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Spend the day along Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove and bring your furry friend along for the PAWSH Market Doggie Market and Adoption Meetup from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at Regatta Grove. The free event is an ideal gathering for dog lovers and will include a doggie market with local pet …

Dog owners know how important it is to take their pooches on long walks if they’re not lucky enough to have a fenced-in yard to allow them to run freely. But what if you can’t walk long distances with Fido or Sparky? Answer: You look for a nearby dog park. Here’s everything you need to …

South Floridians have learned the hard way to take hurricanes seriously. When we get complacent, another storm comes and reminds us of the importance of hurricane preparation and supplies. You should take preparing for a hurricane seriously — but you shouldn’t buy a lot of things you’re never going to use. Miami-Dade County has an online hurricane guide that …

For a fresh approach to navigating sights and shopping in Fort Lauderdale, step aboard a free water trolley. The LauderGO Water Trolley ferries guests along a river route to an assortment of  points along the New River, all for free. The Water Trolley service is separate from Water Taxi vessels. Fees apply for Water Taxi. …

Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. The aftermath of a hurricane can be devastating and leave you and loved ones without basic necessities. Here’s a  helpful guide to creating an essential and basic emergency supply kit. It’s recommended you pack these items in weather-proof duffel bags or plastic bins – or a …

Think it’s too hot to garden? Perhaps you want to plant radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home.  It’s doable, according to a horticulture program representative. Maybe you’ll be inspired. Ideally, you’ll be richly rewarded with a delicious sense of accomplishment and tasty freshly harvested produce. We asked for tips from a …

Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Featured Discount  Discounted $25 full day fares, a saving of $13 from the regular fare, are offered May 23, May 24 and May 25  ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Information about Water Taxi and …

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 …

If you’re interested in sprucing up your landscaping, an organization is offering free trees at an event in Broward.  The free trees are open to anyone, regardless of where they reside, while supplies last. There will be 150 trees available. The event is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Village Art Plaza, 2260 NW 68th …

Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach offers water-spritzing features for dogs. It’s a fun venue for water-loving pets and people who adore their dogs. Fees are $5 per day for up to 3 dogs in a family. On weekends and holidays, other fees for entry to Quiet Waters Park apply.  …

Who wants a free tree? Miami-Dade County is once again offering the freebies as part of Adopt-A-Tree. The county program provides two trees a year per household during a special event, but you must register in advance because the giveaway is only while supplies last.  There will be a third and final Adopt-A-Tree event on …