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Coconut Creek, the “Butterfly Capital of the World”, is a well-planned city with a unique environmental consciousness nestled between Miami and Palm Beach. Spotlighted as one of the “Best Cities to Live in America” by Money Magazine, and a Top Ten Place to Live in Florida by Movoto and NerdWallet, Coconut Creek is home to 61,000 residents and supports a diverse, growing business community. The City’s Mainstreet Project, home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and the Coconut Creek Promenade, a 23-acre, open-air, upscale shopping and restaurant center, has received the “Award of Excellence” for its Design Standards by the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (FAPA).  When complete, the City’s MainStreet area will be bustling with over 250 acres of LEED-certified businesses, upscale housing, and beautifully landscaped parks and greenways.

A City-wide survey reports:

99%of respondents rated Coconut Creek as an “Excellent” or “Good” place to live
97%rated Coconut Creek as an “Excellent” or “Good” place to raise a family
99%rated the overall quality of life in Coconut Creek as “Excellent” or “Good”
96%rated the overall quality of service in Coconut Creek as "Excellent" or "Good"
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