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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.

In South Florida and other parts of the Sunshine State, farms are selling produce to the public. The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association offers a list of participating farms. But before shopping, the site suggests verifying supply availability, preferably on the Facebook page of the farm you are interested in, or phoning. Get more details online. …

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Wonderful animal rescue organizations and their partners in South Florida are offering opportunities to receive free pet food. Some are intended for eligible applicants. Please return to this article. We’re adding other information.  The Pet Project organization in Wilton Manors offers free food by appointment to eligible residents based on income of less than $1,500 …

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Florida Grand Opera is offering FGO GO entertainment online featuring emerging artists from the FGO Studio. Programs, which are added intermittently, include: “Art Song,” written for solo voice and piano Singers’ Choice, featuring artists performing an aria that inspired who each is as an artist Recorded concerts featuring highlights of “Rigoletto” and “El Matrimonio Secreto” …

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Related — Read our Feature Ideas for Free & Inexpensive Outdoor Recreation in Broward Lace up your walking shoes. Broward Parks feature nature trails & free and inexpensive nature walks at different parks and natural areas. For tours, pre-registration is required for some. If registration is not required, it’s wise to phone to verify the …

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  Entertainment, food trucks, & art vendors are featured at Old Town Untapped events in downtown Pompano Beach. Festivities are 6 p.m. – 10 p.m November 5 and other first Fridays, with free entry Venue:  NE 1st Street and North Flagler Avenue &  Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First Street, Pompano 33060 Information is online …

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Play with kid-safe Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality educational devices. Broward Library is offering opportunities to borrow VR & AR devices for free. Various library branches offer them. Read a description from the Press Release about the objects. “Merge Cubes open up an amazing world of 3D learning, exploring and play that engages the imagination and provides …

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