Gomez at the Tamarac Rock and Ride concert and car show.
Dear Neighbors,
Welcome to February! This may be the shortest month, but it still offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy our beautiful South Florida winter weather with friends and family, as well as a holiday dedicated to celebrating love and kindness. Let’s keep the spirit of that celebration going all year long!
February is also when we celebrate America’s history with Presidents’ Day and pay tribute to the achievements, struggles, culture, and heritage of African Americans throughout U.S. history during Black History Month.
Another chance to celebrate the many faces and many voices that make up our community will be the One Tamarac Multicultural Festival on Saturday, February 8th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th Street. Bring the whole family for a variety of cultural performances, a cultural exhibition area, a children’s fun zone, food vendors, and a laser light show. On-site parking is limited, so please use the FREE shuttle service from Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave., and the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. An additional free shuttle will pick up guests from the Caporella Park overflow lot, 5200 Prospect Rd., at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Please join me on Thursday, February 13th, for a unique Harmonic Healing experience, as we use a combination of ancient practices and modern science to harmonize mind, body, and spirit using the power of sound. This free event will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center. Participants will be sitting and lying down on the floor during the session. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and/or pillow, or whatever else you need to be comfortable. This is a free event, but registration is required by Monday, February 10th, via email to MayorGomezEvents@Tamarac.org, with “Harmonic Healing” in the subject line. For more information, call (954) 597-3460.
This Valentine’s Day marks seven years since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, with the first responders, and with everyone affected by that terrible tragedy. May we always remember and celebrate the lives of those we lost and honor them by committing to spreading love and kindness today and every day!
What better way to burn off your Valentine’s Day chocolate than with this month’s free Move with the Mayor fitness class?! Please join me for Beat Burners at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 15th, at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard. And mark your calendar now for next month’s class, Body Sculpting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14th, also at the Tamarac Community Center.
I’m excited to share that the City is planning to offer a special population program for families and children with special needs on Friday, February 21st, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center. The program will provide a welcoming, inclusive, and sensory-friendly environment for individuals of all abilities, fostering a community where everyone feels valued and supported. More details and registration information will be available soon; please reach out to the City or check the website if you’re interested in attending.
Are you ready to have a PAW-SOME time?! As a Mom to three dogs and two cats, I’m very excited about our 2025 Furever Friends Pet Expo on Saturday, February 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive! There will be rescue pets of all ages for people of all ages on-site for adoption, the chance to learn about specially trained canine companions, Pet CPR training by the American Red Cross, hands-only (non-certification) CPR by Tamarac Fire Rescue, dog training demonstrations, a red-carpet pet parade, pet product vendors, photographer, food trucks, music and more! We’re also accepting canned pet food donations for our City’s pet pantry to help residents with pets and other charities. Parking will be available in the plazas both north and south of the park. We invite all furbabies to attend with their pet parents. Dogs must be on a leash, but there will be an off-leash location for the pups to run around and enjoy! So, join us for a purrrfectly good, tail-wagging, feather-flying good time and possibly adopt your next FurEver friend!
Are you involved with a pet rescue for cats, birds, or dogs, or have products to help our pets and want to participate? Please email me at MayorGomezEvents@tamarac.org, or call (954) 597-3460 for more information.
Facing issues with your condo association? You can file a complaint with the state of Florida! See the attached flyer for more information, or visit www.condos.myfloridalicense.com/services/
Health Reminders
Valentine’s Day is also National Donor Day, which raises awareness of life-saving donations like organs, tissues, marrow, platelets, and blood. Did you know that about 20 people die daily waiting for an organ transplant? Or that for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant, 70 percent of them do not have a matching donor in their family? One step you can take is becoming a registered organ and tissue donor. Another is joining the donor registry to become a living donor. To register, visit www.registerme.org. Additionally, February signals the start of National Cancer Prevention Month and American Heart Month. As a breast cancer survivor, I encourage you to take care of your body and reach out to your healthcare provider to monitor and discuss ways to improve your health. To learn more about cancer prevention, please visit the American Association for Cancer Research website at www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/national-cancer-prevention-month. According to the CDC, in the U.S., one person dies from heart disease every 34 seconds, and heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people from a majority of every ethnic group in the country. For advice and tips to protect yourself from this deadly disease, please visit www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/prevention/. Health is wealth, and taking care of ourselves is one of the greatest acts of love we can carry out in this lifetime.
Want to make a positive impact on people’s lives? Please consider donating blood to help increase reserves at local health facilities for accident victims and those undergoing cancer treatments and surgery. To find a location near you, please visit www.aabb.org/for-donors-patients/give-blood or www.oneblood.org/donate-now.
Local Reminders
Don’t miss the fabulous upcoming shows at The Palace Theater in Kings Point! Tickets are available at the box office or at www.Tickets.Kingspoint.com.
- Saturday, February 1st, 8:00 p.m. – “Fleatwood Mac” – Mystically capturing the essence of the original Fleetwood Mac, this show takes the audience on a nostalgic, flashback journey to when they first heard the timeless hists that generations have come to love. Tickets are $20 for residents, $25 for guests.
- Saturday, February 8th, 8:00 p.m. – “Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John” – A spectacular music journey celebrating the legendary career of Elton John. This stellar tribute band captures the infectious energy and spirit of Elton’s music in a vibrant homage to the flair and showmanship of one of the most iconic artists in music history. Tickets are $20 for residents, $25 for guests.
- Saturday, February 15th, 8:00 p.m. – “Superstars on Stage: the Ultimate Variety Show” – All your favorite legendary superstars, including Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Frankie Valli, and many more, come alive onstage in this all live vocal performance hosted by the Edwards Twins from Las Vegas. Tickets are $25 for residents, $30 for guests.
- Saturday, February 22nd, 8:00 p.m. – “The Traveling Wilburys Revue” – Sing along with the hit songs from the supergroup and the individual artists who formed it (George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne) including “Here Comes the Sun”, “Pretty Woman,” “Like a Rolling Stone” and “Don’t Bring me Down,” performed live by a look- and sound-alike tribute band all the way from California. Tickets are $20 for residents, $25 for guests.
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 Drive.
- Food Truck Fridays with music and games continues on the last Friday of every month between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center.
- 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: 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 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 Black History Month, Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents’ Day!
Warmest regards,
️ Michelle
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