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Fern Forest is featuring a native plant sale with vendors selling varieties of foliage that are preferable for South Florida yards. A plant sale in 2024 is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, and entry is free. Native plants are often preferable financially and environmentally. They usually are don’t require excess watering and …

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The folks at citytheatre.com are hosting “City Reads,” featuring live musical accompaniment and professional actors reading fast and funny short plays exploring various topics. After the readings, attendees are invited to stick around for a lively community conversation. Admission is free, refreshment prices vary. Click here for info on Key Biscayne. Here is the lineup …

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If you’re a fashionista, then this Mana Fashion Earth Day event is for you: Explore EcoDenim via augmented reality, and a lot of other really cool stuff. Mana Fashion Services in Wynwood will host this three-day event to help educate the public in a series of free workshops about the ins and outs of sustainable …

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Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And to the planet. As an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $125 per toilet when replacing an older model with a more efficient, low-flow, WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible …

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This is going to be an especially fun day to take a train ride! Not only will there be costumed characters, magicians and balloon artists (on certain Tri-Rail trains), but also more activities are planned with discounts and deals at museums and eateries. What: Family Ride & Play Day to explore Downtown Miami When: Saturday, …

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Free paper shredding and safe prescription disposal are offered by Broward Sheriff’s Office exclusively for Broward residents. Shred-A-Thon events are intended to avoid identity theft by shredding personal papers with private information.  The events also accept old unused prescription medications for safe disposal.  In fact, incentives are offered for turning in prescriptions. The reward is …

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Fix flat tires, adjust brakes and do other simple repairs on your bike at DIY repair stations at 7 parks in Weston. The fixit bike repair stations, which are free to access, include an air pump, select tools and a place to suspend the bike so the wheels spin freely. A QR label leads smart phone …

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Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach offers water-spritzing features for playful pooches. It’s a fun venue for water-loving pets and people who adore their dogs. In 2024, the dog park opens Saturday, April 13, with entry fees of $5 per day for up to 3 dogs in a family. Entry …

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Do you and your dog like to dress up in costumes? Do you and your dog resemble each other? Do you and your dog enjoy mingling with other furry friends and their hoomans? Do you and your dog often exercise together, play games or run obstacle courses? If you answered in the affirmative to any …

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How to get around on Brightline Brightline’s trains leave almost hourly seven days a week and connect downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, plus travel to Orlando. The private rail puts an emphasis on a pleasant experience for patrons and offers a variety of incentives for first-time riders to try the train.  Add …

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Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town play area.  For a stroll, a boardwalk runs along a lake. Dogs are welcome to nose around Pawgrass Dog Park. Welleby Park, 954-747-4600, is at …

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