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Patti Roth

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.

If you’re a dessert enthusiast, enticing restaurant deals, discounts & free offers add extra sweetness to your treat. With restaurant deals, exceptions & variations may apply. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Participating Krispy Kreme stores are offering a free Original Glazed doughnut when you display your COVID-19 vaccination card.  The offer is valid at participating shops during …

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For the winter holidays, South Florida lights up with dazzling holiday parades. Pick your favorites. It’s ideal as a holiday tradition with family and friends. Some events feature  toy drives if you’d like to drop off  an unwrapped present.  Pride Parade Fort Lauderdale Pride Parade & Festival November 20 & 21. Parade is 11 a.m. …

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Dining out, picking up take-out & ordering food for delivery are extra appealing when you score a discount at restaurants in Plantation, Pompano, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Dania, Deerfield and other towns in South Florida. Satisfy your appetite for a tasty deal with offers in this list. Restrictions, exceptions & limitations may apply. Offers are based …

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Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa dropping in. Usually lighting festivities are free. For some events, parking fees apply. Light-up events in Broward   Light Up Galt …

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You name it. Family-friendly fun. Yoga. Educational workshops. Tutoring. Technology & digital equipment.  Take-home tablets. Language lessons. Entertainment. It’s likely offered at a Broward library. Or,  online via the website. Most everything offered from Broward Library is free.  If you need a library card, obtain it  for free, including online versions. Read our feature, Register …

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Savor the outdoors. Especially when South Florida weather is delightful. Pick your favorites. Art fairs. Festivals. Picnics. Parades. Nature walks. Holiday festivities. Outdoor movies. Live music. Featured free outdoor events November 18 Light Up Galt featuring Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds orchestra & Shane Duncan Band, read Light Up Galt with live entertainment & Winter Holiday …

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Family Stores run by Salvation Army offer extra discounts. Apparel and eligible accessories are  half price on Wednesdays at participating stores.  Eligible merchandise, except furniture and electronics, is 25 percent off on Saturdays. Prior to shopping, please phone first & verify hours the store is open Family Stores in Broward are usually open 10 a.m. …

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Entry is free for Food Truck events at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Select your favorite fare from a variety of food vendors. Or mix & match. Fees apply for food & beverages purchased from vendors. Food truck events, sometimes with live entertainment, are 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteer Park is at 12050 W. …

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