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If you like to shop or are just looking, Fort Lauderdale Art Walk  is an outdoor event featuring local artists, artisans  and other vendors, food for purchase and entertainment. Fort Lauderdale Art Walk is usually 6 p.m. to about 11 p.m. the last Saturday of the month, in the area around 844 NE 4th Avenue, …

Oh, the times, they are a changing … and there’s more jingle in the pocketbook! The cord has been cut, the savings are stacking up and it hasn’t been all that painful, thanks to free FAST channels (scroll down for explanation). For many years, my basic and extended cable subscription was included in my condo’s …

The Lake Park Arts District presents a monthly Rust Market and Classic Car Show on the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the event includes local vendors selling a diverse selection of vintage, antique, repurposed and handcrafted goods. Visitors to the Rust Market can also see a classic and custom …

The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard is a ritzy and trendy shopping and dining district featuring fashion boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Las Olas Art Fairs in 2025 include: Saturday and Sunday, January …

Grab your wallet if you like browsing for unique items, useful objects and deals. Flea markets in 2024 in Broward include Dania Frost Park, 300 NE Second Street, Dania Beach 33004 flea markets  at Frost Park include 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays March 16, October 19, and December 7 free entry & free parking …

Amazon Prime will begin delivering Whole Foods’ 365 branded products. That includes more than 3,500 items, most of them pantry staples. The company boasts, “365 products that go the extra mile when it comes to sourcing, worker and animal welfare and supply chain transparency.” As you can see from the chart below, the prices aren’t …

Bargain-hunters who want to find the best deals know that thrift stores are where it’s at. You can find discounted designer clothes, handbags and shoes, as well as furniture and home accessories. But do you know where they are? If you’re looking to do some bargain shopping, check out our list of thrift stores by neighborhood …

If you get help paying for food at the grocery store, you’re not alone. More than 13% of Florida residents receive food assistance via the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). About 60% of them are people older than 55; another 47% are families with children. (It adds up to more than 100% because some …

Hello, I’m Jennie Phipps, a wife, mother of two grown sons who I raised as a single mom, and now the grandmother of three. I’ve done a lot of grocery shopping in my life. My memory is clear of the days shortly after my grocery run when my sons stood in front of the fridge …

Want to buy the perfect gift all while avoiding the mall? South Florida has great cultural institutions and other attractions with amazing gift shops. Many of these destinations and venues also offer memberships as a gift. Give the one you love a year-long experience that will truly be unforgettable. You’re likely to find one-of-a-kind items, …

If you’re a fan of fanciful flowers and other fabulous foliage, plant shows, orchid festivals and plant sales are offered in South Florida. Delight in displays, and shop from vendors offering native plants, exotics, and other products for enhancing your yards and indoor spaces.  Often, plant fairs include such extra activities as educational workshops, art …