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Events, including an auto show, are offered occasionally at a unique shopping venue in Pompano Beach. Festival Marketplace, at 2900 W. Sample Road, is a bit like a bazaar. It features about 250 vendors, which are primarily independent shops. The marketplace occasionally offers events and entertainment. Free events at Festival Marketplace Car Show Cars of …

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Meet the Enjoy The Wood map – a small idea that turned into a big reality!  From a garage startup to $2 million on Kickstarter, the family-owned company Enjoy the Wood has gone from zero to woodcraft virtuosos. Enjoy The Wood specializes in creating handmade wooden world maps with meticulous attention to detail. The maps …

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This two-day festival not only features the best that a flower show and expo has to offer, but it also will host many art exhibits, musical performances, dance showcases, educational sessions and a versatile vendors market. The festival takes place at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, from 9 a.m. …

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Family Farms in Davie offers produce for purchase, including occasional U-pick items, flower fields and activities. The farm with farm animals on display is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; and 10 a.m. to 10  p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, usually with free entry. Fees apply for some activities and events. Family Farms, …

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For folks who like friendly outdoor events featuring food trucks, artisan vendors and interesting items to purchase, Equality Park After Dark in Broward is a free event. Equality Park After Dark events are usually  6 p.m – 10 p.m. third Thursdays, with free parking. The venue is Equality Park,  2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors …

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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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Oh, the times, they are a changing … and there’s more jingle in the pocketbook! The cord has been cut, the savings are stacking up and it hasn’t been all that painful, thanks to free FAST channels (scroll down for explanation). For many years, my basic and extended cable subscription was included in my condo’s …

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Eligible apparel, household items and other goods are typically half-price on Wednesdays at participating Salvation Army Family Stores. The deals are valid for lots of items at the thrift stores including shoes, purses, jewelry and other items, except furniture. Salvation Army Family Stores in Broward are usually open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays …

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Florida is offering shoppers savings on eligible purchases of apparel, school supplies, and electronic devices including laptops, desktops and tablets. Florida Back To School sales tax holidays are events in which state sales tax is withheld on qualifying products. The savings is for students and all others. In 2024, an extra back to school  tax …

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