Tamarac State of the City address by Mayor Michelle Gomez. {City of Tamarac}
Dear Neighbors,
Welcome to October! As the weather starts to cool off, it’s a great time to be out and about, enjoying all the wonderful community activities and events we have planned for you this month.
I hope to see you on Saturday, October 11th 2025 Ha-Ha’s for the Tata’s comedy fundraiser during WoMen’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, presented by PuroClean! Please join me for a great night of laughter, delicious food and terrific company at The View at Colony West, 6850 NW 88th Ave., Tamarac, featuring our hilarious headliner, Missy Hall, as well as opener Mariza Brussolo, and featured comedian Flip Schultz!
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- Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for chef’s signature specialty hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, and cash bar, awareness program including a silent auction and special live auction starting at 8:00 p.m., and then the side-splitting comedy show at 8:30 p.m.!
- Tickets are now available for by using this link for ticket sales, www.Tamarac.me/HaHas or email me at Michelle.Gomez@Tamarac.org or MayorGomezEvents@tamarac.org for more information.
- Discounted rooms for the event are also available at the Fairfield by Marriott. Use this link to reserve your room now at the discounted rate: www.bit.ly/MarriottHahas
Special thanks to our Sponsors*! Presenting Sponsor PuroClean, Diamond Sponsor HCA Woodmont, Platinum Sponsors Patina Collective, Fairfield by Marriott, and Colony West, Gold Sponsor Westway Towing, Silver Sponsors Amazon, Becker Lawyers, Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association, FPL, Government Law Group, OIC of South Florida and The Paving Lady, Bronze Sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Florida, Burgess Chambers, City Furniture, Miskel Backman LLP, Talk Media, and WGI, and In Kind Sponsors Nina’s Jewelry and Watches, and LYT Productions! (*as of preparing this newsletter.)
Proceeds from this event will be distributed to Tamarac Employees Benevolent Fund, Gilda’s Club of South Florida, and American Cancer Society.
Looking for a hidden gem? Don’t miss our City’s largest Community Garage Sale, happening rain or shine at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 4th. Happy treasure hunting!
Also on Saturday, October 4th, this year’s NAMIWalks Broward County is taking place at Nova Southeastern University, 3300 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33328. NAMIWalks is an annual 5k walk to raise funds and build awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness. Check-in is at 8:00 a.m., the walk begins at 9:15 a.m., and at 11:00 a.m. the event will conclude. I encourage everyone to support this year’s event by walking or donating to sponsor a walking team. Together, we can reduce the stigma associated with mental health and help those in our community who need support get the resources they need to heal and thrive.
BSO is also holding a Domestic Violence Summit on October 4th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Community Center. They will be sharing important information on how to recognize, report, and prevent domestic violence, which affects thousands of people of all ages and genders in Broward County.
And one more event happening on the 4th is the Paralyzed Veterans of America 2025 golf tournament being held at Woodmont Country Club, 7801 NW 80th Avenue. I hope you will come enjoy a great day of golf and help raise money to improve the lives of veterans with a spinal cord injury or other people with disabilities, and help them achieve maximum health, productivity, and self-esteem in their daily lives. Contact Linda Brown-Doriot at LindaBrownEvents@aol.com or 954-288-7201 for registration information.
Do you like to sing, even though you don’t think you can? Try out your vocal skills on the mic at Karaoke Night at The View at Colony West, 6850 NW 88th Avenue, starting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8! Bring your friends and come enjoy some musical fun with the karaoke masters from Sounds of Stardom, chef’s featured specials and specialty cocktails in a beautiful venue. To save your seat, please call (954) 721-7710, ext. 4 or visit www.ColonyWestGolfClub.com/The-View.
This time of year brings lots of high-calorie holidays, and it’s important to keep moving to stay healthy and strong as we enjoy those sweet and savory treats! I hope you’ll take advantage of this month’s free Move with the Mayor class, Barre Fitness at 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, October 11th, at the Tamarac Community Center. And mark your calendar now for next month’s session, Body Sculpting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14th, also at the Community Center.
Also on the calendar for the 11th is another great way to keep moving – our new monthly 5K run & walk with Running Edge 954, happening the second Saturday of every month at Tephord Park, 10003 Southgate Blvd. Stretching will start at 7:00 a.m. and then the runners and walkers will step off at 7:30 a.m. sharp. Thank you to PinkBerry Boost, The Running Edge 954 and Change Me Foundation Inc. for your assistance in organizing these events!
Bring the family and get into the Halloween spirit on Saturday, October 18th with the Great Pumpkin Splash, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th Street. Enjoy some spooky water fun in the floating pumpkin patch along with picking and decorating pumpkins, a magic show, and balloon art, for a day of fun for the whole family! There is a $5.00 fee per guest and pre-registration is required at www.Tamarac.me/Events. Click the link for more information or call (954) 597-3660.
For more spooky fun, stop by our Halloween Hoopla on Thursday, October 24th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tamarac Park. This free event for all ages will include music, arts & crafts, bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, prizes, candy, and much more. The first 500 kids will receive a free bag of treats!
And don’t forget to check out this month’s shows at The Palace Theater in Kings Point! From Motown to country music, Broadway, jazz, and opera, there’s something for everyone at the Palace! Visit www.KingsPoint.com/palace-shows/ to check out their upcoming shows. Tickets are available at the box office or at www.Tickets.KingsPoint.com.
City Updates
Recently, our City said goodbye to Chief Michael Annese after over 27 years of faithful and dedicated service to our City, throughout which he exemplified professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and mentorship. We are grateful for his leadership and his unwavering commitment to public safety and to excellence! Please join me in welcoming our new Chief Jonathan Frasher, a longtime member of Tamarac Fire Rescue who most recently served as Deputy Fire Chief, and whose appointment as Chief was effective September 26th. We wish Chief Frasher all the best in his new role, and look forward to working together with him to keep Tamarac safe for years to come!
It’s official! Tamarac’s Sustainability Survey is now LIVE. We’re asking residents what green initiatives YOU want to see in our community, from composting to conservation. The goal is to improve the quality of life for residents and support a more vibrant and resilient Tamarac. Please take our short resident survey to share your thoughts on what sustainability initiatives the City should prioritize. Whether it’s clean energy, climate resilience, green spaces or waste reduction, your feedback will help guide Tamarac’s sustainability strategy and future programs. Take the survey and be part of the change you wish to see in our City! www.Tamarac.me/Blooms
One more community note – I was recently honored to welcome Bluebird Kids Health to Tamarac! After more than 40 years of caring for children and families in Palm Beach County, they have opened their very first Broward County pediatric practice right here in Tamarac, at 7613 NW 57th St. in Midway Plaza, on the northwest corner of Commercial Boulevard and University Drive. Bluebird Kids brings a long-standing commitment to caring for kids of all ages. Their team offers same-day and evening appointments, 24/7 access to their nursing team, school and sports physicals, and more. They also accept all major insurances, including Medicaid, so every family in our community can access care. Please join me in giving Bluebird Kids Health a warm welcome as they begin serving children and families across our City! You can learn more at www.bluebirdkidshealth.com.
Another community event is being planned for some time at the end of this month or early next – the East Side Community Center conversation. Please stay tuned to the City’s social media or reach out to the office to find out more information.
Save the Date!
I’m looking forward to brushing up my chess skills at this year’s Mayor’s Chess Challenge, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, November 1st at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard. This free event is for players of all ages and skill levels and moves throughout cities in Broward and Palm Beach County. For a complete schedule, please visit: http://www.SunriseFL.gov/Chess. Hope to see you there!
On Friday, November 7th, I’m proud to help CareerSource Broward support of our Veterans through the Paychecks for Patriots Career Fair, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Tamarac Community Center. This event is open to the public, but the first hour is for Veterans ONLY. Please share this information with any veterans you know and anyone looking for a new job or a better job opportunity.
Local 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, 7825 Southgate Blvd.
- Food Truck Fridays with music and games continue on the second and fourth Friday of every month between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Village Amphitheater, 9090 NW 57th Street.
- 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.gov/SocialServices. For additional services please visit FeedingSouthFlorida.org, 211-Broward.org, or adrcbroward.org for resources, or visit 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.
G’mar Chatima Tovah to everyone celebrating Yom Kippur, and Happy Hispanic Heritage Month and Halloween!!
Warmest regards,
Michelle
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