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Rainy days and hot days in South Florida offer an opportunity to focus on indoor fun. Be a tourist in your in your town and savor fresh sights, attractions and things to do. If you’re on a budget, various venues offer free or inexpensive entry, and some offer deals. It’s a good idea to phone …

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Exhibits about protecting the environment and live bands are featured at an Earth Day festival oceanside in Hollywood. Mother Ocean Music Festival is at the Hollywood Bandshell, on Johnson Street at the beach. The festival in 2024 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, and it’s free to attend. Parking fees apply. Entertainment …

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The open-air CityPlace Doral has a couple of weekly events that are geared to music lovers and to shoppers of handcrafted items. Every Saturday from 6-9 p.m. head to the plaza for live music by a rotating group of bands. Each week, local musicians perform live top 40, Latin and retro hits. The Live Music …

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Pompano Beach is more than a haven for oceanfront views, water sports and living the Florida lifestyle, it also a popular place for happy hour. That’s because this sunny region, nestled in eastern Broward County, boasts mouth-watering restaurants — ranging from quaint hidden gems to popular mainstays — that boast excellent food and drinks deals. …

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Las Olas Oceanside Park  in Fort Lauderdale features occasional free events featuring live bands. Music  in 2024 includes 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Combo. The entertainment is part of Earth Day festivities 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a beach sweep and vendors and yoga for …

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Grab a portable seat or blanket. Free live music events are offered at the Gazebo in Palm Aire in Pompano Beach. Gazebo jazz in 2024 includes: 6 p.m. Saturday February 17 Alex Dean. 6 p.m. Saturday March 16 jazz vocalist Nikki Kidd and Nikki Kidd Band. The venue is 623 Oaks Drive, Pompano Beach 33069. …

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The Normandy Fountain Business Association is hosting a variety of family-friendly events for 2024. Bring the whole family for these gatherings around the iconic fountain, which has been lovingly restored and is the spotlight of the neighborhood’s downtown. Here’s what’s coming up: Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Dance & Romance with Dance Now! Miami’s …

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Enjoy the beautiful Miami Beach weather and free movies – all in one!  The SoundScape Cinema Series screens first-run films for free on a 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall at the New World Center each Wednesday from Oct. 4 to May 2024.  Each film is free to the public and does not require a ticket. Movies …

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Whether it’s an emphasis on romance, hanging out with friends, family and your pet, or treating yourself, Valentine’s Day is a perfect occasion to do something special. South Florida offers plenty of things to do, including free and inexpensive venues and activities.  Some of the Valentine events are before or after Valentine’s Day. 2024 Valentine’s …

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If you out and about Presidents’ Day,  plenty of free and inexpensive things to do are offered in South Florida.  Some are ideal for families with kids, or with adult friends or on your own. In 2024 Presidents’ Day is February 19, and keep reading for  ideas for fun in Broward, greater Palm Beach and …

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