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Wonderful pets are available for adoption from the Broward animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, usually with no fees required.  Broward County is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats. A $20 deposit is required for dog weighing less than 25 pounds. If adding a fluffy friend to your family is of interest, adoptable pets are …

Funk. Jazz. R&B music. Popular South Florida performers are featured at Soulful Sundays in Pompano Beach. The concert series celebrating the history and culture of African Americans. The events are usually 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.second Sundays with $10 tickets. Tickets are $10 online. No tickets are sold at the door. Performances in 2024 include …

If you’re a fan of pinball and arcade games, Silverball Retro Arcade in Delray is on point. It’s described as an interactive museum featuring oodles of games, including games dating back decades. Drinks and food are available for purchase. Players pay an entry fee, and game play is included. Regular fees are $15 -$20 per …

For a fresh approach to navigating sights and shopping in Fort Lauderdale, step aboard a free water trolley. The LauderGO Water Trolley ferries guests along a scenic route to an assortment of  points along the New River, all for free. The Water Trolley service is separate from Water Taxi vessels. Fees apply for Water Taxi. …

For a frugal spin on bowling with friends, browse deals and discounts offered in Broward. With these 2023 deals, it’s wise to phone first to be sure the offer is valid the day you want to bowl and lanes are available. Lanes availability varies especially with parties, league activities and other events. AMF Pembroke Pines …

The historic Bonnet House & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional events. Bonnet House is one of the oldest buildings in Broward County. It was built as a private home in 1920, on land bought by Broward pioneer Hugh Taylor Birch in …

Entry is free to browse art exhibits at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale. The gallery and gift shop feature paintings, pottery, sculptures and other work of South Florida artists. The venue is usually open Mondays – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Saturdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., it’s wise to  phone first to verify. …

Dust off your skates & skateboards. The town of Weston enhanced Tequesta Trace Park with a skate park that includes ramps and rails. Entry is free. The park is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tequesta Trace Skate Park is at Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston 33326. The skate park is for inline …

For indoor fun, plenty of people are drawn to arcades.  If you want a game playing excursion that’s friendlier to your budget, some arcades in Broward, Dade, and greater Palm Beach offer deals Participating Bowlero bowling venues offer half-price arcade games Wednesdays. Venues include Broward Bowlero, 8200 W. State Road 84, Davie 33324, 954-473-8822 Bowlero, …

If tacos and burritos are your thing, Tijuana Flats offers promotions. The deals are offered at participating restaurants.  Tijuana Flats deals and promotions include Fridays and Saturdays deal in July is $20 for  2 Entrées, 2 Drinks, and 1 Starter Tuesdays deal is $6.99 for 2 tacos, chips and drink Thursdays deal is $7.99 for …

Female sea turtles like the South Florida shoreline for laying eggs. They waddle out from the waves in the darkness onto the beach, deposit dozens of eggs into a sand nest, then return to the water. It’s a part of nature that Florida residents delight in — especially if they see it in person. Several …