SAVOR THE FLAVORS TAMARAC LAUNCHES RESTAURANT BINGO: SUPPORT LOCAL RESTAURANTS & WIN PRIZES IN OCT.

TAMARAC, Fla. (September 8, 2022) – Savor The Flavors Tamarac returns throughout the month of October with a game of Restaurant Bingo and a chance for local foodies to win fantastic prizes, while sup...

EXPERIENCE CULTURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD AT THE ONE TAMARAC MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

TAMARAC, Fla. (August 31, 2022) – After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the City of Tamarac is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated One Tamarac Multicultural Festival, Saturday, Sept. 17, from 4 – 8 p.m....

TAMARAC’S ANNUAL ROCK N’ RIDE CAR SHOW RETURNS WITH A LIVE BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Tamarac, Fla. (August 12, 2022) – The City of Tamarac, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Foundation of Tamarac (PAROT), invites the community to the return of the Rock N’ Ride car show, now featuring a live battle of the bands, Saturda...

TAMARAC CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FIREWORKS, FOOD AND FUN

TAMARAC, Fla. (June 16 , 2022) – The City of Tamarac invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at two festive events on Monday, July 4. Guests can spend the afternoon at the pool, then enjoy an evening of great music, deliciou...

TAMARAC CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH WITH A COMMUNITY FREEDOM FESTIVAL

TAMARAC, Fla. (June 6, 2022) – The City of Tamarac invites the community to its Juneteenth Freedom Festival Saturday, June 18,  from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77^th St.  

Hosted by Grammy Award...

TAMARAC CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENTS

TAMARAC, Fla. (June 1, 2022) – – In honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, the City of Tamarac’s Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate the City’s diversity with two excitin...

COMMISSIONER MARLON D. BOLTON REAPPOINTED TO BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD

Tamarac, Fla. (April 29, 2022) – Monday, April 25, District 1 Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton was reappointed to serve on the 2022-2023 Broward League of Cities’ Board of Directors. His term begins May 13, 2022.

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POSTPONED:TAMARAC TO HOST A RIBBON CUTTING TO REVEAL 12 NEW PUBLIC ART SCULPTURES ON INSPIRATION WAY

The Inspiration Way Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, scheduled for April 28 at 6 p.m., is postponed due to inclement weather.

Tamarac, Fla. (April 26, 2022) – Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m., the City of Tamarac will host a community ribbon cuttin...

VICE MAYOR MIKE GELIN ACCEPTS HONOR ON BEHALF OF TAMARAC FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

Tamarac, Fla. (April 26, 2022) - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In recognition of its participation in raising awareness in our community, the City of Tamarac was presented with a proclamation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Vice Mayor M...

VICE MAYOR MIKE GELIN TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING

Tamarac, Fla. (April 20, 2022) –  In celebration of Earth Day, Tamarac’s Vice Mayor, Mike Gelin, is partnering with Walmart Neighborhood Marketplace to host a tree planting event, Friday, April 22, from 4:30 to 6:30 p...

VICE MAYOR MIKE GELIN RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP IN PROJECT 12 3RD ANNUAL CALENDAR AND RESOURCE GUIDE

Tamarac, Fla. (April 12, 2022) - Project 12 released its third annual Calendar and Resource Guide saluting Black Male Leadership in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Vice Mayor Mike Gelin was recognized as an honoree by the publication for h...

TAMARAC MAYOR INVITES COMMUNITY TO GET UP AND MOVE AT COMMUNITY WELLNESS EVENT

Tamarac, Fla. (April 12, 2022) – Tamarac’s Mayor, Michelle J. Gomez, is teaming up with CareMax Healthcare, to host the “Let’s Move Tamarac” community wellness event, Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Waters Edge Park, 7508 NW 61st S...

TAMARAC’S MAYOR TO DELIVER 2022 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Tamarac, Fla. (March 8, 2022) – Community members are invited to join City of Tamarac Mayor, Michelle J. Gomez, as she delivers the 2022 State of the City Address. The speech will take place during the Regular City Com...

MIKE ANNESE APPOINTED TO LEAD TAMARAC FIRE RESCUE AS NEW FIRE CHIEF

TAMARAC, Fla. (February 23, 2022) – In a unanimous vote, Tamarac City Commission appointed Mike Annese as Tamarac Fire Rescue’s (TFR) new Fire Chief, during today’s Regular Commission Meeting. 

Most recently,...

TAMARAC CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH COMMUNITY EVENT

Tamarac, Fla. (February 22, 2022) – The City of Tamarac invites the community to attend its 2022 Black History Month Celebration, Saturday, Feb. 26, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road.

Hosted by local  radio ...

FLORIDA PANTHERS RECOGNIZE VICE MAYOR MIKE GELIN AS ONE OF SOUTH FLORIDA’S INFLUENTIAL BLACK LEADERS

Tamarac, Fla. (February 15, 2022) – City of Tamarac Vice Mayor, Mike Gelin, is recognized as one of the Florida Panthers’ '28 Days of Black Excellence' honorees. Throughout the 28 days of February, the Panthers are spotlighting business professio...

MAYOR MICHELLE J. GOMEZ RESELECTED TO NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITITES’ FEDERAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

TAMARAC, Fla. (January 19, 2022) –Mayor, Michelle J. Gomez  of Tamarac was reappointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2022 Transportation and Infrastructure Services (TIS) Federal Advocacy Committee. G...

MAYOR MICHELLE J. GOMEZ SELECTED TO ULI LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE’S CLASS OF 2022

TAMARAC, Fla. (January 5, 2022) – The City of Tamarac’s Mayor, Michelle J. Gomez was recently accepted into the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Leadership Institute, a real estate-focused leadership program dedicated to developing ...

TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION APPOINTS MIKE GELIN AS VICE MAYOR

TAMARAC, Fla. (December 13, 2021) –Wednesday, Dec. 8, City of Tamarac Commission member Mike Gelin was appointed as the municipality’s Vice Mayor after a unanimous vote by the Commission. Gelin will serve as the City&rsquo...

TAMARAC KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING EVENT

The City of Tamarac invites the community to celebrate the holidays at its 44th Annual Light The Night Tree Lighting Celebration, Thursday, Dec. 2. This free event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road. 

The evening&a...

40TH IN-PERSON RUNNING OF TAMARAC TURKEY TROT 5K KICKS OFF THANKSGIVING DAY

TAMARAC, Fla. (November 19, 2021) – The City of Tamarac will welcome a host of runners and walkers at the 40th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5k, Thursday, Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day.

Tamarac’s most celebrated Thanksgiving tradition kicks off...

CITY OF TAMARAC TO UNVEIL VETERANS HONOR WALL AT VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

TAMARAC, Fla. (November 9, 2021) – The City of Tamarac will honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces during a special Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, in which the newest names of local veterans will be revealed on the ...

TAMARAC RETAINS FLOOD INSURANCE DISCOUNTS FOR RESIDENTS

TAMARAC, Fla. (November 5, 2021) – More than 5,000 Tamarac property owners required to carry flood insurance can continue to receive a 20% discount, thanks to the Class 6 rating the City has held by the National Flood Insurance Program&...

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL TAMARAC TURKEY TROT 5K

TAMARAC, Fla. (November 4, 2021) – The City of Tamarac has opened registration for its most celebrated Thanksgiving tradition, the Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K, which dates back to 1980.

This year marks the Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K. In 2020, the race took place vi...

TAMARAC REMEMBERS SEPTEMBER 11 WITH A DRIVE-THRU TRIBUTE TO LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS

Tamarac, Fla. (September 8, 2021) – The City of Tamarac will observe the 20^th Anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, with a community tribute to first responders serving the City, while also remembering victims, survivors and hero...

TAMARAC’S MAYOR CALLS SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 31

Tamarac, Fla. (August 30, 2021) – Mayor Michelle J. Gomez of Tamarac, under Section 4.06 of the City Charter, has called a Special City Commission Meeting to discuss the status of the Tamarac City Manager position. The agenda will also include ra...

Statement Regarding the Arrest of Tamarac City Manager Michael C. Cernech

The City of Tamarac is aware of the arrest of City Manager Michael C. Cernech. Currently, we’ve been provided with no details beyond what is publicly available. Questions or inquiries related to the case should be directed to the Attorney General’s Office...

POSTPONED: TAMARAC TO HOST RIBBON CUTTING TO REVEAL 12 NEW PUBLIC ART SCULPTURES ON INSPIRATION WAY

POSTPONEMENT NOTICE: The Inspiration Way Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, scheduled for TODAY at 6 p.m. has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather. Continue following us for updates on the new date and time.

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TAMARAC COMMISSION ADOPTS RESOLUTION TO EXTEND HEALTH BENEFITS TO DOMESTIC PARTNERS OF EMPLOYEES

Tamarac, Fla. (July 1, 2021) – Wednesday, June 9, the Tamarac City Commission voted to provide health and benefits coverage to registered domestic partners of City employees, an effort sponsored by District 1 Commissioner Marlo...

TAMARAC TO KICK-OFF 2021 INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND WITH ANNUAL ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION, JULY 3, 2021

TAMARAC TO KICK-OFF 2021 INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND WITH ANNUAL ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION, FRIDAY, JULY 2

Tamarac, FL (June 28, 2021) – After a year off due to the pandemic, the City of Tamarac will mark its early start to the 2021 Independ...

TAMARAC CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH WITH A STORY TIME EXTRAVAGANZA

Tamarac Celebrates Juneteenth With a Story Time Extravaganza    

Tamarac, Fl. (June 16, 2021) – Join the City of Tamarac for its first official Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19. At the Juneteenth Story Time E...

THE CITY OF TAMARAC WELCOMES JOHN R. HERIN JR. AS ITS NEW CITY ATTORNEY

 THE CITY OF TAMARAC WELCOMES JOHN R. HERIN JR. AS ITS NEW CITY ATTORNEY

 Tamarac, Fla. (June 9, 2021) – During the City of Tamarac’s May 12 Commission meeting, John R. Herin Jr., Esq., a par...

Tamarac Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month

Tamarac Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month

Tamarac, Fla. (June 3, 2021) – June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month. In honor of the significant contributions to U.S. culture and history made by persons of Caribbean ancestry, the City of Tamarac ...

TAMARAC COMMISSIONER DEBRA PLACKO ANNOUNCES DIANE GLASSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

TAMARAC COMMISSIONER DEBRA PLACKO ANNOUNCES DIANE GLASSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 

Tamarac, Fla. (May 26, 2021) – Debra Placko, the City of Tamarac’s District 4 Commissioner, is honoring the late Diane Glasser, a former T...

Tamarac’s Colony West Golf Club Unveils New Clubhouse and Trendy Restaurant

MEDIA CONTACTSDan WootersBuffalo Agency201.919.7425dwooters@buffalo.agencyTamarac’s Colony West Golf Club Unveils New Clubhouse and Trendy Restaurant 

The View at Colony West Celebrates the Clubhouse as Tamarac’s Community Gathering Place

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Tamarac Commissioner Mike Gelin to Host a Party on Wheels During Inaugural Bike With Mike

TAMARAC COMMISSIONER MIKE GELIN TO HOST A PARTY ON WHEELS DURING INAUGURAL BIKE WITH MIKE WEEKEND COMMUNITY RIDE

Tamarac, Fla. (May 21, 2021) – As part of the inaugural Bike With Mike Weekend, City of Tamarac Commissioner Mike Gelin, in partnership with th...

Commissioner Mike Gelin Welcomes Cyclists to Tamarac for Inaugural Bike With Mike Weekend

COMMISSIONER MIKE GELIN WELCOMES CYCLISTS TO TAMARAC FOR INAUGURAL BIKE WITH MIKE WEEKEND 

 Tamarac, Fla. (May 4, 2021) – Tamarac City Commissioner Mike Gelin invites pro, semi-pro and leisure cyclists from the ...

C4C Celebrates Reaching 100 Cities & Counties Committed to Increasing Citizenship Access

C4C CELEBRATES REACHING 100 CITIES & COUNTIES COMMITTED TO INCREASING CITIZENSHIP ACCESS

Tamarac, Fla. (March 22, 2021) – The Cities for Citizenship (C4C) nonpartisan national initiative celebrates the milestone of 100 city a...

Tamarac Commissioner Marlon Bolton to Host Medical Marijuana Industry Summit

TAMARAC COMMISSIONER MARLON BOLTON TO HOST MEDICAL MARIJUANA INDUSTRY SUMMIT 

Tamarac, Fla. (March 25, 2021) – Marlon Bolton, the City of Tamarac’s District 1 Commissioner, invites the community to a Medical Marijuana Summit offe...

Tamarac Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton, Invites Residents to Virtual First-Time Homebuyer Purchase...

TAMARAC COMMISSIONER MARLON D. BOLTON, INVITES RESIDENTS TO VIRTUAL FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PURCHASE ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP

Tamarac, Fla. (March 22, 2021) – Wednesday, March 31, at 4 p.m. Tamarac’s District 1 Commissioner Marlon Bolton, will partner wit...

The City of Tamarac Names Hans Ottinot as its New Permanent City Attorney

THE CITY OF TAMARAC NAMES HANS OTTINOT AS ITS NEW PERMANENT CITY ATTORNEY

Tamarac, Fla. (March 16, 2021) – Effective March 10, 2021, Hans Ottinot, Esq., Managing Partner of Ottinot Law P.A., was named the City of Tamarac’s Permanent City Attorney,...

City Commissioner Debra Placko Launches New Scholarship Program for Tamarac Students

CITY COMMISSIONER DEBRA PLACKO LAUNCHES  NEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR TAMARAC STUDENTS

Tamarac, Fla. (March 15, 2021) – Debra Placko, the City of Tamarac’s District 4 Commissioner, created a new scholarship program named in honor of the la...

Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton Spearheads Launch of City's First Women's Commission

COMMISSIONER MARLON D. BOLTON OF TAMARAC SPEARHEADS LAUNCH OF CITY’S FIRST WOMEN’S COMMISSION, NAMED IN HONOR OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG

Tamarac, Fla. (March 11, 2021) – As Women’s History Month celebrations take place across the nation in tribute to ...

Join the City of Tamarac for an Evening of Commemoration, Entertainment and Art

JOIN THE CITY OF TAMARAC FOR AN EVENING OF COMMEMORATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND ART AT OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

The City of Tamarac announces updates to its Black History Month Celebration, including a new virtual keynote speaker, Katrina Jones, Div...

Learn How Quilts Were Used to Communicate During the Underground Railroad Era

Learn How Quilts Were Used to Communicate During the Underground Railroad Era

Tamarac, Fla. (February 25, 2021) – The City of Tamarac is teaming up with renowned South Florida artist George Gadson to offer a virtual class exploring how quilts were...

Tamarac Celebrates Black History Month

Tamarac Celebrates Black History Month

Tamarac, Fla. (February 4, 2021) – In celebration of Black History Month, the City of Tamarac’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of opportunities to learn about Black history and culture ...

Tamarac Residents Encouraged to Participate in East Side Parks Feasibility Study

Tamarac Residents Encouraged to Participate in East Side Parks Feasibility Study 

Tamarac, Fla. (January 6, 2021): The City of Tamarac’s East Side Parks Feasibility Study will help the City determine how to improve its p...

East Tamarac Free Chlorination Starts September 20

The City of Tamarac will temporarily return to using free chlorine in the drinking water system serving east Tamarac (east of State Road 7/U.S. 441). This preventive maintenance procedure will begin at 9 am on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, and will end at ...

Enrollment is now open for the Minor Home Repair Program

Open enrollment for the City’s Owner-Occupied Minor Home Repair program has begun. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on July 31, 2023. Eligible homeowners can get assistance with repairs that correct health and safety hazards as well as buildin...

Tamarac's 2021 Water Quality Report Is Now Available

The City of Tamarac's 2021 Water Quality Report is now available. Tamarac's Water Quality Report - East provided insight into the City's water available east of NW 31st Avenue. Tamarac's Water Quality Report - West deta...

View the Results of Tamarac's 2021 Community Surveys Now!

Tamarac Resident Survey Results

In 2021, a series of surveys provided community feedback about the quality of the Tamarac experience for residents, businesses and from local law enforcement. The results are in. Clink the links below for a closer look.

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Broward Mobility Advancement Program Dashboard

Learn about projects in the Mobility Advancement Program funded by Broward County’s voter-approved Penny for Transportation Surtax. You can explore specific surtax projects in Tamarac and other areas in Broward using this dashboard. Just visit https://exp...