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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.

Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water. Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others.  Prior to venturing out, phone first. Some parks require pre-payment for watercraft rentals, and occasionally rentals are not available for other reasons. Broward Parks offering boat rentals include Quiet …

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Organizations continue offering free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Face coverings are required at all of these sites. If your organization is distributing food, please email complete info to editor@miamionthecheap.com or news@miamionthecheap.com.  This list is regularly updated to reflect new distribution …

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Refreshing fun is offered at pools, water parks and water playgrounds in South Florida.   Entry for pools & water parks is often relatively inexpensive, especially for municipal venues. Some pools & water parks are not open until further notice. Public Pools Plenty of parks and recreation facilities in South Florida feature public pools with relatively …

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In The Oasis shopping area at Sawgrass in Sunrise, an indoor arcade and family-friendly recreation venue offers deals & discounts. In The Game deals include $5 off with sign up for e-mail & $10 playcard on your birthday Tuesdays — free mini bowling with meal purchase Tuesdays — free kids meal with purchased entree Wednesdays …

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On weekends and holidays, some Broward regional parks charge a $1.50 fee per person to enter. For those who jaunt out to the parks regularly on weekends, the Parks Passports may be an attractive deal. The annual park pass costs $25 for individuals and $60  for families with up to 6 people in a vehicle. The passports are sold at …

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Restaurants in South Florida offer  family-friendly deals, including free food for kids. Often, free-kid’s-meal deals require purchase of at least one adult entrée. With these deals, participation at individual restaurants may vary and restrictions and exceptions may apply. Because vendors sometimes switch out their promotions, it’s wise to phone first to be sure the deal is …

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Nab a discount for enchanting Butterfly World in north Broward.   The popular walk-through attraction features free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage, thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Discounts for Butterfly World include $5 off regular prices or other deal, use online discount voucher, offered on the website $5 off voucher …

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If you’re interested in picking up a fresh, at-home activity, producing edible indoor plants such as radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home is fun, relatively easy and relatively inexpensive. For wisdom on the topic, we solicited tips from a South Florida urban horticulture program specialist affiliated with the University of Florida …

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