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Are you interested in a naturalist-led group night hike to search for the superstars of the night like nocturnal animals?  How does a guided walk through a pine flatwood forest to encounter wildlife along with a red-shouldered hawk sound? Are you interested in learning more about and seeing up close an American alligator or Florida …

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Regardless of the weather, live webcams offer virtual excursions to South Florida sights and attractions, including shorelines, and piers. Waves roll ashore. Sunshine — or rain — sparkles on the ocean’s surface. Palm fronds sway. From home, soak up dazzling ocean scenes and other sights from South Florida, including zoos, parks and shopping districts. Some …

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Books & Books is one of Miami’s most iconic independent book stores and browsing their extensive collection of carefully curated titles is a favorite pastime of many Miamians. But there’s more to do there than browse.  Their courtyard is also a great spot for listening to live music. You can catch live music in the …

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Imagine a place where seniors can attend workshops in multiple languages to learn about how to use Zoom, comprehend computer and cloud storage, better understand smartphone technology, and interact with friends and family on social media. Well, thanks to AARP and the Older Adults Technology Services program, that dream will become a reality soon at Senior …

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Entry is free to browse art exhibits at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale. The gallery and gift shop feature paintings, pottery, sculptures and other work of South Florida artists. The venue is usually open Mondays – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Saturdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., it’s wise to  phone first to verify. …

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Gourmet and specialty markets, wine stores and even Italian restaurants are great places to visit for free wine tastings and gourmet cooking demos which are always followed by samplings of what’s been prepared. Here, we’ve comprised a list of places to seek out where you’ll find just that: Happy Wine  This no-nonsense wine shop, started …

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For dining out, some people prefer lively food truck events.  Rock The Block food truck events are offered 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. third Saturdays in Dania, and usually include DJ entertainment and games. Some events include live entertainment. Rock The Block is outdoors at the Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, …

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