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Coral Springs Mayor

Scott Brook

May Senior of the Month

Twyon Martin

Does he look Presidential or WHAT???

State of the City - Coral Springs

Senior of the Month

The golf tournament is behind us, and we are back to the regular drill.  But that is a good thing.

The speaker today was Mayor Scott Brook of Coral Springs, and the bulk of the discussion was a subject on every Floridian's mind - real property taxes and budgetary concerns related to those taxes.  While the city does have a surplus this year, if some of the proposals being floated around pass the city could have as much as a 12% decrease in tax revenues.  The city is taking steps to explore revenue sources to replace any shortfall.  The Mayor invited all members of the community to approach him and members of the commission, each of whom have office hours at city hall - a first for the city.

John Congemi was here to present the final Senior of the Year at Douglas for 2006 - 2007.  The year is wrapping up next week with graduation, and the prospect for good FCAT scores seems to be bleak.  He noted that the scores have not yet been released - much slower than in years past.  He also indicated that he was loosing 5 teachers who can no longer afford to live in this area.  He applauded the idea that the city is investigating - low income housing for teachers.

Senior of the Month was Twyon Martin, a standout on the Douglas High Football team who has been awarded a four year scholarship to University of Connecticut where he will be studying pharmacy.  In addition to football he also participated in track and basketball.  He said he ran the 400 yard event - ONCE!

Exchange Student Renan was there showing off his haircut (?)

John's last appearance for this academic year

John with Twyon Martin and his mother Natalie

The White's Cat Willy- has nothing to do with Rotary but it is a cute picture