Tamarac 55+ Communities

TAMARAC 55+ COMMUNITIES

There are a plethora of Tamarac 55+ communities in the city's 12 square miles.  Many of these active adult communities consist of condominiums that offer low-maintenance living coupled with a wide array of amenities.  One of the largest Tamarac 55+ communities is The Mainlands of Tamarac Lakes which features affordable single-family homes on zero lot lines.  Many sections of this sprawling community are dog-friendly,  but homes do not feature fenced yards.  Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view detailed information and browse through homes for sale in Tamarac 55+ communities.  Click here to view all Tamarac 55+ homes for sale.

Tamarac is a city in Broward County located west of Fort Lauderdale between Coral Springs and Sunrise.  As of the 2020 Census, the population of Tamarac was 71,897.  Tamarac was originally developed to provide a fun and low-maintenance lifestyle for retirees.  While 27.2% of the population is still 65 years of age or older, there has been major business development in recent years that has attracted a younger demographic with an influx of job opportunities.  According to a 2021 Resident Survey, 74% of respondents feel that Tamarac is a good place to retire and 73% of residents report being very satisfied with the quality of life in the city.

TAMARAC LIFESTYLE

Tamarac is fondly known as "The City for Your Life" offering a healthy active lifestyle for residents with ample green space, well-maintained parks, sports centers for all ages, community events focused on diversity and inclusion, and a plethora of dining options.  Tamarac is also home to Woodmont Hospital with advanced healthcare services and a wide range of specialty care.  While residents don't generally need to travel outside of the city limits for services and recreation, big city lifestyle amenities are easily accessible with Tamarac's proximity to Fort Lauderdale.  Fort Lauderdale offers a thriving art scene, live performance theaters, museums, shopping malls, farmer's markets, and waterfront dining options.  Beach lovers are also right at home in Tamarac with only a thirty-minute drive to the pristine beach and fishing pier in Lauderdale by the Sea.

If you love the outdoors, Tamarac may be the perfect retirement destination for you.  According to a 2021 Resident Survey, 88% of residents are satisfied with the appearance of Tamarac parks. The Woodmont Natural Area is a 22-acre preserve with beautiful walking trails where visitors are likely to encounter barred owls and pileated woodpeckers.  The boardwalk provides a breathtaking view of the cypress swamp with Strangler fig roots dangling from the canopy above.  Sunset Point Park offers a walking/biking trail with exercise stations, picnic shelters with grills that are ideal for gatherings, a playground, and a small amphitheater.  Caporella Park is situated on a lake with a fishing pier.  The park offers picnic benches and grills for visitors to prepare their fresh catch of the day.

The Tamarac sports complex and community center provide the perfect venues for residents to come together.  The city hosts a wide range of special events including free concerts, movie nights, holiday celebrations, festivals, exercise classes, and sporting events. There is even a dog park for large breeds so our furry friends can play too.  Residents can sign up for aquatics classes, sports leagues, and community trips to live theater performances and dinner cruises. The sports complex features basketball, tennis, pickleball, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, and football.  For those that prefer golfing, Tamarac is home to the semi-private Woodmont Country Club with two 18-hole golf courses, and the Colony West Golf Club with spectacular views and top-notch dining.

Tamarac boasts endless dining options with over sixty local family-run restaurants featuring diverse cuisine from all over the globe.  Residents don't need to travel to experience authentic dishes from far away lands with a plethora of flavors right in their backyard.  Just a few of many choices include El Buen Gusto, La Antioquena, Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant, Pollo El Cojido Dominican Restaurant, Milano Italian Grill, Pho Hoa Noodle Soup, Canton Restaurant, Hong Kong City BBQ, and Thai Curry.  Restaurants serving up classic American fare are also readily available with Kate's Restaurant and Orange Tree Breakfast & Lunch being just a few of the favorites among locals.

Ethnic cuisine is just one of the many ways that Tamarac celebrates its rich cultural diversity.  The city affords a strong sense of community that celebrates diversity with a number of events hosted throughout the year to bring residents together. Hispanic Heritage Month features fitness classes with a Latin flair, music, games, and traditional cuisine.  Juneteenth is celebrated with a Freedom Festival featuring cultural arts, live music, food vendors, and a storytime extravaganza.  Caribbean Heritage Month is kicked off each year with food, games, and steel drum performances.  The community gathers for Fourth of July fireworks, Thanksgiving marathons, and Memorial Day parades.  Commissioner Elvin Villalobos sums up the city's vision nicely, "A high quality of life in an inclusive community is the Tamarac way."

HISTORY

Developer Kenneth E. Behring sought to build communities for retirees that offered the low maintenance of condominium living with the privacy afforded by single-family homes. Behring came from humble beginnings in Wisconsin.  He began selling cars at a young age and excelled as a salesman.  He opened his own Pontiac dealership and by the time he was 27 years old, he amassed a million-dollar fortune, which was significant wealth in the 1950s.  Despite his success in the auto industry, Behring's real passion was building.  He followed his dream and headed to sunny South Florida in 1956 to develop apartments in Fort Lauderdale.  Frustrated by building codes in Fort Lauderdale, Behring and his team decided to start their own city.  They acquired uninhabitable acreage in present-day Tamarac and carried out the daunting task of clearing the land and drudging canals.

Behring's developments offered a fun active lifestyle for retirees with a host of amenities from golfing to swimming.  The association took care of maintaining the residences for a $23.00 monthly fee.  The developments were an instant success and Behring had to purchase more land to keep up with the demand.  As all-age communities began to spring up next to the active adult neighborhoods, the population grew, and new roads, hospitals, schools, and businesses were developed to accommodate the growing population.  Tamarac was incorporated in 1963.  You can visit the Tamarac Historical Society for an intriguing account of the city's history.  While the city's website offers great transparency on plans for the future with a strong focus on development, economic growth, the implementation of technology to better serve the community, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

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