Patti Roth

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.

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. …

Refresh battery power on your phones, tablets and other portable electronic devices for free at some Weston parks. Solar stations for recharging with USB ports are offered at select parks. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, near the playground Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, near the football snack stand Vista Park, 18800 Vista …

If you enjoy sipping frosty locally-produced beer in South Florida, perhaps you’d appreciate a tour of the brewery. Breweries in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park and Delray Beach offer that opportunity if you’re at least 21 year old. Some tours are free. Others involve a fee. For those on tours, breweries typically require wearing safe walking shoes without open toes. Lauderdale LauderAle free …