Tamarac Lowers Flags to Honor Coral Springs Vice Mayor

City facilities pay tribute to Nancy Metayer after her recent passing.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:06pm

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A close-up view of an American flag hanging at half-staff on a municipal building, with the flag's fabric and pole casting long shadows across the facade in warm, golden light, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and civic mourning.A solemn tribute to a respected community leader, as a city lowers its flags in mourning.Coral Springs Today

The city of Tamarac, Florida has lowered flags at all municipal facilities to half-staff in honor of Nancy Metayer, the late Vice Mayor of neighboring Coral Springs. Metayer's death earlier this month prompted an outpouring of tributes across Broward County.

Why it matters

As an elected leader in a neighboring community, Metayer's passing is being recognized by Tamarac as a sign of respect and solidarity between the two cities. Her role as Vice Mayor made her a prominent figure in Broward County politics.

The details

On Friday, April 17th, the City of Tamarac issued a statement announcing that flags at all city facilities would be lowered to half-staff in honor of Nancy Metayer, the Vice Mayor of Coral Springs who passed away earlier in the month. Metayer's death has prompted tributes from leaders across Broward County.

  • Flags were lowered to half-staff on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Nancy Metayer

The late Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, whose passing has been honored by the neighboring city of Tamarac.

City of Tamarac

The municipal government of Tamarac, Florida, which lowered flags at its facilities to half-staff in tribute to Nancy Metayer.

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The takeaway

The gesture by Tamarac to lower flags in honor of the Coral Springs Vice Mayor demonstrates the interconnectedness of communities within Broward County and the respect shown between neighboring cities, even after the loss of a prominent local leader.