Mayor Michelle Gomez behind the wheel of one of the new fire trucks in Tamarac. {Kopel Silberberg}
Dear Neighbors,
Welcome to April! In springtime, we gather to celebrate new beginnings and enjoy all the beauty our wonderful South Florida environment has to offer!
Thank you to the 400+ two-legged guests who came out with their furbabies to support the 2025 Furever Friends Pet Expo! Commissioner Wright and I are grateful to the nine pet rescues and companion organizations that were on-site, along with the American Red Cross, who conducted Pet CPR sessions, and Tamarac Fire Rescue, who conducted hands-only CPR, as well as the over 40 vendors who were there to help keep our furbabies (and their people) healthy, happy and in-style! Please see the flyer attached to this email for a full list of vendors and links to all the wonderful rescue organizations that participated. We will share the 2026 Pet Expo date as soon as it is available. And a big Thank You, of course, to Team Tamarac – Park and Recreation, Public Services, Risk Management, BSO District 7, Fire Rescue, Public Information Office, and all our Volunteers!
View photos from the event by visiting www.Tamarac.me/FureverFriends2025.
Important City Government Updates
Tamarac’s Landlord Registration Program is now active. The City of Tamarac has enacted a Residential Rental Property Registration ordinance to improve communication with landlords and ensure timely resolution of health, safety, and housing violations. Online registration is free and easy! Owners can visit the “How Do I” section on the City of Tamarac website, select “Register,” scroll to “For Residential Landlord Registration” and complete the process on a new tab that will open. Failure to register may result in enforcement actions against the property owner, so please register today or call Code Enforcement with any questions at (954) 597-3425.
At our strategic planning meeting earlier in March, there was consensus among the majority of the Commission to move the Public Participation portion back to its original place on the Commission meeting agenda. For the change to take place, the matter must be scheduled voted upon at two commission meetings. It was approved at the first reading on March 26th and the second is scheduled for the 7:00 p.m. meeting on Wednesday, April 9th. Thank you for reaching out about this issue, and I am glad your voices are being heard!
Are you planning to get your degree or certification, or know someone who is? Applications open April 1st at 9:00 a.m. for the 2025 Tamarac Scholars Program! Whether just graduating or going back for knowledge, the City is dedicated to empowering its residents by offering financial assistance to support educational and career development through the Tamarac Scholarship Fund. Thanks to an idea from Commissioner Morey Wright, Jr., and funding provided by Waste Management, each of us on the Commission can award up to nine (9) scholarships of up to $2,500.00 each to award residents attending 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities or trade schools. You do not need to have a high school diploma to apply! For more information and applications that must be submitted online, please use this link: www.tamarac.org/1466/Tamarac-Scholars-Program. Good luck to all applicants!
Tamarac’s Housing Assistance programs for the current year are getting underway as well. Applications for the First Time Home Buyers program will open on June 2nd, and those for the Minor Home Repair program will open on August 18th. Details about the programs and application process can be found at www.tamarac.org/367/Housing-Administration.
Now for the Calendar of Fun!
Our Groove on the Grass Concert in the Park series keeps things rocking this month with our next free concert on Friday, April 4th, featuring the top 40 groups “Miami Star Band.” Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful evening of music and food trucks under the stars, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive.
Dive into the Easter holiday spirit with our Wet & Wild Egg Splash, an egg-citing, age-grouped egg hunt like no other! Join us on Saturday, April 5th, at the Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th St. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the following Egg Hunt Age Group Schedule:
- Ages 2-4 at 10:15 a.m.
- Ages 5-7 at 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 8-10 at 10:45 a.m.
Grab a bite to eat at our Concession Stand, jam to festive music, and enjoy family-friendly food, games, crafts, and fun in and by the water! Bring your swimsuit and basket for a splashing good time. The cost is $5 per guest, and pre-registration is required at www.Tamarac.me/events.
Our next free Move with the Mayor class will be Zumba, on Monday, April 7th at 6:30 p.m., at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. And mark your calendar now for next month’s session, Barre Fitness on Saturday, May 17th at 10:35 a.m., also at Tamarac Park. Hope to see you there!
The Movies in the Park series also continues this month, on Friday, April 11th at Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road. Bring the whole family for pre-movie activities, including face painting, bounce house, music, food trucks, and more at 6:30 p.m., and then at 8:00 p.m., the movie “Inside Out 2” will start. Please note: blankets, chairs and coolers are allowed, but sorry pets are not permitted at this event.
For more Easter fun, bring your basket and join Peter Cottontail on his trail to find colorful eggs at Peter Cottontail’s Springfest! This free event will be on Saturday, April 12th, at the Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th Street. It will feature bounce houses, family-friendly games, and food and craft vendors. The egg hunt, for ages 10 and under ONLY, starts promptly at 10:00 a.m., so don’t be late!
Join me at the R.I.S.E. Health Wealth Small Business Expo on April 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center, located at 8601 W Commercial Blvd. This free networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new businesses while gaining valuable insights and information on the latest trends and resources in health and wealth.
Getting ready for Mother’s Day? Come honor the Mom in your life at our annual Mother’s Day Dance on Friday, April 25th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center. The cost is $10 per person, and includes a buffet dinner, giveaways, photo opportunities, and live music. The dress code is semi-formal. Help Mom feel truly special with a wonderful evening being celebrated by the people she loves!
Ready for some “Spring cleaning”? Mark your calendars now for BSO’s Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-thon on Saturday, May 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kings Point Club House, 7620 Nob Hill Road. Bring your unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications, no needles or sharps (and receive a $5 gift card while supplies last!) and up to 2 boxes (16x12x12) of shredable documents per vehicle.
Local Reminders
Don’t miss the upcoming shows at The Palace Theater in Kings Point! Tickets are $20 for residents, $25 for guests and available at the box office or at http://www.Tickets.Kingspoint.com.
- Saturday, April 5th, 8:00 p.m. – “Beginnings: Chicago Tribute” – Eight professional musicians collaborate to bring to life the music of one of the greatest American rock bands of all time, Chicago, whose songbook spans more than 40 years, and includes five number one albums and 20 top ten hits like “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” “If You Leave Me Now” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” With five lead vocalists, the band’s performances exceptionally recreate every decade of Chicago’s musical genius!
- Saturday, April 26th, 8:00 p.m. – “Rhinestone Cowgirls” – Three powerhouse singers perform fresh arrangements of classic and contemporary country hits in this elegant and authentic musical journey, celebrating the evolution of country music from its humble beginnings to the giants of today’s music industry! Featuring classics like Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man,” and Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” as well as new favorites like Martina McBride’s “Independence Day,” and Carrie Underwood’s “His Last Name”.
Important Reminders
- Shop local at the Tamarac Community Farmer’s Market every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Tamarac’s Veterans Park, 8501 N. University Dr.
- Food Truck Fridays with music and games continue on the last Friday of every month between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center.
- Our Farm Share drive-thru food distributions continue on Saturday, April 26th at 9:00 at the Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th Street (car line enters on 77 Street) and next month on Friday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m. at Waters Edge Park, 7508 NW 61st Street. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. For more information, or to volunteer, call (954) 597-3620.
- If you or someone you know is in need, please contact Tamarac’s Social Services department at 954-597-3626 or go to the website: http://www.Tamarac.org/SocialServices. For additional services please visit FeedingSouthFlorida.org, 211-Broward.org, or adrcbroward.org for resources, including the City’s Food Pantry and Pet Pantry.
- Share compliments, provide feedback, and submit City of Tamarac service requests through the “See, Click, Fix” online platform (visit http://www.Tamarac.org/Help).
- Need weekend and nighttime code enforcement? Please call 954-531-3928 and leave a message if you have any issues or concerns. Assigned officers will be monitoring that line. This number is also published on the City’s website.
Happy Easter and Passover to all who celebrate!
Warmest regards,
️ Michelle
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