Tamarac State of the City address by Mayor Michelle Gomez. {City of Tamarac}
Dear Neighbors,
Welcome to August! I hope you’re enjoying these hot summer days and staying hydrated, even if you are spending most of your time in the air conditioning!
Keep your little ones active, engaged, and having fun with Tots in Motion! Beginning Saturday, August 1st, children ages 4-6 can enjoy hands-on activities including cooking, sports, arts & crafts, and nature exploration every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Tamarac Park (7501 N. University Dr.). There is a registration fee. For more information, please call 954-597-3674.
Our Back-to-School Resource Fair will be on Saturday, August 8th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center (8601 W Commercial Blvd). This free event will feature giveaways, resources and more! The first 200 students will receive a free backpack filled with school essentials and educational materials, so make sure to get there early!
Guess what … we did it again! A FOUR-peat! On August 12th, it will be my honor to accept the Florida League of Mayors (FLM) Mayors Municipal Innovation Award in the Technology/Innovation Category for the City’s AI-Powered Community Calendar and Civic Engagement Platform. Since the inception of the FLM Awards Program, the City of Tamarac is the only city to be an award recipient 4 years in a row! We received recognition in 2023 for the Tamarac Pet Pantry; 2024 for See, Fix, Click; 2025 for Tamarac’s Omni-Channel Call Center Solution, and now this! Kudos to Team Tamarac! I remain so very proud to be your Mayor!
It will be a pleasure to host A Decade of Dignity Packing Extravaganza from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Center (8601 W Commercial Blvd) on Saturday, August 15th. Join us as volunteers pack thousands of hygiene and period care kits for our community. These kits will be assembled and distributed to public schools, community courts, and over 50 local libraries! To help us pack, please register online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-decade-of-dignity-packing-extravaganza and spread the word with your friends and family!
I’m feeling lucky 7 as I will celebrate my 7th “birthday” beating breast cancer free on August 30th! I will remain forever grateful for your love, support, prayers, and laughter in helping me get through my battle! Thank you to all the caregivers and friends who support people battling this awful disease (actually, any disease!), and to everyone who has made my comedy fundraiser a wonderful success over the years! Mark your calendar for 6:30 p.m., Saturday, October 10th as I host the 2026 Ha-Ha’s for the Tata’s presented by PuroClean at The View at Colony West. The proceeds will be distributed to Tamarac Employees Benevolent Fund, Gilda’s Club, and the American Cancer Society. So please save the date and email me at MayorGomezEvents@Tamarac.org to receive more information about tickets as soon as it is available, and sponsorship opportunities.
Exercise For Your Health!
Move with the Mayor Free Events
Friday, August 7th Body Sculpting class at 6:00 p.m. at Tamarac Community Center
(8601 W Commercial Blvd.)
Saturday, August 8th 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
Tuesday, August 18th Multi-Level Line Dancing at 12:45 p.m. at Tamarac Community Center (8601 W Commercial Blvd.)
Thank you to HCA Woodmont Hospital for your support of the Move with the Mayor fitness events!
Community Corner
Reminder that the City of Tamarac will not hold any municipal elections during the primary elections on August 18, 2026. Please visit https://browardvotes.gov/ to confirm your voting status and answer any voting location questions or processes.
Budget time is around the corner! The 1st Public Hearing/Adoption of Final Assessments and Tentative Millage Rate and Budget will be held on Monday, September 14th. The 2nd Public Hearing/Adoption of Final Millage Rate and Budget will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd. Each meeting starts at 5:05 p.m. and will take place at City Hall Chambers, 7525 NW 88th Avenue.
I am SOOO excited to share that on November 11th, we will unveil the 14th panel of our Honor Wall, etched with the names of 100 Veterans who are living in or have lived in Tamarac.
Are you or a loved one a Veteran living in Tamarac? If so, the City of Tamarac would love to honor your service by including you on our Veterans Honor Wall, located at Tamarac Veterans Park, 8501 N. University Dr. This wall consists of a series of lighted glass panels; each panel is etched with 100 names of our Veterans. We are ready to start on our 15th panel! To have your name or that of a loved one displayed on future panels, please complete the online form https://tamarac.seamlessdocs.com/f/TamaracVeterans or request an application by calling (954)-597-3621.
👟 Turn Old Sneakers Into Hope for Homeless Pets! 🐾
Did you know your old sneakers can help save homeless dogs and cats? Good Karma Pet Rescue proudly partners with GotSneakers, a sneaker recycling program that transforms gently used and worn athletic shoes into funding that supports their rescue efforts.
Every pair collected helps:
🐶 Support rescued dogs and cats
♻️ Keep sneakers out of landfills
❤️ Raise funds
📍 Check my social media for when we have our GotSneakers collection boxes and help us fill them! Learn more about the program: 🔗 https://www.goodkarmapetrescue.org/gotsneakers
Together, we can turn something as simple as an old pair of sneakers into a second chance for an animal in need.
City of Tamarac Neighborhood Partnership Program is Back! Is your neighborhood interested in upgrading your neighborhood signage, landscaping beautification, including tree trimming or head replacement, or needed repair projects, enhanced lighting or small fitness structure or exercise stations?
For more information on the eligibility criteria, please call 954-597-3549 or go online to www.Tamarac.gov/NeighborhoodPartnershipProgram
And please check out the City’s webpage for more community events! www.Tamarac.gov
Additional Safety Reminders
As hurricane season continues, please remember that 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).
The weather remains extremely hot, and our cars are even hotter when sitting, turned off and parked. PLEASE do not leave your pets or people of any age in the car.
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, friends, 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.
Please note that while the City Commission is on “hiatus” through August 16th, I’m always reachable.
Wishing everyone a great month and a special “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to my Mom!
Warmest regards,
🎗️ Michelle
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