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Tamarac approves limited alcohol sales at city‑approved events in parks after lengthy debate, 3‑2
Summary
The City Commission voted 3–2 on June 11 to amend the parks code to allow sale and service of alcoholic beverages at city‑approved special events and permitted activities, subject to manager approval and vendor requirements including state licensing and insurance.
The Tamarac City Commission voted 3–2 on June 11 to allow the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages at city‑approved special events and permitted activities in city parks, provided the event organizer obtains prior written approval from the city manager or designee and vendors meet licensing and insurance requirements.
The adopted ordinance amends Chapter 15 (Parks and Recreation), Section 15‑88, to permit alcohol in conjunction with a special event, program or permitted activity when the event organizer secures the required approvals and vendor credentials. Parks Director Melissa Petrone said the change would require vendors who serve alcohol to follow the same vendor protocols the city already uses — plus state licensing and additional…
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