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 Flippers theater in Hollywood features $5 ticket deals.  Flippers movie theater and arcade offers $5 movies Wednesdays.  The deal does not apply to new releases, special showings or  3D movies.  The $5 offer does not apply to holidays. Flippers theater and arcade is at 7001 Taft St., Hollywood 33024. Sign up for the South Florida …

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Here’s a chance to see this new film for free from Sony Pictures: “East of Wall.” It is an authentic portrait of female resilience in the ”New West” inspired and played by the women and girls who live it; set in the Badlands of South Dakota. What: East of Wall (Rated-R for language; for 18+) …

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Entry is free for the Summer Symphony Series in Pembroke Pines. Delight in performances that feature the South Florida Symphony Orchestra.  Events in 2025 include: Sunday, June 8, 4 p.m. Set off on a musical journey for all ages filled with classical favorites and popular tunes with the string family.  Sunday, July 13, 4 p.m. …

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Swim or lounge on the deck. Pompano Beach is offering free dive-in movie events. Dive-in movies at 8 p.m. in Pompano Beach in 2025 include: June 6 “Moana 2” July 18 “Shark Tale” August 8 “Mufasa”  Dive-in films are at the aquatics facilities, 901 NW 10th St., Pompano Beach 33060. Dial 954-786-4116 for more information.  …

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Watch a rescued turtle dine on greens. With a focus on protecting oceans and their wildlife inhabitants, Marine Environmental Education in Hollywood is open to the public with exhibits and a saltwater pool where you can watch a rescued sea turtle swim and eat. The female sea turtle on site is not releasable due to …

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Florida is offering shoppers savings on eligible purchases of apparel, school supplies, and electronic devices including laptops, desktops and tablets. Florida Back To School sales tax holidays are events in which state sales tax is withheld on qualifying products. The savings are for all shoppers of any age even if they are not in school.  …

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Pull out your favorite plaid shirt. The Town of Davie is offering a Fall festival packed with activities and entertainment. Festivities in 2025 are 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, September 20, and entry is free. Parking and activities are free. The event includes: activities for kids inflatables face painting petting farm artisan vendors food …

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Enhance your yard, patio and indoor areas with plants, including native species and edibles. Lots of free information is available for South Florida residents, such as  tips on selecting the perfect plants for a particular area.  For personalized information, landscaping experts from extension offices in Miami-Dade, Broward & West Palm Beach answer questions via phone …

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The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The events include activities for kids and adults. Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Free hands-on art activities  The free first Thursdays events usually include …

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Free events featuring live bands and art walks are among great things to do in August in Broward.  Best Events in August in Broward Back to School events Plenty of back to school events offer distributions of free backpacks and school supplies for eligible students.    Jamaica Emancipendence Fair in Miramar  Live entertainment with a …

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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. If you’d like, bring your own picnic or buy food …

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