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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.

Slip into your shopping shoes. South Florida offers a variety of unique, quirky and interesting venues that provide enticing,  shopping excursions. It’s an excellent opportunity to support local vendors. Featured events November 13-14 Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation 33323, craft fair, free entry & free parking  Interesting Shopping Venues ArtServe gift shop features …

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Regardless of the weather in The Sunshine State, South Florida embraces Autumn with festivals and other seasonal events. In addition to fall festivals featuring such icons as pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows, South Florida offers a rich array of other events. Food  festivals. Art shows. Music festivals. Pull out your favorite plaid shirt and roll up …

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Online interactive homework help for younger kids and older students and online employment help are offered for free. Broward Library’s website offers excellent homework & employment resources. Information from Broward library: Using the library’s online resource Brainfuse, tutoring for any age student is available from anywhere by typing in your library card number or an Instant …

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Shop for fresh produce, enticing prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor & other items from South Florida vendors, farmers &  artisans. In Broward, farmers markets and other vendor markets often include extra features. Some include yoga, live entertainment or petting zoos. Vendor fairs & farmers markets offer opportunities for delightful outdoor family & solo excursions, …

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Entertainment, activities for kids and ethnic foods are featured at a free family-friendly festival showcasing diversity represented in Sunrise. Festivities are 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 13, with free entry. 5:05 p.m. – Wild Bulls Dance Group 5:15 p.m. – Encore Dance 5:30 p.m. – Serenity Center for the Arts 5:45 p.m. – Soca …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie, a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens & tram tours, offers occasional extra events & activities including yoga, harvest festival fun, live entertainment, and opportunities for deals. Deals & Extra Events included with regular entry fees  Live music outdoors 1 p.m. November 14 Gypsy Stars, flamenco 1 p.m. November 21 …

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If you’re interested in upgrading your outdoor irrigation system, perhaps you’ll qualify for a rebate of $200 to $600. Different factors determine eligibility for Broward residents, including Where you reside, use eligibility map your existing irrigation is operational your existing irrigation uses metered city water If you’re eligible,  apply online prior to performing any upgrades. …

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