By Sharon Aron Baron on June 10, 2012
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Qualifying ended Friday for the November Tamarac city commission race and not one resident came forward to challenge the two incumbents. This means that both Diane Glasser and Pamela Bushnell have won their seats uncontested.
By Sharon Aron Baron on June 6, 2012
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A recent poll of women has determined who the hottest men running for local and state offices here in South Florida.
Unfortunately, I had to do the agonizing research.
By Sharon Aron Baron on May 4, 2012
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Tamarac Commissioner Harry Dressler and Mayor Beth Talabisco sold the issue of broadcasting city commission meetings not once,
By Guest Contributer on April 23, 2012
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The City of Tamarac will be holding its first reading of a new “Nuisance Abatement Assessment Ordinance” this Wednesday morning.
By Sharon Aron Baron on April 4, 2012
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It’s 2012 and the City of Tamarac still isn’t broadcasting its workshops or city commission meetings to the public
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 2, 2012
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Ever wonder where all those cigarette butts go when you see people smoking in their cars? Well, that’s an easy one for anyone who has driven in South Florida. You know they eventually end up on our streets. Take the poll here…Do you think that tossing a butt is littering?
By Sharon Aron Baron on January 21, 2012
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The City of Tamarac is presently seeking City of Tamarac residents to voluntarily serve on their advisory boards and committees. Apply only if you don’t publicly disagree with how your officials run your city.
By Sharon Aron Baron on January 15, 2012
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One of our eagle-eyed readers spotted this rare sighting at the Sportsplex in Coral Springs.
In a part of South Florida that’s predominately liberal, someone found a conservative and shared it with Tamarac Talk today.
By Sharon Aron Baron on December 13, 2011
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Term limit all homeowner association president and officers. These HOA’s officers have been running their neighborhoods for decades. We need fresh new blood in these communities and the constant complaint I hear is that no one wants to take their place. The problem is, I don’t think they really want to let go of their positions. I say, after five years of serving on an HOA, you’re history.
By Sharon Aron Baron on December 9, 2011
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Last week while driving through the intersection of Commercial Boulevard and University Drive, I saw a group of teenage boys walking in and out of traffic holding football helmets while asking for money. Were they part of a school football team? There was nothing printed anywhere that had their team name.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 19, 2011
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Since Broward County schools are closed this week, don’t plan on visiting a Tamarac park this Monday.
By Guest Contributer on November 13, 2011
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By Guest Columnist Keith Pounds I have to include a short note on the recent episode of the Florida State Trooper chasing a local police officer from Miami-Dade County. I’ve taken the time to watch the entire video, so before you comment make sure you watch it too. While even the media pundits are still […]
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 13, 2011
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Things are starting to really stink in the City of Miami versus Florida Highway Patrol feud. Literally. On Saturday, a Miami City commissioner-turned-trooper discovered that five gallons of human excrement had been poured over his car while it was sat outside his Miami home leading many to speculate if this was in retaliation to the […]
By Sharon Aron Baron on August 14, 2011
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By Sharon Aron Baron Who knew that the City of Tamarac was in the golf business? While east Tamarac has two empty golf courses sitting near the Mainlands and Sabal Palm, the city has decided that it wants to buy one of Colony West’s courses for $3 million to preserve green space. What about the […]
By Sharon Aron Baron on July 10, 2011
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Cuts as a result of lost revenue have made the City of Tamarac close their parks every Monday, with no plans to revert to the former schedule.
By Sharon Aron Baron on July 6, 2011
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I compiled a list of different types of Facebook users based on what they share. Let me remind you, just in case a few of my friends “de-friend” me on Facebook, that I have been guilty of a few of these myself.
By Sharon Aron Baron on June 14, 2011
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The City of Tamarac touts itself as being certifiably a Green City. The Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. (FGBC) certified the City of Tamarac as a Green Local Government at the Gold level. Only 3 cities achieved this certification in South Florida demonstration their level of commitment to the environment. Buildings such as the […]
By Sharon Aron Baron on April 13, 2011
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Did you know that the City of Tamarac has an ordinance requiring people to remove their dog poop? According to a Tamarac official it is difficult to enforce. Why? Because In order to issue a Notice of Violation, a police officer must witness the violation.
By Sharon Aron Baron on December 28, 2010
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Why aren’t more people using public transportation in Tamarac? With gas prices at their highest in years, riding a bus is still not an option that many people will choose. Unlike other major cities in the United States, using a Broward County bus is not a dignified experience. One of the biggest problem are the […]