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Patti Roth, the editor of Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap, scouts out state and national deals, discounts and coupons for our readers, finding the real deals and presenting them in an easy-to-read format. A veteran newspaper and magazine writer and a longtime South Florida resident, she has written for The Miami Herald, The Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Travel and Life, E Environmental Magazine, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, US Architecture and Earth911.com. Send your cheap tips to her at info@fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com.

Pack up your portable seats for free outdoor events in Tamarac that include live bands, food trucks and inflatables for youngsters. Groove on the Grass events in 2024 include: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1. The band is T-Wave. The venue is Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5. The …

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Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Many events are free or inexpensive. In winter, South …

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The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.  The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association …

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Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

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Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida.  For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free live entertainment. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk The promenade runs along the Atlantic Ocean with the rolling surf and breezy palms on one side and businesses, restaurants …

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Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation 33324. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are usually permitted. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitteds. Events at Plantation Walk include …

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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers free concerts and free dancing outdoor in the city’s downtown area in winter and spring. Friday Night Music Local bands perform once a month on Friday evenings in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The free music performances, weather permitting, are 6 to 10 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month in winter and spring.  Music events in …

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Residents are able to receive vaccinations, nutritional advice and other free health resources while a health van is based at recreation facilities in Hollywood. The health van is in Hollywood for a limited time, and is offered different days at different venues. The resources are for kids and adults. Here is the schedule: 9 a.m. …

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Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries galore are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beer fest in 2024 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at  Deerfield beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from another parking venue. The event …

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Sports enthusiasts and families are drawn to Weston Regional Park for its array of features.  The park amenities include shaded playground roller hockey rinks beach tennis pickleball sand volleyball picnic shelters lighted exercise path bike DIY repair station EV vehicle station basketball and athletic  fields The park offers a variety of free occasional events, including …

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