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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.

Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo has a coupon on its website for for $5 off the 9:15 a.m. glass bottom boat tour, $5 off a 9 a.m. snorkel tour and $5 off the 9 a.m. scuba tour. For information and reservations, phone 305-451-6300 for snorkel and boat tours and 305-451-6322 for scuba.

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Entry is always free to the  The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West, which that showcases the local ecosystems with interactive displays and exhibits. Among the exhibits is a mock version of the Aquarius ocean laboratory. The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center  is  open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Tuesdays through Saturdays, 305-809-4750. The venue offers  Discovery Saturday programs …

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BYOB. Bring Your Own Boat. Accessibilty by boat — private, rented or tour — is a must to these islands, then admission is $2.50  for enjoying these Florida state parks in the Upper Keys. * Indian Key Historic State Park, Mile Marker 85.5, 305-664-2540 , accessbile by canoe or kayak. * Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, …

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