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CITY SPOTLIGHT
Art mural downtown.
REVITALIZATION
Enhancing the Community Tamarac creates innovative projects and programs by Monique Johnson City of Tamarac
TAMARAC Broward County Pop. 72,509
16 QUALITY CITIES | THIRD QUARTER 2022
Public art at the Colony West Golf Club in Tamarac.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF TAMARAC
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estled just beyond the edge of Florida’s Everglades in Western Broward County is the vibrant, thriving and growing City of Tamarac. Since its founding in 1963, this 12-square-mile city has transformed from a destination for golf-loving retirees into a modern community celebrating its diversity of cultures, backgrounds, ages and experiences. With nearly 72,000 residents and 2,000 businesses, Tamarac is positioned to become one of South Florida’s most sought-after communities to grow families and businesses. “The City of Tamarac is a dynamic city with the population growing 19% in the last 10 years and increasing in diversity,” said City Manager Kathleen Gunn. “Tamarac is home. It is a beloved community in which all walks of life live together equitably and peaceably. It is a city of the future focused on smart forward-reaching plans and inclusivity so that all may thrive.” To support Tamarac’s population growth, city leaders are creating innovative projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents. From engaging citizens through public art
