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Resources are available for assisting residents and entrepreneurs with employment, social services, paying rent, free food & other expenses. Many resources are free.  Eligibility requirements vary.   Rent Assistance Eligible renters receive assistance paying for housing & utilities Eligibility includes  renting a unit, apartment or house in Broward qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a …

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Relax in lovely outdoor spaces in South Florida.  Native and exotic foliage is on display in Broward gardens & forests. Soak in nature’s sights, sounds, scents. Delight in the antics of birds and other wildlife. For some venues, entry and parking are free. For others, entry fees &/or parking fees apply. Please follow mask & …

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Oodles of shops, including designer outlets, restaurants, & entertainment venues draw residents & tourists to popular Sawgrass in Sunrise. Sawgrass is enhancing its shopping opportunities with a fresh set of vendors on weekends — farmers and artisans. Sawgrass Mills Farmer’s & Artisan’s market is offered Saturdays & Sundays during regular shopping hours. Items include organic …

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Got a 4th-grade student in the house? If so, thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors initiative, that fourth-grader – plus everyone else in the family – can get into any U.S. National Park for FREE. You simply need to download the free pass by clicking here, print it out and show it for entry at all …

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Spend your Thursday night on the water and head to Sailfish Marina in West Palm Beach. Taking place from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings, the marina turns into a tropical oasis for the weekly Sunset Celebration. Enjoy a medley of work by local artists as you stroll through the marina like sea glass jewelry, silver works, hand-carved …

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Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf, stand-up paddleboard and skimboard lessons  Saturdays at 7 a.m. The lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting. The number of participants is limited. To attend, participants register  online , via phone @ 954-427-4929, or sign a waiver in the store before the lesson. Island …

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All events have moved online. Join the Leica Store Miami for “Leica Lounge Miami,” a monthly lecture series featuring presentations by local photographers, editors, gallerists and educators. The free events are designed to create and inspire the local photography community through sharing images and exchanging ideas. The events are usually at 7 pm on the first …

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