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Posted on: May 24, 2023

TAMARAC HONORS OUR NATION’S VETERANS AT THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

TAMARAC, Fla. (May 24, 2023) – The City of Tamarac invites community members to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony, on Monday, May 29th, at 10:30 a.m. ...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

TAMARAC COMMISSIONERS, VILLALOBOS AND WRIGHT, ACCEPT NEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Headshots of Commissioner Elvin Villalobos and Commissioner Morey Wright, Jr.

Tamarac, Fla. (May 23, 2023) – During the City of Tamarac’s Regular Commission Meeting on May 10, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, District 3, was appointed to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and Commis...

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

TAMARAC ROLLS OUT 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, WITH ANNUAL ONE TAMARAC MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

Flyer promoting One Tamarac for May 20, 2023, showing people dressed in cultural apparel

TAMARAC, Fla. (May 19, 2023) – Kick-off the City of Tamarac’s 60th anniversary celebration, Saturday, May 20, during the annual One Tamarac Multicultural Festival! Radio personality, Shelby Rushin will serve as emcee. Performa...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

CITY OF TAMARAC AND VICE MAYOR MARLON BOLTON PRESENT HONOR THE STRIPE DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

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Tamarac, Fla. (May 16, 2023) – In honor of National Police Week, on Wednesday, May 17, the City of Tamarac and Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton will present the 2nd Annual Honor the Stripe event in appreciation of the brave law enforcement offi...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

CITY OF TAMARAC’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION KICKS-OFF DURING ANNUAL ONE TAMARAC EVENT

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TAMARAC, Fla. (May 11, 2023) – The City of Tamarac is pleased to announce the celebration of its 60th incorporation anniversary during the annual One Tamarac Multicultural Festival, featuring radio personality Shelby Rushin as hostess, ...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

TAMARAC CELEBRATES ITS 60TH INCORPORATION ANNIVERSARY WITH A SERIES OF FESTIVE COMMUNITY EVENTS

TAMARAC, Fla. (May 5, 2023) – The City of Tamarac is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 60th incorporation anniversary with five city-wide events. 

 Tamarac will kick-off the celebration, Saturday, May 20, with the annu...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

VICE MAYOR MARLON D. BOLTON REAPPOINTED TO BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tamarac, Fla. (April 26, 2023) – Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, City of Tamarac, District 1, was appointed to serve on the 2023-2024 Broward League of Cities’ Board of Directors, following a commission consensus, during...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

TAMARAC CELEBRATES SPRING WITH A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EGG- HUNT EXTRAVAGANZA

TAMARAC, Fla. (March 31, 2023) – The City of Tamarac invites the community to usher in the spring season at the Annual Peter Cottontail’s Springfest.

Neighbors, families and friends are encouraged to wear their favorite bunny e...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

TAMARAC CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF PET FOOD PANTRY WITH RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

TAMARAC, Fla. (March 15, 2023) – The City of Tamarac marked the official launch of the Tamarac Pet Pantry with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by the City’s elected officials, community members, staff and supporters, on Wednesday, M...

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

THE CITY OF TAMARAC RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING BUDGET PRESENTATION

TAMARAC, Fla. (March 13, 2023) – The City of Tamarac is pleased to announce that its Finance Department has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation. 

The award represe...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

TAMARAC’S MAYOR TO DELIVER 2023 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

TAMARAC, Fla. (March 2, 2023) – Community members are invited to join the Honorable Michelle J. Gomez, Mayor of Tamarac, as she delivers the 2023 State of the City Address. 

 The address will take place during the Regular City Co...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

TAMARAC TO HOST FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS TO KICKOFF SPRING

TAMARAC, Fla. (March 2, 2023) – The City of Tamarac is thrilled to announce the return of Groove on the Grass and Movie in the Park. 

Friday, March 3, during the first installment of Groove on the Grass, guests can enjoy a fun-f...

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Posted on: February 13, 2023

TAMARAC RETAINS FLOOD INSURANCE DISCOUNTS FOR RESIDENTS

TAMARAC, Fla. (Feb.13, 2023) – More than 5,000 Tamarac property owners required to carry flood insurance will continue to receive a 20% discount, thanks to the Class 6 rating the City has held by the National Flood Insurance Program&...

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

TAMARAC TO HOST A CAR EXHIBITION FEATURING HOT RODS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN

Tamarac, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2023) – The City of Tamarac, in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Foundation of Tamarac (P.A.R.O.T), invite the community to rev their engines and rock out to live music at the Rock N’ Ride Con...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

TAMARAC CELEBRATES THE LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WITH A UNITY MARCH

TAMARAC, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2023) – The City of Tamarac, in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Chi Psi Omega Chapter, invites the community to a Unity March to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy,...

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Posted on: December 16, 2022

CITY OF TAMARAC NAMES VICE MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER APPOINTEE

Tamarac, Fla. (December 16, 2022) – During the Regular City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the city of Tamarac’s Vice Mayor, City Attorney and incoming City Manager were named.  

Tamarac’s...

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Posted on: December 2, 2022

TAMARAC TO HOST FREE HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR FAMILIES AND PETS

TAMARAC, Fla. (December 2, 2022)  The City of Tamarac invites the community to celebrate the holidays at two free festive events in December.  

Friday, Dec.9, friends, families and neighbors are invited to enjoy a holly jolly n...

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Posted on: November 30, 2022

TAMARAC KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH 45TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING

TAMARAC, Fla. (November 29, 2022) – The City of Tamarac invites the community to celebrate the holidays at its 45th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Thursday, Dec.1. This event begins at 6 p.m., at Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial...

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Posted on: November 18, 2022

CITY OF TAMARAC TO INDUCT 3 CITY COMMISSION MEMBERS, NOV. 21ST

Tamarac, Fla. (November 18, 2022) – During a Special Commission Meeting on Monday, Nov. 21, three City of Tamarac Commission members will take the oath of office during a ceremony at City Hall. Inductees will include The Honorable Michelle J. Go...

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

41ST RUNNING OF TAMARAC TURKEY TROT 5K TAKES OFF THANKSGIVING MORNING

Tamarac, Fla. (November 16, 2022) – More than 1,500 runners have already registered for the City of Tamarac’s beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition, the Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K. The number of participants and the community&rsq...

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Posted on: September 8, 2022

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 supporting Ta...

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Posted on: August 31, 2022

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

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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....

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Posted on: August 12, 2022

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

The City of Tamarac's Parks and Recreation Department Presents Rock N Ride Battle, August 20.

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...

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Posted on: June 16, 2022

TAMARAC CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FIREWORKS, FOOD AND FUN

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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...

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Posted on: June 6, 2022

TAMARAC CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH WITH A COMMUNITY FREEDOM FESTIVAL

June 19th 2022 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 77th St.  

 

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Posted on: June 1, 2022

TAMARAC CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department presents Family Fun Day In Celebration of Caribbean Heritage

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...

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Posted on: April 25, 2022

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

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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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Posted on: April 26, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: April 26, 2022

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

City of Tamarac Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, District 2

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...

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Posted on: April 20, 2022

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

Earth Day Plant A Tree With Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, April 22, 4:30 PM, Swim Central Annex Park

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...

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Posted on: April 12, 2022

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

City of Tamarac Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, District 2

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...

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Posted on: April 12, 2022

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

Let's Move Tamarac, Saturday, April 23, 2022, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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...

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Posted on: March 8, 2022

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

2022 State of the City Flyer with Mayor's photo and detailing the March 9 at 7PM time at City Hal

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...

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Posted on: February 23, 2022

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

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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. 

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Posted on: February 22, 2022

TAMARAC CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH COMMUNITY EVENT

Flyer with images of African Dancers, African Drummers, poet Rebecca Butterfly Vaughn.

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.

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Posted on: February 15, 2022

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

City of Tamarac Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, District 2

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...

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Posted on: January 18, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: January 5, 2022

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

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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 ...

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Posted on: December 13, 2021

TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION APPOINTS MIKE GELIN AS VICE MAYOR

City of Tamarac Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, District 2

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...

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Posted on: November 30, 2021

TAMARAC KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING EVENT

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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. 

 

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Posted on: November 19, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: November 9, 2021

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

City of Tamarac Veterans Day Flyer. November 11, 10:30 AM, Veterans' Memorial Park.

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 ...

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Posted on: November 9, 2021

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&...

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Posted on: November 9, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: September 8, 2021

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

Honk For A Hero 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 Drive Thru Tribute

Tamarac, Fla. (September 8, 2021) – The City of Tamarac will observe the 20th 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...

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Posted on: August 30, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: August 27, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: July 8, 2021

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

Photo collage of 5 art sculptures on Inspiration Way Art Collage. Photos by Sherry Nabbie-Singh.

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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Posted on: July 2, 2021

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

Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton, City of Tamarac, District 1

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...

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Posted on: June 28, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: June 16, 2021

TAMARAC CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH WITH A STORY TIME EXTRAVAGANZA

Celebrate Freedom Day with the City of Tamarac Juneteenth Story Time Extravaganza. 6/19, 10 a.m.

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...

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Posted on: June 14, 2021

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

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 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...

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Posted on: June 3, 2021

Tamarac Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month

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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 ...

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Posted on: May 23, 2021

TAMARAC COMMISSIONER DEBRA PLACKO ANNOUNCES DIANE GLASSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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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...

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Posted on: May 25, 2021

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

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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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Posted on: May 21, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: May 6, 2021

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

Commissioner Mike Gelin, City of Tamarac, District 2

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 ...

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Posted on: April 9, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: April 8, 2021

Tamarac Commissioner Marlon Bolton to Host Medical Marijuana Industry Summit

Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton, City of Tamarac, District 1

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...

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Posted on: April 8, 2021

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

Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton, City of Tamarac, District 1

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...

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Posted on: April 8, 2021

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

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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,...

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Posted on: April 8, 2021

City Commissioner Debra Placko Launches New Scholarship Program for Tamarac Students

Commissioner Debra Placko, City of Tamarac, District 4

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...

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Posted on: April 8, 2021

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

Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton, City of Tamarac, District 1

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 ...

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Posted on: April 8, 2021

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...

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Posted on: April 8, 2021

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

Image of two quilts to accompany story about how the underground railroad used quilts to communicate

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...

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Posted on: April 8, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: April 7, 2021

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...

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