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Patti Roth, the editor of Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap, scouts out state and national deals, discounts and coupons for our readers, finding the real deals and presenting them in an easy-to-read format. A veteran newspaper and magazine writer and a longtime South Florida resident, she has written for The Miami Herald, The Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Travel and Life, E Environmental Magazine, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, US Architecture and Earth911.com. Send your cheap tips to her at info@fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com.

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, …

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Whip up yummy dishes at home with recipes from favorite South Florida restaurants. Fort Lauderdale’s tourism office features an article on its website sharing recipes including Spaghetti al Pomodoro from Casa D’Angelo linguini & clams from Cafe Martorano vegetarian chili from American Social bacon-wrapped maduros from Colada Cuban Cafe  crab or chicharron guacamole from Lona …

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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 …

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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 …

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Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf, stand-up paddleboard and skimboard lessons  Saturdays at 7 a.m. The lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting. The number of participants is limited. To attend, participants register  online , via phone @ 954-427-4929, or sign a waiver in the store before the lesson. Island …

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In South Florida and other parts of the Sunshine State, farms are selling produce to the public. The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association offers a list of participating farms. But before shopping, the site suggests verifying supply availability, preferably on the Facebook page of the farm you are interested in, or phoning. Get more details online. …

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Wonderful animal rescue organizations and their partners in South Florida are offering opportunities to receive free pet food. Some are intended for eligible applicants. Please return to this article. We’re adding other information.  The Pet Project organization in Wilton Manors offers free food by appointment to eligible residents based on income of less than $1,500 …

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Play with kid-safe Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality educational devices. Broward Library is offering opportunities to borrow VR & AR devices for free. Various library branches offer them. Read a description from the Press Release about the objects. “Merge Cubes open up an amazing world of 3D learning, exploring and play that engages the imagination and provides …

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