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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.

For a fun free outdoor excursion, treat yourself to a tour of vibrant paintings on the exteriors of structures in a quaint downtown setting. Downtown Hollywood Murals offers a unique attraction in Broward in an easily walkable route. The display features about 30 original works of art showcasing artists from South Florida & other parts …

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Hollywood Beach bandshell is a delightful venue for free live outdoor oceanside entertainment. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Local bands & fans rocking out. Hollywood beach bandshell is on lovely Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Entertainment, which is usually 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., includes  Wednesday, November 3 | Electric Piquete (Latin Jazz) Thursday, Nov 4 | …

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Nab a free ride in Pompano in an electric vehicle with a spunky, fun design. The free shuttle service offers transportation within designated areas of Pompano, including Piers in Pompano Beach Downtown district for shopping & restaurants beachfront & beachfront hotels The shuttle service is available as of April 26.  For requesting shuttles, use the …

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Vintage vehicles are the draw for a private attraction in Sunrise, which features dozens of restored automobiles displayed in vignettes representing different decades.  Regular entry fees are $6 for ages 4-14 & $12 for adults.  Entry is free for first responders and active U.S. military The venue is open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. week …

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South Regional Library in Pembroke Pines is offering a free festival featuring online activities and demonstrations for kids. Free kits with supplies are available if ordered early, while supplies last. Pick up kits at South Regional library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33024. Kits are windsock craft for ages 3-5 cornstarch blocks for ages 3-5 …

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Festival Marketplace is an indoor shopping venue with a bazaar-like ambiance. It features about 250 vendors, which are primarily independent shops. The marketplace also puts on shopping & entertainment events and offers deals. Free events Free turkeys  10  a.m. November 21 while supplies last Vintage Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Third Saturdays, includes vendors …

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