What was Coral Springs almost named?
A. “Quartermore.” If a buyer purchased three acres of land, another acre, or a “quarter more,” was thrown in with the deal. • Q. What celebrity came to Coral Springs in 1965 to help with the “Land Rush Sale?” A. Johnny Carson. Ten thousand people showed up for the “Land Rush Sale.” After eating three tons of barbecue and two miles worth of hot dogs, eleven hundred lots were sold, comprising three hundred acres, for $5 million. Homesites in the Meadows sold for $2,695 and up; in the Hills for $9,000 and up; and in the Village Green for $5,500 and up. • Q. What is the Coral Springs McDonald’s Restaurant’s “claim to fame.” A. The Coral Springs McDonald’s is the only one without golden arches because of the City’s rigid sign restrictions. • Q. What was the name of the first grocery store? A. Coral Ridge Market. The first phase of the Village Green Shopping Center included the market, restaurant, a dental office and a barber shop. • Q. What was the name of the first restaurant? A. Red Fox I
