The Lifestyle of Tamarac... An Award-Winning City

An oasis amidst busy Broward County, Tamarac is a neighborhood community blossoming by the day. While the city was once known as a retirement community, more young families and business professionals are finding its small town atmosphere and fantastic location attractive. No matter where you are in Tamarac, you're close to everything. Shopping, parks, business services...are all only minutes away. Within a short driving distance you'll find world-renowned fishing, beaches, yachting, scuba diving and theme parks. Tamarac is 12 square miles in size and therefore is close to its neighboring communities of Coral Springs and Sunrise. Although Broward County itself is heavily populated, Tamarac has room for more residents and businesses. The city is very responsive to the community and is consistently moving forward.

Tamarac is also the recipient of several awards. One of its delightful characteristics is its use of trees to beautify medians, increase shade and enhance their parks. The city earned the 2005 National Arbor Day Foundation's annual "Tree City USA" for the thirteenth time. Tamarace is also one of only seven cities in the nation chosen for honors by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging (AoA). The city received the 2005 "Livable Communities for All Ages" award for "model efforts to make communities more supportive places to live for seniors and all populations."

The Right Location

Our economy has become global, enhancing the diversity of potential businesses in South Florida. Tamarac is in the middle of this rich opportunity. We offer an abundant and proficient workforce in a right-to-work state. Tamarac offers immediate access to interstate highways that connect to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, and high-speed rail service. As well, the city stretches approximately seven miles from Fort Lauderdale on the east to the Everglades on the west. It is crisscrossed by a system of state, county, and city streets and roads with beautifully landscaped medians that speed commerce and residential traffic.

Big on Business

Businesses are attracted to Tamarac for several reasons. According to the Direction Finder survey the top reasons businesses located here include the availability of utilities/communications, the overall image of the community and the attitude of local government toward business. Three out of four businesses surveyed considered the City of Tamarac to be a "business friendly" community. While 93% were generally satisfied with the quality of City services.

The City's mission is to enhance the business climate to provide for the changing needs of Tamarac's citizenry and to maintain a strong tax base. The City of Tamarac is committed to economic development and redevelopment, consistently attracting new businesses to the area.

We invite you to visit Tamarac and experience all our community has to offer you.