First Swimathon in Honor of Parkland Victim Nick Dworet Held in Tamarac
The Caporella Aquatic Center in Tamarac is about to do something it has never done before – host a swimathon. An event is planned, not just to honor the late Nick Dworet…
Musician Can Teach Anyone to Play Conga in 15 Minutes or Less
It’s better to buy experiences than things – or so goes the argument on appreciating life more, and living in the moment.
Kings Point Resident To Be Honored at Chabad Jewish Center Gala Awards Event
Friendly, open and inclusive of all types of Judaism is a familiar refrain when it comes to reviews of the Chabad Jewish Center.
Soaring Eagles Academy in Tamarac Offers Loving, Christian Environment for Children
Last summer, a new community for parents and their children opened its doors in Tamarac. Called Soaring Eagles Academy, it was built to serve children of all ages by a loving staff who cares.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for New Tamarac Fire Station
A fresh look is on the horizon for Fire Rescue Station 36. Currently a temporary structure until the nearby lot transforms into a massive permanent facility, it is meant to increase response times to local emergencies.
Man Allegedly Fires Shots at Tow Truck Driver After His Illegally Parked Vehicle is Towed
A Margate man is charged with attempted murder of a tow truck driver after he fired shots at the driver for towing his illegally parked car from a Tamarac apartment complex.
Tamarac Adopts New Tax Exemption for Seniors
Home owners in Tamarac may qualify for an additional $25,000 exemption on their 2018 tax bill after the long-term residency senior exemption was approved by the city of Tamarac.
Restaurant Owner in Tamarac Scammed By Woman Claiming Channel 7 News Would Pay
A Tamarac restaurant that specializes in authentic Caribbean food was targeted by a scammer on Tuesday with the owner reportedly losing more than $1,000.
Red Light Camera Tickets in Tamarac Thrown Out After Court Ruling
There is good news for motorists who received citations at Tamarac’s red light cameras prior to May 1, after Broward and Miami-Dade County courts ruled that thousands of the violations be thrown out.
Meet Mary DeArmas: J.P. Taravella High School’s Newest Principal
Marietta DeArmas, who goes by Mary, has a long history working in Broward County Public Schools. She began her career in education 18 years ago as an algebra teacher, eventually getting certified as an administrator.
Essay Contest Offers Winner a Chance to Be Tamarac’s ‘Mayor for the Day’
Students can now enter a contest on how to make Tamarac a better place to live if they were elected mayor.
Nine-year-old Youth Olympics Boxing Medalist Trains at his Tamarac Home
Compared to other homes in the Westwood community of Tamarac, the Soto house has something extremely unique in their backyard..
Memorial Stair Climb at J.P. Taravella Raises Funds for National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
For the fifth year in a row, J.P. Taravella students in the high school’s DECA program have raised donations for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, in an event known as the 9/11 110-story Memorial Stair Climb.
A Love for Local Government Leads Candidate to Run Grass-Roots Campaign in Tamarac
Doug Maesk and his husband, Noel, live in a landscaped, serene home in Woodmont. The walls are flanked with oil paintings and Noel’s photography.
Culinary Arts Kitchen at JP Taravella Wins $50,000 Makeover
The culinary classroom at JP Taravella smells pretty good; it offers a full lunch menu and serves faculty and staff every day when school is in session.
Judicial Candidate and JP Taravella Grad Allen-Rosner Has Strong Local Roots
You may have seen candidate Jason Allen-Rosner, along with his family in their red shirts at the polls during the primaries. He persevered in a four-way judicial race where he now faces a run-off election on November 6.
Meet the Candidates Running for Tamarac City Commission District 2
After Mayor Harry Dressler announced he would not be seeking reelection, City Commissioner Michelle Gomez filed for the position leaving her District 2 seat wide open.
Meet the Candidates Running for Tamarac Mayor this November
Three candidates are vying for Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler’s seat after announcing last March he would not be seeking reelection: Michelle J. Gomez, Gerald Heller and Elvin Villalobos. Another candidate, Claudia M. Gomez, dropped out this month.
Doug Maesk Challenges Debra Placko for Tamarac Commission Seat
For the past four years, Commissioner Debra Placko has served Tamarac’s District 4 covering Woodmont, Sunflower and Heathgate, however, this election year she faces a challenger with Doug Maesk