Coral Springs, Florida

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Coral Springs, officially chartered July 10, 1963, is a city in Broward County, Florida, According to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates of 2006, the city had a population of 129,805; a part of the South Florida metropolitan area. The city was master-planned and primarily developed by WCI Communities, then known as Coral Ridge Properties. Despite the city's name, there are no springs in the city; Florida's natural springs are found in the central and northern portions of the state.

Prior to its incorporation as a city in July 1963, the area which is now Coral Springs was part of 20,000 acres of marshy lands bought by Henry Lyons between 1911 and 1939. After several floods in 1947, the State of Florida created the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District (now called the South Florida Water Management District). Canals and levees drained much of the area upon which Coral Springs was built. After the land was drained and cleared, most of the area was used as a bean farm, and later, it was used for cattle farming.

During the 1970s through the 1990s, the young city grew rapidly, adding over 35,000 residents each decade. Coral Springs has a distinctive atmosphere among South Florida cities, due in part to its stringent codes designed to maintain the city's aesthetic appeal. The city government's effective fiscal management has maintained high bond ratings, and the city has won accolades for its overall livability, its low crime rate, and its family-friendly orientation.