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Tired of Retirement
Tamarac residents Robert and Sondra thought retirement would be the greatest time of their lives. Sondra had retired from working at American Express after 23 years and Robert retired from the building business where he spent the past 20 traveling all over Florida, Central and South America.
Flashback: Up With People
You have to watch this Video of UP With People HERE If you are over the age of 40, then you must remember the cheesy group called Up With People. Back in the 1960’s, this cheerful group of young people were created in response to the counter-culture of the times. These clean-cut, happy youngsters traveled […]
BSO Alert for all Tamarac Residents
A recent trend for house burglaries involves knocking on the front door and after no one answers, going to the back and smashing the slider glass. If you notice any suspicious persons or activity, report it to the BSO Tamarac district at 954.720.2225 or dial 911 immediately.
Chait surrenders Tamarac site
New update on the Chait’s and Prestige Homes
Tamarac Skate Park and Sports Complex
The Tamarac Skate Park is located at 9901 N.W. 77 Street within the Tamarac Sports Complex at the site of the old hockey rink and is open Tuesday-Sunday. Users under age 18 must have the waiver and consent signed by a parent/legal guardian. Parents/legal guardians will be required to present picture I.D. Upon completion of […]
Caporella Aquatic Center – Register Online for Classes
Did you know that you can register online for swim classes at the Caporella Aquatic Center?
Give the City input on a new Playground!
This is your chance to tell the city what kind of playground equipment you’d like your kids to play on!
Inverview with Ken Behring – Founder of Tamarac
Ken Behring is a man on the move. Impatient for a delivery room, he burst into the world in a hospital elevator. Since then, it’s been nothing but forward momentum.
What Does it Take to be a Navy Seal?
Since the May 1st killing of Osama Bin Laden, there has been a great deal of curiosity about the Navy’s Sea, Air and Land Forces – commonly known as SEALs, who kept their clandestine mission a secret from the world.
Introducing Tamarac Village
By: Sharon Aron Baron Do you drive north to The Walk in Coral Springs for coffee at Starbucks, or to dine in one of their restaurants? Maybe you prefer the Promenade in Coconut Creek where you can eat a delicious crepe, shop for clothes, or sit outside at Lime restaurant and people-watch? Soon, there will […]
Get Healthy – Go Green Expo 2011
The Go Green Expo presented by the Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department was held on Saturday, May 21st at the Tamarac Community Center.
Last of the Great American Land Yachts
It’s not too often that you see the car the size of a small boat come cruising down your street.
Are You Covered? Legal Advice on Car Insurance
By Adam Baron, Esq. Driving in South Florida, as we all know, is like negotiating an obstacle course, except on a daily basis and the occasional accident is an inevitability. The question is, are you adequately covered by your auto insurance if you get in an accident? Let’s take a look at major coverages and […]
Tamarac will get new Garbage System
Great news for the City of Tamarac. While attending Tamarac University this week, Public Works Director Jack Strain informed the class that they are negotiating a new garbage contract.
Register Online with Parks & Recreation
Do you like the classes that are offered by the City of Tamarac? Our family does. The Parks and Recreation Department really has a good selection, and the prices are fantastic. One of the biggest deterrents I find in signing up, is registering. I have to go during business hours to the Aquatic Center, the […]
Garbage Talk
Good news for residents of Miramar: The city recently signed a new service contract with Waste Pro, saving each resident $8.00 a month or almost $100 a year.
Become a COP Volunteer in Tamarac
Every Community should be taking advantage of this Program Do you have a Citizen Observer Program in your community? The Citizen Observer Patrol (or COP) is the Broward Sheriff’s Office community policing program. Residents can help patrol their own communities all on BSO’s dime. They will provide your community with a car, gas […]
New Park Planned for Tamarac
The good news is that Tamarac is building a park towards its east side; the bad news is that it won’t happen for at least five years. I found out about this future park from a former city employee. I had no idea there were plans, or even land, for a park out east. A city […]
Westwood 5 Grand Re-Opening Party
From Westwood Five: The Clubhouse project is completed! The grand re-opening party is scheduled for Saturday May 7th, 2011 at 1:00PM. The event will start with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony and some words from our guest, Commissioner Harry Dressler. After the ribbon is cut, the door to the clubhouse will be opened so residents […]