Tamarac State of the City address by Mayor Michelle Gomez. {City of Tamarac}
Dear Neighbors,
Welcome to October, with the start of Fall being shown through menus offering many pumpkin spice-flavored items! This month is STACKED with exciting events with more information in its own section about this year’s Ha-Ha’s for the Tatas ☺!
Start the month off strong with some friendly competition at Adult Game Night! Join us for multiple rounds of UNO on Friday, October 2nd from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center (8601 W Commercial Blvd). Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for a fun night out, everyone is welcome! Bring your own UNO deck or any other game and we’ll take care of the snacks ☺ Admission is $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents, for more information please call (954)-597-3641 or you can visit www.tamarac.me/webtrac.
Treasure hunters, this one’s for you! Join the City for our Community Garage Sale on Saturday, October 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tamarac Park (7501 N. University Drive). Rain or shine you’ll be able to browse a wide variety of gently used items, unique finds, and so much more! Admission is free so make sure to bring your friends, family, and a reuseable shopping bag. You can call (954)-597-3674 for more information.
Ready to meet some of our BSO Team? The next Get to Know Your BSO event will take place on Tuesday, October 6th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Walgreens (8790 W. McNab Rd.). Stop by to meet local deputies and have any questions you may have about public safety answered. Can’t make it? We got you covered later in the month for Coffee with a Cop on October 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Krispy Kreme (4299 W. Commercial Blvd.).
In the spirit of safety, BSO will also be hosting a Domestic Violence Workshop: Awareness to Action on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Tamarac Community Center (8601 W Commercial Blvd). This free and safe community workshop is aimed at learning how to recognize the signs of abuse, report safely, and prevent future harm. For additional information, please make sure to contact Deputy Jennifer Marion at (954)-267-6016 or email jennifer_marion@sheriff.org.
Your mental and physical well-being go hand in hand, so why not take a morning to tend to it? Join us for Gentle Yoga Mind, Body, & Wellness event on Saturday, October 17th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center (8601 W Commercial Blvd). In partnership with Behind the Smiles Foundation this gentle yoga and mindfulness session is designed for all fitness levels, you just need to bring a yoga mat, water, comfortable clothing, and an open mind. Admission is $7 for residents and $8 for non-residents, for more information you can visit www.tamarac.me/webtrac.
Are you ready for a friendly competition between our very own Tamarac Fire Rescue Stations to help send the TFR EMS Competition Team to the World Rescue Challenge in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this November 18-23, 2026? Then join us on October 20th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cabaret Room for Sauce and Sirens where Fire Stations 78, 41, 36, and 15 will compete for best Spaghetti and Meatballs and you be the Judge! Kings Point residents please get your $10.00 ticket at the Box Office, and for everyone else wanting to support, your ticket is $15.00 via Zeffy (fee-free) or contact MayorGomezEvents@Tamarac.org for other methods. Thank you to our Sponsors: SBK Legal, TD Bank, Kings Point In Tamarac, Lucky Scoops and Chen Senior Medical! Room is limited so buy your ticket now! Open seating. Be ready for raffle prizes and lots of fun at the Sauce & Sirens Spaghetti & Meatballs Showdown!
Join us on Friday, October 23rd, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tamarac Park (7501 N. University Drive) for our annual spooktacular Halloween Hoopla! Bring your best costume for a night of family fun and spooky activities. This free event is open to all ages and features bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts and plenty of sweet treats.
Still want to hang on to summer? The Great Pumpkin Splash is the next best thing! On October 24th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Caporella Aquatic Center (9300 NW 58th St) transforms into an outdoor floating pumpkin patch featuring poolside activities and excitement for all ages. Pre-registration is required.
Our City is grateful for the First Responders who serve and protect our community every day, so please join Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook, Parkland Mayor Richard Walker, Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs Chaplain Randal Cutter, members of the Veterans National Alliance and I on Tuesday, October 27th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the 7th Annual VNA National First Responders Day Salute! Starting the lineup in Tamarac (7515 NW 88th Ave) and ending in Coral Springs (2801 Coral Springs Drive), Veterans and community member will come together to honor and salute our First Responders courage and service! If you want to join us, please email MayorGomezEvents@Tamarac.org for more details! I hope to see you there!
Looking forward to the 12th Annual Mayors’ Chess Challenge on Saturday, October 31st from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center (8601 W Commercial Blvd)! Just a head’s up during this trick-or-treat day – plenty of treat and no tricks. The only scary thing players will face will be my chess skills (or lack thereof)! 😊 You don’t have to be a grandmaster to play! Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to this free event! Contact (954)-597-3461 for more information.
2026 Ha-Ha’s for the Tatas Comedy Fundraiser
I hope to see you on Saturday, October 10th for the 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 great musical stylings of saxophonist Julien “Jay” Wray at The View at Colony West (6850 NW 88th Avenue). Back by popular demand is Flip Schultz as our MC and featured comedian with Vincent Cheeks as our opener and Derek Richards as our headliner!
Proceeds from this event will be distributed to Tamarac Employees Benevolent Fund, Gilda’s Club of South Florida, and American Cancer Society.
- Free valet available when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. for chef’s signature specialty hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, and cash bar. Awareness program starts at 8:00 p.m. with the silent auction winners announced at 8:15 p.m., and then the side-splitting comedy show starts at 8:30 p.m.!
- Tickets range from $75.00 to $150.00 and are now available by using this link for ticket sales: www.Tamarac.me/TaTas2026 There are no credit card surcharges for online tickets or donations thanks to our nonprofit using Zeffy!
- However, if you would prefer to pay by check, payable to Ha-Ha’s for the Tatas, mail or drop it off to City Hall to my attention. For any questions, please email me at Michelle.Gomez@Tamarac.org or MayorGomezEvents@tamarac.org.
- 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: Marriott Ha-Has 2026
Special thanks to the sponsors we have at time of printing:
Presenting Sponsor – PuroClean
Diamond Sponsor – HCA Woodmont
Platinum Sponsors – Patina Collective, Fairfield by Marriott, Colony West, Jamestown Urban Mgmt, SBK Legal and Tillman Fiber
Gold Sponsors – Westway Towing and WM
Silver Sponsors – Becker Lawyers, FPL, Government Law Group, TD Bank
Bronze Sponsors – BSO, City Home, Miskel Backman LLP, Gunster, Greenspoon Media and Housing Foundation of America
In Kind Sponsors – Nina’s Jewelry and Watches, TalkMedia, ABI, Lucky Scoops.
Exercise For Your Health!
Move with the Mayor Free Events
Monday, October 5th Zumba class at 6:30 p.m. at Tamarac Park (7501 N. University Drive).
Saturday, October 10th 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
Friday, October 16th Boot Camp class at 7:00 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
👟 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
📍 GotSneakers collection boxes are at City Hall, Tamarac Park, Tamarac Community Center and right at the Clubhouse! Check my social media for other places around the City for additional GotSneakers collection boxes and help us fill them! To 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.
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 Drive). This wall consists of a series of lighted glass panels; each panel 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, please complete the online form https://tamarac.seamlessdocs.com/f/TamaracVeterans or request an application by calling (954)-597-3621.
I am SOOO excited to share that on November 11th, we will be unveiling the 14th panel of our Honor Wall etched with the names of 100 Veterans who are living or have lived in Tamarac.
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
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE! Hope is within reach and if you or someone you love is struggling, please call 988 for 24/7 free and confidential support. For resources via the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline visit https://988lifeline.org and links to additional resources can be found below:
- https://www.211-broward.org/
- https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/
- https://www.myflfamilies.com/suicideprevention
Hurricane season is not over yet! 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 still 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.
Happy Halloween ☺
Warmest regards,
🎗️ Michelle
(954) 597-3462 City Hall Office | (954) 263-1918 Cell
