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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 Islamorada and Key West, beer breweries offer the public opportunities for tours. They include Florida Keys Brewing offered upon request by phone reservation, 200 Morada Way, Islamorada 33036, 305-916-5206, free Islamorada Beer Company offers brief tour offered by request, 82229 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, 305-440-2162, free Waterfront Brewery 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and …

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Entertainment is presented free for patrons enjoying Schooner Wharf bar in Key West. The featured band or other acts perform most days at the venue, usually evenings and sometimes during the day. The bar is at  202 William Street, Key West, 305-292-3302, with information about who’s performing is on Schooner Wharf website.  

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Folks who buy fares online for Old Town Trolley in Key West save a few bucks. The online fee for the sightseeing tour for teenagers and adults is $28.30 online, or $31.45 at the ticket booth, including tax. The online price for ages 4 to 12 is $9.45, or $10.50 at the ticket booth. The trolley …

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Not offered until further notice Toddlers, babies and pre-schoolers are treated to a fresh play space  at Broward Library in downtown Fort Lauderdaled esigned for babies and kids to age 5. Along with toys and books, the play area features a village theme with activity areas including a  playhouse, stores,  a boat in the ocean and a train. Active …

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Note: Activities paused until further notice Deerfield Island Park in north Broward, a natural area accessible by a free boat shuttle, offers free bird walks. The bird walk events, for adults and kids ages 8 and older, are 8:30 a.m. the first Saturdays of most months in fall, winter and spring. Pre-registration is required for the walks, 954-357-5100 Space is …

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Activities suspended until further notice   For a fun, unique and relatively inexpensive family activity in north Broward, hop aboard a steam train. A functioning model train runs at Tradewinds Park for kids and adults the third weekend of the month. Tickets are $1.50 for train rides, and the weekend entry fee to the park for anyone 6 and older …

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Fun activities for kids are featured during free events at an eco-theme attraction in Key West. The activities are 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. most third Saturdays of the month. The venue is the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 35 E. Quay Road, Key West, 305-809-4750 The events are tailored for youngsters in kindergarten to fifth grade. Entry to the Eco-Discovery Center …

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Lovable features about the Florida Keys include its artistic vibe, and that includes art in public places. Paintings, sculptures and other works of art are displayed indoors and outdoors at public places, including fire stations and other buildings. Big Pine Key Community Center Big Pine Key Fire Station Freeman Justice Center Key West International Airport …

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