The City of Coral Springs is mourning the death of former City Manager Michael “Mike” Levinson, who passed away on October 30, 2025. He was 69.
Levinson joined the city’s leadership team in 1993 as an assistant city manager and was promoted to city manager two years later, serving in that role until 2010. His 17-year tenure is widely credited with reshaping how the city functions, particularly through the introduction of the Sterling and Baldrige management models, which emphasized efficiency, accountability, and employee-driven innovation.
Current City Manager Catherine Givens praised Levinson’s impact, noting that his emphasis on continuous improvement helped guide the city through periods of growth and uncertainty. “I am grateful for Mike’s lasting contributions to our organization and community,” she said. “His leadership helped shape the quality-of-excellence culture we continue to build upon today.”
Coral Springs earned two Florida Sterling Awards—in 1997 and 2003—under Levinson’s watch. In 2007, the city achieved national recognition by winning the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, becoming the first local government in the United States to receive the honor.
Levinson is remembered fondly by city staff, colleagues, and residents for his dedication to public service and his role in elevating Coral Springs’ reputation for innovative local governance.
