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Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent. You’ll save at least $6 on every $100 you spend. This year, there are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies, including lots of everyday products. The first sales tax holiday in 2023, which is …

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Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans. Farmers markets and vendor fairs in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, hayrides, pony rides, face painting or petting zoos. Usually entry is …

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Play your cards right and you can take advantage of a lot of free and bargain entertainment at Palm Beach County’s best kept secret: Northwood Village. Art, Dine, and Design Free Event, last Friday of the month at 6 p.m.: May 26, June 30, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, and Nov. 24 …

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Fridays are ideal for excursions to The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. Art After Dark features rotating and recurring events including live performances and activities at reduced admission every Friday, such as the following: live music or dance spoken word film screenings workshops and tours discussions or other activities All featured entertainment 5-10 …

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Discount alert: Palm Beach County residents receive reduced admission of $5 per person, on the second Saturday of each month; children 17 and under get in for FREE. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Upcoming: May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. …

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Have you ever fed a shark or a stingray? Wouldn’t it be great if there were a place you could take the kids that would be educational and fun for an entire afternoon for only $10? Well, there is. Sandoway Discovery Center in Delray Beach offers the following activities all for the cost of admission: …

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Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including art walk events, art festivals, and public art displays and installations. Lots of events are free. Art Walks First Friday Art Walks in Delray Beach are self-guided, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk is a night for strolling and discovering the …

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Weather update, check; pumped up tires, check; water and energy bar, check. Then, put on your bike shorts, grab your wheels and helmet and go explore and discover something new in The Palm Beaches – for free! You don’t have to be a snowbird or visitor to enjoy the Florida outdoors. If you’re not up …

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