Touchline Program Offers Daily Calls to Seniors Who Live Alone

The Touchline Program is a daily telephone reassurance call made to Broward County seniors, over the age of 60, who live alone.  Each day between 6 am and 10:30 am counselors from the Touchline Program speak with many Broward County seniors who are living alone.  It’s a great way to stay in touch with a neighborly call intended to provide a friendly voice every morning to get the day off to a great start.   Just dial 2-1-1 or 954-390-0485 to get signed up.  Also visit their website for more information — www.211-broward.org

 

First Quarter 2013 Real Estate Sales in Coral Ridge

According to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors 34 homes sold in Coral Ridge during the First Quarter of 2013.  Five of the sales were distressed (3 short sales and 2 Bank-Owned).  Following is a breakdown of the sales: Continue reading

March 2013 Home Sales in Coral Ridge

According to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors 12 homes sold in Coral Ridge during March 2013.  Two of the sales were distressed (1 short sale, 1 Bank-Owned).  Following is a breakdown of the sales: Continue reading

Lauderdale Air Show – A1A Traffic Information

The Lauderdale Air Show returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21, 2013.  For more information, check out the Lauderdale Air Show website.

Fort Lauderdale Traffic Advisory:

  • Starting April 16th at 5:00 A.M., the north and southbound lanes of A1A between Sunrise Boulevard and NE 14th Court will be closed to all vehicular traffic (except to local residents).
  • Beginning Friday, April 19th at 5:00 P.M., the southbound lanes only Continue reading

Board Meeting Tonight, Thursday April 11

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The Association Board Meeting this month is Thursday, April 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the George English Park Community Center.  The complete agenda for the meeting is here.  The highlights of the agenda include:

  • An update on crime statistics by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department;
  • A discussion on the Bayview Drive – Transportation Alternatives Program;
  • An update on the Coral Ridge Park shade structures;
  • Beautification of the NE 26th Street landscaping; and
  • Thanks for the 1600 Easter Eggs.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Coral Ridge Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 30 at Noon

Come join us at noon on Saturday, March 30, at Jack & Harriet Kaye Park (across the street from George English Park) for the Annual Coral Ridge Easter Egg Hunt.  Inge Grossmann and her daughter Monica stuffed 1500 plastic eggs for the hunt!  There are also several golden eggs  that include a prize. The park will be sectioned off for three separate age groups: 4 years old and younger;  5 – 7 years old; and 8 years old and up.  This is a great event for the children of Coral Ridge and a great opportunity to meet your neighbors.  Remember to bring your child’s basket and arrive early.  The hunt starts at noon sharp and the eggs get scooped up quickly!  We look forward to seeing you Saturday.

Board Meeting Thursday, March 14, 2013

The Association Board Meeting this month is Thursday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the George English Park Community Center.  The complete agenda for the meeting is here.  The highlights of the agenda include

  • Crime statistics by the Fort Lauderdale Police, including information on the recent burglaries on 26th Street;
  • A presentation by Kirk Buffington, Deputy Director of Finance, City of Ft. Lauderdale, on the mailings from the City on sewer line insurance – questions from board members;
  • A report on Bayview Drive traffic by Chuck Murawsky;
  • A discussion of the proposed multi-family development on NE 14th Street;
  • A discussion regarding Marc Bloom and the painting of the monuments;
  • The Easter Egg Hunt planned for Saturday, March 30 at Harriet & Jack Kaye Park;
  • The Green Street Initiative discussion by Brian Leary; and
  • New business.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

 

February 2013 Home Sales Results in Coral Ridge

According to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors 10 homes sold in Coral Ridge during February 2013.  One of the sales was distressed (short sale).  Following is a breakdown of the sales: Continue reading

January 2013 Home Sales Results for Coral Ridge

According to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors 11 homes sold in Coral Ridge during January 2013.  Two of the sales were distressed (1 short sale and 1 bank-Owned).  Following is a breakdown of the sales: Continue reading

General Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 7, for American Golfers Development

On Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 7:00 PM, the Coral Ridge Association will have a special General Membership Meeting at George English Park to discuss the proposed American Golfers development.  Robert Lochrie will present the development plans at the meeting.  A discussion of the project will follow the presentation, together with a vote of the General Membership regarding the Coral Ridge Association position on the Continue reading