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With a focus on protecting oceans and sea turtles, an educational venue in South Florida features interactive displays and a resident rescued sea turtle. Entry is free for Marine Environmental Education Center, often called MEEC. A donation of $3 is recommended. The facility is run through a partnership of Broward Parks and Recreation and Nova …

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In South Florida, parks are treasures, especially for free and inexpensive fun. Mickel Park in Wilton Manors offers a Splash Pad with squirting water for youngsters. Entry to the park, playground and Splash Pad are free. Mickel Park is at 2675 NW 7th Avenue, Wilton Manors 33111 The park is usually open 7 a.m. to 9 …

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 Venue re-opens November 20 with holiday display We’re all about sharing information about delightful attractions in Broward, especially when they offer free entry. Plantation Historical Museum, which offers free entry, features interesting exhibits and displays, including a vintage fire truck. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Tuesdays, …

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Got a 4th grade student in the house? If so, thanks to the Every Kid in a Park initiative, that fourth grader, plus everyone else in the family, can get into any United States National Park for FREE. You simply need to download the FREE National Parks Admission Pass here, print it out and show it at any national park, …

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Comcast is expanding its low-cost Internet program, which currently serves low-income families and those in public housing, to low-income senior citizens and community college students. It’s called the Internet Essentials program and it provides basic Internet service for $9.95 a month. As part of the seniors pilot program, seniors can access affordable Internet service, get a free …

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These indie flicks at the South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center are just $7. Screenings are from 8:30 pm-1 am. Meet the director/filmmaker after the screening at most of the events. Here’s the schedule for 2017-18: Sept. 15: Pushing Dead Oct. 20: Score: A film music documentary Nov. 4: Romeo is bleeding Feb. 16: Deej March 16: Purple Dreams  …

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One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. Best of all, each student can buy another ticket, and anyone of any age can use the second ticket. …

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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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