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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.

Entertaining and festive, Symphony of Lights is a free outdoor light show.  It’s on display at Gulfstream Park Village, an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Hallandale. The dynamic light display, every hour on the hour 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. November 13-December 31, dances to holiday music. The display features over 250,000 LED …

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Regional parks in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield, Hollywood & others offer family-fun evening events with hayrides. The fun includes roasting DIY S’mores around a fire. The price is $4 for ages 3 & older, with pre-registration and pre-payment required. Reserve Online or at your park. Entry to parks is usually free on weekdays, including Friday nights. …

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Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale offers floating transportation on the Intracoastal Waterway and New River, with opportunities for discounts. During the holiday season, Water Taxi offers Holiday Lights Tours. Float along the waterway and savor the array of residential displays and other holiday decorations along the route. Holiday Lights Tours Holiday lights excursions are offered …

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Enjoy a theme festival at TY Park in Hollywood featuring an exciting world of swordsmen, knights and royalty. Medieval fun is November 13, 14, 20 & 21, and discount opportunities are offered. Camelot Days includes entertainment, jousting, contests, vendors, fun for youngsters & games. Regular prices are $20 for adults and teenagers, $10 for ages …

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In South Florida, food festivals & food events offer enticing opportunities to taste a variety of scrumptious fare, usually from local restaurants & vendors. Often the events include live entertainment, art exhibits, epicurean demonstrations or other activities. For some events, tickets are required and the fee includes food and drinks. Occasionally, deals are offered & …

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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events, which are returning from hiatus, are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. Musicians & bands perform at different points along Riverwalk  off Las Olas Boulevard.  If you’d like, bring your own picnic …

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Dozens of exciting rides, food & entertainment are featured at Broward Fair. When: November 18-December 5, with opportunities for deals. Venue: Margate, fairgrounds off U.S. 441 & Margate Boulevard Entry  for most days is $10.  Ride wristbands are extra, usually $25 or $30.  Deals are offered. Wristband deals include these &  others free entry with …

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Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River in Fort Lauderdale for sightseeing, photography & romantic walks. It also serves as a scenic venue for occasional outdoor events, festivals and live entertainment. Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park.  It’s ideal for an outdoorsy …

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