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Renter's guide to Coconut Creek, FL

Coconut Creek, Florida is in the heart of Southeast Florida. Dubbed the “Butterfly Capital of the World,” the city is a short drive to some of the best beach destinations in the country. The distance from Coconut Creek to Miami is 40 miles, and the distance to Fort Lauderdale is a mere 15 miles. Even Pompano Beach is only 5 miles away. Coconut Creek is nearly 7 times smaller than Miami, and 3 times smaller than Fort Lauderdale.

The weather in Coconut Creek is a heat-lover’s paradise. The summer months of June through August see high temperatures that average 92˚F, while December through February temperatures average a temperate 58˚F. Rainfall is the only real precipitation Coconut Creek gets, an annual amount of around 58 inches. However, that number can go up when the area is hit by a hurricane, which is a likely occurrence.

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Things to do in Coconut Creek, FL

There are plenty of things to do in Coconut Creek. Its designation as the Butterfly Capital of the World is due to the more than 20,000 individual butterflies of over 150 species that call its Butterfly World aviary home. The aviary has the world’s largest collection of butterflies, and it’s all located within Tradewinds Park. It is also host to Coconut Creek’s annual Butterfly Festival In addition to Butterfly World, the park is also home to guided horse trails and pony rides. There are a lot of things to do with kids in Coconut Creek, since it has 18 parks, which helped give it the designation of a KaBOOM! Playful City USA. Off the Wall Trampoline Fun Center offers a great spot for kids to burn off some energy, and the Wow Factory is the place for a birthday party.

For adults, one of the best things to do in Coconut Creek is spending some time at the Seminole Casino, which features slot machines and table games. For a night out after the casino, hit up World of Beer and enjoy a few brews. Shopping fans will enjoy the open-air Promenade at Coconut Creek with its 23 acres of stores, restaurants, and office space. Satisfy your hunger in a Coconut Creek restaurant, such as Red Rock Oasis & Grill or Bella Roma; or take in a movie at the top Coconut Creek movie theater, Silverspot Cinema.

Coconut Creek, FL employment & economy

Coconut Creek’s employment outlook is good and expected to grow over the next few years. The major employers in Coconut Creek include Broward County Public Schools and the City of Coconut Creek. Many opportunities exist in the service sector, as well. Many Coconut Creek residents work at the area’s major yacht manufacturing companies, and most of them commute to Fort Lauderdale. Other companies based in Fort Lauderdale are Spirit Airlines, AutoNation, and DHL Express. In other parts of the county, major employers include Motorola, American Express, and Gulfstream International Airlines.

Education in Coconut Creek, FL

Coconut Creek schools are part of the Broward County Public Schools, and include Coconut Creek High School and Coconut Creek Elementary. Institutions of higher learning are centered in nearby Fort Lauderdale, and include City College, Broward College, Florida International University, and a satellite campus of Florida Atlantic University. Kaplan University’s corporate headquarters are also located in Fort Lauderdale.