle on Sept. 2.

Police seized three firearms and narcotics during a traffic stop at 4000 West Sample Road on Sept. 3. A 33-year-old man was taken to the Broward County Main Jail on felony narcotics and weapons allegations.

Domestic Disturbances

Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance in Wynmoor on Andros Isle on Sept. 3.

Police responded to a domestic disturbance in Pond Apple IV on Carambola Circle South on Sept. 3. The Florida Department of Children and Families was expected to follow up.

Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance on Northwest 45th Avenue on Sept. 4.

Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance in Regency Lakes on Flamingo Lane on Sept. 4.

Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance in Riviera Palms on Lyons Road on Sept. 4.

Assault and Battery

Police investigated an aggravated assault involving a deadly weapon and a simple battery at Country Lakes Mobile Home Park on Northwest 39th Avenue on Sept. 5. A man was taken to the Broward County Main Jail.

Police investigated a domestic violence-related false imprisonment allegation on Sunshine Drive on Sept. 6. An arrest was made.

An alleged battery was reported at Cusano’s Baking Company on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Sept. 7. No arrest was made.

Property Damage

Damage to a vehicle’s paint was reported on Nassau Bend on Sept. 3. Police said it was unknown where or when the damage occurred.

A Coconut Creek police vehicle was damaged in a crash near Wiles and Lyons roads on Sept. 3.

Damage to a vehicle was reported in South Creek at 470 Sunshine Drive on Sept. 4.

Elderly Abuse and Neglect

Police assisted with a Florida Department of Children and Families investigation involving alleged elderly abuse or neglect on Northwest 39th Avenue on Sept. 3. The allegation was determined to be unfounded.

Police responded to a report of possible elderly self-neglect in the Hammocks Lake Forest community on Sept. 4. The incident was referred to the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Driving Under the Influence

A driver was arrested during a traffic stop at 4200 West Sample Road on Sept. 6 and taken to the Broward County Main Jail on allegations of driving under the influence and child neglect.

Animal Bite

Police responded to an animal-on-animal bite at 4728 West Atlantic Boulevard on Sept. 4. Both dogs were current on their vaccinations, and a report was sent to the county.

Arrests

Vincent Leo Scanlon, 62, was arrested Sept. 1 at 6970 North State Road 7 on a petit theft charge.

Derek Frazier, 24, was arrested Sept. 6 at 405 Sunshine Drive on a felony false imprisonment charge.

Deondre Alexander Hester, 33, was arrested Sept. 7 at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard on a petit theft charge involving merchandise valued between $100 and $750.

Durrant Augustus Brown, 41, was arrested Sept. 7 at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard on a petit theft charge involving merchandise valued between $100 and $750.

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Derek J. Frazier {BSO}

A Coconut Creek woman allegedly trapped inside her home during a violent domestic assault found a resourceful way to call for help: she placed a DoorDash order and used the delivery instructions to ask the driver to call 911.

The plea came after hours of alleged abuse in which police say the woman was beaten, strangled until she lost consciousness, and stabbed with a broken pair of scissors.

According to Coconut Creek Police Department arrest records, following officers responded to a home near the 400 block of Sunshine Drive on September 6 and arrested Derek J. Frazier, 24, following an investigation into the alleged attack.

Police said the victim told investigators that she and Frazier began arguing at approximately 2:30 a.m. During the argument, Frazier allegedly grabbed the woman by both arms multiple times and threw her to the ground. Police said he then placed his hands around her neck and squeezed until she lost consciousness.

When the woman regained consciousness, she told investigators that Frazier was standing over her, holding her down on the floor and screaming, “I’ll kill you bitch, do you hear me,” according to the probable cause affidavit.

Police documented bruising in many places across the woman’s body, and she complained that her entire body hurt following the attack.

Investigators said the woman attempted to leave throughout the night, but Frazier took her phone and held her against her will. Frazier allegedly threatened to kill her if she tried to leave. 

The woman told police that her only apparent escape route was through an upstairs window.

The situation allegedly escalated further when Frazier broke a pair of scissors, placed one of the sharp pieces against the woman’s neck, and cut her. 

Still unable to leave, the woman waited until later that morning to seek another way to summon help. At approximately 8:30 a.m., police said she placed a DoorDash order and left a message in the driver’s notes asking the delivery driver to call 911. 

Police said the woman eventually left the residence and contacted Coconut Creek police.

Records show Frazier was already on house arrest and probation in connection with a separate false imprisonment case. Police took him into custody and transported him to the Broward County Main Jail.

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A Coconut Creek woman faces three fraud-related charges after police linked her to a phone scam that cost a 75-year-old Texas woman tens of thousands of dollars.

Coconut Creek Police arrested Ariana Johnson, 23, over the weekend following a four-month investigation that began in May.

According to police, detectives identified Johnson as a suspect in receiving money obtained through the scam. Authorities did not disclose how the scam operated or the exact amount the victim lost.

Police took Johnson to the Broward County Jail.

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{The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek}

The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek will host its fourth annual Mamacitas & Margaritas, bringing members and residents together for an evening of food, games, and community engagement.

The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Papamigos Taqueria & Raw Bar, 6370 N. State Road 7 in Coconut Creek.

Current and prospective club members, friends, neighbors, and potential community partners are invited to attend. The evening will feature light bites, $5 margarita specials, games, raffles, and networking opportunities.

Guests will also have an opportunity to learn about the Women’s Club and its commitment to community service and involvement.

The event is open to longtime residents, newcomers, and anyone interested in connecting with the organization or enjoying a night out.

For more information, email membership@womensclubcoconutcreek.com or visit womensclubcoconutcreek.com.

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{Coconut Creek Police}

Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from August 25 to August 31, 2026.  Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Incidents

Theft From a Vehicle

A theft from a vehicle was reported near Northwest 74th Place between 1 p.m. Aug. 24 and 10 p.m. Aug. 25. The estimated loss was $1,620.

Approximately $5,000 worth of equipment was reported stolen from a vehicle at Publix, 5365 Lyons Road, between 8 p.m. Aug. 27 and 1:53 a.m. Aug. 28.

Retail Theft

A delayed theft involving approximately $1,098 in merchandise was reported at Home Depot, 4550 North State Road 7, on Aug. 26. The theft allegedly occurred Aug. 24.

Approximately $188 in hair products was reported stolen from Publix at 5365 Lyons Road between June 30 and Aug. 27.

A delayed theft involving approximately $757 in merchandise was reported at Home Depot, 4550 North State Road 7, on Aug. 27.

Approximately $72 in merchandise was reported stolen from Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 29. A notice to appear was issued.

Approximately $188 in merchandise was reported stolen from Walmart, 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard, on Aug. 29. A notice to appear and a trespass warning were issued.

Approximately $444 in merchandise was reported stolen from Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 30. A notice to appear was issued, and the accused was permanently trespassed from the store.

Fraud

A worthless check or property fraud was reported at Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet, 5500 North State Road 7, on Aug. 26. The alleged incident occurred Aug. 11.

The fraudulent use of a stolen credit card was reported at a 7-Eleven on Wiles Road on Aug. 26. The estimated loss was $54.

A wire or computer fraud involving Walmart and AT&T was reported on West Copans Road on Aug. 27. The estimated loss was $1.

Fleeing Police

A motorcyclist allegedly fled from a traffic stop near West Sample and Lyons roads at 12:47 a.m. Aug. 26.

A driver allegedly fled from a traffic stop in the 5000 block of Winston Park Boulevard at 4:33 p.m. Aug. 28. The vehicle was identified as a rental.

Domestic Violence Injunction

A violation of a temporary domestic violence injunction was reported near Northwest 36th Avenue on Aug. 26.

Juvenile Arrests

A 16-year-old was arrested at Coconut Creek High School, 1400 Northwest 44th Avenue, on Aug. 27 on no-bond pickup orders requested by his probation officer.

A 15-year-old was arrested at Coconut Creek High School on Aug. 27 on a no-bond pickup order requested by his probation officer.

Missing Juvenile

A runaway juvenile was reported in the Banyan Trails community on Aug. 27. The child was later recovered.

Battery

A battery between neighbors was reported near Parkside Court on Aug. 29. No injuries were reported, and a misdemeanor filing package was issued.

A simple battery was reported at Goldcoast Ballroom on Lyons Road between 11:30 p.m. Aug. 29 and 1:56 a.m. Aug. 30.

Recovered Property

A shotgun was found at CubeSmart Self Storage, 4801 West Hillsboro Boulevard, on Aug. 26 and placed into safekeeping.

A vehicle reported stolen in July was recovered in the Legacy community, 4507 West Atlantic Boulevard, on Aug. 31.

Hit-and-Run

A hit-and-run crash involving property damage was reported in the 4600 block of West Atlantic Boulevard on Aug. 28. Police located the driver, who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Arrests

Travis Lamar Felder, 46, was arrested Aug. 25 on charges of first-offense driving under the influence and possession of fentanyl.

Bryant Jamar Rancher, 40, was arrested Aug. 25 on a charge of trespassing after failing to leave property at 6570 North State Road 7.

Davian Sylvester Allen, 29, was arrested Aug. 28 on a charge of first-offense driving under the influence.

Marlene Elizabeth Clausen, 56, was arrested Aug. 28 on a battery charge.

Adrianne Tameka Long, 34, was arrested Aug. 28 on a charge of driving under the influence with property damage or injury.

Cleotilde Sampedro, 55, was arrested Aug. 29 on a first-offense petit theft charge.

Ouray Champasouk, 54, was arrested Aug. 29 on a first-offense, second-degree petit theft charge.

Ronald Sheridan Vera, 52, was arrested Aug. 30 on a felony charge of third-offense driving under the influence within 10 years.

Sabina Templin Dorre, 59, was arrested Aug. 30 on a first-offense, second-degree petit theft charge.

Anthony Robert Varsalona, 57, was arrested Aug. 31 on a misdemeanor charge of possessing less than 20 grams of cannabis.

Jacarri Lee McNair, 28, was arrested Aug. 31 on a felony charge of possessing more than 20 grams of cannabis or more than 3 grams of synthetic cannabis.

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Coconut Creek Community Center {Coconut Creek}

The City of Coconut Creek and the Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation are teaming up to offer a free series of classes to help residents, students, and educators better understand artificial intelligence.

The introductory classes will explore what AI is, how it can be used effectively and safely, and how the technology can be applied to education, everyday life and career development.

The program comes as artificial intelligence continues to change the workplace, education and daily life.

Dr. Randy Cross, director of the Center for Public Service at Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, will present the information during the series.

Classes will be held Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Sept. 15 through Oct. 20 at the Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road.

The classes are available at no cost to Coconut Creek residents, students attending public schools in the city and children of City of Coconut Creek employees.

Registration is available through the online form.

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The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation is offering local educators an opportunity to secure funding for projects that enrich students and bring innovative ideas into area schools.

The foundation has opened applications for its Micro Grant Program, which will provide $500 grants to qualifying public and charter elementary, middle and high schools in Coral Springs and Coconut Creek.

According to the chamber, the program is intended to support student enrichment, innovation and essential resources for schools throughout the Chamber’s service area.

Applications are now open and will be accepted through Oct. 2. The Education Taskforce, working with the Education Foundation Board of Directors, will review applications from Oct. 5 through Oct. 23. Grant recipients are scheduled to be notified on Oct. 29.

The grants will be awarded twice a year, with funds distributed directly to the schools by check. The first round of checks is scheduled to be presented in November during the Chamber’s Race for Education 5K Run/Walk.

Applicants must provide a project title and summary, the amount requested, an explanation of who will benefit from the project and how, a brief budget, and approval from the school’s principal.

Schools may request up to $500, and the application asks educators to provide information about the project’s purpose, goals, anticipated beginning and ending dates, total cost, number of students served and any additional funding sources.

Projects will be evaluated based on innovation or creativity, direct impact on students, clear and realistic goals, and the project’s ability to be reasonably completed within the available grant amount.

Chamber membership is recommended but not required. Schools that are Chamber members in good standing will receive bonus consideration during the selection process.

Recipients will also be required to report on how the grant money was used. Grant expenditure reports are due by Jan. 31, 2027, and failure to submit a report could affect eligibility for future funding.

Educators and school administrators interested in applying can complete the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber Education Foundation Micro Grant Application.

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{Coconut Creek Police}

Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from August 18 to August 24, 2026.  Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Incidents

Stolen Trailer

A trailer reported stolen from Pompano Beach was recovered at a residence at 4360 Vinkemulder Road between Aug. 15 and Aug. 18.

Suspicious Incident

A door window at Chase Bank, 4809 Coconut Creek Parkway, was damaged by a projectile between Aug. 17 and Aug. 18.

Police Assist

Police assisted another agency with a Baker Act incident at Coconut Creek High School, 1400 NW 44th Ave., on Aug. 18.

Attempted Scam

An attempted scam was prevented at the Wells Fargo branch at 5321 Lyons Road on Aug. 18.

Baker Act

A person at The Hammocks was taken into custody under the Baker Act on Aug. 18.

Illegal Dumping

An illegal dumping violation was reported near Hilton Road and Lyons Road between Aug. 17 and Aug. 18.

Domestic Disturbance

A verbal disturbance between a stepmother and stepson was reported at Banyan Trails on Aug. 18. No crime was committed.

Traffic Stop

Police conducted a traffic stop in the 4200 block of West Atlantic Boulevard on Aug. 18.

Property Damage

Property damage was reported at 2395 NW 36th Ave. on Aug. 18.

Domestic Disturbance

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Sprouts on Lyons Road on Aug. 18.

Fleeing Motorcycles

Four people riding electric motorcycles fled from police near 5500 NW 40th St. on Aug. 18.

Search Warrant

Property damage was reported during the execution of a search warrant at Legacy Apartments on West Atlantic Boulevard on Aug. 19.

Domestic Disturbance

A domestic disturbance was reported at Country Club Lakes on Aug. 19. Police said there was insufficient evidence of a battery, and no arrest was made.

Found Property

Found property was turned over to police at 4800 West Copans Road on Aug. 19.

Credit Card Fraud

A fraudulent online pickup order valued at $879 was reported at Walmart on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 19.

Traffic Investigation

Police investigated a Crime Stoppers tip at 3303 Aruba Way on Aug. 19.

Property Damage

A small crack was discovered on the windshield of a Coconut Creek Police Department vehicle at 4800 West Copans Road on Aug. 19.

Drug Investigation

Police executed a narcotics search warrant at Legacy Apartments on West Atlantic Boulevard on Aug. 19.

Police Information

Police documented an informational report at Breckenridge II on Northwest 52nd Street on Aug. 19.

Oxycodone Possession

A traffic stop at 4200 West Sample Road on Aug. 19 resulted in an arrest for felony possession of oxycodone. The suspect was taken to the Broward County Main Jail.

Domestic Disturbance

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Monarch Station on West Sample Road on Aug. 20.

DUI

Police made a DUI arrest near North State Road 7 and Creekside Drive on Aug. 20. The suspect was taken to the Broward County Main Jail.

Property Damage

Property damage was reported after firefighters forced entry into a residence at Applewood Village IV on Aug. 20.

Lost Property

Lost property was reported at 4900 West Copans Road on Aug. 20.

Publix Theft

Merchandise valued at $36 was stolen from Publix at 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway on Aug. 20. The suspect was released with a notice to appear.

Police Assist

Police assisted the Broward Sheriff’s Office with an incident at Coconut Creek High School on Aug. 20.

Traffic Stop

Police conducted a traffic stop at 3900 Lyons Road on Aug. 20 involving a seized Florida license plate.

Juvenile Taken Into Custody

A 15-year-old was taken into custody at Coconut Creek High School on Aug. 20 on no-bond pickup orders and transported to the Broward Juvenile Assessment Center.

Animal Complaint

Allegations of animal neglect were investigated on Northwest 42nd Avenue on Aug. 20.

Bicycle Theft

A bicycle valued at $300 was stolen and later recovered at Publix on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 20. A suspect was released with a notice to appear.

Trespassing

A person who allegedly refused to leave after receiving a trespass warning at Coconut Creek Plaza was released with a notice to appear on Aug. 20.

Court Order Violation

Police investigated a possible court order or domestic violence injunction violation at Cypress Shores on Aug. 20.

Lost Property

Lost property was reported on Coconut Creek Boulevard on Aug. 20.

Domestic Disturbance

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at North Creek on Aug. 21.

Suspicious Incident

Police responded to Walgreens at 4600 Coconut Creek Parkway on Aug. 21 regarding a reported shoplifting. The suspect had left before officers arrived.

Animal Complaint

Police investigated an animal complaint and Crime Stoppers tip at Julia Gardens on Aug. 21.

Baker Act

A 15-year-old student at Coconut Creek High School was taken into custody under the Baker Act on Aug. 21.

Baker Act

A juvenile at Golden Raintree IV was taken into custody under the Baker Act during a child protective services investigation on Aug. 21.

Package Theft

A package valued at $9 was reported stolen from a residence in Wynmoor between Aug. 18 and Aug. 21.

Domestic Disturbance

A domestic disturbance was reported at Bell Apartments on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 21.

Sick Person

Police responded to a report involving a sick person at Wynmoor on Aug. 21.

False Fire Alarm

A woman allegedly pulled a fire alarm at Planet Fitness, 4911 Coconut Creek Parkway, on Aug. 21.

Walgreens Theft

Merchandise valued at $27 was reported stolen from Walgreens at 4600 Coconut Creek Parkway between Aug. 21 and Aug. 22.

Police Information

Police documented an attempted incident at Applewood Village IV on Aug. 22.

Domestic Disturbance

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Evergreen Lakes on Aug. 22.

Walmart Theft

Merchandise valued at $493 was reported stolen from Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 22.

Property Damage

Property damage was reported on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 22.

Domestic Disturbance

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Bell Apartments on Aug. 22.

Baker Act

A person at Bell Apartments was taken into custody under the Baker Act on Aug. 22.

Child Injured

Police responded to Legacy Apartments on Aug. 22 after a 4-year-old reportedly suffered an electrical injury.

Domestic Battery

A domestic battery was reported at Centura Park on Aug. 22. A man was arrested and taken to the Broward County Main Jail.

E-Bike Theft

An electric bicycle was reported stolen from Cusano’s Bakery on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 23.

Crime Stoppers Tip

Police investigated a Crime Stoppers tip near Cocoplum Circle on Aug. 23.

Fraud Report

Police investigated a report of fraud on State Road 7 on Aug. 23 and determined it involved mistaken identity.

Stolen U-Haul

A 26-foot U-Haul truck was reported stolen from 5431 Johnson Road between Aug. 20 and Aug. 23.

Vehicle Theft

A vehicle was reported stolen from Breckenridge on Aug. 23.

Vehicle Burglary Attempt

An attempted theft from a vehicle was reported at Breckenridge on Aug. 23. No property loss was reported.

Suspicious Social Media Post

Police investigated a video posted on Instagram involving the Dave Thomas Education Center, 4690 Coconut Creek Parkway, on Aug. 24.

Walmart Theft

Merchandise valued at $618 was stolen from Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 24. A suspect was taken to the Broward County Main Jail on a probation violation.

Theft From Building

Property valued at $500 was reported stolen from a building at Breckenridge between Aug. 23 and Aug. 24.

Police Assist

Police assisted another agency with an incident on Wiles Road on Aug. 24.

Baker Act

A 39-year-old at Legacy Apartments was taken into custody under the Baker Act on Aug. 24.

Missing Adult

A 28-year-old woman was reported missing and endangered from Golden Raintree III on Aug. 24. She was last seen Aug. 20.

Domestic Disturbance

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Vista Verde on Aug. 24.

Arrests

Gedarious Antwan Geffrard, 31, was arrested Aug. 19 on a charge of possession of cannabis with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver.

Kevin Danastor, 24, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of possession of oxycodone.

Shane Andrew Dudas, 36, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense.

Alvin Maurice Brown, 49, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of retail theft.

Kenneth Tyrone Tharpe, 39, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of petit theft, second degree, first offense.

Fritzgerald Casimir, 46, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of trespassing after failing to leave a property.

Markendel Alexis, 30, was arrested Aug. 22 on a felony charge of committing retail theft with two or more prior convictions.

Daryl Paul Mahoney, 55, was arrested Aug. 22 on a charge of battery.

Geterria Laquay Williams, 31, was arrested Aug. 24 on a charge of petit theft, second degree, first offense.

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Carne Asada {Photos by Han Okcuoglu}

Something happened to Torero’s Mexican Grill not too long ago, but I can’t place my finger on it.

We went years ago and found the prices great, but most dishes bland. Then I gave it another shot, ordering a quick cheap lunch to pick up. No better. After two chances, I think we gave it enough tries. The 4.0 rating was justified in my mind.

A couple of months ago, we were so famished we only wanted Mexican (you will never eat faster than when sitting at a Mexican restaurant, getting your obligatory chips and salsa within minutes). I went on Google Maps to look around, and after filtering for the highest-rated in the area… there was Torero’s. A 4.5-star rating? Impossible. I started reading recent reviews… and people were gushing about almost everything. So I convinced my wife to give it another crack, and we left that visit a bit stunned and delighted. We’ve been back 2 times since.

One thing I find particularly interesting is that the menu seems to be more substantial than you might expect from a generic Americanized Mexican restaurant. The menu is massive, with a strong emphasis on fresh, homemade food, including homemade masa tortillas, classics like carne asada, Texas fajitas, and ceviche.

There’s also some fantastic larger dishes including molcajete, seafood molcajete, parrillada, lamb shanks, whole fried fish, and several “Grande Platos”, including Pina Loca in a half hollowed out pineapple. It’s a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what we want each time.

Almost everything was way better than we remembered. Even the chips and salsa, which were peppery and rich but not spicy. It was wetter than chunky, with big bits of cilantro and onions floating around.

Elote at Torero’s.

The elote ($4.99) was elite. A giant husk of sweet corn slathered in a tangy sauce with tahjin and salty cojita cheese. What separates it is the quality of the corn. In the Middle East and Europe, many large cities have street vendors selling the absolute most luxuriously milky boiled sweet corn you’ll ever have. This was that.

Torero’s might also be one of the best-value restaurants you’ll find in the area. They have a whiteboard right by the hostess stand with a different dinner deal every day. And today’s deal was a doozy. An Enchilada, Chimicanga, and a hard taco, all in whichever style you want with whatever protein you desire. All for only $12.50. When you see the enormous plates covered in refried beans and rice, the deal looks even better.

Daily Dinner Special at Torero’s.

Having been there before, I chose the Cheese Enchilada. It’s just something you have to experience. Layers of rich, gooey Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese in a baked tortilla covered in a rich red chili gravy. Definitely one of the stronger items on the menu.

The hard taco was not as strong. The chicken was boiled and sufficiently tender…, but there was a lot of it, and it was a bit bland, so it overpowered the lettuce and cheese. I found myself requesting guacamole and pico de gallo from my wifes plate to use a garnish and get some flavor. The ground beef chimichanga was right in between the other two dishes in terms of flavor, and quite good…but not at the level of the Enchilada.

Torero’s in Coconut Creek.

The Carne Asada ($25.00) is charbroiled steak filets with Toreros’ special seasoning they also use for all the fajitas. We asked for medium rare, and it came out perfect, with a great second wave of char as you chew. Another giant dish on a giant plate, covered in all the accouterments, including our choice of a corn Tamal with shredded beef, topped with more chili gravy.

Honorable mention goes to the Molcajete ($25.00), which we had on a previous visit. A delicious bowl of chicken and beef strips, sautéed with mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes, topped with melted Monterrey jack cheese, served in a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle made from volcanic rock, which retains heat very well. It’s so deep and rich that you would think it’s been cooked in that for a week.

Torero’s in Coconut Creek.

And possibly the best part of the night? We were in and out within an hour. Besides our separate Molcajete trip, even with two sodas included, tonight’s entire bill was under $50 before tip. We even had a bunch of leftovers. Torero’s proved why it’s an incredible bang for your buck and a Coconut Creek staple.

Torero’s Mexican Grill

6588 N State Rd 7, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

torerosmexicangrill.com

Sun – Thurs – 11:00 a.m – 10:00 p.m.

Fri – Sat 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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