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The Jungle Queen Riverboat is a popular attraction for South Florida residents, especially when friends and family are in town. The popular cruise started in 1935 The iconic vessel floats along the lovely New River in Fort Lauderdale and offers a narrated sightseeing excursion and a stop-over on  “private island,” and there is a dinner …

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Libraries offer wonderful online resources for fun, education, & entertainment. It’s perfect for remote access. If you want to download films, read e-books, learn a language, or sign up for instructive workshops, you’ll often need to type in your library number. If you need a number, Broward Library offers easy online sign-up.   Eligibility requirements …

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Broward County offers a variety of unique, quirky and interesting venues that provide enticing,  shopping excursions. It’s an excellent opportunity to support local vendors and a way to find gifts, clothing and decor items you might not find at chain stores. You can also find unique items at South Florida farmers’ markets and vendor fairs, …

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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 …

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