City of Pompano Beach
Rita Wells is an experienced marketing and tourism professional with a diverse background in entertainment and partnership management. Currently serving as the Tourism Marketing Manager for the City of Pompano Beach since September 2022, Rita previously held several roles at Visit Lauderdale, including Partner Relations Manager and Marketing Communications Manager from July 2015 to September 2022. As Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Laffing Matterz from April 2002 to September 2018, Rita played a key role in establishing the venue as a renowned destination for dining and entertainment until its closure due to economic challenges. Earlier experience includes a self-managed position as Restaurant Marketing Coordinator at LTP Management and creative contributions as an Ensemble Cast Member at The Crystal Palace from 1989 to 2001. Rita Wells earned a BFA in Musical Theatre from the State University of New York at Fredonia between 1985 and 1989.
City of Pompano Beach
Municipality in the Beautiful City of Pompano Beach. Located in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast, the City of Pompano Beach is the year round home to over 101,000 residents. During season (September through March) the number swells to nearly 165,000 as part-time residents from more inclement environments join us for "fun in the sun". If you are looking for a place to call home where you can put in a days work and still have time to: play a quick nine on a beautiful course, wet a line in waters inhabited by trophy class denizens of the deep, or just unwind with warm sand between your toes and watch the moon rise over the Gulf Stream then Pompano Beach is your kinda place. The National Civic League crowned Pompano Beach the coveted All-America City Award – the nation’s longest running and most prestigious civic recognition program. The All-America City Award encourages and recognizes civic excellence, honoring the communities in which citizens, government, businesses and nonprofit organizations demonstrate successful resolution of critical community issues. Since 1949, more than 4,000 communities have competed and nearly 500 have been designated All- America Cities.