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  • Broward Sheriff seeks public’s help in Tamarac hit-and-run case

    The Broward Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for the driver of a Toyota Camry that struck down a pedestrian in Tamarac last week and is seeking the public’s help.

    At around 11:55 p.m. Saturday surveillance footage of the crash shows a man crossing the southbound lanes of North State Road 7 mid-block north of Commercial Boulevard, according to deputies.

    The driver of the 2002-2006 silver Toyota Camry was going southbound in the left lane when the driver’s side bumper collided with the pedestrian sending him to the ground, investigators say.

    As the man lay on the road, deputies say a black sedan drove over him and continued southbound. At this point, other pedestrians and drivers stopped to help the man.

    The surveillance footage shows the driver of the Toyota pull into a nearby Shell gas station and exit the car and walk back towards where the pedestrian lay as good Samaritans attempted to help. The Toyota driver then goes back to his car and leaves going southbound on North State Road 7.

    Tamarac Fire Rescue arrived and took the pedestrian to a local hospital in critical condition.

    Investigators say the Toyota may have minor damage to the front bumper on the driver side. The car is also missing the passenger side front hubcap. Detectives describe the driver as possibly an adult male who was wearing dark Bermuda shorts and a light sleeveless shirt.

    Investigators are asking anyone with information about the Toyota involved in the hit-and-run, the driver’s identity, or the vehicle’s tag or location to contact BSO THI Detective M. Wiley at 954-321-4841 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).

    Crimestoppers is offering up to $5000 for a tip leading to an arrest.

    Milena Malaver

    Miami Herald

    Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.

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  • Tamarac Launches Small Business Stabilization Grant Program

    Tamarac Launches Small Business Stabilization Grant Program

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    updated: Aug 11, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., August 11, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    The City of Tamarac announces a Small Business Stabilization Grant program that takes its economic development initiatives to the next level, offering $5,000 grants to eligible small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19.

    “Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Unfortunately, many are suffering financially, especially our small retail stores and restaurants,” said Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. “These grants will provide some financial relief and ease the burden as they follow COVID-related health guidelines and capacity restrictions that keep the community safe.”

    The City is utilizing CARES Act emergency funds to support this grant program and will accept grant applications on August 24-28. Business owners are encouraged to collect required documentation in advance. Information on eligibility, FAQs and documentation required are available at www.Tamarac.org/EconomicDevelopment.

    Other City initiatives to assist local businesses include the Tamarac Together: Support Local Business campaign, launched in partnership with the Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. It encourages residents and businesses to buy goods and services from Tamarac-based businesses, which can be done safely when businesses and their patrons follow the guidelines outlined in local Emergency Orders, including facial coverings and social distancing.

    In addition, the City has enacted several business assistance emergency provisions during the pandemic, such as temporarily allowing additional commercial signage for local businesses and outdoor seating at restaurants. The City also eased certain restrictions on established Tamarac businesses using food trucks during the pandemic. Businesses must apply to take advantage of these provisions; the form is available at www.Tamarac.org/368/Planning-and-Zoning.   

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City Of Tamarac

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  • Tamarac to Receive $4 Million in Penny Surtax Funding

    Tamarac to Receive $4 Million in Penny Surtax Funding

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    updated: Jun 19, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., June 19, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    ​Tamarac residents have paid Broward County’s penny surtax for transportation since it went into effect in January 2019 and will soon start to see the benefits. Tamarac just received approval for approximately $4 million in funding for projects throughout the community.  

    The independent oversight board that evaluates and recommends projects recently evaluated projects for its first cycle of funding and gave the green light to five Tamarac projects. Those recommended projects received final approval from the Broward County Commission on June 18.

    “Alleviating traffic congestion is a high priority in Tamarac. These funds will be used to address immediate needs, identify concerns and plan for the future,” said Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. “In light of today’s economic concerns and the effect of the pandemic on the City’s budget, we want to do all we can to maximize the value that our residents receive from their investment into this County initiative.”

    The largest City of Tamarac project up for approval was the approximately $2.8 million Mainlands 1 – 5 Rehabilitation and Maintenance (R&M) project. Because it’s an R&M project, it required Tamarac’s City Commission to pass a resolution of support, which it did in a 5-0 vote.  

    The project encompasses removing existing asphalt and providing new asphalt for deteriorating roadways in the Mainlands 1 -5 communities as well as ADA curbing, concrete removal, the maintenance of traffic and pavement markings, and restoration.

    “The Mainlands communities are some of our oldest and most charming communities, and they need to be kept up,” said Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, who represents Tamarac’s District 1, where the Mainlands communities are located. “I am very pleased to see them among the first to benefit from the surtax.”

    The City also requested $528,902 to install traffic calming devices in various neighborhoods throughout Tamarac, $445,817 for an emergency traffic control device in front of Fire Station 15 on Hiatus Road, $135,000 for bicycle safety and connectivity projects and $120,000 for a multi-modal planning study. This study will analyze existing transportation data system deficiencies within the City’s transportation network to recommend strategies to resolve or mitigate these issues. It will address congestion issues and provide the framework for a comprehensive vision for Tamarac’s transportation system.                     

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City Of Tamarac

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  • Tamarac Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton Named One of South Florida’s Most Influential and Powerful Black Professionals

    Tamarac Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton Named One of South Florida’s Most Influential and Powerful Black Professionals

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    updated: May 14, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., May 14, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    Tamarac Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton was honored as one of South Florida’s 50 Most Influential and Powerful Black Professionals for 2020 in Legacy South Florida’s Power Issue. This annual list of leaders is also published in the Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald.

    “I am absolutely floored and grateful. To be named among the great men and women honored on this list is a dream come true,” Bolton said. 

    Vice Mayor Bolton was elected as Tamarac District 1 Commissioner in 2016 and appointed Vice Mayor in 2019. He is also the Lead Pastor of the Praise Experience Church of North Lauderdale and a County Court Mediator, certified by the Florida Supreme Court. He serves on a number of boards, including the Broward County Community Action Agency, the National Black Caucus of Local and Elected Officials and the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport’s Aviation Advisory Board.

    Vice Mayor Bolton has a bachelor’s degree in public safety management and is pursuing a master’s degree in criminal justice at Florida International University.

    Legacy South Florida is published by MIA MEDIA GROUP, LLC, one of the nation’s largest Black publishers, with more than one million readers bimonthly. The company also publishes Legacy Miami and MIA Magazine.

     

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City Of Tamarac

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  • Tamarac Fire Rescue Joins the Elite Ranks of Accredited Fire Agencies Worldwide

    Tamarac Fire Rescue Joins the Elite Ranks of Accredited Fire Agencies Worldwide

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    updated: Mar 11, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., March 11, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    On March 3 at the Center for Public Safety Excellence conference in Orlando, Tamarac Fire Rescue (TFR) received accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), making it the 85th fire and emergency services agency in the world to have both this designation and an ISO Class 1 rating. TFR is the fourth fire department in Broward County to receive CFAI accreditation.

    The CFAI accreditation process helps fire and emergency services agencies achieve excellence through self-assessment so they can continuously improve and enhance their services. It provides a model for applicants to assess how well they perform, after which a team from other agencies evaluates their self-assessment.

    “The safety of Tamarac residents and businesses is the City’s number one priority. I am extremely proud of the work done by our fire safety professionals every day in making sure Tamarac is a first-in-class community,” said Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. 

     

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square-mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City of Tamarac, Public Information Office

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  • The Sugar Hill Gang Headlining Third Annual One Tamarac Multicultural Festival

    The Sugar Hill Gang Headlining Third Annual One Tamarac Multicultural Festival

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    updated: Feb 14, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., February 14, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    The City of Tamarac will celebrate its diversity at the third annual One Tamarac Multicultural Festival on Saturday, Feb. 22. The legendary Sugar Hill Gang will headline the event, performing hip hop music including their 1979 signature song “Rapper’s Delight,” which was the first rap single to become a Top 40 hit.

    The event features a variety of entertainment, cultural exhibits, food vendors, a children’s fun zone and a fireworks finale. It takes place at the Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St., from 4–8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Admission is free.

    In addition to The Sugar Hill Gang, musical acts include The Latin Ensemble, the Melo Groove Steel Orchestra, the Rhythms School of Dance and Marinera en el Mundo Florida.

    “One Tamarac has quickly become one of our largest and most popular community-building events,” said Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. “We’ve got a great lineup this year and look forward to another successful celebration of our multicultural community.”

    Event parking will be limited. The City will provide continuous shuttle bus transportation from Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, and the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd., between 3:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and following the fireworks. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org/SpecialEvents or call (954) 597-3620.

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City of Tamarac, Public Information Office

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  • Tamarac Hosts Medical Marijuana Summit

    Tamarac Hosts Medical Marijuana Summit

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    updated: Feb 7, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., February 7, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    The City of Tamarac is hosting a Medical Marijuana Summit on Thursday, February 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd.

    Learn about the health benefits and risks associated with the use of medical marijuana, how it’s different than CBD products, how and where dispensaries are operated, and regulatory requirements they have to follow.  

    Tamarac’s Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton will facilitate presentations and a panel discussion. Speakers and panelists will include the following experts:

    • Seth A. Hyman, President/CEO, Hempagenix
    • Arby Barroso, Co-founder, Green Roads
    • Dustin Robinson, Founding Partner, Mr. Cannabis Law
    • Daniel Sparks, Director of Compliance, Trulieve
    • Jeff Greene, VP of Marketing, the Florida Hemp Council
    • Maxine Calloway, Community Development Director, City of Tamarac
    • Michelle Weiner, MD, Faculty, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, and Florida Gulf Coast University
    • Vijay S. Choksi, Esq., Compliance Manager, GrowHealthy

    “Medical marijuana is still relatively new to Florida, and there is a lot to learn about its medicinal value and about doing business in this highly regulated industry,” said Vice Mayor Bolton. “I think it’s important that people have the facts.”

    This event is hosted by the City of Tamarac and supported by the Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board.

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City of Tamarac, Public Information Office

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  • Tamarac Commissioner Julie Fishman Reappointed to Two National League of Cities Positions

    Tamarac Commissioner Julie Fishman Reappointed to Two National League of Cities Positions

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    updated: Jan 9, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., January 9, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    Tamarac’s District 3 Commissioner Julie Fishman has been reappointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2020 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) federal advocacy committee and to the 2020 Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Council.

    The EENR committee leads the development of NLC’s federal policy positions on issues involving air and water quality, energy policy, national wetlands policy, noise control and solid and hazardous waste management. As a member, Commissioner Fishman will help shape NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress, with the administration and at home.

    The REAL Council is NLC’s effort to equip members to respond to racial tensions in their communities and address the historical, systemic and structural barriers that further inequity and racism in our nation’s cities. On this council, Commissioner Fishman will help identify common trends across municipalities and develop policy options and responses for cities, towns, and villages.

    “I am honored to continue to work on both of these important initiatives, and to help to shape the conversation at a national level,” said Commissioner Fishman.

    For more information on NLC’s EENR committee, visit https://www.nlc.org/EENR. Visit www.nlc.org/program-initiative/race-equity-and-leadership-real for information on the REAL Council.

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City of Tamarac, Public Information Office

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  • Marlon D. Bolton Selected as Tamarac Vice Mayor

    Marlon D. Bolton Selected as Tamarac Vice Mayor

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    updated: Dec 19, 2019


    TAMARAC, Fla., December 19, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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    Marlon D. Bolton, elected as the City’s District 1 Commissioner in 2016, has been selected to serve a one-year term as Tamarac’s Vice Mayor.

    “I’m honored that my peers on the Commission selected me to fulfill this role and to be the City’s first black vice mayor and the youngest to ever fill this position,” said Vice Mayor Bolton. “My goal is to use the knowledge I’ve garnered as an elected official and in my professional life to work with my colleagues to bring my mission: “one Tamarac, one vision, forward in unity’ to reality.”

    Vice Mayor Bolton serves on a number of boards, including the Broward County Community Action Agency and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport’s Aviation Advisory Board. He is also active with the National Black Caucus of Local and Elected Officials and the National and Florida League of Cities.

    During his tenure as a Commissioner, he has served on the Youth Leadership Committee of the Broward League of Cities, the Municipal Administration Committee of the Florida League of Cities and the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee of the National League of Cities.

    In addition to his public service, Bolton is the Lead Pastor at the Praise Experience Church of North Lauderdale and a County Court Mediator, certified by the Florida Supreme Court. Vice Mayor Bolton holds degrees in Communications and Public Safety Management and he is pursuing a master’s degree in criminal justice at Florida International University.

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City of Tamarac, Public Information Office

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