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If you’re on a quest to discover a place where you can take the kids and enjoy the day for next to nothing, then the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is definitely a place for the whole family to enjoy an authentic outdoor Florida adventure. And best of all, admission is free! There is no charge …

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On the second Thursday of the month, after the Frost Art Museum closes for the day, it will present an after-hours experience called Tertulia Nights. In case you didn’t know, according to Wikipedia, a tertulia is a word of Spanish origin that means a social gathering with literary or artistic overtones. The aim is to …

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Nab a discount for  enchanting Butterfly World in North Broward.  The popular walk-through attraction, which is at Tradewinds Park,  features free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Regular prices are $32.50 for guests age 12 and older, $22.50 for children age 3-11 and free for …

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Want to visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden? The 83-acre garden in Coral Cables, established in 1938, offers visitors a chance to see all kinds of rare and interesting tropical plants. Fairchild also hosts festivals, workshops and classes all year. Admission to this Coral Gables attraction typically costs $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and $15.95 …

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How to get around on Brightline Brightline’s trains leave almost hourly seven days a week and connect downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The newest stops added are in Aventura and Boca Raton and will serve Orlando International Airport in 2023. The private rail puts an emphasis on a pleasant experience for patrons …

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The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood offers free entry from noon to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of most months. In addition to art exhibits on display, Free Arts! Family Day often includes family-friendly activities. Regular prices other days are $7 for adults and $4 for kids, students and seniors. Entry is free for …

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Free beach parking might seem like a dream in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, but plenty of spaces can be found along Palm Beach County’s 37 miles of coastline.   The free beachside parking spots get easier to find as you travel north from Boca Raton to Tequesta.   To keep up with latest news, sign …

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It’s hot outside, and we’re all looking for interesting things to do inside, in the air conditioning. This week provides a great opportunity to visit museums in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The first weekend of the month brings a variety of regular museum free days.  Plus, local museums also have a number of …

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