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Kids Eat Free deal weekdays at Original Pancake House restaurants in South Florida
Youngsters who dine with their parents week days at participating Original Pancake House restaurants in South Florida eat on the house. Kids eat free with an eligible purchase of an adult meal Mondays to Fridays at several Original Pancake House restaurants in South Florida. It’s probably a good idea to phone first to be sure […]
Tri-Rail offers $5 all-day fares on weekends in South Florida
On weekends, Tri-Rail offers $5 all-day fares its train routes in South Florida. Tri-Rail runs from Miami to West Palm Beach. On weekdays, regular one-way fares are $2.50 to $6.90 for adults, depending on the route. Kids age 4 and younger ride for free. Information is on the Tri-Rail website or 800-874-7245 Other posts and […]
Butterfly Garden
Smarty Plants Nursery in Homestead invites the public to come and see butterflies, like the Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing, in their butterfly garden. This is an ongoing free event at any time. Please call 7863493505 to let them know when you will be passing by so that someone will be available to meet you. Smarty Plants Nursery is […]
Are you ready for mango trafficking season?
Are you ready for tropical fruit trafficking season? Mango season is late this year, but it is beginning with the varieties that ripen first. The bounty of the mango tree means that the fruit is abundant during a Miami summer, and those who don’t have their own mango trees should be making friends with neighbors. […]
Where to learn about South Florida gardening
If you’re a newcomer to South Florida, or perhaps you’ve lived her for a while but are ready to try gardening for the first time, you have a few things to learn. Gardening in South Florida is not like gardening in my hometown of Kansas City, Mo., for example. But if you want to learn […]
New site showcases free and cheap things to do in the Triangle in North Carolina
The Triangle–the area of North Carolina anchored by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill–is a thriving, growing region. Boasting three major universities, the University of North Carolina, Duke University and N.C. State University, it’s home to countless cultural, entertainment, arts and sports events. A new site, Triangle on the Cheap, is gathering all the free and […]
How to get or renew a Florida driver’s license
If you’re new to Florida, you will need to get a Florida driver’s license and register your car here. You’ve got 10 days to register your car and 30 days to get a new license. If you have a driver’s license from another state, you won’t have to take a test. Our top tip about […]
8 romantic things to do in Miami
There are times you want to take your significant other to a place where the atmosphere is as romantic as you are, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or just time for a romantic moment. Miami has no shortage of romantic locales and places you can take your sweetie to share your love, whether it’s the beach, […]
Leica Store free talks on photography
Join the Leica Store Miami for “Leica Lounge Miami,” a monthly lecture series featuring presentations by local photographers, editors, gallerists and educators. The free events are designed to create and inspire the local photography community through sharing images and exchanging ideas. The events are usually at 7 pm on the first Thursday of the month. See […]
Miami social media updates your friends don’t want to hear
No one appreciates how we suffer in Miami in winter. I have worn socks for three consecutive days, which shows how hard a winter we are having. I haven’t been able to eat breakfast on the screened porch for at least a week. Life is tough in South Florida in winter. But when we […]
