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Officials from Broward Animal Division are offering a free device for pets. The free devices are microchips, teeny devices inserted into the pet that offer digital identification information. In 2023, free appointments for Broward residents are offered in June online. Broward Animal Division is at 2400 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33312. Free & inexpensive …

For dining out, some people prefer lively food truck events.  Rock The Block food truck events are offered 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. third Saturdays in Dania, and usually include DJ entertainment and games. Some events include live entertainment. Rock The Block is outdoors at the Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, …

For errands, sightseeing or scooting around for fun, a network of self-serve bike pickup and dropoff stations are available in Fort Lauderdale. Bike-share bikes are intended for relatively brief point-to-point excursions. Regular bikes and electric bikes are offered.   Regular Fees $5 for each 30 minutes $35 and $88 for memberships, which includes some free trips …

Delight in foods and live entertainment representing Asian-American and Pacific Islander friends and neighbors. Asian American and Pacific Islander Evening in 2023 is 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. May 6 outdoors in the park at 6900 Miramar Parkway, Miramar 33023. Entry to the event is free. Asian food items and drinks are available for purchase. …

Entry is free for an NHL hockey festival in Fort Lauderdale loaded with fun hockey activities and events for kids and adults. The event hosted by National Hockey League includes hockey personalities and hockey displays. Activities, exhibits and photo ops are free. NHL All Star Beach Festival in 2023 is 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. …

Tons of free entertainment and activities are offered in South Florida, and readers enthusiastically provided some of their favorites. It’s interesting to see what other South Floridians enjoy. It offers valuable ideas for residents and tourists who appreciate wallet-friendly fun. These favorites were provided by readers when they entered a previous drawing for a free …

If you enjoy nature walks, Secret Woods in Dania Beach is a delightful natural area that’s easily accessible for South Florida residents.  Entry and parking are free.   Parks naturalist Julie Morris offered insider information.  Please describe some of the outstanding features of your park. A: “Our butterfly habitat on Pollinator Pathway attracts a wide …

Broward Library is doing away with fines for overdue books and other items on loan to patrons. Fines won’t add up if items are returned after the due date. If an old book is sitting in drawer in your home, feel free to return it. Pending fines on patrons’ accounts are waived. Foregoing fines is …

If you’re a fan of fanciful flowers and other fabulous foliage, plant shows, orchid festivals and plant sales are offered in South Florida. Delight in displays, and shop from vendors offering native plants, exotics, and other products for enhancing your yards and indoor spaces.  Often, plant fairs include such extra activities as educational workshops, art …

For a delightful excursion on the South Florida surf, rent a paddleboard. Rentals are now offered on Hollywood beach.  Self-serve PADL kiosks are offered at New Hampshire Street in North Beach area and Keating Park, 2500 S. Ocean Drive in South Beach area. Others kiosks are being added.  Other rental venues are in Miami-Dade and …

Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers tents and tepees for rent for overnight camping. The tents are set up when you arrive for your overnight at the park. The tents are on platforms. The sites, which are on a peninsula overlooking lakes, include water, electricity and Wi-Fi access. Other amenities include picnic table fire ring …