Patti Roth

In The Oasis shopping area at Sawgrass in Sunrise, an indoor arcade and family-friendly recreation venue offers deals & discounts. In The Game deals include $5 off with sign up for e-mail & $10 playcard on your birthday Tuesdays — free mini bowling with meal purchase Tuesdays — free kids meal with purchased entree Wednesdays …

On weekends and holidays, some Broward regional parks charge a $1.50 fee per person to enter. For those who jaunt out to the parks regularly on weekends, the Parks Passports may be an attractive deal. The annual park pass costs $25 for individuals and $60  for families with up to 6 people in a vehicle. The passports are sold at …

Restaurants in South Florida offer  family-friendly deals, including free food for kids. Often, free-kid’s-meal deals require purchase of at least one adult entrée. With these deals, participation at individual restaurants may vary and restrictions and exceptions may apply. Because vendors sometimes switch out their promotions, it’s wise to phone first to be sure the deal is …

Dave & Buster’s offers half-price games on Wednesdays as well as other specials in Hollywood and Miami. Dave & Buster’s is at:. 3200 Oakwood Blvd.  in Hollywood, 954-923-5505 See more Hollywood Dave & Buster’s specials here, including Taco Tuesdays with special prices on tacos 11481 NW 12th St., Miami, 305-468-1555 See more Miami Dave & …

Nab a free ride in Pompano in an electric vehicle with a spunky, fun design. The free shuttle service offers transportation within designated areas of Pompano, including Piers in Pompano Beach Downtown district for shopping & restaurants beachfront & beachfront hotels The shuttle service is available as of April 26.  For requesting shuttles, use the …

Vintage vehicles are the draw for a private attraction in Sunrise, which features dozens of restored automobiles displayed in vignettes representing different decades.  Regular entry fees are $6 for ages 4-14 & $12 for adults.  Entry is free for first responders and active U.S. military The venue is open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. week …

If you like vodka & rum, a distillery in South Florida offers opportunities for tours and tastings. Shady Distillery offers Tours & Tasting events for $20, or $22.85, per adult age 21 & older. The $22.85 price includes fees. The tour & tasting includes sights and scents associated with fermenting & bottling photo opps 2 …

Westfield Broward in Plantation is home for  fun & fresh venues, including Young At Art, also known as YAA,  a popular family-friendly attraction, which previously was in Davie. Young At Art NOW Gallery Young At Art is open 11 a.m. – 7  p.m.  Sundays – Thursdays &  10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays …

Designer clothing, furniture, apparel, appliances, toys, electronic items and decorative items are sold at bargain prices at thrift stores in South Florida Some stores sell a wide array of merchandise and others are more focused and limited, with an emphasis on furniture, fine apparel or kids’ items. If you’re interested in making money from your own unwanted items, …

Residents interested in information about financial aid, food pantries & other social services resources for individuals and families are welcome to simply dial 2-1-1. 2-1-1 Broward is a free health and human services helpline providing support and valuable information about local agencies and organizations offering resources related to specific issues. Connecting with 2-1-1 Broward counselors …

Warmer temperatures of South Florida offer residents an opportunity to watch Florida’s favorite weird animal, the manatee. In the winter, they can be seen swimming throughout South Florida’s coastal waterways, including the New River and Biscayne Bay. Free  Manatee App The free “I Spy A Manatee” app was created to protect the giant manatees from …