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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.

For those who appreciate enticing and budget-friendly things to do in Broward, April offers festivals and events with live entertainment that don’t require a wad of dough. Free & Inexpensive festivals and other events  in April 2024 include Dancing in the Street, Oakland Park Slip into your dancing shoes for Dancing in The Street 6 …

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Rock out with a free live performance in Hollywood. Bands are featured at occasional events at Boulevard Heights amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood 33020. Events in 2024 include 7 p.m. Friday,  March 29 Silver Wings Band performs rock favorites 7 p.m. Friday, April 19 The Fabulons Parking is free. Bring a blanket or portable seat. …

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Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money.    You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …

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If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or  round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the …

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Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …

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YMCA South Florida organizations offer free swim lessons for water safety. The lessons are for kids, teens and adults. In 2024, free lessons are March 25-29, and registration is required online. YMCA facilities in Broward offering free swim instruction include Pembroke Pines, Weston, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale. Residency in Broward is not required. …

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Taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2024 is rescheduled due to weather for 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from …

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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offers deals. Some deals are offered to shoppers with or without the Family Rewards program. Ikea Restaurant deals include: Mondays $3 for 8-piece Veggie & Plant Ball plates, requires Family Rewards ID, while the promotion …

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