Tamarac State of the City address by Mayor Michelle Gomez. {City of Tamarac}
Dear Neighbors,
Welcome to June – the official kickoff month of Summer!
Before jumping into all the great things for us to do this month, I just have to say – THANK YOU!
Thank you, Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy and the National Honor Society for recognizing me with the Inaugural Honorary Star Award! What an honor and privilege to receive this wonderful Award! And may I share… what a tremendous surprise! (I only expected to give a speech to encourage the inductees!) Congratulations to the NHS Inductees, and thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your special journey!
To everyone who attended the 2026 Business District meeting and the amazing Tamarac Team that participated – thank you! It was great having current and future business owners networking and learning where to find resources, how to work efficiently and effectively with the City, and the City learned more about business community needs and perspectives. Communication is the key to success and I’m glad the lines are open!
Now to our Calendar of Events –
Do you have questions about tree removal, permitting, and trimming? Make sure to join us on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W Commercial Blvd, for the 2nd Quarter HOA Liaison Meeting. This informational workshop will cover application requirements, tree replacement standards and ways to avoid potential violations.
Please join us at City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. as I deliver the 2026 State of the City Address before our regular commission meeting. I’m pleased to share the City’s accomplishments over the past year and plans for the years ahead. The livestream presentation can be viewed at Tamarac.gov/Meetings, via Facebook Live, or on Tamarac TV.
Are you or someone you know a Woman Veteran living in Tamarac? To honor the sacrifice and service of our community members, it is an honor to celebrate Women Veterans at a luncheon on June 12th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The View at Colony West, 6850 NW 88th Avenue and appreciate Commissioner Dr. Kicia Daniel joining me as a co-host. Register by emailing MayorGomezEvents@Tamarac.org with “WOMEN VETERANS” in the subject line by noon on Friday, June 5, 2026. Please include your full name, phone number, and branch of service or call 954-597-3461 during the day or 954-263-1918 after hours. Please leave a detailed message.
Come celebrate Juneteenth on June 19th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Village, 9090 NW 57th Street, Tamarac. The night will feature live music, exciting performances, tasty treats from a variety of food vendors, a special kids’ area, and more! It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and we hope you will join us for our Fathers and Flapjacks event on Saturday, June 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. Enjoy a morning of delicious pancakes, friendly adult-and-child competition and games, arts and crafts, giveaways for Dads, and other family-friendly activities and good times! It’s $20.00 for one adult and child, and $10.00 for each additional person; pre-registration required by Wednesday, June 10th, either online at www.tamarac.me/webtrac or in person at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive.
When you hear music, does it make you dance?! If so, then join me and the great talent of Jimmy Locust and choreographers from the Locust Foundation on Saturday, June 27th for –
A Day of Dance! Whether you are a pro, have two left feet or just like to move to the music, get ready for a morning of age-equivalent workshops and an afternoon of blending it together! From Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, MoJa, Line Dancing, Zumba and Freestyle, let’s dance like no one is watching! (Workshops will be in 30-minute intervals starting at 9:45 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. and rotate so everyone can take one of the four classes being taught. The event resumes from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for open programming. Registration details are not yet available at the time of going to print. Please email MayorGomezEvents@Tamarac.org for more information.)
Maybe your feet are better used for soccer (football to some 😊), but you didn’t make the World Cup team or can’t make it to Miami to watch the World Cup games. Don’t worry! Colony West and I have you covered with four exciting World Cup Watch Parties at Colony West, 6850 NW 88th Avenue. Invite your family and friends to experience the action with multiple screens, food, and drinks; make sure to save these dates in your calendar and register today!
June 24: Scotland vs. Brazil @ 6:00 p.m.
June 27: Colombia vs. Portugal @ 7:30 p.m.
July 3: Group J Winners vs. Group H Runners-up @ 6:00 p.m.
July 19: FINALS @ 3:00 p.m.
Registration is requested by going online to ColonyWestGolfClub.com or calling 954-721-7710 x4. Tickets are:
- Adults: $20.00 per game, which includes one drink (soft drink, house cocktail, beer, or wine), a featured appetizer, and a takeaway item
- Kids: $10.00 per game, which includes one kids’ entrée, soft drink and a takeaway item
For Your Health!
Move with the Mayor Free Events
- Friday, June 12th: Body Sculpting, 6:00 p.m. at Tamarac Community Center (8601 W Commercial Blvd)
- Saturday, June 13th: 5K Club from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and every 2nd Saturday of the month, to walk or run at your own pace. Join us at the Westernmost parking lot of Tephford Park (10003 Southgate Blvd). While the event is free, we appreciate you registering at: https://runadic.com/running-edge-954
- Monday, June 22nd: Pinkberry Boost Fusion class at 7:30 p.m. at Tamarac Park (7501 N. University Drive)
Thank you to HCA Woodmont Hospital for your support of the Move with the Mayor fitness events!
Community Corner
It’s Christmas In June at Mainlands 8 Craft Fair! Come out to the Clubhouse located at 5711 NW 67th Avenue from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th, to make unique handmade gifts, holiday décor, festive treats & snacks, and more!
And save the date to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday with Stars and Stripes BBQ on Saturday, July 11th, from noon to 4:00 p.m., at the Mainlands 8 Clubhouse. For tickets, contact Shelly at 954-531-5455. Get your tickets soon as sales end on July 3rd.
For three days only – the 2026 Three Acts of Goodness Children’s Summer Camp at FGS Miami Temple (9341 NW 57th Street, Tamarac) for ages 4 to 12 on June 5th through June 7th. For more information, please call 954-933-0055. Children will learn STEM, enjoy arts and crafts and fun activities, while learning the Three Acts of Goodness (Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words and Think Good Thoughts) and making new friends.
Safety Reminders
June 1st marks the beginning of Hurricane season, and now is the time to start preparing. Early planning and preparation are the key to staying safe! Please follow the steps below, and be sure to check out the Emergency Management page on the city’s website for more important safety tips and links to more information:
- Have an evacuation plan and an emergency to-go bag (including all medications for you and your pets)
- If you or someone in your household has a disability, make additional support arrangements.
- Stock up on essential supplies: water, medications, flashlights, batteries, pet food, and other necessities.
- Sign up for emergency alerts (Subscribe to Tamarac’s Code Red Emergency Alert System at www.Tamarac.org/AlertCenter).
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 continues the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. Bring your family and appetites to the Tamarac Village Amphitheater (9090 NW. 57 St.) between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- 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 Women Veterans Day, Flag Day, Father’s Day, Juneteenth, and Caribbean American Heritage Month!
Warmest regards,
🎗️ Michelle
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